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Artist Kumi Yamashita Creates Shadows of Faces with Ingenious Simplicity

April 21, 2019

As part of a series called Fragments, New York City-based Artist Kumi Yamashita projects light onto manipulated materials such as origami paper and cast resin to create shadows of human faces.

Design

Large Concrete Units That Can Be Moved by Hand Created by Matter Studio

April 20, 2019

In partnership with building materials company CEMEX, Matter Design has created a series of concrete units called Walking Assembly.

Space

Walk on the Moon in Antony Gormley’s Virtual Reality Installation

April 19, 2019

In collaboration with astrophysicist Priya Natarajan, artist Antony Gormley has created a virtual reality installation called Lunatick.

Tech

Audi’s Autonomous and All-Electric Concept Vehicle Unveiled

April 18, 2019

A concept of an autonomous and all-electric vehicle called AI:ME has been unveiled by Audi at Auto Shanghai 2019.

Indoor Riverbed Exhibition Created by Artist Olafur Eliasson

April 17, 2019

Created by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson, Riverbed is an indoor exhibition that recreates a rugged landscape with a stream of water.

Design

3D Printed Wheelchair That Is Made to Measure Developed by Design Agency LAYER

April 16, 2019

With the goal of removing the stigma associated with wheelchairs, design agency LAYER has developed a 3D printed consumer wheelchair called GO that is made-to-measure to meet the requirements of an individual.

Installation With 17,000 Flowers Created by nendo and Daikin

April 15, 2019

Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin in collaboration with Japanese design studio nendo has created an installation titled breeze of light that features 17,000 flowers made from polarizing film.

Design

Learn About Neuroaesthetics at Google’s A Space for Being Exhibition

April 14, 2019

At Milan Design Week 2019, Google has presented an exhibition called A Space for Being where visitors can explore and learn about how different designs and aesthetics elicit varying physiological and phycological responses.

Design

Glass Furniture by nendo and WonderGlass Exhibited at Milan Design Week

April 13, 2019

Japanese design studio nendo in collaboration with WonderGlass has presented the Shape of Gravity exhibition showcasing a cast glass furniture and tabletop collection called Melt.

Tech

Table Lamp That Doubles as Wi-Fi Speaker Created by IKEA and Sonos

April 12, 2019

Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA has partnered with Sonos to create a table lamp with an integrated Wi-Fi speaker.

Bodies in Motion Is an Interactive Installation That Explores Human Movement

April 11, 2019

Designer Todd Bracher in collaboration with Studio TheGreenEyl has created an experimental installation that tracks and projects human movement with beams of light.

Design

Chair Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles Created by Emeco

April 10, 2019

In collaboration with designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, furniture manufacturer Emeco has created a collection of chairs and stools that are made from recycled plastic bottles.

3D Printed Installation Made from Renewable Resources by Arthur Mamou-Mani

April 9, 2019

As part of Milan Design Week 2019, architect Arthur Mamou-Mani in collaboration with fashion brand COS has created a 3D printed installation called Conifera that is made from 700 bio-bricks.

Tech

Find Affinity in Autonomy at Sony’s Milan Design Week Exhibition

April 8, 2019

Sony at Milan Design Week 2019 is exhibiting an interactive installation called Affinity in Autonomy where visitors can experience “the future of robotics evolving with emotion and a feeling of vitality”.

Design

Various Everyday Products Created from Hard-To-Tear Paper

April 7, 2019

As part of a collaborative project, designer Naoto Fukasawa and Japanese Washi paper-maker ONAO have developed a hard-to-tear paper called Naoron for use in a variety of everyday products.

Tech

Dyson Lightcycle Is Able to Intelligently Simulate Local Sunlight

April 6, 2019

Dyson has developed a lamp called Lightcycle that is capable of tracking and accuratly simulating local sunlight.

Fashion

Rhumaa Is Ethically Creating Sustainable and Chic Garments

April 5, 2019

With the stated goal of "making a positive impact and taking it day by day to build on a sustainable future", Rhumaa is a fashion brand that is ethically and sustainably creating garments.

Design

Rethink Death with a Biodegradable Burial Pod

April 4, 2019

As a means of offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to gravestones, Designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel have created a biodegradable burial pod called Capsula Mundi.