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Design | October 29, 2019
Over its short 130-year history, the car has become one of the most loved, contested and influential innovations in the world. It has revolutionised manufacturing, transformed how we move, forever changing our cities, environment and economies. 'Cars: Accelerating the Modern World' explores how the car as a driving force has accelerated the pace of change over the past century. Read more
Design | October 28, 2019
The latest addition to Atrafloor's collection of fun, modern designs for floors is a set of striking patterns that put a twist on animal print trends. The colour-clashing designs break away from toned down neutrals to invite a more vibrant energy into interiors. Read more
Design | October 23, 2019
Surrealism was one of the most influential art movements of the twentieth century. Everyday objects played a central role in its dreamlike imagery: they were alienated, ironized, or combined to create curious hybrids. This led to the creation of numerous key works of modern art, from Marcel Duchamp's »Bicycle Wheel« (1913) to Salvador Dalí's »Lobster Telephone« (1936). In reverse, Surrealism also exerced a decisive influence on the evolution of design. On 28 September 2019 the Vitra Design Museum will open a major exhibition that offers a comprehensive look at the dialogue between Surrealism and design. Read more
Design | October 17, 2019
Made by the Swiss, used by the Italians and shared with the Germans, the California dial design; with its muddied military origins was conceived with one goal in mind, to aid WWII divers in referencing the time and 12 clock position without fail, coining the original name - the error-proof dial. Read more
Design | October 16, 2019
Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai is an international benchmark for creativity and design, and an unparalleled showcase for Made in Italy products and the Italian Way of Living in Shanghai. This is a "special" edition brought to the Chinese market by the international platform for furnishing that is the Salone del Mobile.Milano, showcasing a selection of top Italian companies, representing the pinnacle of Made in Italy and top quality manufacturing. Read more
Design | October 15, 2019
Crossover BLACK is contemporary, yet has elegant hands that appear to be precariously balanced rotate around the dial. Crossover BLACK is a modern watch with tapered gray, white and yellow hands. Read more
Design | October 14, 2019
Twenty years after the death of Charlotte Perriand, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is celebrating the visionary creator with an exceptional exhibition. This event highlights the links between her design, architecture and artworks. For the first time since its opening in 2014, the Fondation Louise Vuitton is dedicating the entire Frank Gehry building to a single designer, Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999). Read more
Design | October 13, 2019
INDEX Qatar is organized by dmg Doha and endorsed by the Qatar National Tourism Council. It will be open to the public from 22 October to 24 October from 12:00pm - 10:00pm at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. Read more
Design | October 10, 2019
Thirty years after the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, the Vitra Design Museum presents »After the Wall: Design since 1989« at the Vitra Schaudepot. Organized on the occasion of the museum's own 30th anniversary, the exhibition charts design from the past three decades, examining how it has been shaped by broad technological, cultural, and socio-political shifts. The exhibition juxtaposes iconic product design and graphic design with works by leading furniture designers and retailers including Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck, Hella Jongerius, Muji, and IKEA, as well as up-and-coming contemporary designers. Read more
Design | October 7, 2019
Every year, trillions of single-use plastic products are consumed and thrown away - often to end up in the ocean or in the belly of animals. Now, three Danish product designers want to revolutionize how we view products by making traditional single-use products reusable. And according to the entrepreneurial Danes, something as seemingly insignificant as cotton swabs will be the tip of the spear for opening people's ears. Read more
Design | October 3, 2019
Albert Einstein said that everything should be made as simple as possible, but no more simplistic. Without disturbing one of the greatest physicists and philosophers of history, this sentence is perfect to convey the mission which the creations of "Ebanisteria Meccanica" come to life, a unique reality in the panorama of style and the made in Italy craftsmanship, where objects takes shape with a new and original design. Read more
Design | September 29, 2019
In October of each year, Dutch Design Week (DDW) takes place in Eindhoven. The biggest design event in Northern Europe presents work and ideas of more than 2600 designers to more than 350,000 visitors from home and abroad. In more than 110 locations across the city, DDW organizes and facilitates exhibitions, lectures, prize ceremonies, networking events, debates and festivities. Read more
Design | September 26, 2019
Disturbance lies at the heart of the exhibition of the Amsterdam Light Festival.Designers were challenged to test Amsterdam in alignment with this year's theme. Read more
Design | September 18, 2019
Gejst was founded with a passion for making attractive, sustainable design that will last the test of time. Gejst means excitement and enthusiasm in English. From the start, the goal of the company has been to challenge traditional approaches to design to make a collection full of bold and playful objects. Read more
Design | August 29, 2019
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% Design, UK's leading design trade event: it will present more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest design products. Read more
Design | August 23, 2019
Founded in 2014 by Akiko Kato, who studied Product Design at Parsons School of Design in New York, beroep|tech is a design label specializing in minimalism and Read more
Design | August 6, 2019
VIENNA DESIGN WEEK interlinks the entire city and its design potentials. From 27 September to 6 October 2019, Vienna will once more become a "City Full of Design". Read more
Design | July 31, 2019
The Interior Design Show is Vancouver's premier showcase of new products and furniture, superstar designers, and avant-garde concepts from North America. Read more
Design | July 25, 2019
The world of design and interiors will be gathering from 17th to 20th September at the biggest edition of Feria Hábitat Valencia of recent years. Read more
Design | July 25, 2019
Helsinki Design Week is the largest design festival in the Nordic countries. The multidisciplinary festival presents design from fashion, architecture and urban culture. Read more
Design | July 11, 2019
London Design Festival returns to the capital for its 17th year this September 2019 with an inspiring programme of events and installations across the city. This year also marks 11 years with the V&A as a collaborating partner and the official Festival hub. During the Festival, the world's leading museum of art, design and performance will once again play host to a series of specially-commissioned projects by internationally-renowned designers. Read more
Design | July 9, 2019
India, Nepal, Turkey, Iran and Morocco are the cradles of mothers of Contemporary carpets line: factories that Matteo Pala choose and select personally in these lands and which combine fine materials such as silk and fine wool. Read more
Design | June 17, 2019
Viso Project comes to life through deep roots inspired by the worlds of art and design, creating distinct objects crafted by expert artisans and manufacturers in Europe and the United States. Craftsmanship becomes the sole purpose in manufacturing limited, season-less, and consciously sustainable products. Read more
Design | May 14, 2019
JCDecaux has commissioned the globally renowned Zaha Hadid Design to create a landmark advertising structure in London that integrates public art, contemporary design and digital media. Read more
Design | May 13, 2019
Habitare is the leading design, design and furniture event in Finland, and the even showcases annually over 400 Finnish and international companies. Read more
Design | May 8, 2019
Muuto is proud to announce A Space for Being, an exhibition in collaboration with Google Design Studio, Reddymade Architecture and the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University. Read more
Design | April 23, 2019
The Jet by Lilium Lilium Jet is the world's first all-electric jet-powered five-seater air taxi capable of traveling up to 300km in just 60 minutes, with zero operating emissions. The full-scale, full-weight prototype is powered by 36 all-electric jet engines that allow it to take-off and land vertically, while achieving remarkably efficient horizontal, or cruise, flight. Read more
