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2013 BMW pininfarina gran lusso coupé.

May 24th, 2013

2013 BMW pininfarina gran lusso coupé.

a one-off exclusive pininfarina interpretation of a luxurious bmw coupé.


Who’s on first: tesla or chrysler?

May 24th, 2013

Who’s on first: tesla or chrysler?

who was first usa automaker to fully repay government loan?


Tesla pays off its loan.

May 23rd, 2013

Tesla pays off its loan.

wired $451.8 million to repay the full loan with interest.


Palace chandelier. Studio ruso.

May 22nd, 2013

Palace chandelier. Studio ruso.

chandeliering spaces.


Solar impulse. Second leg from phoenix to dallas.

May 22nd, 2013

Solar impulse. Second leg from phoenix to dallas.

world record attempt for absolute distance in solar-powered airplane.


Designer mario trimarchi presents at alessi. ICFF 2013.

May 21st, 2013

Designer mario trimarchi presents at alessi. ICFF 2013.

it took 26 years before mario approached alessi.


US launch of Jake dyson’s csys tall. ICFF 2013.

May 21st, 2013

US launch of Jake dyson’s csys tall. ICFF 2013.

the most innovative and sophisticated thermal management and electronics system for LED light management.


The ICFF and attendant events. ICFF 2013.

May 20th, 2013

The ICFF and attendant events. ICFF 2013.

the idea of a milano manhattan style remains elusive however.


Concord by claeson koivisto rune. ICFF 2013.

May 19th, 2013

Concord by claeson koivisto rune. ICFF 2013.

concord is a fusion of the nordic and mediterranean style.


Be original at new york design week.

May 19th, 2013

Be original at new york design week.

17 > 21 may 2013 | new york city


Scandinavian design auction. Wright.

May 15th, 2013

Scandinavian design auction. Wright.

16 may 2013 | noon CST


Cooper-hewitt national design awards 2013.

May 13th, 2013

Cooper-hewitt national design awards 2013.

they are ‘there,’ and then, again, they are not.


House vision. Kenya hara.

May 12th, 2013

House vision. Kenya hara.

the integration of japan’s technologies and traditional japanese design elements.


Celebrating fashion and design. LuminaireX.

May 11th, 2013

Celebrating fashion and design. LuminaireX.

16 may 2013 | chicago | reception & runway show


BMW sound cars at frieze 2013.

May 10th, 2013

BMW sound cars at frieze 2013.

the eye is more powerful than the ear.


Apple’s osx 10.9 likely won’t be an overhaul.

May 6th, 2013

Apple’s osx 10.9 likely won’t be an overhaul.

that’s good news and rumor-mill promises neat little goodies.


Solar impulse. First leg from san francisco to phoenix completed.

May 6th, 2013

Solar impulse. First leg from san francisco to phoenix completed.

5 > 7 may 2013 | phoenix usa > open to public


Mirra 2 herman miller. Milan 2013.

May 6th, 2013

Mirra 2 herman miller. Milan 2013.

that’s our inspiration, the bionic universe.


Creative cinco de mayo.

May 5th, 2013

Creative cinco de mayo.

may 5 commemorates the mexican army’s unexpected 1862 victory over french forces at the battle of puebla.


Gesture chair. Steelcase.

May 4th, 2013

Gesture chair. Steelcase.

revolutions in office technology produce revolutions in office furniture design.


Snarkitecture. Now & then 5.13.

May 2nd, 2013

Snarkitecture. Now & then 5.13.

in case you’re wondering.


Solar impulse flies over san francisco.

May 1st, 2013

Solar impulse flies over san francisco.

preparing for cross-country flight may 2013.


Apple’s record plunge into debt pool.

May 1st, 2013

Apple’s record plunge into debt pool.

$17 billion, largest corporate-bond deal in history.


The masters: jean nouvel project. Milan 2013.

April 28th, 2013

The masters: jean nouvel project. Milan 2013.

a tribute to the masters amid a rejection of corporate environments.


Car companies at milan 2013.

April 25th, 2013

Car companies at milan 2013.

never before has there been such a rush of automakers to show talents beyond car building.


Trains, planes and golden noses. Milan 2013

April 18th, 2013

Trains, planes and golden noses. Milan 2013

museo scienza e tecnica di milano


Designs of the year 2013 winners. Design museum.

April 18th, 2013

Designs of the year 2013 winners. Design museum.

20 march – 07 july 2013 | london


Website GOV.UK wins design of the year 2013. Design museum.

April 17th, 2013

Website GOV.UK wins design of the year 2013. Design museum.

it is the paul smith of websites.


A conversation with boffi ceo roberto gavazzi.

April 4th, 2013

A conversation with boffi ceo roberto gavazzi.


most good brands try to sell emotions today.


Design miami/basel 2013. Exhibitors announced.

March 28th, 2013

Design miami/basel 2013. Exhibitors announced.

11 > 16 june 2013 | basel


Minivan turns 30.

March 27th, 2013

Minivan turns 30.

minivan’s most iconic feature – the single, sliding door.


Designs of the year 2013 shortlist.

March 27th, 2013

Designs of the year 2013 shortlist.

20 march > 7 july 2013 | london


Google reveals some glass winners.

March 27th, 2013

Google reveals some glass winners.

some lucky contest winners receiving google glass headsets before product launch.


Modern design auction. Wright.

March 26th, 2013

Modern design auction. Wright.

28 march 2013 | noon cst | chicago


787 dreamliner takes to sky in first flight check.

March 26th, 2013

787 dreamliner takes to sky in first flight check.

roughly two-hour flight test “went according to plan.


Renault x ross lovegrove. Milan 2013.

March 21st, 2013

Renault x ross lovegrove. Milan 2013.

9 > 14 april 2013 | milan


Marni “100 chairs” and “Inhabi-tants. Milan 2013.

March 20th, 2013

Marni “100 chairs” and “Inhabi-tants. Milan 2013.

13 > 14 april 2013 | milan


Luminaire(x). Celebrate.

March 19th, 2013

Luminaire(x). Celebrate.

21 march 2013 | 5>8p | chicago


First porsche go-kart!

March 18th, 2013

First porsche go-kart!

designed by the porsche design studio. available 1 may 2013.


Artek abc collection. Maison&objet 2013.

March 18th, 2013

Artek abc collection. Maison&objet 2013.

also stool 60 80th anniversary celebration.


Apple accused of technology theft by lucas-founded company.

March 17th, 2013

Apple accused of technology theft by lucas-founded company.

thx speaker technology used in iphones, ipads and imac products.


Porsche by design. Seducing speed.

March 15th, 2013

Porsche by design. Seducing speed.

12 october 2013 > 20 january 2014 | raleigh north carolina


Miele’s pop-up london restaurant promises ‘calorie-neutral’ meals.

March 15th, 2013

Miele’s pop-up london restaurant promises ‘calorie-neutral’ meals.

but makes diners exercise first.


Interview with designer francisco gomez paz and guiseppe butti of luceplan. Design miami 2012.

March 14th, 2013

Interview with designer francisco gomez paz and guiseppe butti of luceplan. Design miami 2012.


I love the freedom of nature, to be simple or complex.


Kia provo concept car.

March 6th, 2013

Kia provo concept car.

a four-wheel drive hybrid crossover.


Bar10der one harlem shakes flash mob please. Housewares show 2013.

March 6th, 2013

Bar10der one harlem shakes flash mob please. Housewares show 2013.

claimed to be first-ever 10-in1 bartender tool.


Discover design winners. International home + housewares show 2013.

March 4th, 2013

Discover design winners. International home + housewares show 2013.

award winning attributes include innovative function and unique materials.


Talking to Richard of joseph joseph. Ambiente 2013.

March 2nd, 2013

Talking to Richard of joseph joseph. Ambiente 2013.

do we know what the next big color is, we don’t.


Kartell. The culture of plastic.

February 28th, 2013

Kartell. The culture of plastic.

kartell made plastic cool.


Sneaker collection. Ruco line.

February 28th, 2013

Sneaker collection. Ruco line.

not exactly high-heel but quite hip..


Designer stephen burks.

February 27th, 2013

Designer stephen burks.

few designers manage to navigate with such conviction between design, art and craft.


Haworth’s ToDo chair piques cake boss interest.

February 25th, 2013

Haworth’s ToDo chair piques cake boss interest.

in the mood to make a cake in the shape of an office chair.


Luminaire(x) chicago design concept shop. 22feb13.

February 22nd, 2013

Luminaire(x) chicago design concept shop. 22feb13.

ongoing until 9 may 2013 | chicago


Solutions. Ambiente 2013.

February 21st, 2013

Solutions. Ambiente 2013.

the little ideas that produce big improvements.


Infographic: china only one part of apple supply chain.

February 20th, 2013

Infographic: china only one part of apple supply chain.

748 suppliers. 331 in china out of 600 in asia.


Crap food no longer the norm at museums.

February 20th, 2013

Crap food no longer the norm at museums.

ale steamed mussels, ploughman’s lunch, wild boar and sage bangers and mash and cornish beef and veggie pasties.


2014 chevy ss sedan.

February 20th, 2013

2014 chevy ss sedan.

the SS badge it is still one of the coolest pieces of car chrome ever.


Verpan and the story of verner panton. Haute living.

February 13th, 2013

Verpan and the story of verner panton. Haute living.

verner panton was a rebel, a visionary, and a poet of form, color, and light.


Suite 5900. Harry allen design.

February 11th, 2013

Suite 5900. Harry allen design.

a wonderful example of perfect geometric forms, arranged with a human element and sense of playfulness.


Bentley barnato roadster concept.

February 6th, 2013

Bentley barnato roadster concept.

created over an eight-month bentley internship.


Luminaire(x). Chicago concept shop.

February 5th, 2013

Luminaire(x). Chicago concept shop.

9 february 2013 | chicago


Herzog & de meuron’s parrish art museum.

February 4th, 2013

Herzog & de meuron’s parrish art museum.

north-facing skylights determines the museum’s plot placement.


BMW bobsled.

January 31st, 2013

BMW bobsled.

sleeker, lighter and we hope faster: essentially a BMW on ice.


An interview with designer jake dyson. Neocon 2012.

January 30th, 2013

An interview with designer jake dyson. Neocon 2012.


we also ripped apart a few serious industry leader’s lights.


Cadillac ELR. 2013 detroit auto show.

January 23rd, 2013

Cadillac ELR. 2013 detroit auto show.

upset winner of the best production car design at the detroit auto show


Airstreams for rent in santa barbara autocamp.

January 21st, 2013

Airstreams for rent in santa barbara autocamp.

four refurbished classics now available in a 1922 autopark.


2014 C7 corvette stingray logo. 2013 Detroit auto show.

January 18th, 2013

2014 C7 corvette stingray logo. 2013 Detroit auto show.

carefully devised for licensing on shirts and caps and pins and—one designer said—a possible electric guitar.


2012 Good design award winners.

January 17th, 2013

2012 Good design award winners.

award created in 1950 by three architects: Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr.


Concept motorcycles no.1.

January 15th, 2013

Concept motorcycles no.1.

bikes that look capable of hitting the streets soon.


Neo volt foldable urban bike. Item.

January 2nd, 2013

Neo volt foldable urban bike. Item.

the electric bicycle that doesn’t look like one.


Blu homes offering discounts on prefab homes for sandy victims.

December 27th, 2012

Blu homes offering discounts on prefab homes for sandy victims.

offer good 1 december 2012 thru 30 june 2013.


Lightskin led seat post. Epic bike.

December 21st, 2012

Lightskin led seat post. Epic bike.

click > enlarge Here’s a win-win-w1n solution for safety, keeping the weight and gizmos to a minimum, and looking cool. Epic Bike has embedded five LED lights into a seat post. Water-resistant and theft-resistant (with a little common sense) lights that last a minimum of 50 hours on two AA batteries. [ epic bike ]


Porsche design P’9981 smartphone.

December 21st, 2012

Porsche design P’9981 smartphone.

there’s only one catch. it’s a blackberry.


Powerpod. Minimal.

December 20th, 2012

Powerpod. Minimal.

a discreet yet powerful accessory that’s designed to be a dual function tray and power outlet.


Famously creative writing instruments. Acme studios.

December 19th, 2012

Famously creative writing instruments. Acme studios.

famously creative since 1985.


Audi a3 e-tron.

December 18th, 2012

Audi a3 e-tron.

introducing the third-generation a3 to the states in 2014.


New porsche pavilion.

December 13th, 2012

New porsche pavilion.

volkswagen gets a dramatic building to celebrate its brand.


Cranbrook for alessi unbelievably successful. Design miami 2012.

December 13th, 2012

Cranbrook for alessi unbelievably successful. Design miami 2012.

metal workshop creates four products now in production.


Outdoor furniture for mcdonald’s. Patrick norguet.

December 2nd, 2012

Outdoor furniture for mcdonald’s. Patrick norguet.

design democracy. “I’m lovin it”


Art.sy and design miami 2012 collaborate with online preview.

December 2nd, 2012

Art.sy and design miami 2012 collaborate with online preview.

400 available selections to preview in upcoming fair.


Luminaire: design+world. Design miami 2012.

November 30th, 2012

Luminaire: design+world. Design miami 2012.

6 december 2012 | miami


Swarovski crystal palace and asif khan. Design miami 2012.

November 26th, 2012

Swarovski crystal palace and asif khan. Design miami 2012.

5 > december 2012 | miami


New second generation jawbone up.

November 14th, 2012

New second generation jawbone up.

second generation promises much more.


Xtable adjustable desk by kibisi.

November 9th, 2012

Xtable adjustable desk by kibisi.

hand crank desk for standing room only.


Herman miller collection.

November 9th, 2012

Herman miller collection.

a permanent collection designed to meet fully the requirements for modern living.


The new nesting table: tablefields by frederik roijé.

November 8th, 2012

The new nesting table: tablefields by frederik roijé.

three tables are better than one.


Kristalia gives lobster skate team the keys.

November 7th, 2012

Kristalia gives lobster skate team the keys.

what would have happened if we gave the firm’s keys to two skaters.


Nissan townpod ev concept.

November 7th, 2012

Nissan townpod ev concept.

the ultimate status is to have no status.


iPad mini, surface, other tablets deconstructed.

November 7th, 2012

iPad mini, surface, other tablets deconstructed.

a look at who’s making a hardware profit on tablets and who’s not.


Best upcycle: nendo for coca-cola.

November 7th, 2012

Best upcycle: nendo for coca-cola.

Serve coke at home, minus the soda.


It’s official, beatles label logo owned by apple.

November 6th, 2012

It’s official, beatles label logo owned by apple.

the beatles and steve jobs’ had a long-running dispute over the apple logo.


Cinelli: the art and design of the bicycle.

November 5th, 2012

Cinelli: the art and design of the bicycle.

200 pages of two-wheeled eye candy.


Scandinavian design auction. Wright.

November 1st, 2012

Scandinavian design auction. Wright.

15 november 2012 | chicago


Concept speedboat and xf sportbrake by jaguar.

November 1st, 2012

Concept speedboat and xf sportbrake by jaguar.

unveiling of a speedboat raise bar for new car launches.


Why a smaller iPad matters for advertising.

October 24th, 2012

Why a smaller iPad matters for advertising.

the iPad mini is more mobile.


Blu dot 20/20 sale: what to buy.

October 22nd, 2012

Blu dot 20/20 sale: what to buy.

the year’s best furniture deals are finally here.


The mouse faces extinction as computer interaction evolves*.

October 22nd, 2012

The mouse faces extinction as computer interaction evolves*.

10 and 6-year-old does not like the mouse.


Bivouac: ronan and erwan bouroullec. MCA chicago.

October 10th, 2012

Bivouac: ronan and erwan bouroullec. MCA chicago.

20 october > 20 january 2012 | chicago


Thonet concept bike. Andy martin.

October 3rd, 2012

Thonet concept bike. Andy martin.

built for thonet using their steam bent-wood know-how developed in the 1930s.

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