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Design that is #Whimsical
We look at design that is playful, fanciful and completely curious. This series focusses on whimsical creations.
Fun over function with product designer Jaime Hayón
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Architecture & Interiors
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Whimsical Spanish designer Jaime Hayón explores materials and storytelling through products he creates with a childlike sense of fun.
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18 Nov 16
Jaime Hayón: Curiosity is the designer's greatest tool
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Product Design
Curiosity is the designer's third eye, says quirky Spanish product designer Jaime Hayón. Without it there is no creativity.
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18 Nov 16
These superhero illustrations appeal to children from every walk of life
Design News
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Art & Photography
In the second iteration of his Super Shadows series, Ratliff encourages every child to be a hero.
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24 Oct 16
Upcycled chairs remember a childhood church congregation
Design News
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African Design
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Product Design
"A Swimming Pool of Dreams" is the latest immersive project by London-based Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori, telling six narratives of people who pray.
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17 Oct 16
Quirky Beedapest Hotel houses travelling bees
Design News
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Design Activism
Visit the Rose Lemon Restaurant at the Grand Beedapest Hotel, a resting spot for urban bees.
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25 Jul 16
Brad Harris’ illustrations capture the innocence of everyday childhood
Design News
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African Design
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Art & Photography
South African artist Brad Harris draws from childhood experience to create stories and illustrations that capture child-like innocence.
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18 May 16
Kids' craziest inventions become reality
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Design Activism
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Product Design
In a world where we think nothing new can be created, inventors like Dominic Wilcox come and shatter that thought to pieces.
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1 Feb 16
Dominic Wilcox reveals crazy breakfast tech
Design News
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Product Design
British designer Dominic Wilcox was challenged by Kellogs to change the face of breakfast time, and he answered in the most Wilcox way possible.
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3 Sep 15
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