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3D glass sculptures

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Layered glass can really make design stand out. These sculptural works use layers of 2D images to create a 3D piece of material artistry. Designed and constructed by Turkish artist Ardan Özmenoglu, the works are ...

Collapsible design

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

We’re seeing more and more crossovers in design, particularly in the way a material is used in various objects. This is a great example: an origami-like principle that is used to make fabrics look different ...

Material surprises at Crossovers show

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Materia took a special presentation to the Dutch trade show, Materials 2014, last week. We spent time in selecting 100 materials for a technically minded audience of materials’ professionals. The theme was Material Crossovers, which ...

New material source meets new technique

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

Combinations of existing technologies can make two already good ideas really stand out. Take a look at the printed mycelium chair. In this project, by Studio Eric Klarenbeek, 3D printing and growing material – that’s ...

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Wooden workspace

Published 10 years ago by Philip | one response

A well-engineered project can be a great example to other designers. This office in London is a lesson in how to shape a space with a limited budget. It also looks quite stunning. Spread across ...

Super metal printing

Published 10 years ago by Philip | no responses

New advances in 3d printing technology mean that we can now print customised shapes with high accuracy and extreme strength. Electron beam melting is as exciting as it sounds: a very high-temperature burst of energy ...