iFlash One by KiBiSi
Product news: this magnetic bicycle light by Danish design studio KiBiSi lights up instantly when its two halves snap together. More about iFlash One by KiBiSi
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Memorabilia Factory by Bold-design
To prove that germs aren't all bad, Paris-based studio Bold-design came up with an activity kit that uses bacteria to turn sand from the beach into stone souvenirs (+ slideshow). More about Memorabilia Factory by Bold-design
"We take a very holistic approach to design" - Bandar Antabi of Jawbone
In this movie filmed by Dezeen, Bandar Antabi of designer electronics brand Jawbone explains how the company took a holistic approach to designing their Big Jambox wireless speaker. More about "We take a very holistic approach to design" - Bandar Antabi of Jawbone
Form 6 G3 vibrator by Jimmyjane
Following two collaborations with designer Yves Béhar, San Francisco designer sex toy brand Jimmyjane has launched a travel-friendly vibrator, which comes with a lock to avoid accidental activation inside a suitcase. More about Form 6 G3 vibrator by Jimmyjane
The Thread Wrapping Machine by Anton Alvarez
Threads and glue replace joints and screws in the furniture that emerges from a custom-made machine designed by Royal College of Art graduate Anton Alvarez (+ movie). More about The Thread Wrapping Machine by Anton Alvarez
Competition: five sets of Balancing Blocks by Fort Standard to give away
Competition: Dezeen and Areaware have teamed up to give readers the chance to win one of five white Balancing Blocks sets of wooden toys, signed by the designers Fort Standard. More about Competition: five sets of Balancing Blocks by Fort Standard to give away
Movie: Design Museum Collection App
In this final instalment of clips that Dezeen filmed for the Design Museum Collection App, director of the Design Museum Deyan Sudjic discusses a wide variety of objects including the Singer sewing machine, Shepard Fairey‘s Obama Poster, the AK-47 rifle and the Mothercare nappy. More about Movie: Design Museum Collection App
Invisible Bookend by Paul Cocksedge
Product news: Hackney designer Paul Cocksedge has launched an invisible bookend to find out if people will buy an object for its function rather than its appearance. More about Invisible Bookend by Paul Cocksedge
Filter for Open Source Water Boiler by Unfold
Istanbul Design Biennial: Belgian design studio Unfold have created a 3D printed ceramic filter for an open source water boiler and purifier that was developed by Jesse Howard in collaboration with Thomas Lommée for use in the developing world. More about Filter for Open Source Water Boiler by Unfold
Design Museum Collection App: electrical products
Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic was filmed by Dezeen for the Design Museum Collection App and in this compilation he talks about electronic products including the Jim Nature TV with a chipboard case by Philippe Starck. You can download the iPad app free from the app store here. More about Design Museum Collection App: electrical products
The Sound of the Earth by Yuri Suzuki
As a needle passes over this vinyl globe by Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki, it plays folk music and national anthems from around the world (+ movie). More about The Sound of the Earth by Yuri Suzuki
PenJet printer by Jaan Evart, Julian Hagen and Daniël Maarleveld
Design students Jaan Evart, Julian Hagen and Daniël Maarleveld took an old inkjet printer apart and replaced its ink cartridge with felt pens to create an experimental printer, which they presented at Vienna Design Week. More about PenJet printer by Jaan Evart, Julian Hagen and Daniël Maarleveld
"You don't have to be an expert to do amazing things" - Sugru founder
In this movie we filmed at our Designed in Hackney Day, Sugru founder Jane ní Dhulchaointigh shares her journey through inventing and launching a "space-age rubber" that lets people customise their belongings and endorses the idea that "you don't have to be an expert to do amazing things". More about "You don't have to be an expert to do amazing things" - Sugru founder
Bye Bye Laundry by Lisa Marie Bengtsson
London Design Festival: these clothes hangers by designer and recent graduate Lisa Marie Bengtsson use charcoal to soak up bad smells so clothes need washing less often (+ movie). More about Bye Bye Laundry by Lisa Marie Bengtsson
Design For Every Body curated by Svensk Form
A braille printer and an electric suit to prevent muscle spasms were among the products for people with disabilities included in an exhibition curated by Swedish design body Svensk Form for the London Design Festival. More about Design For Every Body curated by Svensk Form
Ice Moon by Doshi Levien for Häagen-Dazs
Product news: this white cratered moon is actually a densely filled ice cream cake created by London designers Doshi Levien for Häagen-Dazs. More about Ice Moon by Doshi Levien for Häagen-Dazs
Autographer camera by OMG Life with Chauhan Studio
Product news: this wearable camera by Oxford technology business OMG Life with Chauhan Studio uses sensors and GPS technology to decide which moments of your life are worth photographing. More about Autographer camera by OMG Life with Chauhan Studio
Ostrich Pillow by Kawamura-Ganjavian
Product news: this squishy headgear by Spain and Switzerland-based studio Kawamura Ganjavian creates the perfect conditions for a power nap at your desk, at the airport or in the library (+ movie). More about Ostrich Pillow by Kawamura-Ganjavian
Dezeen's top ten products at Maison & Objet
Slideshow feature: Dezeen is at Maison & Objet in Paris this week and we have selected our top ten products exhibited at the design and interiors trade fair, including shelves that look like sheets of paper caught in the wind by Japanese studio YOY (image 1). More about Dezeen's top ten products at Maison & Objet
Simple Convenience iron by Laura Nelson
British product designer and recent graduate Laura Nelson has come up with a hinged iron based on a set of hair straighteners. More about Simple Convenience iron by Laura Nelson