Nendo designs minimal branding for Bo-Bi pollution mask
Nendo has designed the branding for a dust mask widely used by people in Japan to protect themselves against pollution. More about Nendo designs minimal branding for Bo-Bi pollution mask
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Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
Neri Oxman and the MIT Mediated Matter group have unveiled their latest collection of 3D-printed death masks, designed to contain the wearer's last breath. More about Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
Neri Oxman creates 3D-printed versions of ancient death masks
Neri Oxman and her Mediated Matter group at MIT Media Lab have created a series of colourful death masks that explore the transition between life and death. More about Neri Oxman creates 3D-printed versions of ancient death masks
Björk unveils 3D-printed mask based on her musculoskeletal system
Icelandic musician Björk has partnered with designer and researcher Neri Oxman on a mask made up of multiple 3D-printed strands that mimic the underlying structure of her own face (+ slideshow). More about Björk unveils 3D-printed mask based on her musculoskeletal system
Jaime Hayón designs giant mask-like mirror for Funtastico exhibition
Israel's Design Museum Holon is hosting an exhibition covering 10 years work by Spanish designer Jamie Hayón, including a new mirror designed to resemble an animal mask. More about Jaime Hayón designs giant mask-like mirror for Funtastico exhibition
Kristina Cranfeld amplifies and distorts facial expressions with Ownership of the Face masks
Istanbul Design Biennial 2014: London artist Kristina Cranfeld has created a series of masks that exaggerate different facial features, and a fictional training guide for exercising facial expressions (+ movie). More about Kristina Cranfeld amplifies and distorts facial expressions with Ownership of the Face masks
HyperLip by Sascha Nordmeyer creates grimacing facial expressions
This plastic prosthesis by French designer Sascha Nordmeyer distorts the wearer's mouth into a tooth-baring grimace (+ slideshow). More about HyperLip by Sascha Nordmeyer creates grimacing facial expressions
Headgear to thwart mind-reading surveillance cameras by Fabrica researchers
Wearable Futures: researchers at Italian design centre Fabrica have created accessories that would deceive neuroimaging devices by diverting thoughts using electric shocks and flashing lights (+ slideshow). More about Headgear to thwart mind-reading surveillance cameras by Fabrica researchers
Masko spiky origami masks for shop window mannequins by 3Gatti Architecture Studio
These spiky masks folded from paper by 3Gatti Architecture Studio are designed for customising mannequins in retail displays (+ slideshow). More about Masko spiky origami masks for shop window mannequins by 3Gatti Architecture Studio
Atmospheric Reentry by Maiko Takeda
Hundreds of colourful bristles emanate from headdresses in Maiko Takeda's millinery collection, presented at the Royal College of Art fashion show earlier this week. More about Atmospheric Reentry by Maiko Takeda
Eidos by Tim Bouckley, Millie Clive-Smith, Mi Eun Kim and Yuta Sugawara
A group of students from the Royal College of Art in London has developed headsets that allow the wearer to adjust their sight and hearing in the same way they'd control the settings on a TV or radio (+ movie). More about Eidos by Tim Bouckley, Millie Clive-Smith, Mi Eun Kim and Yuta Sugawara
Animal: The Other Side of Evolution by Ana Rajcevic
London College of Fashion graduate Ana Rajcevic has created a series of tusks, horns and spines for the human body. More about Animal: The Other Side of Evolution by Ana Rajcevic
Project001 Masked Creature by Stickyline
Architects Stickyline have created a range of paper helmets shaped like iconic buildings from the Hong Kong skyline. More about Project001 Masked Creature by Stickyline
Designed in Hackney: Leutton Postle AW12 collection
Designed in Hackney: scribbled faces on fabric masks feature in the latest collection from young designers Leutton Postle, who continue this week's look at Hackney fashion designers. More about Designed in Hackney: Leutton Postle AW12 collection
Too Beautiful To Be True by Meike Harde
These masks by German designer Meike Harde cover just the eyes and mouth, replacing the wearer's features with idealised ones from the media. More about Too Beautiful To Be True by Meike Harde
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 »
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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
Finger-nose Stylus by Dominic Wilcox
London designer Dominic Wilcox created this stylus that straps over his nose for using his touch-screen phone in the bath. More about Finger-nose Stylus by Dominic Wilcox
Hair Clip on Hair by Humans Since 1982
Swedish designers Humans since 1982 have created a hair clip with eyes on to make the wearer look like they're standing the other way round and wearing a niqāb headdress. More about Hair Clip on Hair by Humans Since 1982
Paper Eyelashes by Paperself at The Temporium
These patterned false eyelashes made of paper by Paperself are the latest addition to the range of designer goods on sale at our pop-up The Temporium in London next month. Update: this project is included in Dezeen Book of Ideas, which is on sale now for £12. Update: Paperself eyelashes will be on sale at The Temporium 2011 from 1-24 December at 65 Monmouth Street, London. More about Paper Eyelashes by Paperself at The Temporium