Design
QR U? by Thorunn Arnadottir
Show RCA 2011: coded patterns on this beaded dress by Royal College of Art graduate Thorunn Arnadottir feed information to smart phones when photographed. More about QR U? by Thorunn Arnadottir
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Design
Comradettes by Eldina Begic
This is timely, given the UK public sector workers' strike today: London-based designer Eldina Begic has unveiled a collection of women's clothes inspired by socialist workwear. More about Comradettes by Eldina Begic
Design
Dezeen Screen: The Solar Sinter by Markus Kayser
Dezeen Screen: this movie by Royal College of Art graduate Markus Kayser shows his Solar Sinter 3D-printing machine at work in the desert, making glass objects by melting sand with sunlight. Watch the movie »
More about Dezeen Screen: The Solar Sinter by Markus Kayser
Design
Christien Meindertsma at My Way talks
In this movie Dezeen filmed at the Design Academy Eindhoven My Way talks in Milan, Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma talks about her book PIG 05049, in which she traced and catalogued all the products derived from a single animal. More about Christien Meindertsma at My Way talks
Design
The Solar Sinter by Markus Kayser
Show RCA 2011: German designer Markus Kayser has built a 3D-printing machine that uses sunlight and sand to make glass objects in the desert. More about The Solar Sinter by Markus Kayser
Design
Hair Glasses by Studio Swine
Show RCA 2011: Royal College of Art graduates Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves have made a collection of spectacles from human hair. More about Hair Glasses by Studio Swine
Furniture
Dezeen Screen: Moody Couch by Hanna Emelie Ernsting
Dezeen Screen: this movie by Frankfurt designer Hanna Emelie Ernsting demonstrates the many possible ways to nestle into her Moody Couch. More about Dezeen Screen: Moody Couch by Hanna Emelie Ernsting
Design
Folding Techniques for Designers: basic pleats
In this movie by publishers Laurence King, author Paul Jackson demonstrates a pleating technique from the second chapter of his book Folding Techniques for Designers. Enter our competition to win a copy of the book here. More about Folding Techniques for Designers: basic pleats
Design
Dezeen archive: masks and disguises
Dezeen archive: since this mask by Didier Faustino that clamps over the faces of a kissing couple (bottom left) was so hotly debated this week, we’ve grouped together all of the stories from the Dezeen archive about masks and disguises. See all the stories »
More about Dezeen archive: masks and disguises
Design
Doomsday by Kacey Wong
Hong Kong artist and designer Kacey Wong has designed another topical robot-shaped survival suit, this time intended to protect people from radiation leaking from nuclear power stations. More about Doomsday by Kacey Wong
Design
AutoWed Wedding Machine by Concept Shed
This coin-operated wedding machine by British designers Concept Shed dispenses a pair of plastic wedding rings and a personalised receipt to newlyweds. More about AutoWed Wedding Machine by Concept Shed
Interiors
Dalston Rose by House of Hackney
London brand (and near-neighbours of Dezeen) House of Hackney have created a range of floral wallpapers and fabrics that turn black at the edges. More about Dalston Rose by House of Hackney
Design
Receipt redesign by BERG
London design consultancy BERG have proposed a redesign of the standard till receipt, transforming the usually dull printout with infographics about purchases. More about Receipt redesign by BERG
Design
Shelframe by Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad
These shelf boxes by London designer Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad can be hung from the wall by a single pin. More about Shelframe by Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad
Design
Moving Platforms by Priestmangoode
Industrial designers Priestmangoode have revealed a concept for high-speed trains that would transfer passengers to local services while still moving, instead of stopping at stations. More about Moving Platforms by Priestmangoode
Design
Doppelgänger by Didier Faustino
Portuguese artist Didier Faustino has created a mask that clamps over the faces of a kissing couple. More about Doppelgänger by Didier Faustino
Design
Soft side tables by Curtis Popp
Californian designer Curtis Popp has made a series of round side tables with colourful powder-coated steel legs that pierce each table top. More about Soft side tables by Curtis Popp
Design
Dezeen archive: telephones
Dezeen archive: following our popular story on the smartphone with an old-fashioned rotary dial by Richard Clarkson (top left), we’ve grouped together all our stories from the Dezeen archives about telephones. See all the stories »
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Design
Champions by Konstantin Grcic at Galerie Kreo
Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic presents these tables painted to look like Formula 1 cars at Galerie Kreo in Paris. More about Champions by Konstantin Grcic at Galerie Kreo
Design
W Hotels Designers of the Future at Design Miami/Basel 2011
Design Miami/Basel 2011: here are some images of installations at Design Miami/Basel by this year’s W Hotels Designers of the Future award winners Studio Juju, Asif Khan and mischer'traxler. More about W Hotels Designers of the Future at Design Miami/Basel 2011