Design
Carafe and water filter by Soma
Product news: Californian company Soma has launched an hourglass-shaped carafe and a biodegradable filter to fit in the top. More about Carafe and water filter by Soma
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Design
Fishpond City by Lu Yang, Christian Lindle and Raoul Bukor
A city for fish modelled on a high-rise development underway in Xi'an, China, has been installed in a gallery next to the construction site (+ slideshow). More about Fishpond City by Lu Yang, Christian Lindle and Raoul Bukor
Design
Hair Typography by Monique Goossens
Amsterdam designer Monique Goossens has made a typeface with strands of human hair. More about Hair Typography by Monique Goossens
Furniture
Bridge Shelves by Outofstock
Product news: design collective Outofstock has created a shelving unit inspired by suspension bridges. More about Bridge Shelves by Outofstock
Design
Ume-play and Karakusa-play ceramics by Nendo
Product news: Japanese studio Nendo has created a range of porcelain with patterns that play on archival designs from a traditional Japanese pottery. More about Ume-play and Karakusa-play ceramics by Nendo
Design
Special feature: design by celebrities
Kanye West was in the news last week for venting his creative frustration, but he isn't the only celebrity who wants to be a designer - Pharrell Williams, Brad Pitt, Vanilla Ice and even Buzz Aldrin have had a go at furniture and lighting. With varying degrees of success... More about Special feature: design by celebrities
Furniture
December chair by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano for Nikari
London Design Festival 2013: British designer Jasper Morrison and Japanese designer Wataru Kumano have designed a self-assembly chair with a linen seat and backrest (+ slideshow). More about December chair by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano for Nikari
Design
Oke collection by Nendo
Product news: Japanese studio Nendo has made this range of drinking vessels and wine bottle holders in the same way as pails and barrels (+ slideshow). More about Oke collection by Nendo
Design
Pointless Diagrams by Josh Lewandowski
Minnesota architect Josh Lewandowski has started a blog where he'll post one meaningless architectural diagram every day for a year (+ slideshow). More about Pointless Diagrams by Josh Lewandowski
Furniture
Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho for Innermost
London Design Festival 2013: these round stools by Stockholm designer Kyuhyung Cho can be stacked thanks to a ring of holes around the edge of each seat. More about Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho for Innermost
Design
Braun Design at Paul Smith Albemarle Street by das programm
A collection of 1950s and 1960s products by designers including Dieter Rams, Arne Jacobsen and Dietrich Lubs for German electricals brand Braun are on display at the new Paul Smith store in London (+ slideshow). More about Braun Design at Paul Smith Albemarle Street by das programm
Design
New Pinterest board: paper design
Our new Pinterest board features a variety of designs created from paper, including intricately crafted models of tropical birds, a fluffy looking chair by Nendo and brightly coloured fashion outfits. See our new paper designs Pinterest board»
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Design
"The Wind Portal tries to grasp and emphasise common emotions and senses"
London Design Festival 2013: Lebanese designer Najla El Zein has sent us this movie showing her 5000 spinning paper windmills being installed in a doorway at the V&A museum in London (+ movie). More about "The Wind Portal tries to grasp and emphasise common emotions and senses"
Design
The Pavilion by Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan
Neon words and symbols embellish the exterior of this temporary wooden pavilion inside the new Library of Birmingham by designers Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan (+ slideshow). More about The Pavilion by Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan
Design
"At the beginning I was a bit afraid, but this boat is very stable"
Movie: in our final movie from garden trade show Spoga+Gafa, French designer Thibault Penven demonstrates his folding boat, which won first prize in the Unique Youngstar competition for outdoor products by young designers. More about "At the beginning I was a bit afraid, but this boat is very stable"
Lighting
SEAM roto-moulded lighting by Annika Frye
Product news: German designer Annika Frye has designed a rotation-moulded lighting range with visible seams (+ movie). More about SEAM roto-moulded lighting by Annika Frye
Design
Pinch&Grind by Roger Arquer for Royal VKB
Product news: London designer Roger Arquer has created a salt and pepper mill with removable silicone lids for mixing and serving seasoning (+ slideshow). More about Pinch&Grind by Roger Arquer for Royal VKB
Design
Jaktogo by John Power
Extra travel items can be stowed in the giant pockets of this wearable luggage to get around strict hand baggage restrictions on low-cost airlines. More about Jaktogo by John Power
Design
"Shape is one thing, research and material is another"
Movie: jury member Tobias Lutz explains why a folding boat and a mini greenhouse were among winners of the Unique Youngstar outdoor product design competition, in our second movie from garden trade show Spoga+Gafa. More about "Shape is one thing, research and material is another"
Furniture
DP pour Les Trois Garçons by L3G Designs
London Design Festival 2013: the restaurateurs behind east London restaurant Les Trois Garçons have launched a furniture collection in collaboration with Portuguese manufacturer De Pau (+ slideshow). More about DP pour Les Trois Garçons by L3G Designs