Design What

Design What

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

 

DSSH Bridge

Dynamic ShapeShifting Helix Bridge Sustainable Pedestrian Bridge to cross between 2 existing buildings with Structural Flexibility. Being a flexible tensile structure, by applying more tension to different points, a technological dynamic deformation can be achieved in response to the people crossing the bridge. It becomes a living element that responds to its use. The project features a Modular Design, Structural Flexibility, Dynamic Reaction, Photovoltaic Energy, Air-Cleaning Plants and LED RGB Technology.

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Infinitum

Infinitum is an arduino-powered table that turns on when items are placed on it, and which turns off when they are removed. This infinity mirror table is designed for people who never tidy up, but leave their belongings everywhere. Lou decided to design a table that would light up when objects were placed on it, giving people a beautiful backdrop for their objects and the illusion of an infinitely deep hole in the floor. The table is a set of plexiglass mirrors, set up so that the LEDs between them reflect an image back onto the fully reflective mirror.

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Brooklyn

The Brooklyn LED Usb Task Light is a uniquely crafted, streamlined and modern, yet utilitarian light. Casting 450 lumens of bright white, energy-efficient light, the Brooklyn utilizes revolutionary LED light panel technology for an even, soft light output – and never requires a replacement bulb. Touch activated and continuously dimmable, the Brooklyn features two Usb ports and an integrated device holder in its diminutive base. Its graceful form is skillfully designed from a single piece of aluminum, given a smooth satin finish, and treated with a scratch resistant surface coating.

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Paper Teller

Paper Teller is a diploma project. Each day, the user is invited to detach a sheet to discover the wordless story told by the cuckoo clock in a year. A box is designed to accommodate pages tore out. The user can read the story at the end of the year while a new block is placed on the clock and another story begins on the wall. This simple object fits many living rooms thanks to the sober design and the decorative black and red illustrations.

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Lumen - Kindle Living

The Kindle Lumen is, in simplest terms, a lamp. To pigeonhole it, however, would be to limit its range. At over 2 meters / 7 feet tall, it makes a radiant and sometimes colorful impression. A true - Alice in Wonderland - moment! Casual or black-tie, indoors or out, you won't need an excuse to leave this light on. The Lumen is available with white or multi-color programmable lights, as a corded plug-in model or with rechargeable batteries for seamless entertainment indoors or out.

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Catapult

Lighting has the power to enhance life in the city. No longer simply functional, it has become a creative art, contributing to attractive and inviting atmospheres that encourage night-time socializing and enrich the city’s night life. During the day, the luminaries’ design also plays an architectural role, complementing the street scene with style and beauty. Create a two-way light at different heights, adjustable in different angles that come with feature lighting helps. Going beyond functional outdoor lighting to help you create a unique and harmonious look for any public space.

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