Transparent wood is not a new concept and researchers have been developing it for quite some time now. Liangbing Hu and his colleagues at the University of Maryland have also made a significant contribution by conceiving a new method to ...
Japanese brand Tajimi Custom Tiles specializes in high-end designer tiles in custom size, shape, color, and texture. The company has collaborated with renowned designers Max Lamb and Kwangho Lee to design a series of experimental objects using local tile materials ...
When you think of a home’s security plans against armed attacks, it would be the first thought to have bullet-resistant doors and windows. Thankfully, there is someone looking to make that possible. SafeWood Designs, a Minnesota-based company specializes in making ...
There are limited resources on earth and we need to save them for the future. Making furniture and home décor items can be held responsible for consuming a big share of natural resources; however, designers are changing this perception with ...
Due to the increasing cost of new houses and rising awareness of environmentally-friendly homes, Belgium-based startup, Gablok has come up with an efficient house kit. The company specializes in making insulated formwork blocks for letting people self-build a house project. ...
Hungarian design brand Sekhina has unleashed a collection of light switches and sockets that are made of concrete. Providing a sustainable alternative to plastic, these products combine advantages of both modern minimalism design with purity of handcrafted manufacturing process. The ...
Canadian furniture designer Gus Modern has announced its Fall 2020 collection that comprises vegan furniture, including lounge chairs and couches, which are made from AppleSkin Leather. The material used for manufacturing this innovative and durable vegan-leather furniture is developed with ...
Construction industry is a major contributor to pollution, which is a concerning problem all around the world. In recent years, there have been various developments like recycled plastic bricks and RePlast blocks made from ocean waste, that provide some relief ...
Inspired by classic blue and white porcelain creations, Taiwanese designer Yuting Chang has created a contemporary ceramic tableware collection. The design has a big difference as the tableware features simple lined blue patterns embedded internally, instead of being glazed on ...
We have seen a variety of chair designs but with every passing day, young and seasoned designers defy logic of form, design and sometimes material to ensure we have more fodder to feed on. Case in point is Ortal Sachs, ...
