Born from the collaboration between Snøhetta and one of Sweden's leading lighting manufacturers, ateljé Lyktan Superdupertube is the result of a contemporary restyling and material research to renew the iconic Supertube from the 1970s. The journey began several years ago with the aim of finding local materials with a lower ecological footprint. Hemp, with its…
Previously featured on WeVux with the Ohmie lamp, the Italian design studio Krill Design - specialized in developing products within a 100% circular process - announces the launch of REKRILL®-MENT Orange.
This is an innovative filament produced with the patented biomaterial REKRILL®, which offers the opportunity to bring your imagination to life by creating completely…
After the success of the first edition of the Material Lab at ISPO Munich 2023, innovative circular materials were again put into the spotlight at OutDoor by ISPO 2024. Curated once again by Studio Nima, the Material Lab, part of the Sustainability Hub, showcased a wide variety of solutions: bio-based yarns, plant-derived pigments, and alternatives…
The world of design is increasingly focused on offering solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetics and functionality. From furniture to interiors, there are already many ideas and proposals that meet this need. One example is the new materials created from waste and organic resource. In this article, we will explore three examples of…
Let's talk again about sustainable packaging with Raízes, developed by Gabriel Sotrati Angelo, student at IED São Paulo. The project was born from the desire to explore the world of biomaterials, biodesign, and regenerative design, and as a critique of an economic system centered on rampant consumption and harmful to the environment.
"From studies to…
Students reconstructing the Museum of Holocaust survivors and sustainable living area in the Schindler’s Ark factory premises has 1 last month to submit their projects! INSPIRELI, previously featured on WeVux, goes beyond to support students across continents, offering amazing prizes to the winners. The Schindler’s Ark Competition is a part of the 9th year of…
What has happened to design? This is one of the most frequently asked questions at events, exhibitions, and trade fairs in Milan in recent years. Design culture has been under threat for years now: the overwhelming use of social media as the primary channel for sharing work, coupled with communication aimed solely at self-promotion to…
With CoFactory, Designtech wanted to create "an innovative workplace and a new model that catalyses three-dimensional innovation, projecting design and manufacturing into the future, in an urban, collaborative and sustainable format," says Ivan Tallarico, CEO and co-founder together with Patrizia Vavassori, Alessandro de Cillis, Domenico Greco and Emil Abirascid.
The space is located in the…
Founded in 2021, PaperShell AB addresses the climate crisis through sustainable management of natural resources. The brand wants “to re-engineer kraft paper back into a more resistant version of wood”: specifically, through the new material it creates sustainable, high-tech, durable B2B components based on natural ingredients found in wood and plants.
A month ago we…
WeVux continues the exploration of new bio-based materials recently introduced in our Materials Design Map: Adam Sheet is a new solution made from Aomori apple pomace.
Based in the Tsugaru plain in Aomori, one of Japan's leading apple producing regions, the Sozai Centre collects discarded apples to create new products with its unique processing technology and…