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Heatherwick Studio with IM Motors has unveiled a fully automated electric-powered concept vehicle that uses a HEPA filter to clean ambient air while driving.

“Designing Design Education. White Book on the Future of Design Education” is the name of the latest publication from the iF Design Foundation – a reference work that raises questions on the form design education should take in future. In an interview, its author Prof. René Spitz gives us his summary.

From Ikea into the museum: Industrial designer Hella Jongerius researches into the future of textile manufacture. On her new exhibition "Woven Cosmos" at Berlin’s Gropius Bau.

With “Noonu”, B&B Italia is advancing the concept of the sofa as an island of comfort. The collection designed by Antonio Citterio scores heavily for both its elegant design and its flexible format.

Zurich-based gallery BALTSprojects is currently showing “Elemér Zalotay: Manic Modern”, the first exhibition on the work of Hungarian-Swiss architect Elemér Zalotay in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Curator Tibor Joanelly explained the concept to us.

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have expanded the "Bellhop" collection by FLOS with the new "Bellhop Floor" floor lamp.

A bow of architecture and design to their Mediterranean roots: "Liz" and "Lapala" by Expormim on the veranda of the house "Casa Ter" by Mesura Architects in the Catalan region of Lower Amphuria.

Müller small living takes over the production and distribution for the multifunctional "Maude" bed by Michael Mettler.

With "Murtoli", Christian Werner has designed an outdoor sofa for Ligne Roset that is both formally and functionally the ideal basis for relaxation on warm summer days.

With "Rift/reverse" Tubes Radiatori has added another horizontal configuration to its modular radiator "Rift". The new design stands out for its minimalist vocabulary, which enables a broad variety of uses.

One man's trash, another man's treasure: Studio ThusThat recycles residual materials from the metal industry for their designs. Red mud and copper slag are turned into extraordinary creations that raise our awareness of sustainable reuse.

With its “TwistFlush” toilet flush and the touch-free “ProActive+” flushing system, Villeroy & Boch is offering sustainable technologies that ensure optimal hygiene and efficient use of water.

Michael Anastassiades on the design of the "AA/27" fitting for Aboutwater, his form language and current projects such as for the Fondazione ICA Milano.

The “College of Forestry” at Oregon State University has been expanded. The two new building complexes integrate the teaching ideals in their architectural concept and thus become sustainable places of learning.

In Luxembourg, a new school takes up the surrounding forest in the design of its facade. Its panels were provided by perforated metal specialist RMIG who also acted as a consultant for all aspects of the project.

Camira, in collaboration with Colour Hive, has created a guide for the interior design of the future.

The Office Group, or TOG for short, recently opened "Oper46" – a set of flexible workspaces in the center of Frankfurt/Main. We took a look around.

According to an official press release, the Architettura 2021 Biennale in Venice will now take place this year from 22 May to 21 November 2021 as a physical event. Numerous digital formats are already planned in parallel.

Why is colour important for the development of a brand? And why does Pantone proclaim the colour(s) of the year every year? We talked about these and other questions with Laurie Pressmann, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.

“Dieter Rams. Looking back and ahead” is the name of the exhibition at the museum angewandte kunst in Frankfurt, which has recently opened. Anna Moldenhauer spoke to the curator Prof. Klaus Klemp in advance of the show – the discussion focused on the concept, Dieter Rams’ approach to design, and the importance of teamwork.