Imagine being able to charge your phone or tablet by simply keeping it on the table. No more cables and clutter, and no worries about forgetting to charge your device. DuPont Building Innovations has done just that by launching Corian® Charging Surface, a new technology that easily charges mobile devices without the need for wires and… [Read More]
Sunset Parklet receives Special Recognition in Urban Design Award
The Sunset Parklet by INTERSTICE Architects was recently awarded Special Recognition in Urban Design from San Francisco’s AIA Design Awards Program. Designed as a pro-bono project for the Other Avenues Whole Food Co-op Market and the popular Sea Breeze Café in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset district, Sunset Parklet is a new public amenity that stretches 50 feet on the… [Read More]
VIDEO: A Modular Home with a View
KieranTimberlake has designed an off-site fabricated home uniquely tuned to the steeply sloped site in the mountains of Mendocino County, California. Watch this interesting time-lapse of the pre-fabricated home being built.
A must-have app for communicating design ideas
Finally an app that makes communicating designs a breeze! Morpholio has launched yesterday Crit, a new app that allows users in the creative field to easily communicate and critique ideas in real time. Imagine being able to share an idea, make comments and mark images with your entire team. The interface is so easy to… [Read More]
Moooi opens Showroom and Brand Store in New York
Moooi has announced the opening of its first Showroom and Brand Store in the US, in Manhattan’s Nomad area. The New York Showroom opened its doors on the 14th of May, just in time to celebrate NY Design Week. Moooi represents the first Dutch design brand to open a store in the upcoming Nomad area,… [Read More]
kinder GROUND Modular Carpet Brings Out The Designer In You
kinder Ground is a playful and whimsical modular carpet that truly brings out the designer in you. We had the pleasure of seeing the collection at IDS Toronto earlier this year and our imagination simply went wild. While kinder Ground was designed with children in mind, we definitely see it used by people of all… [Read More]
WMS Boathouse at Clark Park by Studio Gang Architects
Studio Gang Architects have designed the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park along the North branch of the Chicago River. The state-of-the-art facility is one of four boathouses proposed by Chicago’s Mayor as cornerstones of his riverfront revitalization plan. Studio Gang was commissioned to realize two of the four boathouses, with the second facility scheduled for… [Read More]
Bomber Barrel Duffel Bag raises 200k in 2 weeks on Kickstarter
The minimalist Bomber Barrel Duffel Bag has recently launched its Kickstarter campaign gaining amazing success in a very short period of time. Five hours after its launch, the project reached its goal, and in only two weeks it has raised over $200,000. Read more about the design below, and head over to their Kickstarter Page… [Read More]
Montee Karp Residence by Patrick Tighe Architecture
Patrick Tighe Architecture has remodelled an existing post and beam home into a sustainable residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Montee Karp Residence is located on a severe hillside site in Malibu, with stunning views of the Santa Monica Bay. The 2200 square feet home was recently shortlisted for the 2014 INSIDE Festival. A ten… [Read More]
Ostrich Pillow Mini solves your napping problems
kawamura-ganjavian design studio has created for STUDIO BANANA THiNGS a portable pillow that attaches to your elbow for fast and comfortable napping. Sleepless nights in front of the computer where all you can afford is a half hour nap, have never been so sweet. The Ostrich Pillow Mini can be used around your hand, elbow… [Read More]