wearable devices and assistive designs evolve into a more meaningful purpose: to let people regain body agency and open up new ways of communication.
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wearable technology (323)
eeg device lize integrates neuro sensing into minimal form LIZE is a conceptual wearable device designed to support mental health by responding to the »
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utopia then and now (33)
through immersive environments, the icelandic–danish artist makes perception collective, engaging audiences in the experience of a changing and fragile world.
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the jordanian-palestinian designer proposes adaptable shelter systems for a utopia shaped by collective knowledge and traditional craft.
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assistive devices (62)
wearable devices and assistive designs evolve into a more meaningful purpose: to let people regain body agency and open up new ways of communication.
a concept design by the company osteoid, the equipment uses recyclable medical-grade nylon, aluminum, stainless steel, and kevlar cables.
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personal technology (212)
set in the historic llotja de mar in barcelona, the program builds a shared theme: technology not as a consumption, but as a tool to question, shape, and actively engage with.
small enough to fit in a bag, the standalone sampler, sequencer, and effects processor also comes with a built-in microphone for recordings.
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ryo yamada (12)
measuring approximately 40 meters in length, the installation cuts diagonally across the gallery, forming a corridor constructed from suspended fabric panels.
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ryo yamada’s zero meter above sea level 20000 is a site-specific installation situated in the war memorial gallery at summerhall arts, edinburgh.
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interactive installation (553)
rather than ignoring crises, the multidisciplinary designer's projects propose alternative trajectories grounded in community resilience and cultural specificity.
varying pipe diameters generate a layered and inhabitable spatial composition.
textile and fabric art (92)
measuring approximately 40 meters in length, the installation cuts diagonally across the gallery, forming a corridor constructed from suspended fabric panels.
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the jordanian-palestinian designer proposes adaptable shelter systems for a utopia shaped by collective knowledge and traditional craft.
connections: +120
lighting design (567)
marten herma anderson’s lamps transform a childhood memory of melted candy into glowing, translucent objects with rich color and texture.
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the lamp series explores a tactile alternative to digital product interfaces.
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pulp g (1)
revisiting a radical 1990s office space, gaetano pesce’s legendary 'chiat\day new york project' is reconstructed for pulp galerie in paris.
exhibitions (199)
designboom speaks with the italian artist about the making of 'Ι don’t like it, Ι love it', the importance of freedom, and why the 'impossible' is often just the beginning.
curated by massimiliano gioni, the new museum's inaugural exhibition recalls visions of humanity that are both utopian and monstrous.
table design (187)
revisiting a radical 1990s office space, gaetano pesce’s legendary 'chiat\day new york project' is reconstructed for pulp galerie in paris.
cara campos' furniture collection expresses the geometries and visible wear of the worn bicycles.
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gaetano pesce (30)
the show focuses on pesce's latest works created between 2023 and 2024, personally selected by him not only for their functional role but also as bearers of messages.
'despite dealing with health-related setbacks, gaetano remained positive, playful and ever curious,' pesce's team said in a post confirming his death.
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chair design (768)
revisiting a radical 1990s office space, gaetano pesce’s legendary 'chiat\day new york project' is reconstructed for pulp galerie in paris.
the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures.
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architecture in spain (769)
a continuous steel plinth reorganizes the historic interiors, allowing original ceilings, wallpapers, and traces of time to remain visible.
the architects use orientation, structure, and landscape to shape a clear and cohesive domestic environment in alicante.
residential architecture and interiors (4786)
in vilnius, KWK promes' 'trim house' explores how reduced footprint and light shape a compact residential design.
the architects use orientation, structure, and landscape to shape a clear and cohesive domestic environment in alicante.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1173)
a continuous steel plinth reorganizes the historic interiors, allowing original ceilings, wallpapers, and traces of time to remain visible.
this flexible, campfire-centered learning space supports hands-on scouting education and collective use.
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