Magazine of Design

Magazine of Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
UT5 Electric Scooter

UT5

Ut5 is an electric scooter designed for urban commuting. The form takes inspiration from supercars, with a forward-leaning silhouette, a wide stance and racing graphics. A full-metal frame provides rigidity, and the body is finished with a multi-layer paint that contrasts matte gunmetal gray with bright metallic silver. A dual-motor drive, a dual-suspension system and wide-diameter tires improve handling. A modular external battery extends the range. At the front, a steel-reinforced tube serves as a carry handle when the scooter is folded, and a steel cable lock secures parking.

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Valencia House

Valencia

Valencia House, a summer retreat in Sao Paulo's countryside, seamlessly integrates nature and architecture. Designed by Padovani Arquitetos, the residence balances spacious social areas with privacy, featuring seven suites, a pool, and a gym. The design follows the topography, minimizing verticality while emphasizing horizontal lines. Panoramic views, strategic block overlays, and Brazilian vernacular materials like wood and stone enhance its harmony with the landscape, ensuring aesthetic, functional, and cultural authenticity.

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China Overseas Yongding Jiuli Residential Display Area

China Overseas Yongding Jiuli

China Overseas Yongding Jiuli is a residential display garden in Beijing, China. The landscape covers 7,237 square meters and follows the terraced landform of the site. A three dimensional garden path links the entry footpath, the sunken courtyard and several themed areas. A rainbow shaped corridor bridge, a high wall with a cascading waterfall and a forest spring form the main views. Layers of woodland spread out around the buildings. The design offers a resort setting inspired by classical Chinese landscape painting.

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No Footprint Wood House Residential Architecture

No Footprint Wood House

The No Footprint Wood House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Its bioclimatic design integrates with the surrounding lush tropical forests and natural habitat. The project forms part of the multi-award winning No Footprint House series. Climate-responsive building variations are based on passive design strategies. Industrial building techniques and prefabricated components are combined with locally harvested and regenerative construction materials. The project promotes integral sustainability in terms of its social, economic, environmental and spatial performance.

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Fenc Thermobionic Bionic Knitting Fabrics

Fenc Thermobionic

Fenc Thermobionic is a knitted fabric collection designed for activewear and everyday clothing. The fabric is made from biobased polyester produced from waste wood, offering an alternative to yarns derived from fossil sources. Bionic knitting technology balances warmth and breathability, using eight-channel yarn for moisture wicking, micro vents for airflow and thermal pockets for insulation. The adaptive structure follows the way hummingbirds regulate heat. Computer jacquard patterning creates shifting blue and green colors that recall wingbeats.

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Secret of Eternity Necklace and Brooch

Secret of Eternity

Inspired by the immortality cycle of the Turritopsis Dohrnii jellyfish, this jewelry begins at the radial artery, gracefully curving in a semicircular form, ending at the center of the neck. Featuring diamond reflections and LED lights, the design creates a magnificent display, continuously mimicking the jellyfish's elegant movements, creating a hypnotic illusion and transforming the piece into a work of art. Powered by a small battery and motor, the jewelry is planned to run on solar energy in the future, emphasizing sustainability while offering the privilege of wearing a work of art.

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Designer of the Day

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get your daily design inspiration.

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