Articles
Light fantastic
How do you make a run-of-the-mill public space into something special? If you’re anything like these designers, you turn it into a bright focal point. This train station outside Kyoto (Japan) is a prime example. ...
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3D printing has landed
We’ve tracked and written about 3D printing (and even 4D!) for a long time now. This past week there’s been a flurry of activity all over the internet. There’s so much happening in the world of 3D ...
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Origami Reloaded
Materials can gain extra dimensions when they are folded. We know that a folded piece of paper can stand on its edge and support weight. Due to low weight and enormous flexibility, origami is becoming ...
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The power of repetition
Simple rules can lead to complex results. Examples are intricate tiling and the layering of patterns in clothing, furniture and façades. Romanian architect and designer Vlad Tenu has used repetition of simple material shapes to ...
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Colour-changing smart material
A new, synthetic material changes colour when it is twisted or stretched. Such a smart material could be used for any number of applications. We take a look. In nature, many colours are derived from ...
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Paper sculptures with a surprise
Paper is the first material many designers work on. It’s also the material of choice for one Chinese designer. Li Hongbo crafts sculptures using paper. The first surprise is how much they look like stone ...
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