Did you also grew up with those tough transformers? According to the designers of Studio Re-Creation Jennifer Kanary and Nikola Nikolov anyone should give their first car a second life. This art sculpture is created out of their first lada. Mission is to create new objects out of anything that is no longer being used. This week you can admire these Dutch design pieces at the platform Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, the world’s most important design fair.
With “Caleidoscope” product designer Frederike Top indulges in her fascination with light. Though the outside of the lamp looks almost industrial, the inside is a play with light and colors, similar to those of a real kaleidoscope.
Frans Willigers will show his bench for public spaces called “Graffitti” The bench is designed as a stylish “tag” that adds graphic lines to any landscape. Although originally created as street furniture, the design is also suitable for indoor events such as fairs. Currently, the bench is made out of coated waterproof multiplex, but studies show that different materials can be used.
Well, it is probably to late to join this competition for this year (you have a few hours left..), but keep an eye on the winning designers. The Metropolis Next Generation® Design Competition was created in 2003 to promote activism, social involvement, and entrepreneurship in young designers. Metropolis saw the need for a new type of competition, one that went beyond the usual beauty pageants for finished projects, a competition that would generate and reward ideas.
The winning concept of Metropolis’s 2009 Next Generation competition weds two common aspects of the landscape: electrical-transmission towers and wind turbines.
Have a look at the winning design of world’s first zero carbon, zero waste city powered entirely by renewable energy sources! LAVA (laboratory for visionary architecture) won the international competition for the design of the city centre of Masdar. A high profile competition in which world’s most leading architects participated.
Masdar is a planned eco-city in the United Arab Emirates, located 17 kilometres from Abu Dhabi. This city is planned to be completed by 2016. The white giant umbrellas will provide moveable shade in the day, store heat, then close and release the heat at night in the plaza. A magnificent design which is based on the principles of sunflowers.
The city centre includes a plaza, five-star hotel, long stay hotel, a convention centre and entertainment complex and retail facilities.
Looking for a new way of living? Than check out these sustainable ‘houses’ at the website of Inhabitat.
The ADEX system is designed by Alberto Lara and Paula Noguron. ADEX is composed of a series of small triangular units that can be easily combined and disassembled, enabling owners to pack-up their entire house whenever they are ready to move. The construction system itself will be composed of recycled waste material, ensuring that the modular houses have a cradle-to-cradle lifespan. (via)
Shelter No 2. Is a prefab and modular pod housedesigned by BROISSINachitects of Naucalpan, Mexico. This three-story home is designed for any socio-economic level, and contains enough room sleeping space for 3, a kitchen, reading and living area and hydroponia area. Able to be constructed at a speedy pace and built from recycled materials, the architects think this home could be a model for affordable housing. (via)
This completely human powered Camper Bike is designed by Boston-based artist Kevin Cyr, the Camper Bike is both a fully functioning RV and the subject of a number of Cyr’s amazing paintings. (via)
Studio Annouk Post: is an Amsterdam based creative studio specialized in sustainable fashion & design. Projects vary from trend research presentations, concept-design & strategy & writing, plus some own initiatives.
So, if you need a fresh and authentic brand concept or guerilla event? Wish to entertain and inform your audience with a brilliant program/exhibition with interesting speakers/designers? Desire to be indulged in the next trends and products in sustainable fashion and design? Just contact the creative network of Studio A.P. and let’s discuss the possibilities.
Hiphonest’ stands for innovative fashion and design being made with respect for people as well as the planet. The good news is the share of Hiphonest lifestyl products and initiatives is growing. On a daily base new and stylish sustainable labels, magazines, stores, initiatives and much more pop up around the globe. To make this Hiphonest share more tangible the blog Hiphonest.com presents you winning examples of sustainable fashion & design.
Hiphonest aims to create more awareness and understanding of sustainable design, branding and trends; by connecting you to the Hiphonest planet.
'The deeper meaning behind this blog goes back to my personal vision on the world: 'YOI:'
YOI: is based on the ‘bigger picture’ in which we are on our way to a more beautiful and balanced world wherein sustainable thinking, design, fashion, people and business will make the difference.
In terms of the massive and dramatic environmental/ economic crisis that we are facing, this change is absolutely needed.
Basically the essence of this ‘awareness movement’ takes place in the being and hearts of optimistic but critical thinking people.
To define this particular mind shift I gave this the name/brand ‘YOI:’ As it stands therefore, ‘We’ as human beings are in a conscious global transition.' by Annouk Post
This video is made by Hiphonest in 2004. Here you will witness the first steps of the Hiphonest Shift. Graphic designers selling organic T-shirts with their prints, selling your second hand oldies on the streets, first American Apparel stores, pioneer labels Loomstate & Edun and much more..
Its not always very fashionable yet, but this is how it all started.
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