Design
Monolith eroded marble tableware by Shira Keret
Israeli designer Shira Keret used a water jet cutter to erode marble blocks into these plates and vessels. More about Monolith eroded marble tableware by Shira Keret
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Design
"Start a recycling centre" with Dave Hakkens' Precious Plastic factory
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our next movie from Eindhoven, Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Dave Hakkens shows us how his Precious Plastic recycling machines work and explains why he made the blueprints freely available online. More about "Start a recycling centre" with Dave Hakkens' Precious Plastic factory
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Threads for Cockaigne woven fashion collection by Martijn van Strien
Here's another fashion collection by Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Martijn van Strien, which he designed for a fabled medieval land. More about Threads for Cockaigne woven fashion collection by Martijn van Strien
Design
"The philanthropic causes of tech billionaires tell us what tomorrow's design challenges will be"
Opinion: in his latest column, Kieran Long argues that the causes tech billionaires donate their money to "tell us what they are scared of" and what the design challenges of the future are therefore likely to be, and asks whether designers and architects are prepared to go along with these visions. More about "The philanthropic causes of tech billionaires tell us what tomorrow's design challenges will be"
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Lady Gaga pilots "first flying dress"
News: Lady Gaga wore the world's "first flying dress" at the launch party for her latest album last night. More about Lady Gaga pilots "first flying dress"
Design
Sibling's wifi-blocking ON/OFF installation creates a disconnected "cold spot"
This temporary event space by Australian design collective Sibling features a Faraday cage that blocks mobile reception and Wi-Fi signals, creating the "ultimate disconnection space" (+ slideshow). More about Sibling's wifi-blocking ON/OFF installation creates a disconnected "cold spot"
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Animated music video for Japanese band SOUR created using spinning CDs
Dezeen Music Project: designers Masashi Kawamura and Kota Iguchi made all the animations in this music video for Japanese band SOUR's single Music Is Life using rotating compact discs. More about Animated music video for Japanese band SOUR created using spinning CDs
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3D-printed perfume tools by Unfold and Barnabé Fillion
Belgian design studio Unfold has created a set of 3D-printed ceramic tools for diluting and diffusing the scents of French perfumer Barnabé Fillion (+ slideshow). More about 3D-printed perfume tools by Unfold and Barnabé Fillion
Design
Zaha Hadid to exhibit work by her favourite fashion designer
Architect Zaha Hadid's gallery space in London is to host a show of work by fashion designer Elke Walter, who creates many of the statement pieces worn by the architect. More about Zaha Hadid to exhibit work by her favourite fashion designer
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Door handles from Lina Bo Bardi's 1951 house go into production
Door handles created by late Modernist architect Lina Bo Bardi for her home in São Paulo have gone into production 62 years after she designed them. More about Door handles from Lina Bo Bardi's 1951 house go into production
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Shreddies underwear that stops farts smelling
This underwear by British company Shreddies is designed to stop farts from smelling (+ slideshow). More about Shreddies underwear that stops farts smelling
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Strap-on robotic Titan Arm wins £30,000 Dyson award
News: a strap-on robotic arm that allows humans to lift heavy weights has won this year's James Dyson Award for the most innovative student design product. More about Strap-on robotic Titan Arm wins £30,000 Dyson award
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Room of One's Own writing pavilion by Nika Zupanc for Miss Dior
Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc has referenced an essay by English writer Virginia Woolf to create a latticed writing room and furniture for French fashion house Dior. More about Room of One's Own writing pavilion by Nika Zupanc for Miss Dior
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designjunction "breaks the mould of the traditional trade show"
Movie: show director Deborah Spencer and creative director Michael Sodeau take us through their highlights of designjunction 2013 in this movie Dezeen filmed during London Design Festival. More about designjunction "breaks the mould of the traditional trade show"
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Running shoes with rubber loops on the soles win Swiss design prize
News: trainers with rubber loops on the soles to give extra spring have won the product design prize at a Swiss design awards (+ slideshow). More about Running shoes with rubber loops on the soles win Swiss design prize
Furniture
Nomadic Furniture by Jorge Penadés
Spanish designer Jorge Penadés has devised a chair made from simple wooden boards that collapses into a backpack (+ slideshow). More about Nomadic Furniture by Jorge Penadés
Design
FIVE Olive Oil bottles and packaging by World Excellent Products
This Greek olive oil comes in simple circular bottles and stripped-back packaging. More about FIVE Olive Oil bottles and packaging by World Excellent Products
Design
Boutonnière lapel pin vase by Omer Polak
This lapel pin by Israeli designer Omer Polak incorporates a miniature vase to hold tiny blooms (+ slideshow). More about Boutonnière lapel pin vase by Omer Polak
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Journey to Space capsule for space tourists by Priestmangoode
A capsule that will float passengers to the edge of space and offer views of the Earth's curvature has been designed by British studio Priestmangoode (+ movie). More about Journey to Space capsule for space tourists by Priestmangoode
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Form Tea Set made of brass by Tom Dixon
British designer Tom Dixon has launched a tea set made of spun brass. More about Form Tea Set made of brass by Tom Dixon