3D printing technology is set to have a real impact on the worlds of building and construction. Plans are already afoot for the world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood, while we’ve already seen what 3D-printed offices, houses and even castles can look like. Adding to the mix of possibilities is a new proof-of-concept bathroom unit, which scientists in Singapore were able to […]
3D Printed Bathroom Done In A Day
Teslasuit Could Turn Black Mirror Into Reality
Black Mirror is a show that takes hypothetical looks into the future of modern tech. Usually with a dark twist, the scenarios you’ll find in it are typically pretty outlandish. Playtest is one of those episodes that seems like pure science fiction. Or, well, it used to. Playtest follows a young fellow named Cooper, who lands a job as a […]
Furniture From Reclaimed Marble
Robin Grasby has unveiled a collection of tables made from Altrock, a material created by the industrial designer from marble offcuts suspended in resin. The inaugural furniture collection made from the material was exhibited as part of this year’s London Design Fair and consists of three core elements – a coffee table, a console and dining table. Grasby designed these base items […]
Turning A Telsa Into Your Bedroom
Rivian hasn’t even spit out a production truck yet, and it already has a pretty sweet all-electric camper. A Tesla camper, however, remains a thing of designer renderings, quirky DIY solutions and one-off special builds. That’s a shame because Tesla really is in the best position to make a fully electric RV with enough range, style and comfort to popularize […]
Google’s ARCore Getting Better
Google’s already very impressive ARCore is about to get even more impressive. At Google I/O 2019, the company announced a series of changes to ARCore that should make it a little more stable and helpful when images are moving around and when it comes to how ARCore handles the movement of light. Perhaps the biggest update to ARCore comes in […]
Mirrored Skate Ramp For Parisian Shoppers
Chicago architecture practice MANA and skateboarder Scott Oster have added a skate ramp encased within a reflective silver cube in the atrium of Le Bon Marché department store in Paris. The installation – called Le Cube – was unveiled as the centrepiece of the Los Angeles Rive Gauche exhibition in Paris, where a curated selection of LA fashion, beauty, and […]
Stove On Wheels
Brazilian brand Noori aims to transport users to a time when “cooking with fire was at the core of our rituals” with its multipurpose stove, which can be used as a barbecue, a pizza oven or a fire pit. The Noori stove comprises a curved body made from heat-resistant refractory concretethat is split into two sections. Within the stove an […]
Fairphone Ethical Smartphone
Dutch social enterprise Fairphone has released a new version of its “ethical” smartphone that is designed to be easily taken apart for repairs. The Fairphone 3 eschews glue in favour of screws and a unibody handset in favour of a modular design, in a bid to cut down on e-waste and improve the life cycle of electronics. It sets itself […]
Biogarmentry
Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi has created clothes made from algae that turn carbon dioxide into oxygen via photosynthesis, as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Named Biogarmentry, the clothes are the proof of concept for a textile made with living, photosynthetic cells. The project has been shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2019 in the sustainable design category. In a collaboration between […]
Human-Centric Interior
This compact dining spot in Lima is designed by local studios Ghezzi Novak and Blanco as a snug space, decorated with natural materials that reflect the authenticity of the food. Mérito recently opened in the Barranco district of the Peruvian capital, an area renowned for its arts scene and nightlife. Serving local cuisine, the restaurant is squeezed into an old […]