Beazley Designs of the Year 2018

Beazley Designs of the Year 2018

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Now in its eleventh year, the Design Museum’s Beazley Designs of the Year award and exhibition showcase the most innovative, relevant and thought-provoking projects in contemporary design From the first iPhone to Zaha Hadid’s final building, the nominations for the award have spanned the fields of architecture, digital, fashion, graphics, product and transport Introduced by Deyan Sudjic and guest curator Aric Chen of M+ in Hong Kong, this illustrated book brings together all the nominated designs for 2018, along with the reasons for their selection by an international group of design experts, practitioners and critics. It is a snapshot of the most exciting things happening in design today Eighty-five nominees are featured in this book, including: OMA // Gucci // SpaceX // Nike // Erdem // Nintendo // Rihanna // Sony // nendo // Burberry // fuseproject // Naoto Fukasawa // Amateur Architecture Studio // Formafantasma // Jasper Morrison // Forensic Architecture // Telfar Clemens // Thomas Heatherwick Purchase tickets to the exhibition here

Beazley Designs of the Year 2018 Tote Bag

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Exclusive to the Design Museum Shop, this tote bag features the official DOTY (Designs of the Year) poster text in white on a solid colour background Available in yellow and grey

Flos lighting: Arrangement 3 - Broken Line

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The arrangement lighting collection is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions as individual chandeliers. Each unit simply attaches onto the previous one as if resting, balancing perfectly as part of a glowing chain 'Broken Line' features a large diamond with a 90 degree bar folded over the bottom most corner Designed by Michael Anastassiades for FLOS  Supplied with round ceiling rose and cable Produces 58W of illumination

Triangle Wallet

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An ecological, simple and clever design, the triangle wallet is a light and robust travel sized storage solution for those day to day essential pieces of stationery Made with a signature recycled leather and natural latex composition

Regular Pouch

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The original minimal, stylish accessory to carry on you day-by-day Ecological, simple and clever design Made with a signature recycled leather and natural latex composition

Terracotta Carafe

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With her traditionally crafted Tap Water Carafe dutch artist Lotte de Raadt promotes the consumption of tap water over bottled The shape of the carafe betrays the origins of the Dutch water. The low, stout format is the ideal shape for collecting surface water The stopper clearly displays the place where the contents were drawn: from the tap, naturally The carafe is produced by Lotte herself in her ceramics workshop in Eindhoven The carafe cools itself by the using the natural properties  of terracotta

Tunda Vase

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With "Sisters," designer Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi, working with artisan Walter Usai, plays with the traditional, elaborate nuptial vase gifted to young brides on the island Inspired by the sensual shapes of Usai’s urns and the presence of flirtatious decoration in Sardinian ceramics, Cameranesi Sgroi has created the Tunda vase Here the original shape is both exalted and transformed, combining femininity and playfulness with a modern and mechanical touch

Micro Drone 2.0+ with HD camera kit

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The Micro Drone 2.0 quadcopter uses four rotors to ascend into the air and advanced robotics to stabilise and perform advanced mid-air manoeuvres The new 2.0 version has been upgraded to include a Birds Eye HD camera, sensors and professional grade remote with additional features and better control The metal box profile cross axle is designed to withstand the hardest of crashes Comes with a Return Home Function to intelligently bring  your drone back to its original take-off location 120m range HD Camera Accessory 720p HD high resolution front mounted camera Slot to record video footage and JPEG photos onto a micro SD card Wide angle lensElectronic Stability 6 Axis Gyroscope 2.4 Ghz radio frequency Updated firmware (v.3) It has a self learning algorithm with the ability to recover from an inverted position after throwing into the airMotors Highly efficient, high speed coreless motors 29,000rpm Micro bearings 300 mA/h Li-Po Battery (8 minutes continuous flying) Anti Thermal Self Cooling motor cage to dispurse heat Fly Inverted - attach the inverted blades and the Drone will flip 180 degrees to fly upside down

Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

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The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are the best noise cancelling bluetooth headphones on the market with Adaptive Sound Control, and the convenience of smart features including Quick Attention, Voice Assistant compatibility and touch control See what happens when it's just you and your music, with no interruption from outside sound Houses a dedicated NC processor which ensures the reproduction of your music is never compromised due to processor performance Most noise cancelling headphones are designed to block out vehicle noise when travelling. The WH-1000XM3 headphones are no exception, but are also highly effective at blocking out daily noise like voices and the background sounds you might hear walking through a city A built-in amplifier integrated in HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realises the best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion for portable devices, and delivers exceptional sound quality. Powerful 40mm drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the headphones perfect for handling heavy beats and can reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40kHz The Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity such as travelling, walking, and waiting, then adjusts ambient sound settings to your circumstances Communicating with the headphones is easy - simply place your hand over the housing to turn the volume down for instant conversation. Answer hands-free phone calls with a double tap - or change tracks, adjust the volume and make calls by touching or swiping the panel. And help from your phone’s voice assistant is just one long press away Super soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear pad contact for a stable fit. Comfort is further enhanced by a larger and deeper ergonomic ear space structure With 30 hours of battery life, you’ll have enough power for even long trips away. And if you need to charge in a hurry, you can get 5 hours’ worth of charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter

Biomorphic Structures

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This book, part of the Form + Technique series, examines how nature can act as a precedent for design solutions through twelve case studies and is packed with computer drawings, sketches, models and photographs From leaves to liquids, caves to crystal formations, nature has always been a major source of inspiration for architects. This book examines how nature can act as a precedent for design solutions through twelve case studies. Packed with computer drawings, sketches, models and photographs, this will be an ideal resource of ideas for students in their studio work, as well as for practising architects

Materials for Design

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Over the last ten years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials for design, but most books on this subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheet, rod, tube, etc.). This book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the low-down on how these can be used Organised into three sections embracing grown, oil-based and mined materials, each entry includes information on key features, typical applications, production processes and sustainability issues. This fact-packed book will allow professional designers and students from a range of disciplines to understand in simple, exciting, visual terms the different qualities and features of materials

Work, Body, Leisure

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Work, Body, Leisure explores the spatial configurations, living conditions, and notions of the human body engendered by disruptive changes in labour, its ethos, and its conditions The Netherlands has been and continues to be a testing ground where the future of labour is re-imagined. Published in conjunction with the Dutch Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Work, Body, Leisure analyses spatial arrangements and protocols moulded for the interaction between humans and machines, spaces that challenge traditional distinctions between work and leisure, the ways in which evolving notions of labour have categorised and defined bodies, and the legal, cultural, and technical infrastructures that enable their exploitation, with the aim of fostering new forms of creativity and responsibility within the architectural field in response to emerging technologies of automation.

Los Logos. No 7

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Los Logos 7 is the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design worldwide. Like the previous editions of Gestalten’s Los Logos series, the book is both a guide to the latest innovations as well as a precursor to coming trends The 400-page, fully indexed compendium presents an unparalleled selection of cutting-edge examples from around the globe intuitively arranged according to style or motif. Six interviews with leading designers in corporate, logo, and label design punctuate the compilation and offer a look behind the scenes at younger as well as established agencies A practical handbook of the current developments in logo design and an up-to-the-minute source of inspiration, Los Logos 7 is a must-have for any designer, brand manager, trend scout, or marketing strategist

Brand Spaces: Branded Architecture and the Future of Retail Design

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Brands are always hungry for new communication ideas. With unique spatial experiences—quirky events, experimental showrooms, radical pop-up shops, and stunning flagship stores—they are reaching out to their most sophisticated audiences Brand Spaces showcases cutting-edge interior concepts and locations with character that effectively communicate brands in several dimensions at the same time. Decision-makers from leading brands such as Audi, Camper, Aesop, Freitag, Gaggenau, Nike, Nokia, and Starbucks share concepts and strategies that communicate overall brand identity while respecting local specifications A wide range of exceptional examples of contemporary interior design also shows that the work of smaller brands and local retailers is as groundbreaking as that of larger global players In short, Brand Spaces shows how trailblazers are creating branded worlds that are more than worth a visit. They are places that become urban landmarks or community hubs; they provide us with experiences that stick with us on an emotional level—and we buy products there as souvenirs to preserve their memory

The Tale of Tomorrow: Utopian Architecture in the Modernist Realm

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Driven by idealistic visions, utopian architecture aimed to overcome social divisions and political strife, to put us in touch with nature, and to enable us to live humane, healthy lives. For half a century, it was both hope and inspiration The Tale of Tomorrow surveys this diverse twentieth-century phenomenon, featuring renowned works like The House of the Century or the TWA terminal, as well as lesser-known masterpieces, and profiling major thinkers such as Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, and Eero Saarinen. By digging through archives, corresponding with descendants of departed architects, and restoring photographs, the collection of utopian approaches herein maintains a visual power and infectious optimism Looking at past dreams, The Tale of Tomorrow is a call to reclaim our future

Appetizer: New Interiors for Restaurants and Cafés

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Indulge all the senses. Interior designers and architects are creating unforgettable spaces and setting stunning new standards for restaurants, bars, cafes Pastel colours, hyper-realistic murals, indoor jungles, curved and luxurious couches, golden accents, and soft light. Designers, architects and restaurateurs transform a night out at a restaurant into a unique and memorable experience. An array of interiors creatively correspond with each particular menu's offerings: flower shops that serve coffee amongst the blooms; art galleries that mix the best cocktails in town; shoe boutiques that double as dessert bars. Appetizer visits fashionable bars, tasteful eateries, cosy cafes, and everything in between Exquisite room concepts are realised with unusual ideas and materials, and experts showcase how to create dream rooms in dining realms. Within Appetizer awaits a range of inspiration for all who wish to satisfy their visual hunger