Clothing Integrated with Probiotic Technology by Rosie Broadhead
In collaboration with microbiologist Dr. Callewaert, biomaterial apparel designer Rosie Broadhead has encapsulated probiotic bacteria into the fibres of clothing.
Chair Made from Japanese Paper Created by Designer Chihiro Yamamoto
Designer Chihiro Yamamoto has created the MA Chair with a cover made from a single piece of Japanese paper called Naoron.
Admire the Simplistic Beauty of Drift Clock by we+
Created by contemporary design studio we+, Drift is a clock that uses magnets and sand to express "nothing stays the same".
Nepal Set to Ban Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region
As a means of reducing the amount of waste generated by would-be Everest summiters, Nepalese authorities have announced a ban on plastic bottles and single-use plastics under 30 microns (0.03 millimetres, or 0.0012 inches) thick in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality.
École de Pensée Boutique Phare
Located on Laurier avenue in Montréal, Canada, fashion label Ecole de Pensée's flagship store houses seasonal and permanent collections alongside curated pieces from European and Japanese collaborators.
New Material Made from Seaweed and Recycled Paper Waste Created
Designers Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt have created a new material made from fucus seaweed and recycled paper waste as part of a project called Terroir.
Peter Opsvik’s Globe Concept Furniture Is Designed for the Modern Office
Created by designer Peter Opsvik, the Globe Concept is a collection of office chairs and desks for a "modern, mobile and active workplace".
nendo’s jellyfish vase Gently Sways in the Water
Created by Japanese design studio nendo, jellyfish vase is a collection of 30 various sized vases that float like jellyfish in an aquarium.
Bio-Based Sequin Created by Designer Elissa Brunato
Noting how shimmering beads and sequins used in the fashion industry are industrially made from petroleum plastic or synthetic resins, designer Elissa Brunato has created a sustainable and compostable alternative made from a crystalline form of cellulose sourced from wood.
BALENCIAGA PARIS SAINT HONORÉ
Designed by Berlin-based studio Gonzalez Haase AAS, BALENCIAGA'S flagship boutique located on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, France features an industrial aesthetic with minimimal and utilitarian aspects.
Blue Bottle Coffee Seongsu Cafe
Situated in Seoul's trendy and stylish Seongsu neighbourhood, Blue Bottle Coffee Seongsu Cafe designed by Schemata Architects reflects the local architecture and history with the use of red bricks.
Haeckels’ Key Ingredient for a Sustainable and Natural Product Is Seaweed
Founded by Dom Bridges, Haeckels is a natural skincare and wild fragrance company that sources seaweed from the coast of Margate, a town in southeast England, to create beautiful, sustainable and natural products.
Instant Ramen with “All Nutrients Your Body Needs” Created by Nissin
Although delicious and convenient, instant ramen lacks in nutritional value. Setting out to change this, Japanese food company Nissin founded by instant ramen inventor Momofuku Ando has created the All-In Noodles.
Beta for Augmented Reality Directions on Google Maps Launched
Google has launched a beta feature for Google Maps called Live View that provides augmented reality (AR) directions.
Glass Container Collection with Plant-Based Plugs Created by Pulapa Studio
Created by Polish sisters Agniezska and Dominika Pulapa of Pulapa Studio, O2 is a collection of spherical glass containers paired with plugs made from herbal mass.
Experiance Sound Vibrations with BNAG’s Summloch
Created by BNAG design studio lead by Oliver-Selim Boualam and Lukas Marstaller, Summloch is a collection of interactive sculptural pieces that invite guests to stick their head inside to experience a "harmonious feeling of well-being".