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Archive for Design
Airbus Plane Concept Gives Everyone a Window Seat
Jul 6, 2011 | (0) Comments
Remember when I mentioned that Karim Rashid discussed the need for airlines to move away from the archetype? I think this is what he was talking about.Airbus recently unveiled their concept plane and cabin, a...
Top Five: Innovative Outdoor Designs for Summer
Jun 28, 2011 | (0) Comments
Now that summer is upon us, it's time to start thinking about how to celebrate the long, hot days while staying cool and looking cool. I've rounded up some of the best, most innovative outdoor...
When It Comes to Multi-Function, Three's a Charm
Jun 20, 2011 | (0) Comments
Convertible furniture often arises from a need--a need for more furniture, more functionality, and more space. However, space is a commodity in big cities such as New York. Therefore, designers are constantly struggling to create...
A Place to Park a Bike (or Ten)
Jun 14, 2011 | (0) Comments
Living in the suburbs makes it hard to use a bicycle every day, but I can still appreciate good bike design. And since eco-friendliness is a priority for more and more of us, more and...
A Bench for Hanging Around
Jun 6, 2011 | (0) Comments
After browsing the aisles of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair this year and feeling a bit let down by the lack of innovation in contemporary design (and I wasn't alone), it's nice to see something...
Plug 'n' Play
May 31, 2011 | (0) Comments
Many designers aren't just trying to make things pretty--they're problem solvers, creating innovations to make our lives easier and/or better. Whether using recycled materials or eliminating a function for better usability, designers are always experimenting....
One of These Things is Not Like the Other
May 23, 2011 | (0) Comments
One of the more interesting themes in design is juxtaposition, when a designer experiments with combining polar opposites, be they modern and traditional, new and old, rough and soft--the list goes on. I never seem...
Once Discards, Now Design
May 18, 2011 | (0) Comments
As we've covered here before, upcycling is a rising trend among many designers. Another related growing trend is salvage design. This is the use of discarded materials, factory remnants, and even trash to create something...
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