Design Newspaper

Design Newspaper

Design Newspaper featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Stripes

The ten packagings in the series are designed to be suitable as gift packagings and to provide a pleasing unboxing experience. Each box has a stripe pattern printed on it, which is repeated on the sleeve that closes the box. The cardboard parts of the box, as well as the sleeve and a brochure, are made of recycled cardboard. A bagasse paper tray is used to protect and present the contents. The complete packagings in this series can be disposed of in paper recycling bins.

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ReCover

ReCover is a conceptual service offered by smartphone manufacturers to help users easily turn obsolete phones into functional devices such as webcam, security camera, or touchpad. App finds options based on the phone's condition and then installs custom OS designed to optimize phone for its new function. User places the phone in the case where it becomes the heart of a new product. ReCover helps users to save phones from the landfill and acquire new useful products for less. Manufacturers can profit from old devices by providing subscription services with no new hardware development.

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Fungi Narratives

Fungi Narratives is an experimental material and design research project. Its purpose was using resources from nature to create materials with the possibility of a positive sustainable impact on the future of design. The results are extracted fungi materials and biodegradable biopolymers used in implementations for fashion design techniques such as up-cycling and embroidery, accessory design and paper production. The most interesting find of the project was the use of amadou inside the fungus that could be used as organic leather with limited negative environmental impact.

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Minus

Minus is a fully circular tap water filter that fits in your pocket. It uses pressure from the tap to push water through an all-natural charcoal filter that removes chemicals, bacteria and odour, providing the user with instant access to clean drinking water. Natural indigo colourant acts as an end-of-life indicator. It washes out with use to let the user know when it is time for a replacement, eliminating guesswork. The used filter can be dropped off at any post box to be sent to the factory, cleaned, recharged and sold again to be reused, making for a complete zero-waste experience.

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Bonyeon

Bonyeon that anyone can easily make is made from discarded byproducts and adhesives mixed with protein and microbe. It provides clean indoor climatic conditions and decomposes 100pct even in normal natural conditions, leaving no toxic substance. Bonyeon design diversity and usability is wide. It closely mimics various aspects of nature. With byproducts, designers can combine the fragrance, texture, and color. With natural adhesives, they can control the strength and elasticity. Furthermore, the use of byproducts creates additional income, which helps revitalize Korea's rural economy.

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Ztraw

Ztraw is a foldable and pocket-size solution that solves the biggest issues faced by reusable straws; portability and hygiene. Just open it up to clean every corner and fold it back up to carry it with you anywhere. It has antibacterial compound mixed PP and TPE material to make sure your straw is safe along with a washable pouch. It is the first-ever stylish eco-friendly product at an affordable price that fits human ergonomics and blends a sturdy triangular shape into a circular mouth opening.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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