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Car culture
Stefan Sagmeister designed the publication CULTURE, marking the 40th anniversary of BMW’s cultural commitment.
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Creativity on cars
Brightly coloured BMWs are not an act of vandalism but rather a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Art Car project.
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Simple seat
The FIDA looks like a blanket but quickly and easily folds out to become a comfortable and portable seat.
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Mood swings
The Moody Couch takes a "form follows mood" approach to furniture.
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Pleasure centre
The new nhow in Berlin is more than a hotel, it's also a data-driven art and design space by Karim Rashid.
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Speak up
Now here's a way of customising your wardrobe - use your voice to create unique knitting patterns for bespoke garments.
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For the lonely
A design that incorporates artificial muscle technology could provide a tangible solution for people who are lonely.
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Motor-biCycle
Looks can be deceiving with the HMK 561 bike... What appears to be a bicycle is in fact a light motorcycle.
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Pop it in
Airing your dirty laundry in public is not recommended but displaying it on your wall adds a funky interior touch.
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Super skinny
Bicycles are the ultimate eco-friendly mode of urban transport but always a hassle to "park" indoors. Here's a great solution...
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Built to size
A modular shelving solution by Miriam Aust allows for books to take up a new (design) function within the home.
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Sexy shop
Karim Rashid’s latest project is a sex toy boutique. His characteristically funky style works particularly well in this loving space.
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Freaks of design
Freak Show is an exhibition of selected designers that challenge the system and consider strategies for design (dis)engagement.
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Rural imitations
Strolling through what feels like washing lines, conjures up feelings of being in a rural village while embracing its sensuality.
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The story of innovation
From garage enterprise to multinational. In A Fine Line Hartmut Esslinger takes the reader on frog design's life journey.
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No tick, no tock
The Qlocktwo clock has neither hands nor numbers, but it's super-slick and rather chic.
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Three little pigs
Fitment, stuffed toy, luxury good, sculpture, gym equipment or just plain pig? The good thing is that it doesn't really matter.
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“Protect yourself from stupid rules”
Designed by Ingo Maurer, the Euro Condom is a reaction to the new EU guideline that bans frosted bulbs.
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As We Like It
As We Like It, published by Arnoldsche, covers the past 20 years of teacher and student work at the Goldschmiedeschule mit Uhrmacherschule.
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Erik Spiekermann
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Typographer
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Information Designer
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Hermann Zapf
Typographer
Hermann Zapf is a German typeface designer, book designer, teacher and calligrapher based in Darmstadt, Germany.
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Sabine Zemelka
Automotive Designer
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Hartmut Esslinger
Industrial Designer
Professor Hartmut Esslinger is founder and co-CEO of frog design inc, having studied industrial design at the College of Design in Germany.
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Oona Scheepers
Automotive Designer
South African-born Oona Scheepers has established herself as a prolific designer in the automotive industry.
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