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MVRDV embeds luminous, pearl-like lounge into its proposed inaura tower for dubai

inaura's floorplates embed a luminous, egg-shaped volume which MVRDV designs as a club space with views across dubai. The post MVRDV embeds luminous, pearl-like lounge into its proposed inaura tower for dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

2 hours ago

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MVRDV embeds luminous, pearl-like lounge into its proposed inaura tower for dubai

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modular 3D printed facade wraps workspace in japan like knit textile

digital fabrication informs both the building envelope and interior spatial systems. The post modular 3D printed facade wraps workspace in japan like knit textile appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

7 hours ago

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modular 3D printed facade wraps workspace in japan like knit textile

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retro café racer with front shell draws design from 1950s british racing motorcycles

the two-wheeler’s design and overall silhouette are grounded in the visual and mechanical language of the café racers from that era. The post retro café racer with front shell draws design from 1950s british racing motorcycles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

8 hours ago

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retro café racer with front shell draws design from 1950s british racing motorcycles

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traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

elevated stilted structures respond to land-water conditions. The post traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

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patchwork exterior of 'cat house' in china's anji forest is clad in discarded bamboo tiles

clad in reused bamboo tiles of varying tones, the guest room stretches toward the water and mountains of the chinese forest. The post patchwork exterior of 'cat house' in china's anji forest is clad in discarded bamboo tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

9 hours ago

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patchwork exterior of 'cat house' in china's anji forest is clad in discarded bamboo tiles

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designed for a retired couple, nani house embraces ageing rituals with slow living warmth

conceived as an architecture of slow living, the home dissolves boundaries between indoors and out through fluid planning, wide openings, and garden views. The post designed for a retired couple, nani house embraces ageing rituals with slow living warmth appeared first on designboom | architecture ...

11 hours ago

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designed for a retired couple, nani house embraces ageing rituals with slow living warmth

Behance

Atacama

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Atacama

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Various illustrations

Bold, modern, and full of personality. The style blends real likeness with playful shapes and clean lines, making each portrait feel both accurate and artistic. The focus is on what makes each person unique, not just how they look, which helps every portrait tell a clear story. Simple colors, strong ...

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Various illustrations

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Polestar 4 Poster Series

A series of unique posters for automotive brand Polestar, designed by Lundgren+Lindqvist, using discarded printing sheets from the production of the Polestar 4 Design Book.

9 hours ago

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Polestar 4 Poster Series

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All around the line 2026 - illustration and more

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All around the line 2026 - illustration and more

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Pro: Collective power

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Pro: Collective power

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Joris & Ringis

In 2025, I had the pleasure of illustrating the fairy-tale book Joris and Ringis, written by debut children's author Gintaras Lazdynas, designed by R'ta Ivaškevi"i't", published by Žalias Kalnas, and funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. Beyond the edge of time, in an old and distant town, ...

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Joris & Ringis

design milk

Grow Lamps No Longer Need to be Unsightly Afterthoughts

Elevating the typology, Soltech launches the new ambient, biophilia-oriented Aura grow lamp, a melding of Scandicore design and Italian craftsmanship.

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Grow Lamps No Longer Need to be Unsightly Afterthoughts

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In the Middle of Miami Art Week, a Desert Oasis Awaited

Casa AnKan reframes collectible design as something to be experienced through a desert sanctuary in the middle of Miami Art Week.

4 hours ago

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In the Middle of Miami Art Week, a Desert Oasis Awaited

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F5: Nimrod Weis Talks Skateboarding, Japan, Safety Signs + More

Nimrod Weis, co-founder of art and technology studio ENESS, shares his love of ceramics, Japan, skateboarding, and more.

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F5: Nimrod Weis Talks Skateboarding, Japan, Safety Signs + More

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Swatt + Partners Shape a Hillside Home Overlooking San Francisco Bay

Swatt + Partners reimagines a hillside home into a cohesive, light-filled residence that opens to views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and beyond.

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Swatt + Partners Shape a Hillside Home Overlooking San Francisco Bay

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Herbst Produkt and Slice Celebrate 15 Years of Cutting-Edge Design

Herbst and Slice launch the 15 Collection, celebrating 15 years of razor-sharp collaboration with two sleek new cutting tools: Spry and Snapr.

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Herbst Produkt and Slice Celebrate 15 Years of Cutting-Edge Design

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CONTRIBUTIONS Pairs Objects With Commissioned Soundscapes in Paris

CONTRIBUTIONS Festival 2, organized by Anna Caradeuc and Élise Daunay, presents installations across Paris with commissioned musical soundscapes.

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CONTRIBUTIONS Pairs Objects With Commissioned Soundscapes in Paris

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Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform

Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio worked with furniture brand Flexform on a sprawling sofa that facilitates working, dining and lounging. The Groundpiece sofa is defined by its ample goose down cushions and integrated armrests, which respond to how sofas are now used ...

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Groundpiece sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform

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David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm

The Berlin studio of David Chipperfield Architects has revealed a red-brick design for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, eight years after its brass-clad proposal was blocked by a Swedish court. Working with local architecture studio Sweco Architects, David Chipperfield Architects' latest design features ...

8 hours ago

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David Chipperfield Architects unveils updated design for Nobel Center in Stockholm

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Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire

Research carried out by The New York Times has shown that over 2,500 structures in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli actions since a ceasefire agreement was made in October 2025. Analysing satellite imagery from Planet Labs, the New York Times reported that Israel has continued demolishing buildings ...

8 hours ago

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Over 2,500 buildings reportedly destroyed in Gaza by Israel since ceasefire

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"A little over the top but it makes a statement" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Tiffany & Co's flagship store in Beijing, designed by Dutch studio MVRDV with a curving glass facade. Crafted from translucent, frosted glass fins in an icy blue hue, the store's 20-metre-high facade was intended to pay homage to jewellery created ...

8 hours ago

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"A little over the top but it makes a statement" says commenter

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IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game

IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in the metaverse in collaboration with game platform Roblox, allowing players to add classic IKEA designs to their virtual homes. For a limited time, players of the platform's life-simulation game Welcome to Bloxburg will be able to visit the Bloxburg Fancy Furniture ...

9 hours ago

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IKEA launches pop-up furniture shop in Roblox game

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Meditative lighting and Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata

Local studio Spaces and Design used regional craftsmanship and earthy colours to create the Sangha Bhawan community centre in India. Designed for the Acharya Mahapragya Mahashraman Education & Research Foundation (AMMERF), Sangha Bhawan is located in central Kolkata and has a peaceful interior filled ...

10 hours ago

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Meditative lighting and Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata

creativebloq

How to mix traditional sketching and Blender together in modern creature design

A drawing-first approach to character design can lead to more believable creatures.

5 hours ago

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How to mix traditional sketching and Blender together in modern creature design

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Fans think Harry Styles' new album art looks DIY

But that's exactly why I love it.

7 hours ago

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Fans think Harry Styles' new album art looks DIY

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How I made the Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary movie poster

Matt Ferguson reveals how he created epic posters for the Star Wars sequel and for Predator Badlands.

8 hours ago

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How I made the Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary movie poster

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Unreal Engine 5's photorealism turns an anime life-sim into cosy horror

Fractured Blooms could be the year's creepiest indie game.

9 hours ago

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Unreal Engine 5's photorealism turns an anime life-sim into cosy horror

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The McMichael rebrand is a work of art

Bruce Mau blends Canadian heritage with contemporary style.

11 hours ago

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The McMichael rebrand is a work of art

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This indie game revives ’90s FMV weirdness in a gloriously unsettling way

Obey the Insect God leans hard into stylised nostalgia.

1 day ago

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This indie game revives ’90s FMV weirdness in a gloriously unsettling way

printmag

Fourth Cone Restoration on their Process of Restoring Vintage Posters

We chat with the founders on the meticulous techniques they use to bring worn posters back to life. The post Fourth Cone Restoration on their Process of Restoring Vintage Posters appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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Fourth Cone Restoration on their Process of Restoring Vintage Posters

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The Daily Heller: 99 Cans of Beer on the Wall …

ATTACK Peter, Godzilla, and PBR. The post The Daily Heller: 99 Cans of Beer on the Wall … appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

7 hours ago

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The Daily Heller: 99 Cans of Beer on the Wall …

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How Brands Can Make a Home Fit For Gen Z

By blending heightened aesthetics, ever-changing experiences, and a genuine sense of community, brands can create spaces that not only attract visitors, but ignite cultural movements. The post How Brands Can Make a Home Fit For Gen Z appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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How Brands Can Make a Home Fit For Gen Z

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Foods for Heart Health With Dr. Elizabeth Klodas of Step One Foods

On this episode of Brands for a Better World, cardiologist and founder of Step One Foods talks about her journey from traditional medicine to creating a food company aimed at reducing reliance on medications through nutrition. The post Foods for Heart Health With Dr. Elizabeth Klodas of Step One Foods ...

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Foods for Heart Health With Dr. Elizabeth Klodas of Step One Foods

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The Daily Heller: Keeping Up With David Sandlin's Belfaust Opus

Sandlin is back with another installment of his autographical graphic novel. The post The Daily Heller: Keeping Up With David Sandlin's Belfaust Opus appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: Keeping Up With David Sandlin's Belfaust Opus

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Makeup Artist Emerald Vysions Uses Her Own Face as a Canvas for "Playful Absurdity"

We chat with the makeup artist about her unique way of relishing in aesthetic excellence. The post Makeup Artist Emerald Vysions Uses Her Own Face as a Canvas for "Playful Absurdity" appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

2 days ago

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Makeup Artist Emerald Vysions Uses Her Own Face as a Canvas for "Playful Absurdity"