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March 2011, 10
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AUDI carbon ski update
published 03.10.11
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the designboom team visited AUDI's concept design in munich and met with german designer wolfgang egger, head of AUDI group design, and australian born, german-based designer mark shipard, who provided us with technical insight and explained to us the revolutionary characteristics and technology of the AUDI carbon ski.
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solovyovdesign: insight lightbulb
published 03.10.11
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'insight lamp' is a fluorescent bulb that plays a joke on the classic good idea light bulb joke.
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architectural diagrams: construction and design manual
published 03.10.11
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similar to comic strips and graphic novels, diagrams have become a visual medium of communication in architecture that spans linguistic and cultural boundaries.
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volkswagen: bulli at geneva motor show 2011
published 03.10.11
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the zero-emissions, six-seater electric compact van offers some of the camper capability and classic touches of 1950's volkswagen buses, alongside modern features like an iPad-based control console.
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colectivo gib: recycled pcb heads
published 03.10.11
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recycled printed computer boards, keyboards, and aluminum frames for sculptural oversized heads.
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wa francis chu: air lamp at IFFS/AFS singapore furniture fair 2011
published 03.10.11
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spotted at the young talent zone 'platform' of the IFFS/AFS international singapore furniture fair...
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bassam el okeily + karla menten: i care for you
published 03.10.11
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defined by a series of suspended volumes, the structure houses two very different programs - an eyewear shop and an art gallery for the blind.
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ron van der ende: bas-relief in reclaimed wood
published 03.10.11
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the sculptures utilize the original colors and textures of the reclaimed wood, arranged to create photo realistic bas-relief mosaics.
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grove + mapleXO: skateboard iPhone 4 case
published 03.09.11
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a collaboration between mapleXO and grove, the 50-piece limited edition series of cases for iPhone 4 is created from old skateboard decks.
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atelier FCJZ: the bay
published 03.09.11
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the development, consisting of 20 houses of five varieties, looks to integrate the new built environment with the natural and cultural context in which the neighborhood exists.
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tianyu xiao: writable
published 03.09.11
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with three built-in, flippable chalkboard panels, the 'writable' table by tianyu xiao encourages conversation both written and spoken.
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bibliothèque at design indaba 2011
published 03.09.11
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though their profile within the public realm is quiet, their portfolio speaks for itself, with a list of clients that includes: design museum london, D&AD (design and art directors association), adidas, sony, nike, the rumpus room etc.
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