Material Innovation at Maison et Objet 2013

3D printed architecture, wall gardens and electroluminescent lighting technology at this year's fair

Earlier in the week we looked at unconventional seating design and the use of light as themes at Maison et Objet 2013, now we take a step closer to the design process and look back on a few material innovations we saw at this year’s fair. From wall gardens to 3D printed prototypes, the following three projects represent a possible direction in future design. Karoo …

Architizer A+ Awards

The deadline approaches for the nascent architecture and design platform

Created as a way to honor innovation in contemporary architecture and design, the Architizer A+ Awards are now nearing the final entry deadline of 21 December 2012. Entrants will be judged by 200 jurors across 50+ categories, and the winners will be awarded a trophy designed by Snarkitecture at the 16 May 2013 red carpet gala. The competition—which was launched in partnership between Architizer and …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Gaetano Pesce

A conversation with a master designer in his NYC studio

Gaetano Pesce is one of the most renowned living designers. Quintessentially creative, a tireless experimenter, natural born provocateur and intellectual, Pesce is now launching an interesting new project centered on the body. Galerie Basia Embiricos in Paris presents Pesce’s “Pieces for the Body”, a series of unique, handmade jewels through 20 February 2013. The 100 pieces are made of colored urethane resin, whose function is …