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Elements of Design

"Although not anyone can be a designer, everyone who wants to can learn the elements of visual design: contrast, transparency, hierarchy, randomness, and so on. In fact, it doesn't even take all that long. Just watch this 50-second video." Co.Design
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The new Bugatti is coming in 2016

Get ready. The head of Volkswagen Group design has confirmed to TopGear.com that work on the next Bugatti model is well underway, with an expected launch in early 2016.

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Alfa Romeo TZ3 Zagato pops up for sale in California

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BMW Introduces 3D Printable and Bio-Degradable Concept Car

BMW’s Maasaica concept vehicle is a sustainable, biodegradable 3D printable car designed to be locally manufacturable and maintainable in even the remotest parts of Africa.

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Aston Martin will make a Lagonda super saloon

Aston Martin has announced it will revive the ‘Lagonda' badge for a limited run of an exclusive new super saloon.

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Andrea Morgante abstracts Peroni beer bottle into 3D-printed shapes in Share

Italian architect Andrea Morgante of Shiro Studio has 3D-printed 25 versions of beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro's new bottle design.

The objects, which were printed using white nylon powder, form part of 25.0 – an installation commissioned by M&C Saatchi and Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
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Porsche expands its Weissach R&D Center with new Design Studio

Porsche has officially opened its new design center. Located at its Weissach development center, the facility includes interior and exterior design departments, plus a dedicated area for concept car construction.

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Clocktower apartment in Brooklyn

The clocktower apartment in Brooklyn was developed by David Walentas. This tower became a 3 storey-home with a modern design and high ceilings. It gives a view on the Brooklyn Bridge and New York. A flat to discover in images in the gallery.

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Adobe's new office

As San Jose-based Adobe continues to grow, so does their need for office space. They expanded to San Francisco once they acquired Macromedia in 2005 but had outgrown their two original office spaces at 601 and 625 Townsend Street. Adobe jumped on leasing 410 Townsend, just two blocks down, to meet their staff needs and hired Valerio Dewalt Train Associates to create its own unique identity.
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PRODUCTS

Ritot, the new smartwatch

Inspired by future technologies we wanted to create a completely different, original timepiece. Ritot is the first projection watch.

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TESORO Watch

Haute horology is synonymous with timeless design and a watch-making legacy that is at least half a century old. Which is why when new watchmakers step into the arena, finding firm grounds is sometimes a challenge. For sure, I’m glad that Waves Design Studio has risen up to this and designed the perfect tribute with the TESORO Automatic Mechanical Watch.

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Space Roam

As you might have guessed from the name, the Space Roam fixed gear bike looks to the universe for inspiration to break away from predictable design. Like liquid metal, the ultra-streamlined frame achieves an almost monocoque aesthetic with the only visible break being that of the front wheel. Built for speed, it’s so lightweight you’ll feel like you’re riding the moon!

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Interview with paul francis of the NIKE innovation kitchen

Last week designboom visited NIKE‘s world head quarters in oregon, USA – where we were kindly shown around the NIKE sports research lab and introduced to some of the brand’s latest and upcoming products.

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19 taiwanese designers to exhibit works at maison et objet 2014

For the fall 2014 maison et objet in paris, an exhibition called ‘fresh taiwan’ will feature the works of 19 designers and brands from the republic of china.

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Narcissus desk

"Self like: artist Sebastian Errazuriz has restored a circa 1880 French Desk and modified it so that the user can fit into the desk and reflect."

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