This 3D-printed Watermelon Knife Block might be the quirkiest kitchen gadget I’ve seen this year

God bless 3D printers and all the creativity they’ve unleashed on this world. I can’t tell you how much of my Instagram feed is just these quirky, gorgeous products created by builders who can now rapidly prototype their ideas. Colby Geary comes to mind, with his creative endeavors garnering a cool million...

Minimalist Metal Seating Bends Design Norms with Seamless Elegance and Flatpack Ease

What if a single sheet of metal could become a chair, not through joints, screws, or adhesives, but simply through bending? Bieg, named after the German word for “bend,” takes that very idea and transforms it into a striking reality. As the designer’s first serious foray into furniture design, Bieg captures...

How Singapore’s First ‘Regenerative’ Resort Is Transforming Eco-Luxury Hospitality

WOW Architects has delivered Singapore’s most ambitious biophilic resort with the opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. The 11-acre property is the nation’s first to achieve Super Low Energy certification, while also creating an immersive forest experience. Co-founder Chiu Man Wong and his team won...

G-Shock brings Fantastic Four timepieces that glow in the dark

Marvel’s First Family is finally making its way back to our screens in what is hopefully a triumphant comeback with the Fantastic Four movie releasing on July 24. You can expect numerous brand collaborations for promotional materials and official merchandise in the coming days, so if you’re a fan of Mister...

modular steel display systems outline el departamento’s sportswear store in barcelona

El Departamento Designs Siroko’s Barcelona Concept Store   Siroko, the Asturian sportswear and accessories brand, has opened its first concept store in Barcelona in collaboration with architecture and interior design studio El Departamento. Located at 113 Rambla de Catalunya, the 149-square-meter space explores the...

Meet the McLaren Short Tail: A race car small enough to parallel park

Ever wondered what would happen if McLaren made a car that could actually fit in your garage? UK designer Joshua Roberts did, and the result is this absurdly cool “McLaren Short Tail” concept that looks like it drove straight out of a sci-fi film. Roberts has captured McLaren’s thrill-seeking design language...

13-year-old builds 3D-printed beehive in his bedroom

While most teenagers spend their summer days immersed in video games or hanging out with friends, 13-year-old Oliver Taylor from Utah decided to embark on an extraordinary DIY project that would make even seasoned beekeepers take notice (and those afraid of bees, cower in fear). This remarkable young innovator has...

Portable Water Dispenser Concept Pulls Drinking Water from Air

Water is one of those things you don’t really think about until you don’t have it. For millions of people, that’s a daily reality, getting enough clean water is a constant challenge, and the usual fixes just aren’t cutting it. That’s why this “Water from Air” dispenser concept stands out. It’s not a...

Porter Frame Backpack Review: The Discontinued Gem That Redefined Lightweight Carry

There’s something profoundly bittersweet about falling in love with a discontinued product. When I managed to secure one of the last Porter Frame backpacks in sage green, I thought I was simply buying a lightweight daily carry solution. Wrong. PROS: Weightless carry: 600g disappears completely during extended...

five designboom competitions running this summer and calling for entries

designboom competitions for the summer   This summer, designboom is spotlighting a curated lineup of design competitions from around the globe. From envisioning the most unique staircase to designing the Digital Heritage Museum of Egypt, each competition offers a global platform for creative excellence. Through our...