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Alpina furniture by Ries is made from thin steel shapes
Argentinian architecture studio Ries has designed a collection of minimal furniture based around simple steel frames. More about Alpina furniture by Ries is made from thin steel shapes
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Ferm Living's furniture collection includes perforated shelves and stackable chairs
Northmodern 2016: a shelving system constructed from perforated metal sheets and a set of stackable wooden chairs feature in Ferm Living's Spring Summer 2016 furniture collection (+ slideshow). More about Ferm Living's furniture collection includes perforated shelves and stackable chairs
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Andrea Ponti's concrete Kanban table is based on Hong Kong's architecture
The industrial landscape of Hong Kong informed the design of this concrete and steel side table by Italian designer Andrea Ponti (+ slideshow). More about Andrea Ponti's concrete Kanban table is based on Hong Kong's architecture
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Illustrated animal-skin costumes created for Le Bestiaire exhibition in New York
Giant illustrated boards depicting parrots, bears and leopards are among the oversized animal costumes that children can try on at a New York exhibition. More about Illustrated animal-skin costumes created for Le Bestiaire exhibition in New York
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David Derksen's Moiré lights rotate to create moving patterns
Northmodern 2016: Dutch designer David Derksen's collection of wall lamps feature perforated discs that can be turned to reveal a shifting moiré effect (+ slideshow). More about David Derksen's Moiré lights rotate to create moving patterns
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Mushroom-like figures travel through space in Planet Sizes music video
Music: animator Anna Ginsburg has designed a psychedelic cast of colourful helmeted characters for Scottish musician Steve Mason's Planet Sizes music video. More about Mushroom-like figures travel through space in Planet Sizes music video
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Nendo's squidgy Meji cube acts as an umbrella stand
Pushing an umbrella into the top of this small cube by Japanese studio Nendo keeps it held up vertically without the need for additional support (+ slideshow). More about Nendo's squidgy Meji cube acts as an umbrella stand
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"We're fed up with being fed unrealistic stories of overnight success in design"
Opinion: the TED and Pecha Kucha presentation formats have passed their best-before dates, says Lucas Verweij, who thinks it's time for a more honest approach to sharing design industry stories. More about "We're fed up with being fed unrealistic stories of overnight success in design"
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Buro Belén's quilted Laying Bag changes colour over time
Northmodern 2016: the natural dye used to colour this sleeping bag by Dutch studio Buro Belén slowly pales over time, allowing the pattern in the fabric to become more visible. More about Buro Belén's quilted Laying Bag changes colour over time
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United Nude abstracts a Lamborghini to create faceted Lo Res sports car
This polygonal black form is actually a sports car, which Dutch footwear brand United Nude designed by simplifying a classic Lamborghini (+ slideshow). More about United Nude abstracts a Lamborghini to create faceted Lo Res sports car
Furniture
Thonet launches colourful outdoor versions of iconic Bauhaus chairs
Movie: Thonet is launching an outdoor range of classic chairs by Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, reveals CEO Thorsten Muck in this exclusive movie Dezeen produced for the German brand. More about Thonet launches colourful outdoor versions of iconic Bauhaus chairs
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Printabowl uses 3D printing to create sculptural marijuana bongs
Seattle startup Printabowl has created water pipes for smoking pot that are intended to be put on display rather than be hidden "in a shoebox under your bed". More about Printabowl uses 3D printing to create sculptural marijuana bongs
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David Bowie Is... curator selects five creative moments that helped shape the musician's career
A touring exhibition dedicated to David Bowie is extending its opening hours to meet demand following his death on Sunday. V&A curator Victoria Broackes, who helped organise the show, picks her highlights. More about David Bowie Is... curator selects five creative moments that helped shape the musician's career
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Herzog & de Meuron launches Objects shop to sell its furniture and homeware
Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has launched an online shop to sell its collection of design objects, including coat hangers, stools and lighting. More about Herzog & de Meuron launches Objects shop to sell its furniture and homeware
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Y-3 creates flight suits for Virgin Galactic pilots on world's first commercial space flights
Astronauts piloting Virgin Galactic's commercial space flights will suit-up in these one-piece uniforms by Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas' brand Y-3 (+ movie). More about Y-3 creates flight suits for Virgin Galactic pilots on world's first commercial space flights
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Janet Echelman's illuminated 1.8 installation billows above London's Oxford Circus
American artist Janet Echelman has suspended a billowing woven sculpture based on data captured from the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami above London's busy Oxford Circus junction (+ slideshow). More about Janet Echelman's illuminated 1.8 installation billows above London's Oxford Circus
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Levity lights by Studio Truly Truly feature flexible looped LEDs
Northmodern 2016: Dutch design firm Studio Truly Truly has created a collection of lamps featuring bendy LED lights arranged in loops (+ slideshow). More about Levity lights by Studio Truly Truly feature flexible looped LEDs
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Spread "gives new meaning to the CD" with metal and bubble-wrap packaging
Tokyo design studio Spread has used industrial materials to create minimal CD packaging for a Japanese rock band (+ slideshow). More about Spread "gives new meaning to the CD" with metal and bubble-wrap packaging
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MIT team creates transparent film that stores solar energy and releases it on demand
A team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a transparent film that could be applied to windows or clothing to store energy from sunlight, then later release it as heat. More about MIT team creates transparent film that stores solar energy and releases it on demand
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VLF Automotive unveils Force 1 supercar amid legal battle with Aston Martin
New American carmaker VLF Automotive has unveiled its Force 1 supercar in Detroit, a week after its designer filed a $100 million lawsuit against luxury British auto brand Aston Martin. More about VLF Automotive unveils Force 1 supercar amid legal battle with Aston Martin