Design
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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Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
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
Design
Kitchenware by Ole Jensen for Room Copenhagen
Product news: a collection of kitchenware by Danish designer Ole Jensen is now in production with design brand Room Copenhagen. More about Kitchenware by Ole Jensen for Room Copenhagen
Technology
Adidas becomes latest brand to launch a smartwatch
News: Adidas has become the latest brand to launch a smartwatch with the release of a device for runners that monitors performance and gives coaching tips (as well as telling the time). More about Adidas becomes latest brand to launch a smartwatch
Design
Lulu lamp by Jean-Sébastien Lagrange
Product news: industrial designer Jean-Sébastien Lagrange has created this lamp from interlocking sections of Tyvek. More about Lulu lamp by Jean-Sébastien Lagrange
Furniture
Prototype Liquid Glacial Table by Zaha Hadid at David Gill Galleries
An updated version of Zaha Hadid's Liquid Glacial Table is currently on show at David Gill Galleries in London. More about Prototype Liquid Glacial Table by Zaha Hadid at David Gill Galleries
Design
"We wanted to wake people's curiosity about whisky"
Movie: Swedish designers Front have created a whisky-serving set for whisky brand Ballantine's 12 that can be stacked into a balancing tower. In this Dezeen movie, Front's Sofia Lagerkvist explains how the project was informed by a visit to the Ballantine's production facilities in Scotland. More about "We wanted to wake people's curiosity about whisky"
Design
Award-winning packaging ditched in favour of jars
News: the inventor of an anti-diarrhoea pack for the developing world has replaced its innovative, award-winning packaging design with a simple screw-top jar. More about Award-winning packaging ditched in favour of jars
Furniture
Landscape daybed by Outofstock
Product news: this daybed by design studio Outofstock is shaped to reference landscape elements (+ slideshow). More about Landscape daybed by Outofstock
Design
Superyachts by Zaha Hadid for Blohm+Voss
London architect Zaha Hadid has designed a family of superyachts for German shipbuilders Blohm+Voss (+ slideshow). More about Superyachts by Zaha Hadid for Blohm+Voss
Furniture
Swing Bar by Duffy London
Product news: furniture brand Duffy London has surrounded this bar with swinging seats instead of stools. More about Swing Bar by Duffy London
Design
Mayor urges Chinese students to study design in London
News: London mayor Boris Johnson has declared that the city's design schools will welcome Chinese students "with open arms", following concerns that visa restrictions are putting off overseas talent. More about Mayor urges Chinese students to study design in London
Furniture
Balance table by Raw Color for Arco
Product news: graphic design studio Raw Color has collaborated with Dutch furniture company Arco to reissue Arnold Merckx's Balance table (+ movie). More about Balance table by Raw Color for Arco
