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Boxfish Bioinspiration

Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

The Boxfish has recently proved a great source of bioinspiration for researchers searching for newer, stronger, more flexible materials. Despite its small size, the Boxfish has thrived for over 35 million years despite being surrounded ...

This Magic Marker From Japan is Electric!

Published 9 years ago by Allie | 2 responses

It may look like a typical marker…..but it is far from just any pen. Developed by Tokyo-based AgIC, this magic marker is made with a quick drying conductive ink that contains silver. Once the ink ...

Extra Ordinary: Discarded Materials Find Inspiring Second LIfe

Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

Extra Ordinary is a new show at London’s Aram Gallery that is showcasing designers who are giving discarded materials an inspiring second life. The exhibit features works such as Jorge Penadés tables of compressed scrap leather ...

Hello Ballo: Visit the Open house

Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

Humanscale Open House at SAIL Amsterdam: Soft, elastic and resistant to puncture, ‘Swiss Balls’ – or exercise balls – are great for human core strength. Now, Humanscale and designer Don Chadwick are hoping to bring ...

Sense & Sensibility

Torafuku Shows That Simple Is Beautiful

Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

Torafuku is a new modern 48-seat eatery recently opened in Vancouver. Moving on from their well-loved food truck to their first permanent location, the design by Scott & Scott architects features raw, utilitarian materials to great ...

Could Fake Coral Materials Clean Up Our Oceans?

Published 9 years ago by Allie | no responses

The growing amount of mercury in our oceans is a big environmental problem. But a new kind of artificial coral being developed by researchers at China’s Anhui Jianzhu University could help to reverse this alarming ...