Articles
New metamaterial based on Japanese art of kirigami
In the field of metamaterials, many have taken inspiration from the Japanese art of folding, origami. It is a great way to strengthen the material, but can be labour intensive. Taking another approach, researchers at ...
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Beleaf: a chair made from fallen leaves
In order to offer an alternative to the use of plastic, as well as to use waste material, Slovakian designer Šimon Kern designed a chair with a seat and back made from fallen leaves and bio resin, ...
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Lightweight Kevlar bulletproof shield inspired by origami
Bulletproof shields used by law enforcement are usually flat, heavy plates that cover only one person, much like medieval knights wore, which make moving into position considerably more difficult. However, since a protective shield is ...
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Transparent nanofibre air filter cleans air and offers UV protection
The air quality inside houses often leaves much to be desired, especially if the outside air is polluted as well. In an attempt to combat air pollution inside houses, researchers at the National University of ...
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Fabricwood pavilion made from bent and folded plywood
Plywood is a type of engineered wood with many advantages. It is strong, yet very light and, depending on the amount of plies, bendable. Design studio PRODUCE Workshop created a pavilion from plywood that is ...
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Creative Heroes Award: Celebrating creative minds
This year, the Dutch Creative Heroes Award will be handed out for the first time. These awards, which celebrate the power of creativity and put the human factor in the limelight, differ from most awards ...
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