IKEA’s new augmented reality app could totally change the way we shop
Ever purchased a piece of furniture, only to find out later it didn’t fit the style or size of the room? Swedish...
Undulae turns cornstarch-based bioplastic into stylish lamps
Undulae is a series of table and pendant lamps made of cornstarch-based bioplastic tubes. The project explored...
Tim Van Cromvoirt’s trippy thermophores change color with heat
Dutch designer Tim Van Cromvoirt wanted to create a wall application that would look organic and act like living...
A Glance Back at the Best in Green Design at the Buenos Aires 2013 CASA FOA Festival
Last year's CASA FOA was set at the old Tornquist Bank; a 1926 Neoclassical National Monument right in right Buenos...
Parsons & Charlesworth’s Flat-Pack Lander Table Assembles in a Snap
No wrench, confusing screws, or undecipherable instructions - this Lander side table from design duo Parsons &...
Designer Tat Chao Transforms Discarded Glassware into Stunning Lamps
This year, Tat Chao showcased his line, IN VITRO, which represents the "rebirth of the rejected, the out of style,...
INFOGRAPHIC: Make Your Own DIY Decor for the Holidays!
The holidays are the most festive time of the year - however you don't need to drop a lot of green to deck the...
Photographer Jamie Kripke Documents the Bitter Side of Christmas Trees
Ancient Egyptian, Roman and Chinese cultures once saw evergreen trees as symbols of eternal life, and Scandinavians...
Matthew Plummer-Fernandez Unveils His Fantastic Zero-Waste, 3D-Printed Bowls at London Design Festival
We spotted Matthew Plummer-Fernandez's fantastic 3D printed works at Designersblock at this year's bustling London...
Austrian Hans Sapperlot Turns Traditional Loden Fabric Into Cool Knit Furniture Designs
The Austrian designers at Hans Sapperlot have given traditional loden fabric a cool and modern twist. By creating...
6 Amazing Origami Designs!
Anja Markiewicz's Amazingly Tiny Origami German artist Anja Markiewicz makes tiny origami figures from pieces...
Artist Izumi Akinobu Captures Miniature Worlds in Tiny Glass Bottles
A super tiny turtle measuring only 0.1 inches swims near an uninhabited island with a palm tree. Instead...
Ingo Maurer Unveils Innovative Geometric LED Wallpaper
Ingo Maurer is a German light designer best known for his cute Birdie Lights, but for his latest project, he joined...
Peter Gentenaar’s Ethereal Paper Sculptures Float in the Air Like Jellyfish
Peter Gentenaar's art was born out of the limitations of what he could (or couldn't) create with store-bought paper....
Formafantasma’s Natural Botanica Vessels Look Like Archaeological Artifacts
We recently showed you Formafantasma's crafty vessels made from flour, agricultural waste and limestone, but the...
Artist Valerie Buess Twists and Turns Paper Into Magical Underwater Creatures
Based in Germany, but born in Switzerland, Valerie Buess has been experimenting with paper for the last twenty...
Wandschappen’s Curious FeltPlants Cast a Familiar Shadow
Sculptural and certainly peculiar, Wandschappen's Feltplants were obviously not designed to replace our oxygen-supplying...
Michelle Taylor Knits and Sews Together Broken Ceramic Tea Sets Anew
Michelle Taylor's work is about a personal childhood experience of loss. By fixing broken ceramics, chinaware...
Christien Meindertsma’s Delicate Yet Rough Designs Are Made From Flax
Best known for her eye-opening research book PIG 05049, Christien Meindertsma has taken on a new endeavor, designing...
Piet Hein Eek’s Fair Trade Baskets are Beautifully Handcrafted from Recycled Palm Wood
Famous Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek recently designed a beautiful set of baskets, bowls, and trays for Fair Trade...
Israeli Designer Talia Mukmel Makes Funky Objects from Earth, Flour, Sand and String
Inspired by the crafts and basic materials used by African tribes, Israeli designer Talia Mukmel created a series...
Sang Sik Hong Creates Powerful & Sexy Art by Carefully Arranging Thousands of Straws
Sang Sik Hong works magic with drinking straws and irony, creating eye-popping sexy art. Employing thousands of...
Shira Keret Designs Sweet Reyclable Lamps Shaped like Animals
Inflatable, recyclable, and super cute, Shira Keret's Animal Lamps are shaped like your favourite bird or mammal....
LED ‘Living Light’ Springs into Bloom When People Enter a Room
Designed by Joon & Jung Studio 'The Living Light' is a LED pendant lamp that blossoms and expands when people...
Argentine Brand Eco Lala Recycles Plastic Packaging into Funky Objects
Eco Lala's recycled bags, clutches, bike accessories, dustbins and even seats will cheer up any person or abode...
‘Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?’ Is a Green Guide Filled with Awesome DIY Gift Ideas!
Lizzie Lee's 'Sock Aliens' are fantastic creatures made out of random and previously unloved odd socks. 'Chestnut...
Studio Gilthero Uses Light to Print Floral Silhouettes on Blueware Vases
Blueware Vases is a collection of white and blue ceramics inspired by traditional British Blue Willow housewares....
The Nail Cloud Lamp is a Cumulus of Sharp Nails Suspended by a Magnetic Field
Made from hundreds of standard metal nails, the Nail Cloud is a customizable lamp that will make a sharp addition...
Nick Fraser Creates Fun and Functional Decor from Standard Pipework
The use of standard components is a great way to save time, money and resources. Understanding the advantages...
Jo Meesters Turns Old Woolen Blankets Into Blooming Floral Carpets
Jo Meesters makes beautiful floral carpets by cutting up old woolen blankets. Combining traditional needlework...