Have you ever wondered what food of the future would look like? With science and technologies penetrating deeply into all spheres of our life, researchers develop curious ways to revolutionize the way we eat.
Author: blog_beopenfuture
Goethe once asserted that “architecture is frozen music.” Normally, we perceive this quote as a beautiful metaphor. However, some architects really draw on from the amazing texture of ice cubes, simultaneously fragile and solid, transparent and opaque, to design breathtaking buildings that look as if they could easily fit into the world of the Ice Queen.
Disposable razors are made of plastic and contribute heavily to the most critical environmental issues – plastic pollution. According to report Award Catalogue 2020 of BEYOND PLASTIC, about 5,000 billion single-use razors are used per year globally. Product designers are constantly looking for brand new versions of these everyday objects that can help reduce the burden on the environment and stand up to the main principles of good design – comfort, sustainability, beauty and value.
For centuries, incense has been used by people for spiritual purposes and as part of a religious practice. However, the smoke produced from the incense contains toxic gaseous substances, that can adversely impact our respiratory system. Burners can be messy too, with ash falling all around them. Addressing these issues, product designers develop alternative incense burners that can uplift the space both visually and aromatically.
What does it take to design an amazing skatepark? It might seem as simple as putting together a couple of bowls and ramps, but in fact, it requires an incredible amount of preparation and effort. We have selected a few unusual skateparks that are a pleasure to use – and to watch.
Since at-home workouts are likely to outlast the pandemic and more and more people prioritize home gym over re-subscribing to monthly gym fees, designers develop solutions allowing to bring gym equipment into any modern living space without compromising the interior design. We have selected great examples of these that are designed to strike a balance in using living spaces as fitness studios.
The pandemic has taught us all to find new opportunities to work out at home. During the lockdown, our homes took on the role of makeshift gyms, which could be quite challenging for compact apartments given the space limitations. Home work outs are here to stay and our apartments will hardly grow bigger. Product designer address these issues trying to find ingenuous ways to develop gym equipment, which would not only benefit our bodies but also enhance our homes.
Do you remember what it felt like to go on the swings as a child? This humble playground staple is capable of brining joy back into the lives of all ages, reviving the favourite feeling of childhood when one felt they could fly into the sky.
In the second part of our exploration of accordion-shaped collapsible designs we go beyond small homeware. Have you imagined that furniture, a home for your pet or even an emergency building can be folded down in an origami-like manner too?
Accordion fold is a powerful tool that can be used to develop intricate and elegant expandable designs. These homeware items are as functional as they eye-catching, but what make them truly stand out is their flexibility and versatility.
