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The Shelter Box by Milano in Azione

Design News > Design Activism

A multifunctional design made to alleviate the harshness of living on the street. >

15 May 17
Snail shell shelter brings user closer to nature

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Helix is a micro-architecture structure that can shelter one nomadic individual. >

12 May 16
Cookie creatures

Design News > Product Design

Matali Crasset's packaging redesign for a French biscuit brand features quick and fun instructions on how to turn the packaging into whimsical creatures. >

30 Aug 13
Temporary structure

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Architect Shigeru Ban has designed a temporary cathedral in earthquake-devastated Christchurch, New Zealand. >

17 Jan 13
Out the box

Design News > Creative Economy

Thinking outside the cardboard box, Xanita highlighted the creative possibilities of their fibre board at Design Indaba Expo and Conference. >

27 Mar 12
Lamp like

Design News > Product Design

The MyLamp by Danish designers Madebywho involves the user in the process of constructing the lamp. >

20 Dec 11
Tree top

Design News > Craft

The Design Museum in London is currently home to a six metre-tall Christmas tree, possibly the tallest in the world. >

4 Dec 11
Sleep easy

Design News > Design Thinking

Leaf Supply's modular cardboard bed was designed for emergency situations, though it can also be used as a stool or table. >

1 Oct 11
Office/Zoo at Milan2011

Design News > Product Design

My First Office and My Zoo are two designs by Martí Guixé for the Magis Me Too collection. >

24 Apr 11
Portable shelter

Design News > Product Design

The Cocoon is a portable shelter for the homeless, which hopes to bring a bit of relief to their dire circumstances. >

12 Mar 11
Cardboard creations

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Michael Hansmeyer’s Subdivided Columns may be the most intricate object ever fashioned out of cardboard. >

8 Mar 11
Tubing

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Thinking

A pavilion made of cardboard tubes highlights the uses of discarded materials. >

2 Feb 11
Corals for Christmas

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

A Christmas shop window installation incorporates notions of biomimicry into an awe-inspiring design. >

27 Nov 10
Camping out

Design News > Design Thinking

In 2009 some 43 million people were assigned refugee status. Justin Kim is exploring ways of using design to make their lives bearable. >

20 Oct 10
Cardboard shelter

Design News > Design Thinking / Industrial Design

An origami-inspired corrugated cardboard shelter is a great temporary solution for the urban homeless and victims of disaster. >

8 Oct 10
Cardboard clock

Design News > Product Design

The grandfather clock in the children’s song was too tall for the shelf. Luckily this one is built with limited space in mind. >

21 Jul 10
Waste not, want not

Design News > Product Design / Design Thinking

Niels Craens is using old cardboard drinking packages to create beautiful lampshades. One drink, double the fun. >

23 Apr 10
Death star

Design News > Product Design

Top graduates of Design Academy Eindhoven recently exhibited eco-friendly "death designs" that are, quite literally, to die for. >

1 Aug 06

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