10 gifts for the Bauhaus obsessed
This year marked 100 years since the Bauhaus was founded. To celebrate the occasion we've selected 10 designs related to the school that would be ideal gifts. More about 10 gifts for the Bauhaus obsessed
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MINI creates Extraoddinary sustainability trail in collaboration with Kinetic Singapore
Dezeen Promotion: Extraoddinary is a treasure trail of sustainable solutions for urban living put together in Singapore by MINI and creative agency Kinetic. More about MINI creates Extraoddinary sustainability trail in collaboration with Kinetic Singapore
Nicholas Bennett designs flood-proof commuter suit for rising sea-levels
Goldsmiths student Nicholas Bennett has created waterproof footwear for commuters, that can be integrated into a suit to protect it from the floods that might become our daily reality due to climate change. More about Nicholas Bennett designs flood-proof commuter suit for rising sea-levels
Anna Piasek makes bento-style boxes for takeaway food from moulded cellulose
ÉCAL graduate Anna Piasek has created modular takeaway food packaging that can be divided like a bento box and composted after use. More about Anna Piasek makes bento-style boxes for takeaway food from moulded cellulose
The Ocean Cleanup to make products from collected marine plastic
The Ocean Cleanup has revealed plans to turn the plastic it has collected from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch into "beautiful, sustainable products". More about The Ocean Cleanup to make products from collected marine plastic
Riluxa expands Corian collection to push the boundaries of bathroom design
Dezeen promotion: Riluxa has expanded its Corian surface material collection with an array of new colours to help users create vibrant yet minimal bathrooms. More about Riluxa expands Corian collection to push the boundaries of bathroom design
Mira unveils hands-free camera system that enables "perfect selfie"
Design studio Mira has invented an automated camera system for museums, sports arenas and other public venues that enables visitors to get the perfect shot for social media without the use of their personal devices. More about Mira unveils hands-free camera system that enables "perfect selfie"
Daan Roosegaarde and design students create a "smog-eating billboard" in Mexico
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has covered advertising billboards in Monterrey, Mexico in an air-purifying resin that can eat up the city's smog. More about Daan Roosegaarde and design students create a "smog-eating billboard" in Mexico
Dezeen's top 10 graduate design projects of 2019
Graduates consistently offer some of the most forward-thinking designs, and 2019 didn't disappoint. To continue our review of the year, we picked 10 of the most innovative student projects, from a "chestfeeding" kit to a masturbation suit. More about Dezeen's top 10 graduate design projects of 2019
New York City's rubbish bins are redesigned
New York studio Group Project has designed new rubbish bins for New York City streets that include a "sleek aesthetic, bold recycling messaging, and significant ergonomic improvements." More about New York City's rubbish bins are redesigned
Kamila Rudnicka designs at-home insemination kit for use as part of sex
Polish designer Kamila Rudnicka has created an artificial insemination tool that doubles up as a sex toy, in the hopes of restoring pleasure to an often clinical process. More about Kamila Rudnicka designs at-home insemination kit for use as part of sex
Meydan Levy creates 4D-printed artificial fruit filled with nutrients
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Meydan Levy has developed five edible artificial fruits, which comprise printed cellulose skins filled with a cocktail of vitamins and minerals. More about Meydan Levy creates 4D-printed artificial fruit filled with nutrients
Competition: win a Hard Case Trolley suitcase by Muji
Dezeen promotion: in our latest competition, Dezeen has partnered with Muji to give away five hard-shell suitcases from the Muji to Go travel collection. More about Competition: win a Hard Case Trolley suitcase by Muji
Nendo's Cubic Clock only reveals "its true form" twice per day
Japanese studio Nendo has designed a clock that becomes a perfect cube twice each day. More about Nendo's Cubic Clock only reveals "its true form" twice per day
BIG's Friday Smart Lock is its smallest ever product
Danish architecture firm BIG has branched into smart home products with the Friday lock, which combines a minimal form and enhanced security features. More about BIG's Friday Smart Lock is its smallest ever product
Rain-harvesting panels would let people in drought-stricken cities catch their own water
Designer Shaakira Jassat has created a rain-catcher that is slim enough to fit on the outside of buildings in dense urban environments. More about Rain-harvesting panels would let people in drought-stricken cities catch their own water
Studio Sain uses traditional hand-turning process to create products incorporating wooden ball joints
Studio Sain worked with one of Austria's last remaining woodturners to develop this collection of hand-turned wooden products that feature moving parts or modular components. More about Studio Sain uses traditional hand-turning process to create products incorporating wooden ball joints
Lorenz relaunches self righting clock that kickstarted Richard Sapper's career
Italian timepiece manufacturer Lorenz has relaunched a clock that was designed by Richard Sapper in 1960 to utilise mechanisms salvaged from second-world-war torpedoes. More about Lorenz relaunches self righting clock that kickstarted Richard Sapper's career
Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2019: interior designers
A David Chipperfield-designed candle and a one-handed watch are among our selection of 16 gifts for interior designers this holiday season. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2019: interior designers
Global Grad Show confronts issues you didn't know existed, says curator
This year's Global Grad Show in Dubai illustrated how "many small actions come together to create a total picture". Curator Eleanor Watson selects five innovative projects that make a positive global impact. More about Global Grad Show confronts issues you didn't know existed, says curator