Design
Ostrich Pillow Light by Kawamura-Ganjavian
Product news: design studio Kawamura-Ganjavian has introduced a compact version of the Ostrich Pillow that only wraps around the eyes and ears. More about Ostrich Pillow Light by Kawamura-Ganjavian
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Roosegaarde's "electronic vacuum cleaner" could solve smog problem
News: Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has developed an "electronic vacuum cleaner" that can remove smog from urban skies and is working with the mayor of Beijing to use the technology in a new park in the city (+ interview + movie). More about Roosegaarde's "electronic vacuum cleaner" could solve smog problem
Design
Designing Modern Women 1890–1990 at MoMA
An exhibition about how women shaped twentieth-century design is on show at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. More about Designing Modern Women 1890–1990 at MoMA
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Precious Plastic by Dave Hakkens
Dutch Design Week 2013: Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Dave Hakkens has made his own machines for recycling plastic to make new products locally and plans to share the designs so others around the world can do the same. More about Precious Plastic by Dave Hakkens
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Crystal wireless LED installation by Studio Roosegaarde
Dutch Design Week 2013: designer Daan Roosegaarde has unveiled a "Lego from Mars" installation consisting of hundreds of wireless LED crystals that light up when placed on the floor (+ movie). More about Crystal wireless LED installation by Studio Roosegaarde
Design
"Fake" product shortlisted for Dutch Design Awards
News: a product suspected of being a hoax made by a non-existent company has been shortlisted for a major award at Dutch Design Week. More about "Fake" product shortlisted for Dutch Design Awards
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Royal College of Art appoints new head of Design Products
News: London's Royal College of Art has appointed Dr Sharon Baurley to replace designer Tord Boontje as head of its Design Products programme. More about Royal College of Art appoints new head of Design Products
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DIY Lampshades by Mostlikely
Product news: Austrian design collective Mostlikely has created a set of posters that can be cut up and folded into lampshades shaped like cartoon animal heads. More about DIY Lampshades by Mostlikely
Furniture
Mycelium Chair by Eric Klarenbeek is 3D-printed with living fungus
Dutch Design Week 2013: designer Eric Klarenbeek has 3D-printed a chair using living fungus, which then grows inside the structure to give it strength (+ slideshow) More about Mycelium Chair by Eric Klarenbeek is 3D-printed with living fungus
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Bishop of Norwich by Kacper Hamilton
Designer Kacper Hamilton has created a port decanter set that encourages users to constantly share the drink around. More about Bishop of Norwich by Kacper Hamilton
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Dystopian Brutalist Outerwear by Martijn Van Strien
Dutch Design Week 2013: this fashion collection made of heavy-duty black tarpaulin by graduate designer Martijn Van Strien is on show at Design Academy Eindhoven as part of Dutch Design Week, which kicked off yesterday. More about Dystopian Brutalist Outerwear by Martijn Van Strien
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Stick-lets by Christina Kazakia
Product news: these flexible silicone connecters have been designed by Christina Kazakia to help children to lash sticks together when building dens. More about Stick-lets by Christina Kazakia
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Iris van Herpen scoops top prize at Dutch Design Awards 2013
Dutch Design Week 2013: Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen's Voltage collection featuring 3D-printed garments has been awarded the Golden Eye prize at this year's Dutch Design Awards. More about Iris van Herpen scoops top prize at Dutch Design Awards 2013
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Phonebloks mobile phone concept by Dave Hakkens
Dutch Design Week 2013: Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Dave Hakkens' concept for a mobile phone made of detachable blocks has gone viral, attracting over 16 million views on YouTube and garnering almost a million supporters online (+ movie + interview). More about Phonebloks mobile phone concept by Dave Hakkens
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Spaces in Between by Aldo Bakker at Gallery Libby Sellers
Dutch designer Aldo Bakker has curated an exhibition at Gallery Libby Sellers in London that presents his products alongside complimentary pieces from the gallery's inventory. More about Spaces in Between by Aldo Bakker at Gallery Libby Sellers
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Kora Vases by Studiopepe for Spotti Edizioni
Six limited-edition vases were created by Milan designers Studiopepe for a window installation in central London based on the work of postmodern designer Ettore Sottass (+ slideshow). More about Kora Vases by Studiopepe for Spotti Edizioni
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Clue installation by Elevation Workshop
Beijing architecture studio Elevation Workshop completed a freestanding structure made from strips of strengthened bamboo for Beijing Design Week 2013. More about Clue installation by Elevation Workshop
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Vodka bottle by Karim Rashid for Anestasia
Product news: New York designer Karim Rashid has created a faceted glass bottle and visual identity for American vodka brand Anestasia. More about Vodka bottle by Karim Rashid for Anestasia
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Crowdfunding platform aims to help designers avoid "awful" royalties
News: the #milanuncut debate that exposed the poor royalties designers earn has inspired the launch of Crowdyhouse, a new crowdfunding platform that helps designers find funding for their products. More about Crowdfunding platform aims to help designers avoid "awful" royalties
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Heads or Tails by Nendo
Japanese design studio Nendo has come up with a range of transformable accessories for dogs (+ slideshow). More about Heads or Tails by Nendo