These animal toys are actually bath essentials for toddlers in disguise
At some point in time, getting toddlers to take a bath becomes almost like a battle instead of just a chore. This problem has given…
Sustainable Design
Top 10 tiny homes designed to be the best micro-living setups
Sustainability has been running on everybody’s mind. And with everyone aspiring towards eco-friendly and mindful ways of living, tiny homes have completely taken over the…
Canadian company turns used chopsticks into furniture, homeware
While I would most of the time use a pair of spoon and fork to eat my meals, I am also very partial to using…
This epic sky ring around Burj Khalifa is a sustainable gated community concept
Land is becoming scarce, especially in metropolitan areas where every square meter can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. With nowhere else to go…
These 3D printed clutch bags inspired by kelp look like treasures born of the sea
Humans have proven to be creative and imaginative creatures, producing ideas and designs that can blow minds and inspire spirits. Despite all our advancements and…
BIG designs an energy efficient residential complex in Amsterdam shaped like the bow of a ship
Bjarke Ingels Group and Barcode Architects collaborated to create ‘Sluishuis’ – an angular residential complex placed above the IJ Lake in Amsterdam. The structure’s sharp…
Top 10 wooden homes that showcase this warm material beautifully
There’s something about wooden architecture that is simply so humble and endearing. Wood has been a material of choice for construction for ages galore. Wood…
Modular Framework Chromebook laptop puts a price tag on sustainability
The advent of laptops solved one of the biggest problems in personal computing by allowing people to bring their computers around with them. At the…
This concentric school library in Thailand was constructed using bamboo and adobe bricks
The Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand had a beautiful bamboo sports hall added to its structure back in 2017. The Chiangmai Life Architects…
Natural energy-free air conditioner uses the cooling properties of terracotta to regulate temperatures
Working on a principle that’s about as old as mankind itself, the Nave Air Conditioning System uses terracotta’s evaporative cooling abilities to naturally regulate temperatures…
This waste bin has a neat trick for segregation and has a surprising function
We’re often told to separate our trash so that biodegradable, recyclable, and other types of waste don’t mix. That’s easier said than done, of course,…
This minimal wooden home was designed to focus on a majestic chestnut tree
Located in Vale Flor, Portugal, the Chestnut House is a minimal home designed by local architect João Mendes Ribeiro, centered around a chestnut tree. The…
Arup’s exhibition at London Design Festival showcases a regenerative future where people and nature co-exist
The London Design Festival is an annual event that takes place in the capital of the United Kingdom. It promotes London as a pioneering design…
Niko trash bin tips the balance towards usability and sustainability
It’s sometimes both frustrating and amazing how simple changes can have massive impacts. That is true not just in philosophy and productivity but also in…
Disperseed is a 3D-printed seed ball that helps forests repopulate after a forest fire
A national runner-up at this year’s James Dyson Award, DISPERSEED hopes to bring floral diversity and a thriving ecosystem back to forests that have been…
Design London 2022: A Peek at the Future of Design Today
In-person events are back in full swing, and there’s no better time to generate collective energy and interest than today. After a highly successful inaugural…