alexis dornier builds with the hillside Villa Boë, designed by Alexis Dornier, occupies a steep hillside plot in the Tampah Hills development on Lombok, Indonesia. Its position at one of the highest points of the site required a vertical approach to program and form, resulting in a house that merges into the terrain...
The Return of an Industrial, Minimalist 20th-Century Lamp
This Model 262 lamp was designed by Italian lighting designer Gino Sarfatti in 1971. Made of an aluminum reflector and a single bulb, it was strikingly modern, minimalist, and industrial; the spun aluminum wasn't polished, and wore its production method on its sleeve. The sole element preventing glare was the mirrored...
Samsung’s Sound Tower ST50F and ST40F Transform Outdoor Entertainment Through 360° LED Integration
Large gatherings demand powerful audio that can fill expansive spaces while creating an engaging atmosphere. Most portable speakers fail to deliver room-filling sound at outdoor events, leaving hosts scrambling with multiple devices or settling for inadequate volume that kills the party energy. Designer:...
How Samsung’s AI Home Eliminates Smart Home Setup Problems for Families
Smart home buyers face the same recurring nightmare. Hours spent connecting devices that refuse to communicate with each other. Apps that crash during critical moments. Automation systems that work perfectly until the day you need them most. Designer: Samsung Samsung’s “SmartThings Meets AI Home” campaign...
Glow-in-the-dark houseplants can become your new night light
Imagine walking into your home at night and being gently greeted by the soft, natural glow of your favorite houseplants. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but thanks to the innovative team at South China Agricultural University, this futuristic vision is quickly becoming a reality. Their...
Industrial Designer Develops Unusual Wooden Connectors for Flatpack Furniture
Although flatpack furniture is typically made of wood, the connectors are almost always metal. Bucking the trend, German cabinetmaker Michael Mahle has been developing wooden connectors since his time as an Industrial Design student at Bauhaus University. Now, some four years after he's graduated, here's Mahle's latest...
The Sketch Toolbox, by Industrial Designer Thomas Bentzen
Despite its cutesy house shape, this Sketch Toolbox's form is highly functional. The sloped sides offer compartments of three different depths, and allow the user to easily see and access the contents. Designed by Danish industrial designer Thomas Bentzen, it's a single piece of ABS, 91% of which has been recycled...
10 Best Display-Worthy LEGO Sets For Adult Collectors
Adult LEGO collecting has evolved from childhood nostalgia into a serious art form. Gone are the days when a simple castle or spaceship would suffice for grown-up builders. Today’s collectors demand sophistication, complexity, and above all, display pieces that command respect in any room. These aren’t toys...
cuts and voids carve swisshouse xl’s solid octagonal block by davide macullo architects
SWISSHOUSE XL’s octagonal plan links old and new architecture Davide Macullo Architects designs the Swisshouse XL, a single-family home in Coldrerio, Switzerland, that establishes a dialogue with its surroundings. The design reinterprets local architectural traditions, integrating the structure into a transitional...
christopher herwig frames the vibrant roadside art of south asia’s trucks and tuk tuks
christopher herwig frames south asia’s decorated vehicles After capturing Soviet bus stops and metro stations (find designboom’s previous coverage here), Christopher Herwig now shifts his attention to the roads of South Asia. His forthcoming book Trucks and Tuks, published by FUEL, documents the vibrant artwork...