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Healing harness

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Futuristic names are sometimes used as gimmicky marketing to gloss over designs that are lean on real innovation. Not so with ‘Hyperice’, a two-part healing device for athletes that combines ice with compression to maximize ...

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From jellyfish to paper

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Global warming is especially nice if you happen to be a jellyfish. Recently, rising sea temperatures have led to vast spawns of jellyfish around the world, particularly in coastal areas. Unfortunately, this is where people ...

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(Not just) recycled wood furniture

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Some recycled wood furniture is not just recycled wood furniture. The work of Italian designer David Aquini is a case in point. His carefully crafted buffet furniture is a long oblong piece of woodwork with ...

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Porous porcelain

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Porcelain is a special form of ceramics that required a great deal of knowledge and experience. Designers use it mainly to make plates, bowls and similar tableware. Now, one designer has added great functionality to ...

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Interact in London!

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Materia is returning to London this spring for the second edition of May Design Series. From May 18th – 20th, Materia will be displaying a selection of the most innovative interactive materials for the design ...

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Inflatable designs

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Several inflatable designs have recently caught our eye. As serious designers take a look at this ballooning trend, the applications and innovations are becoming more valuable to the design community. One great idea is the ...

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