Design
Air Tattoos by Logical Art
London studio Logical Art has created a series of papery necklaces with delicate cut-out patterns (+ movie). More about Air Tattoos by Logical Art
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Design
Movie: Nike Flyknit Racer shoes
Movie: in this second movie from our series in anticipation of an exclusive event we’re hosting at the Nike+ House of Innovation on Thursday, Nike‘s global creative director for the Olympics Martin Lotti explains how they created the Nike Flyknit Racer running shoe with an upper that's knitted like a sock. More about Movie: Nike Flyknit Racer shoes
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NV200 London Taxi by Nissan
Dezeen Wire: car brand Nissan has unveiled its design for a new fleet of black cabs for London. More about NV200 London Taxi by Nissan
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Crystal Bulb by Lee Broom at Dezeen Super Store
Crystal light bulbs made of cut glass by London designer Lee Broom are now available as part of London design month at Dezeen Super Store. More about Crystal Bulb by Lee Broom at Dezeen Super Store
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Liquid Rainbow by Edwin Deen
This sprinkler by Dutch artist Edwin Deen sprays jets of coloured water to turn a room into a rainbow (+ slideshow + movie). More about Liquid Rainbow by Edwin Deen
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Layers wallpaper by Richard Hutten at the Design Museum
Visitors are invited to make their mark on the cafe walls of London's Design Museum by ticking boxes on this stripy wallpaper by Dutch designer Richard Hutten. More about Layers wallpaper by Richard Hutten at the Design Museum
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Fountain Hacks by LIKEarchitects and Ricardo Dourado
Portugese studio LIKEarchitects and fashion designer Ricardo Dourado have used beach loungers, garden furniture and toys to get the people of Guimarães in Portugal paddling in the city's fountains (+ slideshow). More about Fountain Hacks by LIKEarchitects and Ricardo Dourado
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Glück XL by Naomi Paul in The Changing Room at Dezeen Super Store
The Changing Room is a space at Dezeen Super Store that will be regularly given over to different designers to showcase their products or artwork, and we are currently featuring Dalston designer Naomi Paul's latest crochet pendant lamps. More about Glück XL by Naomi Paul in The Changing Room at Dezeen Super Store
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Movie: Nike Pro TurboSpeed speed-suit
Movie: as part of the build-up to an exclusive event we're hosting at the Nike+ House of Innovation next week, we've filmed a series of movies with Nike's global creative director for the Olympics Martin Lotti about the brand's latest products. First up is an ultra-light speed-suit developed to move faster than skin. More about Movie: Nike Pro TurboSpeed speed-suit
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London Lashes by Paperself at Dezeen Super Store
August is London design month at Dezeen Super Store and the first of our featured products are these stick-on paper eyelashes that depict some of the city's famous landmarks. More about London Lashes by Paperself at Dezeen Super Store
Furniture
Dear Disaster by Jenny Ekdahl
This scale-covered cabinet by Swedish designer Jenny Ekdahl is intended to help victims of natural disasters to recover from their traumatic experiences. More about Dear Disaster by Jenny Ekdahl
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Time Flies by Lisa Frode
Industrial design graduate Lisa Frode has created a desk with a fabric cover, inspired by the way aeroplane cabins can be divided with curtains to create different rooms during the flight. More about Time Flies by Lisa Frode
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Acorn lights by Vasiliy Butenko
Ukrainian designer Vasiliy Butenko has made a series of pendant lamps by wrapping cotton rope around plastic bottles. More about Acorn lights by Vasiliy Butenko
Furniture
9,5° chair by Rasmus B. Fex
The wonky look of this chair by Danish designer Rasmus B. Fex actually makes it stronger. More about 9,5° chair by Rasmus B. Fex
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London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings
Here are some photos of a scale model of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, which has now been added to the ongoing exhibition of his work at the V&A museum, plus drawings from the designer. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings
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Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects
Japanese studio Ryo Matsui Architects hung steel chains to create upside-down domes above the stage of a music recital in Tokyo (+ slideshow). More about Hypnagogia by Ryo Matsui Architects
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Underground Supporter posters by Rizon
London designers Rizon have created a series of unofficial posters for businesses to sidestep strict marketing rules that prevent them publicising their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics. More about Underground Supporter posters by Rizon
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Olympic stamps by Hat Trick Design
Dezeen Wire: London studio Hat Trick Design have produced a set of Royal Mail stamps featuring iconic architecture from the capital to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics. More about Olympic stamps by Hat Trick Design
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Controversy over London 2012 Olympic Cauldron
Dezeen Wire: after a spectacular unveiling on Friday, the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick is proving controversial. Detractors complain that it's hidden out of sight for most visitors to the Olympic Park, only on show for those with tickets to events inside the main stadium, and last night the Cauldron had to be extinguished while it was moved aside to make way for sporting events.
Read more about the Cauldron's design in our earlier story here and see all our stories about the London 2012 Olympics here.
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Furniture
Milk by Rasmus B. Fex
This milking stool by Danish designer Rasmus B. Fex has interlocking legs like a puzzle. More about Milk by Rasmus B. Fex