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Glass is still relevant even in the age of new high-tech materials | The (Czech) glass phenomenon
Design lightings are one of the strongest segments of the Czech glass market and one of its most important contenders is Bomma glass manufacturer. The progressive brand’s monumental, sculptural crystal light installations create a distinctive atmosphere in any space. Their minimalistic yet bold aesthetics are favoured by international architects
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More than just a taste experience: Ferryman’s Coffee
A ferryman rowing in a cup, a fish bathing in a mug, or a scalded rooster in a modern style with a retro touch. Here is Ferryman’s new-wave coffee, made even more distinctive by the visual world of Péter Molnár’s identity design and the illustrations of Dániel Labrosse.
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Object-making without preconceptions—Gréta Kušnírová’s ceramics
Ice-cream sundaes, cocktail glasses, and urns—Slovak-born Gréta Kušnírová not only breaks with the preconceptions of ceramic design in her choice of subject matter but also combines her unusual objects with unusual looks. Let’s see!
The young designer currently lives and works in Prague, where she is studying ceramics
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Saving food through the eyes of a graphic designer
Recipes, composting, and storage practices—a guidebook to help you get started on your food-saving journey. Introducing No Food Left Behind!
Boró Hajdu is a student at the Institute of Visual Arts at the Eszterházi Károly University in Eger, Hungary. As she pointed out, graphic design offers many opportunities to
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The chair as a bridge between person and space: Hevesi Annabella and the Peach seating furniture
Is it still possible to be innovative with a classic piece of furniture like an armchair? We asked Annabella Hevesi, co-founder of Line and Round and creator of the Peach Easy Chair, about the technological innovations that this piece of furniture has to offer. The chair, which has an appealingly
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Question the past and design for the present | In conversation with Eike König
“Language visualised in its purest form can be very powerful,” says designer, professor, and artist Eike König. Taking a look at Eike's distinctive works or delving into the artist's story, this statement takes on a deeper meaning. The designer, now known more for his career as an independent artist, is
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Budapest Mosaic | Urban tales from Luca Patkós
The urban fabric is not just buildings, streets, and public spaces. Street signs, murals, public art, and various visual elements are all part of creating a more liveable city, but they also shape its identity. In the latest episode of our Budapest Mosaic series, we take a look at some
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Budapest Mosaic | Urban tales from Gábor Zsigmond
How does the presence of ports and ships shape the history of a city? Why is it worth returning a piece of the past to the present? What values can a preserved steamship, more than a hundred years old, bring to the fore? Behold the Kossuth Museum Ship—an entry
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Take a seat | Street furniture shaping everyday life
Benches, litter bins, bicycle stands and all kinds of shelters—pieces of furniture we pass by every day yet don’t pay enough attention to. Street furniture shapes our urban experiences, habits and overall well-being on an unconscious level. It invites us to connect, take some time for ourselves, and
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Taking art into the boxing ring
The law of the conservation of energy states that it can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form of energy to another. The art of Szilárd Gáspár is an analogy for this process in which human energy is transformed into artistic matter. The artist, creating in the
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‘Not every trend is destined to become a book’ | Underneath the covers of publishing house gestalten
One cannot talk about the international book publishing scene showcasing contemporary culture without mentioning gestalten—you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the creative industry whose home library doesn’t include at least one volume from the renowned publishing house. Founded not long after the fall of the Berlin
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A family of lamps in the trinity of naturalness, tradition, and innovation: meet Kilim!
A product family in the spirit of slow design, where the materials are not adapted to the form, but it creates the form. The uniqueness of the lamp family Kilim is that its character is given by the properties of natural wool felt, and the light intensity can be controlled
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Toy or sculpture?—Introducing MY DVĚ
Czech design duo MY DVĚ’s sophisticated and sometimes startling creations strike a fine balance between children’s toys and collectible design objects. Their pieces, or as they call them, their “creatures”, are at once fun and unsettling, where quality craftsmanship is completed by an artistic mindset. Interview.
Monika Matějková
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Food stories from India: introducing Why Cook
It is not only a collection of recipes, but also a trail of stories about inspiring characters, made even more special by the creators’ shared adventure. Why Cook is a love letter to cooking through the eyes of 90 recipes and 16 women. Founder of studio NUR Eszter Laki told
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Design for the dignity of aging
From a medical aid to a fashion accessory, a digital aid to promote self-reliance, or a jewelry collection to promote intergenerational empathy. The students from Zlín were looking for solutions to make the years of aging easier for all of us. We asked Vladimíra Černá from Tomas Bata University, the
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Restored Firefighters’ Tower reflecting the history of Cluj-Napoca
A new chapter in the history of a centuries-old monument in Cluj-Napoca has just begun. After six years of rehabilitation and construction work, the Firefighters’ Tower opened its doors and is now not only a lookout but also an exhibition space. Let’s see!
Located in the Someșul Mic Valley
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New typefaces for the future and the culture: Introducing Threedotstype!
What lies behind a typeface? A platform whose typefaces are the result of careful research: here is Threedotstype, offering fonts with stories!
Polish type designer and researcher Marian Misiak is a true enthusiast of Polish typography. As he says, his love of fonts comes from the streets and public spaces.
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Sauna with the sounds of nature
Thanks to the Czech What a Hut team, a new outdoor recreation area has been built near Zlín, at the foot of the woods around the city. It’s a recreational community space, not just for sauna lovers. Introducing Budka.
Product and interior designer Adéla Bačová brought together her knowledge
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Transience trapped behind glass
The history of still life, and in particular of the vanitas genre, goes back several centuries. The symbolic groups of objects displayed in these works expressed the transience and futility of life. The art of Sándor Körei puts this classical genre in a new context: his lyrical works preserve the
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What is beyond the objects? | Art by Réka Lőrincz
As absurd as they may seem at first glance, Réka Lőrincz’s works are just as experimental. In the work of the Hungarian artist, social sensitivity is complemented with a touch of humor and sophistication. Contemporary jewelry, objects, and installations at the intersection of body, mind, and soul. Interview.
Réka
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A fusion of thought fragments: how the identity of Transylvanian Design Week was born
What is Transylvanian design? This is the question addressed by the first event specifically showcasing Transylvanian creatives. Transylvanian Design Week (TWD), which takes place in Miercurea-Ciuc (Csíkszereda) between 18 February and 10 March, aims to capture a snapshot that will inspire the local creative community to think together. The visuals
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What happens if we model people in a plant’s image?—A visual experiment by Soma Gonda
Although the question in the title is pure speculation, Hungarian graphic designer Soma Gonda believes it could prove to be a useful method of sensitization in the future. What is Plantropomorph and what can we learn from it?
Soma Gonda is currently a Master’s student at the Moholy-Nagy University
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Furniture that tell a story: introducing NORNA
In the world of NORNA, everything has a meaning, from the name choice to the concept shaping the furniture pieces and their design. Founded in 2022, the brand has exhibited at several trade shows over the past year and plans to launch an outdoor furniture range this year. Let’s
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Like a constant performance | Introducing Shotby.us
How does applied photography become a tool for artistic expression? How does the bizarre become the new normal? The creative duo of Lenka Glisníková and Karolína Matušková sometimes work as photographers, sometimes as curators, and sometimes even as creators of different worlds. Their visual language is complex and progressive, with
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A matchbox full of past
Jiri Kubik and Jan Rambousek have selected matchbox labels from the fifties and seventies and have put six hundred of their collection of tens of thousands of Czechoslovak labels into a volume. The publication, which is unique in its content and design, received the Red Dot Award in 2022. Introducing
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From an iconic coffee maker to a skyscraper—the dimensions of design by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni
Design doesn’t equal beauty, it’s rather about idealism and a rational, yet intuitive attitude. The work of Piero Lissoni, one of the most prominent figures of contemporary design and architecture, supports these ideas. His creative behaviour builds on a humanist model complemented by sophisticated aesthetics and—as he
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Visual narratives in orange and blue—Illustrations by Enikő Katalin Eged
In Enikő Katalin Eged’s works, the dynamics between the intimate atmosphere and nature are portrayed in the form of abstract, illustrative narratives. We talked with the Hungarian illustrator, who also works as a pattern designer and applied graphic designer, about her work and inspiration. Interview!
Originally, you did not
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Glass waste molded into design: introducing the new silicate material
Not only does she decorate homes, but she also recycles waste in her production: it took Zsuzsanna Deák two years to experiment with a completely new silicate material. The innovation, which was created by combining glass and ceramic materials, was first presented last October at the 360 Design Budapest exhibition
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Salgótarján: the essence of late modern architecture
While Salgótarján and its surroundings, the seat of Nógrád County, has some important attractions, the town itself has certainly not been a popular destination for day-trippers—until recently. Here’s a new user-friendly, accessible, and enjoyable walking guide to get you in the mood for exploring the town and its
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“I drink herbal tea because I believe in it, not because it’s my profession” | Interview with Zsuzsanna Lopes-Szabó
The mission of Györgytea is built around the cultivation of natural remedies that are slowly becoming forgotten. The tea business not only seeks to preserve the tradition of folk herbal medicine—it also bears the legacy of a family’s history. György Szabó—also known as ‘Gyuri bácsi’ the equivalent
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Design objects are fun! | Regional Gift Guide—design edition
In the latest episode of our Regional Gift Guide, we collected design items that can lift the spirit of your loved ones and make their daily life more beautiful, be it a unique decorative item, a piece of furniture, a home textile, or even a utility object. From the wallet-friendly
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What story can a country house tell you?—The Old khata project
As a result of Russian attacks, hundreds of villages in Ukraine are getting either partially or completely destroyed: the lifestyle and traditional culture of the people living there are in transition. Svitlana Oslavska and Anna Ilchenko seek to preserve and tell the real stories of these villages. Despite the current
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Ephemerality cast in porcelain—Štefan Sekáč’s art
They are at once delightful and thought-provoking, while also remaining functional: Štefan Sekáč’s objects are shaped by aesthetics, experimentation, and, not least, criticism.
The Slovak designer says that his love of ceramics and porcelain began to develop after he was accepted at the secondary school of arts in Košice.
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Woven with prestige｜Gushka Wool
Although the characteristic wool blankets are still popular today, the number of artisans knowing the craft is rapidly declining—a phenomenon the founders of Gushka Wool in Ukraine have set out to put an end to as well as to preserve local traditions. But how does a 100-year-old craft become
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Shaping the future of mobility in Budapest
The success story of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design of Budapest and Mercedes-Benz began twenty years ago. To mark the occasion, we interviewed Robert Lešnik, Head of Exterior Design at Mercedes-Benz.
The world-famous German automotive company and the Hungarian university celebrated 20 years of cooperation with a groundbreaking exhibition,
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Leading the Hungarian art market with innovations
The Virág Judit Gallery and Auction House in Budapest opened its doors twenty-five years ago. Since its birth, the gallery has passed several milestones: they have set numerous records in the Hungarian auction scene, and over the years they have also introduced a number of innovations that placed them in
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Exhibition on mental health opened in the Printa shop in Budapest
Recently, our inner world has been affected by a number of negative external factors. And the Printa team wondered: are we really more psychologically burdened or are we simply more concerned with our inner world and the traumas it has suffered? In order to explore this topic and to develop
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“I try to tell stories with my objects” | Czech glass artist Johan Pertl
Nature, philosophy, and functionality are sensitively intertwined in Johan Pertl’s glass objects. The Czech glass artist shapes all his works by hand while operating with the tools of monumentality and unexpected elements. The resulting objects combine art, design, and architecture.
Johan Pertl was born and raised in Vysočina, one
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Variations on wool: the Wool project
Every year in Hungary, several tonnes of wool, the by-product of lamb sheering are wasted: the aim of the Wool project is to show an alternative way of using this highly valuable material. The special feature of the experimental textile, made from a mixture of waste wool and bioplastic, is
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Enclosing music in form
The pieces of Sapi Szilágyi’s latest collection, BUDAI SMUKK, become wearable thoughts—the exceptional, vitreous enamel jewelry pieces were inspired by the songs of the band Ivan & The Parazol’s latest album, BUDAI POP. The photos of the collection, which debuted at the Budapest Jewelry Week, were taken in
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“We could enjoy our artistic freedom” | Hype&Hyper articles featured in risograph publications
Selected articles of Hype&Hyper were given five different character designs by second-year master’s students of 2022 at Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger, Hungary, and then turned into riso-printed publications. We would like to express our admiration in the form of this article.
“Zinező is a biannual design
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Creating value for the local community: these are the installations of the 11th Mood for Wood workshop
Revival: this is the motto of the 11th edition of the Mood for Wood summer workshop. Design and architecture students from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary worked with teams of tutors to create six pieces of outdoor furniture, which were donated to the people of Cieszyn and Český
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Success requires a new and distinctive design
Vojtek Winery is a small family business, where viticulture and winemaking have a decade-long tradition. Their winery is situated at the foot of one of Villány’s most famous vineyards, Jammertal: this is where they produce their wines, mixing traditional and modern winemaking techniques. Their light and dark ruby-colored Portugieser,
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Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5
Some are inspired by children’s books, some are inspired by architecture or their own memories, the environment around them, or just another artist—we gathered five defining illustrators from the region who are different in character but stand out from the visual noise. Let’s see!
Daniela Olejniková | Slovakia
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Grey is the color - true character of the housing estates | Panel Walks Budapest
Tasting local craft beer in one of the most authentic retro markets in the suburbs of Budapest or discovering one of the city’s best Neapolitan pizzerias on a suburban street unusual for tourists, while immersing yourself in the background history of Budapest’s most exciting socialist housing estates. A
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“It’s an international language that everyone here speaks”: meet the Youhu generation!
Forty-three artists, more than four hundred reproductions, over almost four hundred pages: the Youhu publication, which combines the words “young” and “Hungarian”, promotes the greatness of Hungarian visual art and puts it in an international context. As the initiators of the project say, it presents the best Hungarian artists of
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Where the sun rises twice: Double Rise Festival launches soon
Concerts, theater plays, literary and folk music events in one place: the 6th Double Rise Festival will be held in Rimetea between 11 and 13 August. We talked to festival director Mátyás Lajos Gondi about the details and the background of the event.
Fifty kilometers from Cluj-Napoca, under the triple
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Locked in panel blocks | Michal Zahornacky
Regular blocks in pastel tones and strange, dense compositions: Slovakian photo artist Michal Zahornacky have placed the feeling of isolation into a new dimension.
Michal Zahornacky started to form an interest towards photography ten years ago, as a means of artistic self-expression: he sees it as a medium allowing him
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Spatial music video: an unusual “origin story” of a song
A pink stage, a text drawing strange shapes on the wall, and flickering, fluctuating magenta lights in the background: we are in one of the exhibition spaces of the MODEM Modern and Contemporary Arts Centre in Debrecen. We took a closer look at the unusual exhibition of Polarism on the
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Wearing our roots: the new collection of the Ukrainian brand Ochis
Coffee grounds and native flowers in a single frame: the Ukrainian brand Ochis has molded nature into a wearable object. Here comes the Tsvit sunglasses collection!
The Kyiv-based Ochis brand was launched in 2018, creating the world’s first coffee-based eyewear brand. The brand’s repertoire has been inspired by
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
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Folk patterns in modern interiors
The various, distinctive motifs and costumes of Polish folklore take the form of posters in the work of the Polish illustrator Katarzyna Nowakowska. Let’s see!
We have discovered the works of Katarzyna Nowakowska, who lives and works in Poznań, in connection with her poster series on the iconic landscapes
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“No one has slept inside a boulder before”—HelloWood and TreeHouses’ new holiday cabins in Balaton-felvidék
Hello Wood an architectural firm has embarked on its latest project in an unusual way, acting as both architect and property developer. They have partnered with TreeHouses, the creators of the highly acclaimed tree houses of Noszvaj, to create a new and unique accommodation: six design cabins and a reception
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Vegan brand Mö has been revamped with a classic yet daring design
Nostalgic typography in classic blue and white, combined with striking visual elements—the taste of Finnish brand Mö’s vegan products competes even with traditional dairy products. The identity made in collaboration between the Werklig team and Lili Köves supports the brand’s move to the next level. Let’s
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Prague’s Manifesto Market awaits city dwellers at a new location
The aim of Manifesto Market is to turn neglected quarters into vibrant meeting points for city dwellers. Its newest location is situated in one of Prague’s busiest hubs, the Anděl quarter. The formerly unused plot will now be revitalized thanks to the CHYBIK + KRISTOF architects studio. Let’s see!
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Connecting urban life with nature | Pinetime X Áron Kelemen
The smell of a fresh morning coffee in the damp of dawn. An adventurous jeep ride in the Káli Basin. You can explore the hidden beauties of the forest on endless paths, even on two wheels. Sunset barbecue by the lake or rooftop cooking over the citylights. The latter can
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Photographing buildings as a way of self-expression | Kamil Philipiak
Rigid, sharp concrete structures in contrast with the soft, serene sky. We can explore the details of Kraków, Katowice, Warsaw, Gdańsk or Barcelona, amongst others, on the photos of Polish-born Kamil Philipiak in a new, pastel, dream-like perspective. Let’s see the details!
Kamil Philipiak studies psychology at Jagiellonian University
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An oasis of houseplants and objects: introducing the Pilea Project
Hairy, spider leg-like fern hanging from the ceiling, fishtail palm and other special plants in the company of old glassware, pots and contemporary objects: we visited the Pilea Project shop in Víg Street, which hides exciting details. Interview.
The streets around the Rákóczi Square Market Hall in Budapest are home
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To experience what a musician feels when playing a piece of music: the dimensions of Creative Sound Space
We can discover how a keyboard instrument works, use a ball track to lay out the famous theme song from Harry Potter, paint sounds with a holoventilator, or even hear how our own name would sound if it were a tune or even get into the shoes of a conductor.
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The YKRA story
In the residential, upscale neighbourhood of Budapest’s 11th district, a stone’s throw from the Buda hills, we visited the small team keeping the culture of long-lasting, handcrafted, quality products alive. Vintage style hiking backpacks on a shelf, the latest lifestyle magazines and brochures lined up on the wall
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A story to put your motorbike or car in: The Great Balkan Rally is about to start
Dense forests and steep canyons with old-timer vehicles, meaning five days of racing, exploring and adventure through stunning landscapes in four countries—not always in the same order. Introducing The Great Balkan Rally!
Petrol Head culture, motorbikes, classic vehicles and Balkan atmosphere: it’s probably only the latter that really
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A holistic wellness space with a new approach
User-centered health spaces can take many different forms: some designers rely on solutions based on vibrant colors and lights, while others rely on natural aesthetics. The new space of the MPP Cellularium Institute of Natural Medicine in Prague was created at the intersection of these two approaches, the interior design
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Outdoor furniture from banana leaves: meet CoTangens!
Outdoor furniture with a strong character and infinite variability that can create a setting for valuable human encounters. One of the main features of CoTangens is that its components can be recycled and the upholstery is made from a special material. This unique furniture range has been born from the
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Supporting Ukraine’s creative industry with immersive technology: an open call launched by ARe
Fortunately, there are still initiatives that focus on helping the Ukrainian community. One of these is the immersive technology start-up ARe, which aims to help Ukrainian creative industries with its own digital developments. The initiative is open to Ukrainian artists and designers from any field through an open call. We
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The (neon) imprints of Budapest's history in Isabel Val's photographs
The nightscape of Budapest has been defined for decades by colorful neons, many of which still watch the city undisturbed. However, most of the fluorescent lamps proclaiming the achievements of the socialist era have been forgotten, so they disappear from the roofs of buildings year after year. This phenomenon, which
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Creating flavors with colors and shapes
We have been following the work of Lehel Kovács for quite some time. As we reported earlier, Lehel is a freelance illustrator and his portfolio also includes prestigious magazines such as The New York Times and The Guardian. After his Around the World in 80 Days with Street View series,
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Leaving traces in the landscape: the visual diary of Réka Neszmélyi and Balázs Máté on the contrasts of Mongol nomadic life
How does the Western world intertwine with the nomadic lifestyle? How do folk traditions rooted in closeness to nature transform our relationship to sustainability and development? Réka Neszmélyi and Balázs Máté gained valuable experience in Mongolia on such and similar issues: their impressions are now captured in a zine. Let’
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In the intersection of architecture, artefacts and art
How does a designer navigate among different fields? How do different cultures affect their work? What is an infinite source of inspiration in a multifaceted creative activity? Ákos Huber, currently living and working in Portland, is an architect by profession, but he is familiar with industrial design and drawing, as
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Don’t keep off the grass!—The new Bástya Park in downtown Budapest
When designing a public space, it is important that the outcome is not only a representative place, where we can rest while taking in the environment around us, but also that it activates and engages the citizens. The new Bástya Park in downtown Budapest certainly has some spectacular features, with
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Mixing fun with function—collage technique à la Hekla
They like to sit down in a bright and comfortable working space free of distractions, and slip into a creative focus with a cup of coffee. Besides digital solutions, the Warsaw-based design studio focuses on hand-drawn shapes and patterns, and the unconventional collage technique. We asked the creative duo of
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A new cultural institution sparks up Prague’s art scene
A new art and cultural institution opened its doors in Prague: the Kunsthalle Praha took over the spaces of a former electricity substation to spark new creative energy into the Czech capital. In keeping with the building’s past, the first group and opening exhibition explores the links between electricity
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Committed to not only a place, a program or a scale: introducing a-platz
From a ski chalet in Piricske, a resort area of the Harghita Mountains, to a complete renovation of a modernist apartment built in 1965 in a Parisian district, the architectural firm a-platz, based in Miercurea Ciuc and Paris, is unique, as its members come from different cultural backgrounds and professional
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27 human emotions in a book
If you open the book of Ričards Znutiņš-Znutāns, an illustrator from Riga, you’ll be presented 27 human emotions wrapped in curious stories and cubist-like illustrations. Published by Portuguese publisher Stolen Books, the stories are based on interviews with people from Spain, Turkey, China, Morocco, Nicaragua, Australia and many more.
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Contemporary and fresh, but not too exclusive—Gdynia’s iconic delicatessen storefront was rethought by Traffic Design
Does your town have an iconic independent store that has been around for what seems like forever?—the question can be found in the description of the latest project of the Polish Traffic Design. The team, known for its aesthetic rethinking of the city streets, has this time transformed the
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A little retro, a little punk - introducing Look Back and Laugh publishing house
A little retro, a little punk—Zoran Pungerčar associated this feeling with the sincere admiration of typography and riso printing to create his own art publishing house. The experimental and free philosophy of the project is included in its name, as the publishing house was named after a Minor Threat
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Growing roots on the edge
Most people who choose to live in the countryside have never lived outside the big city before. Lukáš Pumpr and Petr Polák’s blog “Na okraj” (which loosely translates as “Edgebound”) provides a glimpse in the everyday life of newcomers in the Czech countryside. The two creators told us about
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“A minimalist oasis with plenty of possibilities” | A design concept store opened in Cluj Napoca
Despite the increasing development of the creative community of Cluj-Napoca, there are few places in the region that can become a common introductory platform for designers and creators in different fields. Georgiana Ciceo, the designer of the Monom jewelry brand, thought that she would like to change this, so she
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The new cultural base of the Balaton Uplands
The empire in Zánka, which spreads across the gateway to the Káli Basin, is a multifunctional cultural space where concerts, weddings, photoshoots, markets, second-hand sales, yoga classes and retreats run side by side. Let’s look around at the Kisbirtok Kultbázis!
After five years, the Kisbirtok Kultbázis, the brainchild of
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How would a Brutalist building or sculpture look if they were to take shape as letters?
How would a Brutalist building or sculpture look if they were to take shape as letters? This is exactly what Polish designer Przemek Bizoń’s so-called ”type impressions” attempt to do: a sincere effort to turn typography into an art form.
After studying graphic design at the Academy of Fine
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Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight V.
The Ukrainian fashion industry forms a bridge with the rest of the world and strengthens the creative culture of the country. In the fifth part of Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight series, we present brands with innovative visions that prioritize sustainability principles.
In the editorial team
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House for a photographer
Located in the village of Valašská Bystřice, in the Czech Beskydy Protected Landscape Area, this apartment house was built according to ValArch ateliér’s design. The new building is a subtle transition between the 1970s architecture characteristic of its surroundings and the pristine meadow.
The structure of the residential house
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Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight II.
Folk customs, craft traditions or other social phenomena: Ukrainian design often combines contemporary design with references to its cultural heritage. In the second part of Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight, we showcase some of these.
In the editorial team of Hype&Hyper, we follow a lot
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Balbek bureau's interior design builds on the value of community
We have been following the work of the Ukrainian Balbek bureau for a long time. Founded by the architect Slava Balbek, the Studio’s projects focus on comfort, innovation and functionality, with a strong emphasis on socially formative spaces. Such as the Dubler café in the tree-lined Pechersk district, one
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Concrete can also be colorful: CONCRAZY makes its debut
Concrete most often brings to mind raw, cold and grey surfaces. However, founder Gábor Bakos and his partner Lilla Borsos put this material in a new light. Whether we talk about outdoor furniture, home accessories or tables, the concrete objects they craft with engineering care take shape under their hands
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Landscape and identity as told through ceramics
What is the interpretative potential of a functional or decorative object? To what extent do the landscapes surrounding us define our identity? Zsuzsanna Sinkovits combined these two narratives to create her Geoform object series. The ceramic pieces evoke Hungarian landscapes through their shapes and surfaces, as well as the personal
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Is the future Phygital?
Public or private, physical or digital: today, none of these spaces exists on their own anymore. But how do our smart devices redefine physical boundaries? Can the coexistence of the material and virtual worlds create new opportunities for interaction? What does it take to return from virtual reality to physical
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Bins deserve a little love too | Patterns from André Savaria meet the iconic products of Vipp
The stage where cooking takes place, i.e. the kitchen, can be picturesque, and its often ignored, albeit most useful item—the bin—equally deserves our love and attention. Strengthening these sentiments arrives the collaboration between graffiti artist André Savaria and the Danish brand Vipp where the quirky nature of
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A lookout that pays tribute to bobsleigh racers
Designed by Mjölk architekti’s team, the slightly futuristic lookout was inspired by the surrounding landscape and its history. It stands on a rocky peak of the Malý Špičák mountain range near the Czech village of Tanvald.
Named Lookout Spike, the observation point is part of a series of five
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Traditional values in a modern form
“The Danube Bend is not just a place, the same way Pálinka is not just a drink. It’s a feeling of life, an atmosphere”—are the thoughts of Lunczer Pálinka House, a pálinka brand and family business. With a helping hand from Graphasel design studio, this idea is reflected
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A sofa with endless possibilities
Endless modularity and timeless design: this minimalist piece of furniture can serve as a pouf or armchair, but can also be transformed into a double or multi-seater sofa. It allows you to create plenty of configurations, both in the office and at home. The Polish noo.ma has expanded its
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“Geniuses pick green, but you didn't pick it”—Would you? | Interview with CMF Designer Tereza Nikolova
“Green is the new gold”, “To stay sustainable, go vegan in materials”, “Sustainable sources = sustainability”—Three major myths that Tereza Nikolova literally burned during her talk at this year’s Brain Bar, the biggest European festival focusing on the future. The Bulgarian-born designer arrived in Budapest from her current headquarters
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"Sustainability is not black or white" | Interview with the founders of Green Guide Budapest
With a little bit of attention, we can go a long way towards a more sustainable lifestyle; all we need is patience, a supportive community and a little guidance. This is precisely how the Green Guide Budapest project can help us to find the best green alternatives in our everyday
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Rediscovering an old ingredient: water caltrop reimagined
A drink in which a chocolate manufactory, a small-scale brewing team and a graphic designer share a passion for admiring Lake Tisza. The small-scale beer called Fekete Kincs (black treasure—free translation) is not only special because of its messaging label, but it is also worth tasting because of its
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Dávid Zubreczki’s new book tells the stories of the Danube Bend in the language of churches
From the country’s largest basilica to the northernmost mosque of the Ottoman Empire or a globally significant work of Hungarian Renaissance architecture—accompanied by “architectural storyteller” Dávid Zubreczki, we can again enjoy a good walk, this time, in one of the most beautiful areas of Hungary, the Danube Bend.
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Between applied and fine art: the collectible design objects of Jiří Krejčiřík
Contextualization, careful attention to design process and detail are combined in the work of Jiří Krejčiřík, who lives and works in Prague. The Czech designer takes a multi-disciplinary approach to object-making: his characteristic formal language intertwines design with art and past with the present. The furniture, lighting and interior design
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At the intersection of culture and fashion—Interview with fashion historian Darnell-Jamal Lisby
What does fashion history mean? What different layers define it? What is the relationship between tradition and high-end fashion brands? How democratic is the fashion world? With the help of fashion historian Darnell-Jamal Lisby, we now have gone beyond sustainability issues to gain an insight into the fashion industry discourses
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The development of zero-energy cities can be achieved with current technologies | We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz
Material consumption is no longer in fashion, traveling by air has become outdated, while the traditional urban planning method of people living afar commuting to city centers has also become out of date. We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz about climate protection, and the interaction between the individual and
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“Positive news isn’t actually that rare”
Have you heard of the concert that was played in an auditorium full of houseplants, or when the school classes were moved to the Spanish coast during the quarantine? How about the oldest man in Australia who knitted sweaters to protect penguins? If this news has escaped your attention so
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Monumental crystal compositions: a collaboration between BOMMA and Rückl
This time, BOMMA presents its latest collection called Metamorphosis together with the long-standing brand Rückl. The new crystal luminaires designed by Rony Plesl combine the traditional art of Rückl with the exceptional technical solutions of the light constellations typical of BOMMA.
BOMMA is a young and progressive glassware brand that
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Supporting a good cause with digital fashion | Dress-coding_02
The internet is abuzz with NFT creations, and the phenomenon of digital clothing can—perhaps all too soon—seem almost clichéd. In their latest collection, the Dress-coding team focuses not only on fashion innovation but also on sustainability and inclusivity. Fanni Huszár, project leader, and Emese Solti, communications manager, told
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We can hack IKEA products with new Uppgradera elements
Inspired by the success of his previous IKEA hack collection, he has designed five new products. The project did not only rely on his own needs and experience: he also involved an active user community. The latest Uppgradera collection by Ádám Miklósi has arrived!
Ádám Miklósi is a big fan
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The future of automotive interior decoration is shaped in Hungary
Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Porsche and many more. But what do they all have in common? Apart from being premium car brands, at first glance, you might not think that they are all connected to a company operating in Hungary. MONO Group in Ipolytölgyes has been
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Is Meta the new reality?—Part 2
Facebook has announced that it will now operate its social networking sites under the Meta brand: this implies more than just a name change, it also foreshadows the creation of a metaverse by combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
Related to this topic, in our previous article
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Is Meta the new reality?—Part 1
Facebook has announced that it will now operate its social networking sites under the Meta brand: this implies more than just a name change, it also foreshadows the creation of a metaverse by combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
The idea of an evolving metaverse may raise
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Safety and determination—the new timeless collection of the Manuela brand
Carefully composed harmony of colors and patterns on comfortable-to-wear garments: the Manuela brand has debuted with an even more mature collection, the concept of which, despite the current difficult period, has been inspired by a determined and positive attitude. Here’s Standing on my own!
The stylish children’s clothes
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Zigzag apartment building designed by LAB5
LAB5, a Budapest-based design firm specializing in urban architecture, architecture and interior design, has designed a fourteen-apartment residential building on the corner of Kerekes and Jász Streets in Angyalföld. The condominium gains its character from the interplay between the irregular rectangular plot and the balconies, reminiscent of the oblique street
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The satire of satire—A collaboration between Zsigmond Dora menswear and tattoo artist Áron Dimén
The menswear brand ZSIGMOND DORA was launched in 2014; since its debut, it has grown rapidly and its signature garments are now available in Japan, Germany, Canada, Spain, Belgium and in several online stores. Its trademark is to preserve Hungarian traditions and translate them into timeless collections of clothing made
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The most unexpected results and mistakes are the inspiration—Czech glass by DECHEM
Michaela Tomišková and Jakub Janďourek launched their brand DECHEM in 2012. In their lamps and decorative glass objects, they combine traditional Central European craftsmanship, experimentation and innovation. We explore the nature of glass, the tradition of Czech glassmaking, innovative techniques, and the design duo’s creative process. We interviewed the
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Towards sustainable fashion—Introducing Made by Ordinary's contemporary indigo-painting workshop
The Czech brand reinterprets the tradition of indigo printing to contribute to sustainable fashion by preserving craftsmanship. Their textiles draw inspiration from the everyday, simple things and besides placing traditional processes in a contemporary context, they still treat them with respect. We spoke with the brand’s founder, Martina Dvorakova
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Surreal humor in the photographs of Bára Prášilová
Surreal and bizarre images with a touch of humor that never over-explain, leaving room for thinking—Instead of using digital manipulation, Czech visual artist, Bára Prášilová uses real props and costumes of her own design to create her characteristic visual world. The strange situations are not just visually expressive; they
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Preserving history: progressive monastery renovation in Corsica
The long-abandoned Convent Saint François in Corsica was given a new look by the French architect Amelia Tavella. The monastery, built in 1480, gradually began to decay in recent years; thanks to its modernization and new building wing, it is now revived.
The Convent Saint François is located in the
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Screen printing as a ceremony—Interview with graphic artist Bálint Varga
He expresses himself with papers and colors as part of a ritual that gives space for improvisation and also for challenges. Behind the scenes of Printa, we asked the head of the Budapest store’s screen printing studio, Bálint Varga, about silkscreening, his creative methods, and his graphic work. Interview!
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Polish furniture in our home | TOP 5
If we were to replace the kitchen furniture or watch TV from a new couch, we typically target some large furniture company. However, it is also worth looking around among Polish designers, as Polish production lines just keep producing furniture—making the country the third largest in Europe in this
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Creating, learning and knowledge sharing in the repertoire of Tiwári House Winery
Nature, tradition and innovation enclosed in wine bottles—the wines of Tiwari House are rich in aromas, yet pure and harmonious in flavor, dominated by the volcanic terroir of Badacsony. The winery’s unique philosophy is the brainchild of Livia Tiwari and her husband Shashi Tiwari: art, sophistication and a
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Scent and music speak the same language—Filippo Sorcinelli, the Pope’s tailor, visited Budapest
The essence of sacred art is to forget the outside world and breathe in beauty in just a matter of moments. Italian artist Filippo Sorcinelli, organist, perfumer—and not least, the tailor of the pope—visited Budapest to present his latest scent, Reliqvia in the 7scents perfumery next to Károlyi
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A Czech alternative to suburban villas
Two neighboring residential houses were reborn and merged in a historic part of a small town in southern Bohemia, designed by Atelier 111 architekti. The building complex is hidden in the narrow streets next to Kozina Square from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding traffic, a few steps from
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Beyond stereotypes: a lingerie that is accessible
We read more and more about the harmful, polluting effects of textile manufacturing and textile waste generated by the fashion industry. Little is mentioned, however, about its exclusionary aspects—an issue addressed passionately by Lili Pázmány, who has pushed the boundaries of fashion and shown many times how to create
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Around the World in 80 days with Lehel Kovács
Places around the world, with a slightly retro, slightly pop-art feel, come to life in Lehel Kovács’ new project. If exploratory journeys are not an option for a while, the Budapest-based illustrator treats us to his new book project, based on Google street views. Here we go!
Lehel Kovács is
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Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5
Some are inspired by children’s books, some are inspired by architecture or their own memories, the environment around them, or just another artist—we gathered five defining illustrators from the region who are different in character but stand out from the visual noise. Let’s see!
Daniela Olejniková | Slovakia
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Self-reflection and analytical thinking in Dorottya Kránicz’s works
Sensitive, honest, and genuine with a touch of irony and humor. In her work, alongside everyday situations, Hungarian folk traditions and questions of motherhood are also brought to the table. We talked with Dorottya Kránicz, illustrator and journalist.
Working both as a journalist and an illustrator—you are getting more
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Go for DYAN footwear this fall!—The footwear brand debuts a new collection
The new autumn-winter collection of the Hungarian shoe brand DYAN has arrived! The members of the LAB collection are full of novelty and also convey an important message. Meet Betty, Joyce, and Bella!
Diána Polgár has been consciously building her professional activity from the very beginning— she realized very early
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Nousu—light effects tailored to our needs
Luminaries constantly adapting to the features of the space and the user’s needs, whose essence lies in the gentle, spatial transition between the sand-blown, looming, water-clear, and translucent glass surfaces of the lampshades. This is the latest Red Dot award-winning product concept from Nousu, by Ádám Miklósi and Kristóf
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Clean rebranding for the IKOS footwear brand
“The value of each pair of shoes is in the responsibility,”—says the new tagline of the Ukrainian shoe brand IKOS. The brand’s classic footwear is now accompanied by a new image.
The IKOS shoe brand is a family business based in Lutsk. The founder is Ivan Ivanovich, who
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Creating with colors—the meeting of Bauhaus, suprematism and contemporary design
Simple shapes with a complex color palette, a harmony of light and composition spiced with suprematist style features: Ukrainian-born Daria Zinovatnaya creates objects, furniture, carpets, or even complete interiors on the border of art and design. Let’s see!
Daria Zinovatnaya was born in Crimea, Ukraine, and currently lives and
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Sleeping Beauty’s dream in Ipolytarnóc | Hype X Field of Sparks
An installation that evolves into a stage through interdisciplinary collaboration to further enrich the Field of Sparks site in the countryside of Ipolytarnóc. The initiative provides space for creation not only for architect studios but also for university projects and students. In the latest part of our mini-series, we focus
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Boutique hotel in the spirit of slow architecture
Historic buildings in Romanian city centers have long suffered from neglect due to the intricacies of complex economic, legal and bureaucratic issues. Now, in the spirit of slow architecture, a historic building has been transformed into a boutique hotel in Brăila, with a focus on craftsmanship, simplicity, locality and sustainability.
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Giving a new perspective through architecture | Hype X Field of Sparks
A dominant and visually strong, compact building, which, beyond the aesthetics, also provides a space for community experiences. Following the concept by the BIVAK architecture team, in the latest part of our mini-series, we show you a sneak preview of the design by Slovakian GRAU!
Bratislava-based architecture studio GRAU was
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The first collection from YKRA KIDS is here!
YKRA KIDS has launched its first collection under the name FRIENDS OF TREES—The Reforestation Movement. It features the brand’s signature urban vibe combined with the organic shapes and visual world of illustrator Anna Kövecses. It is not only the design that makes the collection special, but also the
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Creating a complex world in hours: the magic of 3D
Pomegranate from a beverage can, exploding moka pot and floating coffee beans or a strawberry turning into amorphous forms—scenes on the border of imagination and reality. We talked with Dániel Mészáros, 3D motion designer.
Dániel Mészáros moved from Szeged to London in 2015, where he completed his undergraduate degree
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Floating concrete cantilever in the landscape of Ipolytarnoc | Hype X Field of Sparks
Manual work, hand-based thinking and experiential learning: the architects of BIVAK will experiment with building from the ground at the Field of Sparks week. In the previous episode of our Hype X Field of Sparks mini-series, Fenyvesi Zsófi the Art Director of the initiative, told us about the history of
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Discover Prague with this architectural guide!
The Modern Prague Map, published by Blue Crow Media, pays homage to the twentieth century architecture of the Czech capital. Here we go!
The map comes complete with the text of Prague architectural historian and writer Adam Štěch and the photographs of Tomáš Souček: not only a useful guide to
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“Art changes everything” | Hype X Field of Sparks
Not just an event, but an initiative that brings together artists, architects and designers to create a new narrative for Ipolytarnóc, the northernmost village of Nógrád County. Using the language of art, working with local people, they open up new perspectives and create a new identity that nurtures the community
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“Cob is a contemporary building material”—interview with architect Ádám Bihari
What do we think of cob? How true are the misconceptions surrounding folk architecture, and what potential does an architect see in the material? Ádám Bihari goes back to the solutions offered by nature, responding to the questions of the present. Interview!
Nowadays, there is a renaissance in environmentally conscious
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A Cubist building hides the repertoire of BOMMA: the BOMMA Atelier opened
The new showroom of the renowned Czech brand, BOMMA Atelier, is housed in a Cubist building in the center of Prague. The newly created center is aimed at design lovers and professionals: for the first time, we can see all the BOMMA lamp collections in one space. In this unique
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East by KONNTRA | 5 Instagram profiles that are worth following!
Not just a bar, but the stage of culture and community where the discovery of new artists and designers takes place alongside plants and a variety of natural drinks; a sustainable fashion brand based in Ljubljana and Skopje, an illustrator, and a collection of Yugoslav applied arts objects: in our
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East by KONNTRA | 5 songs and 1 movie that tune you to the Eastern European sense of life
You can listen to one of the defining songs of the Macedonian alternative music scene, a hit from the eighties but still popular today, as well as a very special compilation by three Slovenian DJs in our article today, and get to know better a movie by Emir Kusturica. Here
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The style of the 60s and 70s and a contemporary twist
Matching sets, floral pattern, collar and bell sleeves—Alja Horvat, Slovenian illustrator, debuted with her new clothing brand, called By Alja Horvat, where the creator’s specific graphic designs are transformed into wearable pieces of clothing. A little summer vibe spiced with the style of the 60s and 70s. Interview!
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East by KONNTRA | 5 places that will inspire you too
The historic city center, the beach, and a special bar in Ljubljana and Zagreb have also been included in the new KONNTRA recommendation. In the latest episode of our East by series, the architectural studio in Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia recommended places that are related to the milestones of their
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The Jewish Museum Berlin opens a new playground, suitable for children and adults alike
The ANOHA Children’s World of the Jewish Museum Berlin was designed for both children and adults. The interactive space is located in the former flower market hall in the Kreuzberg district and its concept is inspired by the story of Noah’s Ark. Let us show you!
The installation
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Nimbus, the interactive visual dictionary
An app that helps to learn the meaning of words and phrases in foreign languages with the use of different illustrations. There it is. Nimbus, the visual design of which was created by Alíz Stocker.
During her studies, Alíz discovered that many people struggle with language learning. The designer says
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East by KONNTRA | 5 thought-provoking buildings
You can read about one of the most important and internationally recognized residential buildings in Split, the house of a Slovenian architect, a memorial park in eastern Croatia and the oldest and partly open-air shopping center in Skopje. The KONNTRA team has collected buildings that also shape their own history
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A nest swing, a bench and herb dryers: the new resting park of the Miskolc Autism Foundation
Open pergola, nest swings, dried herbs and benches—a new resting park took over the old playground of the Miskolc Autism Foundation. Special attention was paid to the specific needs of people with autism in the development of new functions and park elements: the area is not only an important
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Communicating with objects—interview with ceramic designer Anett Sáfrán
How is an object made? What underlying thoughts build it? How does the choice of material affect the process of creation? What messages do the specific textures and design carry? The works of ceramic designer Anett Sáfrán provide insight into all these issues, personal experiences and the own identity of
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East by KONNTRA | 5 books that the architects recommend for the summer
Thoughts on writing, a series of essays on urban planning, ethical and aesthetic theories on landscape architecture, but studies on new design mindsets and practices, as well as a magical realist novel, were also included in this review. In the latest episode of our East by series, the team of
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Studio NUR has created a timeless but not archaic brand identity
Elegant shapes, timeless yet not archaic, and memorable: this is the visual identity created for the world-class racehorse stable, the Scuderia Sonnevend, for which Studio NUR was responsible. Let’s see!
Alexandra Sonnevend and Ágoston Gubicza’s love for horses spans several generations. Because of family traditions, it was important
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A Life Imagined in a Utopian World | Post Life Magazine
Leisure activities in the confinement of your room, robotic dogs to ease loneliness, staring at empty streets from your window and waiting for someone to appear, or moments spent in a utopia fifty years from now: visual designers and copywriters imagine the world through dystopian glasses on the pages of
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 Insta profiles worth following
This time, Nikola Andonov, Aleksandar Ristović and Stefan Stojanović, the founders of architecture studio MADA shared Insta feeds with a Belgradian feel to them. Let’s check them out!
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These classically comfortable footwear are biodegradable | Balagan
The Balagan brand designs timeless shoes and everyday accessories that are created using traditional craft techniques. The aesthetics of the repertoire were inspired by the modernist architecture of Tel Aviv combined with the simple elegance of Warsaw—the same distinctive design characterizes the brand’s latest collection, with the difference
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Defining the atmosphere of a festival visually | Hype X WONDEREST
In the heart of Transylvania, in the mountains, at an altitude of one thousand hundred meters, is the campsite that hosts the Wonderest festival, which is not only about total escapism, but also about environmental awareness. The basic idea of the event is also reflected in its visual identity: freedom,
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 songs and 1 film that'll get you in the Belgrade mood
Belgrade’s musical symbols, the city’s favorite artist, a song evoking the eighties and a film, or rather an urban comedy in the Belgrade night: today, we recommend songs and a movie.
This time, Nikola Andonov, Aleksandar Ristović, and Stefan Stojanović, the founders of architecture studio MADA, help us
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A cabin built with volunteer work in Transylvania | MuMa Hut
Dubbed MuMA Hut, this tiny wooden house was built in the Sat Bătrân part of Armeniș, a small settlement in Transylvania. The cabin allows us to immerse in the landscape in comfort and peace, without being disturbed, while it also raises the attention to environmentally friendly and sustainable development. The
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Old Stuart, the storyteller toy restorer
Toys wear out, maybe the more we love them, the more they do—but at the same time, beautiful memories deserve care. Even though Ervin Ruszuly of Transylvanian descent never studied toy restoration, he fulfilled a dream he had cherised since he was a child when he set up his
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 places worth exploring
One of Belgrade’s most characteristic islands, the atmosphere of the city’s port on the Danube, a mysterious underground city, a museum that has never been built and the best view onto Belgrade’s old town: find out about all of them in today’s article.
This time Nikola
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 buildings that talk about the city
A museum closed for ten years, Europe’s largest auditorium, an abandoned building complex originally giving home to gigantic exhibitions that lost its function in World War II, and the blocks of Belgrade’s smallest but most densely populated district are all featured in our article.
This time Nikola Andonov,
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A synagogue opening like a book
Swiss architect Manuel Herz designed a new synagogue in Ukraine, implemented as part of the local Holocaust Memorial Foundation initiative. With its special structure, the new building evokes the analogy of pop-up books. Meet Babyn Jar!
The new Babyn Jar synagogue was handed over recently in Ukraine: the innovative and
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“I want my work to have a social impact” | Interview with Lāsma Ivaska, MOME’s new Innovation Director
She specializes in open innovation and smart city; her interdisciplinary background is of particular value, allowing her to know and understand the importance of collaboration between various stakeholders, and she starts strategy-making without a blueprint—Latvian-born Lāsma Ivaska starts as the new Director of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design’
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Lamp collection inspired by the phases of the Moon | Lara Bohinc X Roll & Hill
Lara Bohinc unveiled a new collection inspired by the cosmos, this time designed for US-based Roll & Hill. The Slovenian-born designer currently living in London turned to the Moon’s phases for inspiration. Meet the Moonrise lamp family!
Lara’s creative attitude is characterized by deconstruction and the reinvention of forms:
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 3 books to read about the city
The Serbian capital through the adventures of an iconic skater; a novel infused with theories, researches and real stories about the city’s architecture; one of the greatest modernist developments of the 20th century or Belgrade without compromises, from a research and scientific angle. At our request, the founders of
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From church to pasta shop | Aliz Borsa X Buono!
Awarded the best in the world for olive oils, balsamic vinegars, various olives, capers in salt, real Italian coffee beans and many other classic Italian ingredients—this is Buono!, a tiny olive oil and pasta shop that brings a small slice of Italy to Teréz Boulevard. The visual identity of
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A heritage protection experiment at the Venice Biennale | Othernity
After having been delayed a year, the exhibition of the Hungarian Pavilion of the 17th Venice Biennale of Architecture has finally opened its doors. We managed to interview the curators right at the venue of the exhibition: the architects of Paradigma Ariadné, Attila Róbert Csóka, Szabolcs Molnár, Dávid Smiló as
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Lavatory periscope | Hexia Architects
The establishment of public toilets is perhaps one of our most basic needs, yet there are several unresolved problems surrounding the issue. The public toilet project of Hexia Architects seeks to break these taboos. The shape of the strange structures was inspired by the design of the periscope, allowing users
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Everyday rituals condensed into a collection | THE SENTIMENTALIST X Heni Barabás
The touch of natural materials, the rough shapes and the unevenness of the glaze: the ceramics collaboration of Dorka Kászonyi, the founder of the jewelry brand THE SENTIMENTALIST and Heni Barabás turns to ordinary, everyday rituals for inspiration. The objects’ naturalness soothes us and helps us slow down. Meet the
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Hungarian design for every household! | Sendmade
Soon we’ll be able to create concrete lamps, leather belt bags, candleholders, dog collars and many other unique objects designed by Hungarian designers in the comfort of our own homes, too. Sendmade, Hungary’s first arts & crafts themed community platform will launch soon, with the aim of forming a
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Preserving the values of the past for the future | Etelburg
After working for two legendary companies of the high-end fountain pen market, Montblanc and Montegrappa, he started a new project in Hungary and with his cousin he created his own brand offering premium pens. Etelburg’s modular pens equipped with digital accessories celebrate handwriting: with these pens, “writing just feels
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FabLab10 | One day in the workshop with Adrienn Veres
Architect Adrienn Veres’ designer attitude is characterized by learning by doing the most. What gives her the greatest joy is creating something with her two hands and if her work has a tangible result in a short time. In addition, she tries to sit in front of the computer as
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Innovative educational space | Studio Perspektiv
The concept of the Innovation and Educational Center of the International School of Prague was to create a space built on multifunctional and innovative solutions: thus, digital media, 3D printing and the tools of virtual reality also gained a central role in its creation. Czech architecture firm Studio Perspektiv was
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Ceramic clock collection | Patrzwork
Polish designer Dominika Kowalska-Zabłotna has led an interior design studio for years, and during that time, she often found it problematic to find functional household objects with clean aesthetics. This was especially true for wall, table and pendulum clocks, and so she decided to bring a change to the clock
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A Brutalist bus station was renewed in Brno | CHYBIK + KRISTOF
The architects of CHYBIK + KRISTOF breathed new life into the building of Brno’s Zvonarka Central Bus Terminal, preserving its brutalist structure.
The Zvornaka Central Bus Terminal, built in 1988, is one of the remarkable examples of the Czech Brutalist architectural heritage, but the building has been increasingly deteriorating over
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Cabin on a tiny island in the Baltic Sea
The cabin project dubbed Project Ö is located on a small Finnish island. This cozy retreat complex promises absolute relaxation and a perfect getaway.
Kimitoön is a large island near the southwestern shore of Finland, surrounded by dozens of smaller islands. One of these islands gives home to the recently
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A label inspired by history | Zbojnícka
Here’s a Slovak fruit distillate, which sports visual elements that not only give the drink a special character but also showcase Slovak culture and tradition. The distinctive label was created by the Czech design studio AMOTH.
The visual appearance of similar products usually focuses on the main component of
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Dress-coding_01 | No need to be ashamed of the “armor”!
How do people living with special needs dress? What everyday challenges does dressing impose on them? Is it at all possible to find inclusive solutions that consider all their needs? The clothing items manufactured in the fast fashion system many times pose challenges for customers with a regular figure, but
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FabLab10 | A day in the workshop with Anita Monori
The professional approach of ceramic designer Anita Monori is characterized by focusing on the task on hand: first, she brings up a problem, and then seeks a solution to it from her own perspective. Her main motivation and source of inspiration is being able to create something that people love.
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Neon installations are lighting up Gdynia’s modernist buildings | Traffic Design
What makes a place eye-catching or recognizable? What role could this play in the case of urban spaces? How can we combine architecture with public art? These were the questions the team of Polish Traffic Design sought to answer while they worked on creating and installing various neon installations. The
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Representing slowing down and sanity | VUUV Works’ latest collection is out now
According to traditions, maytrees (in Hungarian: májusfa) were not only erected to celebrate lovers, but also to pay homage to the rebirth of nature and a rich harvest. The latest objects of VUUV Works also turned to this fundamental joy for inspiration: the pieces of the collection symbolize the coming
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"Add nothing and take away nothing" | Grand Vin de Barnag
Natural wine is made in complete harmony with nature, with as little intervention as possible. It has a really special flavor: very delicious and sometimes a little funky, but it lives on and changes even after bottling. Natural wine and the feelings associated with it are becoming more and more
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High quality both inside and out: Casino Mocca debuts new brand identity
A clean look with pastel colors, hiding high-quality coffee and gourmet flavors: now Casino Mocca is not only sophisticated on the inside, but on the outside, too. The fresh brand identity of the Hungarian coffee roastery was designed by Studio NUR.
The new-wave coffee roastery entitled Casino Mocca was founded
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Conveying thoughts and messages | JULS
Jewelry as a carrier of messages, a means of communication or a symbol: in the jewelry pieces of the Romanian JULS brand, thoughts are transformed into wearable objects. We talked to jewelry designer Teodora Rus, the founder of the brand. Interview!
Tell us a bit about the beginning: how did
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FabLab10 | A day in the workshop with Ádám Miklósi
Industrial designer Ádám Miklósi’s projects are fundamentally characterized by an experimental and user-oriented approach. He doesn’t like to categorize himself to either of the fields of design: he is most motivated by new challenges. The workshop of FabLab Budapest has facilitated his work on several occasions: he first
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A meat packaging concept with Renaissance masterpieces
Italian masters come into focus on the packaging of a brand offering premium meat delicacies: the creator is Dmitry Kultygin, a Russian graphic designer.
Store shelves are important scenes of customer interaction, which is why the starting point for the packaging design concept was finding the most straightforward metaphor from
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PosterLad’s creations on the new Ykra bags
Ykra unveils a new, limited collection: this time, we get to wear the works of Czech graphic designer Vratislav Pecka a.k.a. PosterLad. Let’s see the details!
You could already meet Vratislav’s works on HYPEANDHYPER in previous articles. The Czech graphic designer decided to launch his own
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Classic yet contemporary | CHYLAK
The latest collection of the Polish fashion brand CHYLAK debuted with new shapes and colors. Their bags can be playful but timeless accessories in our everyday outfits. Let’s see!
The creator of the Warsaw-based design brand is Zofia Chylak, who used to study to become an art historian; she
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Creating new dimensions | Fanny Pápay
A rock balancing on top of a soap bubble, a palm tree growing out of a basketball and an apple in flames under a pair of floating sunglasses. Fanny Pápay’s surreal works creating new dimensions keep popping up in the campaigns of recognized brands—and now we take a
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Neon signs on your wall!
Hand-crafted, unique LED neon signs, which can decorate not only restaurants and festivals, but the walls of our homes, too. We asked Tamara Ruttner, the founder of The Neon Soda, about her brand and its story.
Today, the partly industrial, partly mid-century style is becoming a widely favored trend in
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A light and sophisticated footbridge on the Vltava River
A new, light and sophisticated footbridge has been built in the Czech Republic, providing passage over the Vltava River between two small settlements, Lužec nad Vltavou and Bukol.
Lužec nad Vltavou is located in the Mělník District, on the picturesque floodplain of the Vltava. In 1907, when the canal between
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Lángos reinvented
A new restaurant opened in Bratislava with a characteristic repertoire and a unique interior. Langoš Bar’s assortment features both classic, traditional treats and reinvented flavors.
Langoš Bar is a tiny street food bar in Bratislava, located in an old market hall in the historical part of the city center.
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On the border of documentarism and art | Kevin Campean
Brutalism transforming into abstract forms—this is how Kevin Campean’s photo series can be described, which shows the not-so-popular city center of Satu Mare from a new perspective. Let’s see!
Kevin is currently strengthening the creative team of Limelight in Budapest, where he mainly works in the field
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The world’s first Hungarian-developed smart sailing apparel debuts | 878co
International textile conferences, several months of product development, a total of two years spent designing, a Nobel Prize-winning material and the inclusion of the entire sailing community—this is what it took for the world’s first Hungarian-developed professional sailing apparel to be born. The innovative sports garment offers an
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Stimulating architecture | PORT
An inspiring and stimulating interior that encourages children’s development, provides a sense of security while also being educational—this is how the kindergarten designed by the Polish team of PORT turned out in the town of Opole, on the banks of the Oder River.
The architects renovated an existing
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The new innovation director of MOME comes from the Baltics
The new director of the Innovation Center of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) will fill in the position in June. To fill the position, MOME and the accreditor Foundation for the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design announced their open international call last November, which was won by
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Natural jewelry | ORSKA
Decorated with colorful live and dried flowers, these pieces of jewelry pay homage to feminine energies and spontaneity. We’re getting into a spring mood with the latest jewelry items created by the Polish brand ORSKA.
ORSKA jewelry is characterized by experimentation and impactful looks. The designer of the brand
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Talking about buildings with pictures | Michał Pecko
Through the lens of Polish designer Michał Pecko, our built environment turns into a slightly melancholic architectural utopia. The eloquent illustrations boasting a special atmosphere are made by combining analog and digital techniques.
Michał Pecko is living and working in Gdansk, in a windy northern port city in Poland—in
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Lamps inspired by minerals | Bomma
The structure and perfectly smooth surface of minerals only uncover their optical magic once they encounter a source of light. The latest collection of the Czech BOMMA brand carrying the same name was inspired by the golden fire-stone also known as pyrite, which takes the craft of glassmaking to a
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“Every piece is personal” | JVCKA
Interplay of various structures combined with pastel and vibrant colors and naturalness: each and every piece of the JVCKA brand is hand-knitted, in the spirit of slow design. New Hungarian brand on the horizon!
The brand was established by Judit Nagy, who graduated from the Department of Textile Design of
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Stone-covered villa | SIAL
This stone-covered villa is located in Vlastibořice, in the Czech Republic’s Liberec region. The design of its simple, clean spaces praises the work of the Czech architectural firm SIAL.
The villa is made up of two levels: the lower one is partially embedded into the terrain and houses the
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In the palm of Farkaskútvölgy: a mysterious observation point lies in the Cserhát Mountains
A lookout terrace shaped like a hand is nestled between Felsőtold, a picturesque little village along the ranges of the Cserhát Mountains, and the world-heritage-listed village of Hollókő, allowing visitors to gaze at the neighboring valley and the hills of the Cserhát.
Built of acacia wood, the extraordinary Hand viewpoint
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Book or performance? | Andi Schmied
A view to the Empire State Building, sunrise behind Central Park from the world’s tallest high-rise or dawn from the most exclusive apartments of Trump World Tower—many of us would love to see Manhattan from above, but only very few can do it from their own living room.
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The fusion of architecture and graphic design in the spirit of slow design | Dunakanyar Press
Analog techniques and inspiration from nature combined with the fields of architecture and graphic design, where the approach of slow design not only intertwines with the creative processes but also with the creators’ everyday lives. We visited the studio of Anett Virág and Tamás Boldi Hoffmann.
Anett is the architect,
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Family house in an old garden | kaa-studio
Located near Prague, south of the Berounka River, this family house offers beautiful views to the Brdy Mountains. The building with an intimate atmosphere, designed by the Czech kaa-studio, focuses on the desire for natural materials.
The clients who commissioned the house work in an office with artificial surroundings on
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Application icons in retro design
Ben Vessey rethought the graphic design of well-known app icons inspired by the iconography of early Apple computers: we can experience the nostalgia of the eighties on our phone screen as well. Let’s see!
The creative philosophy of the London-based digital product designer is dominated by the principle of
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Less is more | SALAK Studio
Handmade, sculptural pieces of furniture in which the minimalist design meets a passion for detail and simplicity. According to the philosophy of the Polish SALAK Studio, less is more and by no means boring. We asked industrial designer Alicja Korbut, the founder of the brand.
Alicja originally studied to be
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Strictly without frills | Balatonic
A tonic that does not suppress but highlights the flavors of gin, and also pays homage to one of the iconic and inspiring places in Hungary, Lake Balaton: here is the new, favorite, natural and quality drink of the summer, Balatonic!
As a big gin and tonic fan, Norbert Sebestyén
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Intuitive and futuristic | A short film by Júlia Farkas for Adult Swim Smalls
The characterful, visual madness of strange figures unfolded in an intuitive, surreal narrative: this is roughly how the world of the animation, which was created by Júlia Farkas as the first Hungarian artist in the Adult Swim Smalls series, can be summarized.
Adult Swim is known for its bold cinematographic
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Versatile and effortless | LIS Design Studio
Every coffeehouse owner aims to deliver the most delicious food and beverages to its guests, while the designer’s job is to create an atmosphere that matches all these endeavors. Dubbed Late Breakfast Club, this Ukrainian café combines the two aspirations perfectly with an interior dreamt up by LIS Design
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Hungarian innovation for the environment | Oonly
A sustainable Hungarian innovation aimed at reducing plastic pollution, one of the most important issues of our time: Oonly rethinks the deposit-refund scheme for bottles to allow us to consume high-quality mineral water with the help of a fully plastic waste-free and zero waste system.
In Hungary, at least two
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Intuitive ceramics | UAU
Objects boasting a peculiar design and conveying feelings to observers, with functions that might seem unclear at first glance—UAU’s products take an intimate and intuitive approach to ceramics. We asked founder Vanessa Singenzia to tell us about her creative attitude and her studio in Cluj-Napoca.
Vanessa started to
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“This is our own system of coordinates” | Soft Opening
An uncompromising, non-traditional storybook that holds surprises even for adults. The book entitled Soft Opening was created via a Kickstarter campaign, and the international success was followed by a Hungarian edition, which hit the bookstore shelves last Christmas. Zsuzsi Linka, the illustrator of the book, told us about the story
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Birkenstock slippers with a bold design
Birkenstock’s distinctive, ergonomic slippers are big favorites of both “ugly shoes” fans and those committed to a healthy lifestyle. The German brand’s designs have always enjoyed great popularity, with their classic and timeless, double-strap Arizona slippers being one of last year’s best-selling products. A piece of good
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Wall painting to save the gastronomic sector | Good Looking
Norbert Strukow’s mural calls attention to the difficult situation the hospitality industry faces on the wall of a Warsaw tenement house.
The epidemic is particularly hard on the gastronomic sector: the restaurants and bars are fighting for survival day after day. The Polish Good Looking studio decided to create
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„I always have a groundbreaking idea” | Nóri Vidó
She studied architecture, and was always deeply attracted to the world of gastronomy. Her first pizza place not only enriched Budapest’s gastronomic scene, but also became a favorite to many. We asked Nóri Vidó, the founder of IGEN and IDE about architecture, design as well as Neapolitan pizza and
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Twenty-five years of Garten Studio | Tájépítész Történetek
Courtyards of office buildings, gardens of detached houses, castle parks, public spaces, playgrounds and green walls: now we can get to know the hottest trends of Hungarian landscape architecture through the works of Garten Studio, one of Hungary’s leading firms in the field. The book titled Tájépítész Történetek (Landscaping
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„We play with public spaces” | Traffic Design
Polish Traffic Design has proved that a marketplace can also have a uniform visuality: Orłowo market in Gdynia’s Górnośląski Square received a new, clean look.
Traffic Design was founded in 2011, their activity is driven by their commitment to the city, art, aesthetics and the society. The team is
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Hospitality with heart and soul | The revamped Mandragóra Restaurant
The history of Budapest’s Mandragóra Restaurant goes back more than a decade. Initially, it operated as a clubhouse-like café, then turned into a fine-dining bistro restaurant, while maintaining its laid-back, intimate and friendly atmosphere. But Mandragóra has recently arrived at a new chapter: in addition to the revamped interior
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In the intersection of the cosmos and photography | Łukasz Żak
The Milky Way lying above spruce trees and a snow-covered landscape, displaying the Capella, one of the brightest stars, and the Orion, too: Łukasz Żak’s shots take us on a journey to explore the night sky in Poland.
Astrophotography is almost as old as photography, but it is also
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„This is a revolution” | VAJ
Premium quality and vast professional expertise spiced up with some novelty from time to time—we visited one of the latest hot spots of Budapest, the realm of VAJ located on the corner of József körút and Rákóczi tér. Their repertoire offers authentic home-made favorites made of locally sourced ingredients,
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“It needs to tell a story not only with functions, but also with shapes” | Bálint Elek
He has been a fan of cars since he was a child. In creating, he is inspired by different stories and is sure to continue designing vehicles in the future. Bálint Elek, a master’s transportation design student at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, recently returned from the design
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Cosmic pieces of furniture | Bohinc Studio
Feminine, sophisticated geometry combined with a distinctive, recognizable visual language and quality materials: on the pieces of furniture designed by Bohinc Studio, in which orbs and the cosmos play an important role, the world of jewelry and industrial design meet. Let’s begin!
Slovenian-born Lara Bohinc soon became committed to
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Immersing in the power of nature | 55Architekci
The observation point and bridge designed by Polish architecture firm 55Architekci accentuates the power of nature, while allowing locals to explore its beauty and diversity from different perspectives.
The project was implemented in Bobrowisko, in the place of a former gravel pit: the area was reclaimed by nature, which the
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Family home on the riverside | Bogdanova Bureau
Inspired by the picturesque landscape, this family home is located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine on the bank of the Southern Bug river and was designed by architecture firm Bogdanova Bureau.
Dubbed the Vin House, the home was built for a family that longed to escape the city and
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Like a horizontal skyscraper | TARAS skatepark
The TARAS skateboard park is located near the Palace of Culture and Science, the second tallest building in Poland. The minimalist, well-kept public space with new features was designed by Polish architects Marcin Kwietowicz and Michal Sikorski.
Following the collapse of Communism, Warsaw’s city center became a scene of
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Contrasts in space and emotions | Richard Yasmine
The new, timeless and sculptural collection of Beirut-based designer Richard Yasmine merges soul, emotions and a tribute to a city with functionality. The singular furniture items and objects were launched under the name After Ago.
The works of interior architect and product designer Richard Yasmine are always characterized by a
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Game and responsibility | WAU the cardgame
A game that does not only entertain, but also makes the players think and educates them: Kitti Langa and Mátyás Hegedűs dreamed up a deck of cards calling attention to the importance of adopting dogs and being responsible dog owners. Meet WAU!
Kitti and Matyi make a great duo both
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Light and airy gallery interior | Michal Motyčka
The effortless combination of light, vista and white walls—this is how one can best describe the essence of the gallery interior designed by Czech architect Michal Motyčka. The simple, natural and sophisticated solutions envisage a new approach to the concept of the white cube.
The Miroslav Kubík Gallery is
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Visual storytelling through the eyes of Daniela Olejniková
Text and image, book and illustration are closely intertwined: neither is subordinate to the other, they acquire their full meaning together, in their relationship with one another. We asked Slovak illustrator Daniela Olejniková about children’s books, creation and visual storytelling. Interview!
You are an illustrator who works in several
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Peeling is appealing | Recycling with Marcelina Komar
Polish designer Marcelina Komar creates new, functional design objects from the inedible parts of vegetables and fruits. This is The_peel Project, a collection of objects made of biowaste!
“It only depends on our routine and habits when an item is seen as waste. The best thing is that our
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High quality with a classic finish | ABO
Vibrant, vivid, summer colors or pale, pastel tones evocative of winter: the shoes of Serbian brand ABO merge a classic and timeless aesthetic with a contemporary style, with quality and eco-friendliness in the focus.
ABO was founded in 2013 by two Serbian sisters, Iva and Ana Ljubinkovic, who wanted to
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Neo-Gothicism meets contemporary design | replus design bureau
Elements of neo-Gothicism, authentic murals, a multimedia library, modern furniture and barrier-free solutions: this is the environment which the first Municipal Art Centre in Lviv, Ukraine was placed into. The clean and contemporary interior was designed by studio replus design bureau.
The art center is located in a late 19th
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A shelter for hikers | LCA Architetti
Created by the Italian firm LCA Architetti, the design of this homey and intimate chalet is in complete harmony with the landscape. One of the unique features of the building is that it was largely made using natural materials from renewable sources.
Chalet Blanc was born from the idea of
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Opening a door to health | DOOR
The DOOR Fizioterápiás Mozgásközpont (DOOR Physical Therapy and Movement Center) focuses on being whole and complete, which not only appears in the philosophy of the center, but also in its visual communication. We asked founder Gréta Szabó and graphic designer Aliz Borsa about the concept of the center and its
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Exploring urban futures | gestalten X SPACE10
Research and design lab SPACE10 and publishing house gestalten have teamed up to gather world-leading architects, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs and city planners to a single platform: as a result, the book The Ideal City has been published, focusing on the city of the future. Let’s see the details!
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A cabin clad in black | Mjölk architekti
This homey and intimate cabin, where even the grimmest weather becomes enjoyable, was built in the Czech mountains, near the Buková mountain. The renovated house’s design was created by the architectural studio Mjölk architekti.
The original look of the unfinished holiday cottage from the eighties was completely transformed thanks
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Armillary sphere atop the Alps | Studio Olafur Eliasson
Ólafur Elíasson’s latest artwork is located in the Italian Alps, atop Hochjochferner glacier: dubbed Our Glacial Perspectives, the goal of the installation is to direct the visitor’s attention to a broader planetary perspective on the climate change.
The main element of the installation is an oversized version of
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Graduation Projects 2020 | Hype selection
Urban aesthetics, public transport, social responsibility, and the connection between tradition and contemporary design: the diploma review platform Graduation Projects have again selected this year’s most interesting diploma works from the region. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of the projects we found the most exciting.
Graduation Projects is an
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Making childhood a timeless experience | BOO Studio
Nostalgic, caring accessories made of natural materials: in addition to being soft and comfortable, BOO Studio’s products can be classic pieces used by the entire family. Even though the Hungarian brand was launched right in the middle of the epidemic, it has already found a vast supportive community. We
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„It’s pure poetry” | Daria Solak
Paper is her favorite medium, she likes to travel and is mainly inspired by female characters and animals. She pairs her favorite motifs with unique patterns and vivid colors. Currently she is living and working in London. We interviewed Polish illustrator Daria Solak.
Tell us about the beginning: what path
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Where design meets art | NOOM Studio
Simple geometric forms combined with a distinct color palette and hand-crafted techniques: the modernist furniture pieces of NOOM Studio pay homage to suprematism and the Bauhaus.
NOOM Studio was established by Kateryna Sokolova and Arkady Vartanov in 2017. The majority of their products are made of metal, with each and
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A circular home | Mobius Architekci
This circular house can be found in the depths of the forest near Warsaw, standing out and blending into its surroundings at the same time. The building was designed by the Polish architectural firm Mobius Architekci.
The owner, an art lover and collector, commissioned the architects to design a building
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Light and sensual fabrics | Kamala Kaftan
Pastel colors, light and natural fabrics, paired with symbols of different folk cultures: the garments of Kamala Kaftan each have their own story in which femininity, spirituality and sustainability get center stage. We talked to Zsuzsi Erdős, the founder of the brand, about her latest collection entitled FALL IN and
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Sophistication and innovation on water | Duna Hajók
The harmony of tradition, innovation and sophisticated design in a single boat: as a Hungarian-developed electric boat, the Duna 6.1 offers quality and high-end solutions characteristic of larger yachts in a smaller, more compact size. Let’s see the details!
Péter Győrffy leads the woodworking and shipbuilding company named
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Contemporary and timeless | T Lamp
The lamp designed by Croatian design studio Regular Company can be a simple yet unique accessory of your home.
Regular Company is a multidisciplinary studio working in the fields of product design, interior design, branding and digital design, whose sophisticated furniture items have been recognized with several international awards.
Their
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From houseboats to quantum-coffins | STORQUE
The meeting of creative momentum, synergy and two generations with the film industry and prop making: Márk Boros, Szabolcs Szilágyi, Balázs Kovács and Viktor Marián founded their business right in the middle of the pandemic, focusing on high quality, creativity and custom solutions. We asked the founding members of STORQUE’
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Natural and caring underwear | Corpus Lingerie
Honest, simple and natural: the hand-crafted, soft and caring underwear items of Czech brand Corpus Lingerie are not only filling a gap on the market but are also so gentle on your skin that you’ll probably never want to take them off!
Anna Bolha and her sister Alžběta Žákova
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Sophisticated and practical | Monolith Coffee Table
Elegant and simple aesthetics combined with Bauhaus-inspired design: the coffee table designed by Ukrainian designer Pavel Vetrov can be a monolith-like decorative element in our homes—this is also where its name comes from.
Pavel Vetrov is currently living and working as a designer in Kyiv, Ukraine.“My career is
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Georgian culinary journey | YOD Group
The meeting of clay and wood with traditional Georgian cuisine: the interior of the restaurant designed by Ukrainian architecture studio YOD Group is not only breathtaking in its design, but also invites guests on a true culinary journey.
Restaurant Puri Chveni is located in the heart of Kharkiv, in a
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Light, compact and airy | Timona Cultural Center and Student Dorm
A brick façade with emphatic metal elements and an airy finish: in addition to applying contemporary solutions, the building of the dormitory designed by Romanian architecture studio UNITH2B also fits into its environment perfectly.
The building of Timona Cultural Center and Student Dorm took up the majority of the area
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Sewing for sustainability | PINKPONILO’s year review
They didn’t throw any textile to waste last year either, worked with several sustainable fashion brands in addition to various projects and managed to hold their events, too. PINKPONILO’s community workshop is here with a year review!
The last year was full of challenges and hardships for all
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Folk traditions combined with the latest innovation | IENKI IENKI
The latest, innovative technologies combined with elegance and respect for traditions: the pieces of Ukrainian clothing brand IENKI IENKI are not only contemporary and comfortable garments for the winter, but also offer an insight into the traditions of the Far North.
Today it is more important than ever for a
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House with a terrace | beef architekti
The harmony of concrete, brick and timber combined with simple and airy geometric shapes: the clean and elegant solutions of the house designed by architecture studio beef architekti are prominent examples of Slovakian architecture.
The weekend house was built for an elderly couple in the outskirts of Bratislava, in the
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House on 12 legs | RJZS architects
Built on twelve legs, this house is nestled between bushy acacia and oak trees: the house designed by RJZS Architects is located on a steep hill near Zebegény, with unmatched view over the Danube Bend.
Looking at it from Budapest, Zebegény is one of the farthest settlements in the Danube
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Just like a comfortable car ride | MIXD
Fiat 500, gas station, a reed umbrella and swimming rings: these are not the details of a good trip, but the furnishings of the new joint office space of Polish brands Codelab and umlaut opened in Szczecin. The one-of-a-kind, story-telling interior was designed by studio MIXD.
Codelab and umlaut‘s
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
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Eco-conscious and transparent | noo.ma
Flat-packed furniture in plastic-free packaging: quality raw materials meet complete transparency in the furniture of eco-friendly Polish brand noo.ma.
The noo.ma brand was established by Damian Goliński and Cyprian Bieniarz in 2017, in the spirit of sustainability. One of the brand’s core values is transparency towards consumers:
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Cabin fastened to a pine tree | Helen & Hard
Located just outside of Odda, Norway, the Woodnest cabins reinterpret the concept of treehouse and the experience of time spent in nature. The cabins fastened to the trunk of pine trees were designed by Norwegian architecture studio Helen & Hard.
The whole Woodnest project revolves around the hidden potentials of timber
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Vibrantly natural | O!Meega
Vivid colors, bold shapes and natural, locally sourced ingredients in one: Polish brand O!Meega calls the attention to healthy eating with its joyfully colored and playful label designs. The expressive brand visual identity was designed by Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz.
Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz is a graphic designer and art director living and
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#stayhomecreative | Christmas Eve dinner
We may think of many things when we hear the word Christmas: love, family, gifts, snow, cold or the well-deserved holiday treats. One of the highlights of the intimate holiday is undoubtedly the dinner on Christmas Eve—the whole family gathers around the table, the cherished festive tablecloth and the
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Stories about Budapest told with the help of churches
A busy crossroad next to the ruins of an ancient church wall, the statues of Catholic saints on the façade of a Buddhist center and a church whose oldest element is its ceiling—Dávid Zubreczki’s first book titled Templomséták Budapesten invites readers to explore fascinating details like these. The
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Simplicity and quality in coffee bags | KTRL
Uniquely flavored coffees in packaging evoking the iconic patterns of VHS cassettes, promoting simplicity: we have good news for coffee gourmets, because the coffee specialty named KTRL is here, with a characteristic label design made by Compact Studio.
The minds behind the KTRL coffee brand are Péter Bajkó, the manager
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Traditional Norwegian hytte reimagined | Mork-Ulnes Architects
Dubbed Mylla Hytte, the cabin is located just an hour north of Oslo on the vast wilderness of Nordmarka, near Lake Mylla. We brought you this hytte traditional in its form, and contemporary in its design to help you get in the mood for relaxation and recreation in wintertime.
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The future of urban freight transport | Mastiff Cargo Bike
Reliable, durable and environmentally friendly: Mastiff Cargo Bike, the cargo bike designed and manufactured in Hungary, debuted in the spirit of promoting and developing sustainable transportation. The gap-filling Mastiff cargo bikes can replace cars in short and medium distance freight transport and transportation.
Tamás Varjú, the mind behind the brand
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The Urban Metabolism | URBANUM
Various streams of material goods, energy, services contribute to the living organism of the city. Only by observing the flux of these elements flowing in and out the urban space, can we then better understand the very mechanisms that keep the City alive. This is the Urban Metabolism.
In the
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What’s on your mind? | Marcell Puskás
What if we could make family quarrels, breakups and our emotional reactions in general more transparent with a deck of cards? Marcell Puskás’s experimental card game titled What’s on your mind? can help us observe our emotions.
“They talk to me, I understand the words, but many times
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Problem-solving design | MOME launches Social Design Network
Social responsibility has always been at the core of the creative work of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, but what role does design have in solving social inequalities and real problems? MOME’s Social Design Network initiative launched in October explores this issue: by joining forces with eleven European
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Office spaces with an industrial vibe | Kurz architekti
Raw elements, the meeting of old and new spiced up with some industrial feeling: communication agency Czech Promotion moved into the rooms of Karlín Palace in Prague, with Czech architecture studio Kurz architekti in charge of designing their new interiors.
Communication agency Czech Promotion had to move from their previous
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Giving focus to people living with ADHD | Focus Ex
Variable fonts that do not only fulfil an aesthetic role, but also have a functional importance: Szabolcs Vatány imagined a digital tool that makes online textual content accessible to people suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with the help of interactive typography, while enhancing the experience of digital reading.
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Elegant ligatures | Miklós Kiss’s typeface
Strong contrasts and French elegance in a typeface: to the delight of typography fans, here’s the new characteristic kissmiklos typeface, the Masqué.
The unique Masqué typeface was inspired by the iconic Didot font named after the famous French printer and type founder Didot family. Even though Miklós Kiss has
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Terrace house with a perforated brick façade | MFRMGR Architekci
Soft daylight, white and light spaces combined with a touch of nature and minimalist aesthetics – with its perforated brick façade, this terrace house in Warsaw designed by Polish architecture firm MFRMGR stands out prominently from its surroundings.
Dubbed House for W, the building came into being as the renovation of
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Iconic buildings of Budapest through the eyes of a graphic designer | Evelin Dankó
The harmony of exciting textures and patterns in pastel and vivid colors: Evelin Dankó pays homage to Budapest and its iconic buildings with detail-rich illustrations.
Evelin was born and raised in Zakarpattia Oblast in a family of art lovers, and so it was only natural that she was also going
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Grey patch in a colorful district | archimatika
Dubbed Gymnasium A+, this private school in Kyiv looks for innovative solutions not only in terms of teaching methods, but from the point of architecture and interior design, too. The architectural designs of the school were developed by Ukrainian architecture studio archimatika specializing in residential districts.
Located within Comfort Town
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Old barn transformed into a space for art | Milan Mijalkovic
An old barn has been brought to new life near the Danube, just a few kilometers away from the Serbian capital: breaking with its original function, Magacin Macura – Zenit 4 now serves as a venue for various art and cultural events. The plans for the refurbishment of the barn were
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IPA or NEIPA? | Veronika Pažická
Vivid, refreshing colors combined with joyful and figurative elements and unique shapes: a little summer feeling in wintertime. This is what it’s like when two Slovak breweries and a Slovak illustrator join their forces!
Veronika Pažická studied illustration in England; her visual world and language are characterized by the
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Harmony of nature and lighting | Plydesign X Nieto Light
Value creation, closeness to nature, free interpretation of forms and innovative lighting technology: this time, Hungarian Plydesign teamed up with design brand Nieto Light to create a new, remarkable design lamp.
Plydesign is well known for their sophisticated and ergonomic furniture inspired by Scandinavian design culture, which cannot only hold
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Timeless pieces for every season | Hungarian brand Manuela renews
Collage patterned, gender free clothing collection this time not only for children – come and explore the novelties of Hungarian brand Manuela.
Manuela Maráczy’s previous collection Sun Stones was still dominated by large-brimmed hats and ruffled linen skirts and tops. The designer already shared with us at the time that
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Hack your home into a dementia-friendly environment | Hack care
We surround ourselves with objects on a daily basis, the use of which has become natural to us, yet for some people, it might not be this obvious. In cooperation with Lekker Architects and Lanzavecchia + Wai Studio, Singapore-based Lien Foundation now presents a way to offer a safe and comfortable
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Harmony of shell shape and brick | BLAF Architecten
This building situated near Ghent is a good example for showcasing the potentials of brick architecture. The impressive family home was designed by Belgian architecture studio BLAF Architecten.
Dubbed gjG, this house looks as if it were located in a forested area at first glance, yet in reality it lies
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„It’s like a feast!” | Gálfi zakuszka
The magnificent harmony of end-of-the-summer vegetables, slightly smoky red pepper and eggplant. Fall, home and the taste of Transylvania locked in a jar: meet Gálfi zakuszka by Kinga Gálfi!
Kinga Gálfi moved to Budapest from Miercurea Ciuc back in 2003. He finished the college of health sciences and also worked
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Amongst trees, while still in the city | Ultra Architects X InsideARCH
The family home designed by Ultra Architects is located amidst trees, while still in the Polish capital. Its interior was designed by interior design studio InsideARCH, in complete harmony with nature.
The house located on the outskirts of Warsaw and boasting a simple design evokes the cozy vibe of forest
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Renewable furniture | Lekka Furniture
Timeless and renewable pieces of furniture made of natural materials: Polish studio Lekka’s new S’ploty collection is out now!
In her pieces, furniture designer Ewelina Lekka places a great emphasis on ecological solutions and the use of natural materials; paying attention the entire lifecycle of objects plays a
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Where tradition meets freshness | Blue Agori
Traditional meals served with a slight twist and distinct graphics, or a new take on Greek street food: Blue Agori, the popular restaurant in Budapest has already opened a second unit, and the third one is also on its way. We not only love the restaurant for its unique flavors,
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Art in the size of matchboxes
We surround ourselves with many kinds of objects in our busy everyday life. There are some that are necessary, some with great memories attached to them, and some that we pile up like collections, as a hobby. Just like Australian Nicholas Kissajukian, who collects matchbox labels for a hobby.
Nicholas
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Danube: more than a river | URBANUM
City, river, boat – the Danube has become an inseparable part of Budapest’s essence. An important momentum of this is related to the launch of the capital’s waterway transport celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, but the river also played a central role in several research projects and civil
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Design object and experience in one | Kirakós Budapest
Three girls in love with graphics, tasteful home decor objects and games felt like something was missing on the Hungarian puzzle market: meet Kirakós Budapest, a contemporary design puzzle for adults!
Founders Eszter Glaser, Anna Katalin Lovrity and Regina Papp sought to answer the question of why it wasn’t
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Quality coffee experience anywhere, anytime | Hidden Characters X Ampato Coffee
Specialty coffee and ritual in our homes, in packaging designed by Hidden Characters: this time, the Hungarian graphic design studio celebrating its 10th anniversary created an expressive visual identity for Ampato Coffee targeting coffee gourmets.
Accessing high quality, premium coffees not only in specialty cafés, but also away from the
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Synthesis of Bauhaus and nature | Alma Vetlényi
The combination of geometric forms with delicate and soft materials, or the meeting of the colors and shapes of the Bauhaus with raw nature. Alma Vetlényi’s fall-winter collection is out now!
Alma Vetlényi has a designer attitude focused on sustainability, as well as zero waste and ethical manufacturing. Her
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Labels tuned to tasty | Frootie X Péter Csuth
Fresh, juicy and fruity flavors in a vivid and lively mood: Péter Csuth has designed a new label for Frootie, the first Hungarian fruity beer manufactory.
Péter Csuth’s work is characterized by continuous experimenting with new techniques, styles as well as a need for development and innovation. During the
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Locked in panel blocks | Michal Zahornacky
Regular blocks in pastel tones and strange, dense compositions: Slovakian photo artist Michal Zahornacky have placed the feeling of isolation into a new dimension.
Michal Zahornacky started to form an interest towards photography ten years ago, as a means of artistic self-expression: he sees it as a medium allowing him
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Balance between intimacy and safe distance | Tableware by studio BOIR
Instead of large plexiglass panels placed on the counter, Croatian studio Boir proposes a set made of steel and stone to ensure safe dining during the epidemic. Meet the New Normal!
Founded by product designer Vlatka Leskovar-Zidar and graphic designer turned chef Ivan Zidar, Studio Boir experiments with various food
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The elegance of tradition and minimalism | Drozdov & Partners
Vernacular references meet contemporary elegance in the design of this Ukrainian horse club: VG Horse Club equestrian facility located in the northern part of Ukraine, on the bank of the Kharkiv river was designed by architecture studio Drozdov & Partners.
The modern, minimalist yet traditional aesthetic of VG Horse Club reflects
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The meeting of creativity and expertise | The Kitchen Studio
The kitchen where marketing, branding, communication and design are the ingredients: Paula Maior and Noémi Kruppa, the founders of Cluj-Napoca-based design & advertising firm The Kitchen Studio help various brands find their own voice and identity in a complex manner.
Paula Maior was born in Marghita, a small town in Transylvania,
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“I want to tell stories of an old, true life” | Zsófia Mohos
Early morning bustle, farmhouses with porches, trades fading into oblivion and old ladies wearing kerchiefs and gathered skirts, in a traditional community: photographer Zsófia Mohos has been capturing the everydays and stories of Kisecset, a small village in northern Hungary for almost a decade. A series of frozen, fleeting moments
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Covered in hues of terracotta and sky blue | Rina Lovko
Modern, functional interior with comfortable architectural solutions covered in the hues of terracotta and sky blue, in a curved layout: meet the latest interior design project of Ukrainian studio Rina Lovko in a 200 sqm apartment in Kyiv.
The layout of the flat evokes the shape of a donut cut
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Vietnamese informality and honesty in a cup of coffee | Cāphê by Hai Nam
Vietnamese serenity with a pinch of Scandinavian aesthetics: a place where everyone can find a coffee matching their taste. Bartók Béla út in Budapest gained a new yet already iconic café: we visited Cāphê by Hai Nam, where we asked founders Vo Son Hai and Vo Son Nam about their
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„We listen to, criticize and inspire each other” | Kreativ Werk
The meeting of graphic design, corporate identity design and advertising campaigns with graffiti, street art, wall decorations and various creative solutions, where professionalism is combined with just the right amount of boldness. We asked creative duo Imre Fork and Viktória Sz. Illés, the founders of Kreativ Werk about their work
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We visited Népliget and the Planetarium | Othernity
We only get to see the undeservedly ignored Planetarium and Népliget (People’s Park) in quite a derelict state today, that is, if we even think of visiting them – in spite of all this, they would deserve a brighter future and much more attention. Welcome to the next stop of
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MÖKKI dog furniture | MAACRAFT X MADZAG
MAACRAFT is known for releasing new, exciting collaborations each year – this time, founder Dani Szalkai teamed up with Melinda Molnár, the designer of MADZAG lifestyle brand for urban dogs to co-design their latest product. Meet the MÖKKI collection!
MÖKKI is an indoor dog bed system, putting the use of natural
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Wine brings people together | Le Tour de Dúzsi
The feeling of cycling, youthfulness and friendly gatherings in a bottle of wine – the label design of the red wine titled Le Tour de Dúzsi portrays one of the most important things about wine: how it brings people together.
Tamás Dúzsi and his family established their family business in Szekszárd
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Collection of emotions | The Anonymous Project
Often funny, surprising and touching, intimate scenes on old color slides: the Anonymous Project is one of the largest colorful slide collections – an artistic endeavor giving new life to forgotten memories.
The Anonymous Project started out in 2017, when filmmaker Lee Shulman bought a random box of vintage slides and
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A mural commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 in London
Commissioned by the Hungarian Cultural Center London, Hungarian graffiti artist Fat Heat has made a wall painting to commemorate the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
The artwork covering 65 square meters is located in Holborn, central London, near the British Museum. The metaphoric work of art alludes to the rebirth of
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Freelancing through the lens of creatives | Balka
Nearly forty graphic designers, illustrators and animation movie directors showed what they think of being a freelancer in the framework of the online exhibition titled “Mint a hal a vízben” (Like fish in the water). The event was implemented in the framework of Budapest Design Week.
The aim of the
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„As if I was reading a diary” | Balázs Viola
Contiguous, yet somehow unusual use of space and perspectives mixed with pastel or loud colors. If you know your way around the patterns of iconic Hungarian brands, these sometimes precise, other times funny or conceptual and characteristic drawings will for sure ring some bells for you. We interviewed textile designer
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Corn cream with honey and goat milk foam à la SALT
Creamy, warm, slightly citric, sweet flavors condensed into a cup: a perfect dessert for chilly, cozy fall and winter evenings. Csenge Dusha, SALT Budapest’s pastry chef shared her extraordinary polenta recipe with us.
Csenge Dusha initially started her studies in the field of IT in Szeged, but later took
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„We believe in the educational impact of movement” | ZIGZAG Boulder
Modular climbing wall system that we can transform into geometric shapes resembling rocks – and can customize to the needs of users depending on the age group, climbing skills and the qualities of the given area. HardBodyHang has once again taken outdoor sports to a whole new level: meet ZIGZAG, an
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Winery in a Renaissance environment | ORA
Winemaking, winetasting, feasts, events and accommodation all in one place, in a Renaissance style: the architects of Czech studio ORA gave new life to an old building in the city of Znojmo this time.
Nešetřil winery and wine bar is located in the heart of Znojmo, in the Renaissance building
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Hello Wood’s cabin moved to MaxCity
We have good news for design fans: you can now see, try and admire Hello Wood’s cabin Kabinka until the end of the year in MaxCity, the largest home decoration shopping center in Hungary.
Hello Wood is well known for its cabins, constructed by the fans of the tiny-house
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Serbian statues in Printa’s new collection
The monumental Serbian brutalist statues of the sixties and the seventies on T-shirts, canvas bags and graphics. Meet Printa’s latest menswear collection!
Printa founder Zita Majoros was born on the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and pays tribute to her ancestry with her latest collection. The main motifs of
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As little design as possible | Clemens Strobl winery
Situated in northeast Austria, Clemens Strobl winery’s layout puts the art and craft of winemaking into the focus, while its interior is dominated by the use of minimalist, raw and natural materials and colors. The subdued and sophisticated design was created by Austrian studio Destilat.
The Clemens Strobl family
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„Hungarian wine is important to all of us” | dpwines
Almost 150 grape varieties are grown in the 22 wine regions of Hungary. Approximately 80% of each bottle is water. Some bottles receive a vegan label, since even though they are all made of grape, not every wine is vegan. We also make orange wine in Hungary, but in reality
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Brutalist illustrations
Brutalist architecture once thought to be forgotten is going through a renaissance today. The giant, fortress-like masses of building structures made not only of concrete have become the sources of inspiration and protagonists of books, art and design projects and documentaries. The illustrations of Serbian-born Jovana Radujko pay tribute to
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Understanding the city of the future | Meet Urbanum
What does a livable, inclusive or sustainable city mean? What relationships can be formed between the built environment and the residents of the city? To whom does the city belong, for whom is it built and what factors influence it? Balázs Csizik, Géza Kulcsár and Vo Son Nam explore questions
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The Fountain Villa | Mjölk architekti
Robust pine trees, glittering water surfaces and the smell of the river all over: this is where this villa remained from the era of the Czechoslovakian Republic is located, redesigned by Czech Mjölk architekti.
The villa is a renovated weekend home with a fountain, built in the era of the
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Slow fashion, slow food | The Garden Studio & Café reborn
Coffee, cocktails, Mediterranean mezzes, bagels and iconic Hungarian design brands in one place, in the spirit of sustainability. The Garden Studio & Café in Budapest welcomes guests with a new interior, product palette and services. We asked founder-designer Dóri Tomcsányi and co-owner Merve Ilgım Deprem about the novelties.
The Garden Studio
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Tent and hammock in one | ARK
ARK could be one of the most versatile accessories of the fans of hiking: it can be used both as a tent on the ground and raised above the ground, like a hammock.
The multifunctional shelter is not only versatile, but also quite durable and easy to store. To further
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Fresh, youthful and exotic momentum | Harlequin Chocolates
Hand painted bonbons with a full-bodied, bold yet harmonious taste, various exotic and classic chocolate bars in packagings boasting a unique vibe. For those who have considered chocolate boring until now, or have never really thought that there is life beyond industrial chocolates, the sweets of Harlequin manufactory will for
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World-class designers in 360 Design Budapest’s program series
As the professional partner of Budapest Design Week, the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency offers an opportunity for introduction to 24 Hungarian and regional designers in the framework of the 360 Design Budapest program series. At the event held between October 8 and 10, the audience can get to know
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From green roofs to multifunctional spaces: contemporary Armenian architecture
The history of Armenia’s built environment goes back thousands of years – their Medieval Christian monasteries and churches are beyond doubt excellent examples of architecture and art history. In addition to reflecting on the past, their typical thick walls as well as concrete and stone buildings, Armenia’s contemporary architects
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Forming a community with fonts | Frank Fonts
Display type, text type, conceptual type and various typefaces: many Hungarian graphic designers design fonts even in addition to their regular jobs, but somehow we still don’t find a Hungarian platform that would comprehensively collect and display the various creations and their names. This is what type designer Béla
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Alpine hut with a thatched roof
As part of a new research project, the University of Stuttgart built a thatched alpine shelter in the Austrian Alps also holding its ground amidst extreme weather conditions, with a minimum carbon footprint.
Named SkinOver Reed, the house was developed by the team of the university’s Institute for Building
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“Bread is our second child” | Arán Bakery
Sourdough, rustic bread varieties, pastries and giant cruffins seasoned with international inspiration: nothing in the concept of Budapest-based Arán bakery is by chance. Every detail starting from the choice of their location, the ingredients used, the repertoire and the interior design of the place is carefully considered and deliberate. We
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Stamps warning of climate change | Berry Creative
Birds turning into skeletons and snow clouds transforming into thunderstorm: the stamps created by Finnish studio Berry Creative send a message about the negative consequences of climate change with heat-reactive graphics.
Commissioned by the Finnish Post Office, the Climate Change Stamps offer an innovative way of communicating the negative effects
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“Creating something new, almost without limits” | Studio Ant Works
Clean yet detailed design and carefully selected, matching tones: elegant lines are mixed with figurative forms in the portfolio of Budapest-based Studio Ant Works, thus resulting in simple and fresh solutions. We interviewed Dia Ghyczy, the founder of the studio, who also pursues her artistic ambitions under the name of
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Surreal microworld | Tiny Wasteland
Rowing in the sink, hanging out on a lemon wedge or a trip at the root of a broccoli: Hungarian food photographer Péter Csákvári holds a mocking mirror to the world with his surreal, bold and miniature universe.
The story of Péter Csákvári’s photographs infused with black humor started
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The Church of Pope John Paul II | Robert Gutowski Architects
Situated in Páty, the Church of Pope John Paul II reinterprets the traditions of historical ecclesiastical architecture. Robert Gutowski’s architect firm was commissioned to design the Roman Catholic church, with the community helping out in realizing the drawings.
The goal of the church designed by Robert Gutowski Architects is
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Multifunctional children’s center | SVOYA studio
The meeting of crooked lines and soft pastel hues in the interior of a children’s center: the designs of Ukrainian SVOYA studio creates a safe and playful environment for children with light, Scandinavian aesthetics.
Named Hello Baby, the children’s center is located on the first floor of a
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Emogram X CQIFS | Miklós Kiss
Miklós Kiss’s emograms bordering between visual art and design were showcased in China this time, in the city of Chongqing. Evocative of the circle of life, the installation aims to cheer us up after the pandemic.
The emograms created by Miklós Kiss have come a long way. In 2019,
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Eco-friendly passenger transport | Airbus
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has unveiled concepts for zero-emission commercial aircrafts that would be powered by hydrogen and could be in service by 2035.
Named ZEROe, each concept shows different ways of achieving zero-emission flights. Airbus developed the designs of three electronic aircraft types: a turbofan design, a turboprop design and
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Retro COVID games
The members of Budapest-based harom.studio combined their passion for graphic design, motion graphics and old arcade games to create a series of fictional games. Each and every one of the games is closely related to the epidemic and the situation surrounding it.
Marcell Gulyás and Marci Borbás decided during
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Shapeshifting forms | Benoit Leva
Minimalist, simple and organic forms in pastel colors, in a world where nothing is what it seems like. In the animations of French designer Benoit Leva even stone turns into liquid. Click on the following stop motion videos to view them!
Benoit Leva completed his studies in Paris as a
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Polish and Scandinavian design in one place | Pufa Design
Dining, writing or coffee – a table can take many forms and shapes. This piece of furniture plays a crucial role in our apartments: our interior truly becomes a home once we have placed the perfect and carefully selected table, which may also serve as a venue for community activities later
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Floating memories | Marietta Varga’s latest series
Pastel colors, softly undulating water combined with a dreamy, slightly nostalgic visual world. In her latest series titled “Mellownoon”, the photographer manifests her memories related to Lake Balaton in the form of gently floating compositions.
Marietta Varga’s photographs are characterized by a sensitive conceptuality, carefully created compositions and the
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Family home in the middle of the woods
The house designed by the architects of studio Jean Verville stands hidden amongst the trees in Montréal, Canada. The building boasting a unique form looks like a pine tree silhouette rising from its environment, and the interplay between light and dark also played a central role in its design.
The
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„Unusual, out of place, but still logical” | The works of Kristóf Murányi
Scenes, phenomena or objects evocative of the recent past, on illustrations with a somewhat ironic, humorous yet objective vibe, in simple compositions, connecting us with our own memories in a sensitive and thought-provoking manner. Kristóf Murányi has been creating his unique illustrations for more than ten years. Interview!
You graduated
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A new way of stepping on LEGO bricks | Adidas X LEGO
Adidas has just unveiled their upcoming collaboration with LEGO. The ZX 8000 is on its way!
The ZX 8000 sneaker incorporates the characteristic elements of both brands spectacularly, but without making it forced or unnatural: LEGO’s loud and bold colors complement the classic Adidas curves perfectly. The shoes evoking
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Get ready for Heti Fortepan
Fortepan teamed up with Capa Center to relaunch their photo series under the title ‘Heti Fortepan’ (Fortepan Weekly). The articles will be posted on the hetifortepan.capacenter.hu website on Friday mornings, starting on September 18.
The Fortepan column was discontinued during the summer, and now it comes back to
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Vintage treasures in a new context
Vintage Chinese thermoses, organic-shaped vases and other household and decor objects on photos evoking the atmosphere of Miami Vice: a visual artist, an architect and a photographer teamed up to give new life to our old things.
Zsófia Keresztes and József Konrád launched their Facebook and Instagram page under the
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Harmony between work base and home
Close to nature, eco-friendly home and work base at once: the home of designer couple Volkmar and Catharina Weiss fulfils the role of a shelter offering peace and quiet and a workplace at the same time. The house called Thurnberg is located in Austria, in the woodlands of Waldviertel region.
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From banal to poetic | Gábor Palotai’s Red Dot award-winning posters
Gábor Palotai is an acclaimed figure of the international design and art scene. The graphic designer and visual artist representing a unique style winning a new award every year has almost become a tradition by now. This time we present his poster series designed for Stockholm-based restaurant Videgård, earning him
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Hungarian lands in Monocle magazine
In our series titled Indulj el! presented over the past few weeks, we raised the attention to the lands and specialities of Hungary. We were not the only ones who noted the impressive spots less frequented by tourists: British travel and lifestyle magazine Monocle also lists Hungarian sights in its
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Refreshment for the eyes and the mouth | Brew Your Mind X Classmate Studio
Modular geometric forms evoking flavors combined with pastel and loud colors: Classmate Studio designed noteworthy labels for the latest products of Szekszárd-based brewery Brew Your Mind.
Brew Your Mind is, in reality, much more than a simple brewery. The founders, Olivér Himmel and Ákos Bihari won’t compromise when it
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Dollhouse reinvented | Nejbi
A carefully designed, minimalist and loveable set of toys, taking a new approach to the concept of dollhouses: in addition to developing creative thinking and spatial sense, Nejbi also helps children acquire social sensitivity and other skills. We interviewed Agnieszka Pluszczewicz, the creator and originator of the game.
In the
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The future of audio | Sennheiser turns 75
Sophisticated, unique and high quality, exceptional audio experience – this is what Sennheiser has been working on ever since it was established, now shaping the future and history of audio technology as a third generation family business. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Sennheiser’s foundation, we reviewed the
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Cinemas from the Eastern Bloc
Raw concrete, monumental, robust shapes, some greyness combined with a hopeless feeling: these Socialist Modernist cinema buildings are like the set of a sci-fi movie.
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Moscow, Russia | Y.N. Sheverdyaev, D.S. Solopov, E. Hadkinsky | 1961
Soviet movies form an integral part of film history, thus perhaps it
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Build your own town | Townscaper
Experimental game without rules, inviting us to build unusual island towns. Meet Townscaper!
Townscaper has no rules, no goals and no real gameplay, only the beauty of building and creativity. The game invites players to create charming villages, large cathedrals or sky cities on stilts, while they establish roads and
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Portrait of Humanity 2020 exhibition opens in Capa Center
The winning photographs of the Portrait of Humanity 2020 competition can be viewed free of charge between September 4 and October 11 in 8F Gallery of Capa Center.
The Portrait of Humanity 2020 open call was announced by 1854 Media, the publisher of British Journal of Photography, thus offering an
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It's called art | Printa
Eco-friendly apparel in natural, off-white, beige and earthy tones: here’s Printa‘s new fall collection, once again conveying an interesting message.
Just like every other Printa item, the pieces of the new collection also echo the esprit so characteristic of the brand: in the course of designing, Printa founder
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Concept to reality | Epic Creations
Looks like a hundred-ton body, yet it weighs almost nothing; it’s sharp but
couldn’t harm a fly; could be made for three months, but can only be seen for a
few seconds on screen. What are we talking about exactly? With the help of
Budapest-based Epic Creations, we
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Prague Brutalism
The general perception of Brutalist buildings is quite mixed: at times they are
viewed as the abandoned, clunky memorabilia of the Socialist era, but their
merits have also been discovered by many. As a result, the fates they end up
with are quite diverse, too: while some of them are
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Inspiring installations | Hello Wood Off-Mustra 2020
The largest community events have been cancelled this summer, however,
Budapest-based architecture studio Hello Wood [https://hellowood.eu/] considered
it important to sneak some architecture into our summers. The Off-Mustra
creative festival has come to an end in the Balaton Uplands. Let’s see the
results!
With universities switching to
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Brutalist holiday homes
The raw world of Brutalism has a cult following all over the world. The style
formerly serving as the go-to choice for mass housing projects comes in all
shapes and sizes today – including tropical villas and country houses. We are
saying farewell to summer with a selection of Brutalist summer
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Self-playing electric circle guitar
London-born Anthony Dickens debuted an innovative, self-playing instrument
concept named Circle guitar.
The circle-shaped electric guitar is gaining more and more popularity: it has
already caught the attention of several musicians including Ed O’Brien,
Radiohead and Grammy-winning writer and producer Paul Epworth.
The peculiarity of the special instrument developed
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Entertaining storage solution | LEGO X IKEA
LEGO teamed up with IKEA and unveiled their long-awaited storage box collection
BYGGLEK, which is not only simple and functional, but also offers a wide range
of creative opportunities. This is what it’s like when two Scandinavian giants
join forces!
As both brands are a huge fan of playing,
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Contemporary carpets | What the Rug
Abstract and rectangular rocky landscapes, flowing rivers, waterfalls and coasts
appearing in bold, vibrant, orangy colors. Anna Katalin Lovrity’s sensitive and
characteristic creations now come to life in the form of sophisticated,
hand-made carpets. Meet What the Rug!
Anna Katalin Lovrity works as an animation movie director – in addition
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Psychedelic retro | BUCK.STUDIO
The underground culture of ‘90s America and the psychedelic art of the seventies
combined with contemporary minimalist aesthetic: Polish BUCK.STUDIO
[http://www.buck.pl/pl/] designed a modern and, at the same time postmodern
interior for burger and pizza bar Biggy [https://www.facebook.com/biggypl/]
located in central
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Surreal spaces | Andrea Koporova
Neon-like, soft tones, human figures in unusual positions, and staged
compositions combined with a surrealist atmosphere. The photographs of
Slovakian-born Andrea Koporova are as if we were looking at the world from a
kaleidoscope.
Andrea Koporova learnt the basics of photography and established her
characteristic visual world on her own,
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Furniture collection in a surreal world | MISSANA
Relaxation, comfort and dream-like, surreal visual world: Ukrainian-born Pavel
Vetrov [https://www.pavelvetrov.com/] designed a furniture collection for
Spanish brand MISSANA [http://www.missana.es/en/], the peculiarity of which lies
in the fact that the collection is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
The furniture collection dubbed
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Tiles from Gdynia
Hexagonal or quadrangular, round or rectangular, black and white or colorful:
exciting tiles of various tones and shapes await those interested in the
modernist buildings of Gdynia. Let’s see a few examples.
The city of Gdynia in Poland is well-known for its modernist architecture,
however, it is not just
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Budapest Central European Fashion Week returns in an unexpected, new form
Hungarian brands will be able to present their 2020 Fall/Winter collections
between September 10 and 13 in front of a small Hungarian audience in Deák
Palace, in the framework of a special “trunk show” organized by the Hungarian
Fashion and Design Agency. The pieces shown will be on sale
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Motorbike designed for extreme acceleration | Ed Motorcycles
Australian Ed Motorcycles [https://www.edmotorcycles.com/] has unveiled a
uniquely designed electric driven street tracker, with an extreme acceleration.
The motorbike named Concept Z comes with a 99V high performance lithium battery
and 850 Nm of torque, allowing it to reach its top speed of 150 km/h
effortlessly.
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The works of the Hungarian artists of the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava exhibited
The works of the thirteen Hungarian illustrators participating on the
prestigious 27th Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava are showcased in the
framework of an exhibition held between August 17 and September 6, in Pesti
Vigadó. Not only for fans of illustrations!
The 27th edition of the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava was
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Frozen time | Adam Wilkoszarski
Empty waterfronts, abandoned RVs and drained off pools: Polish photographer Adam
Wilkoszarski’s poetic and nostalgic pictures portray abandoned holiday resorts.
Adam Wilkoszarski visited quite a few European holiday resorts over the years so
that he could create his photograph series “After Season”. The majority of the
places displayed on
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Wearable works of art | Anna Amélie
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns, figures wearing laurels and olives in black
and white. Anna Amélie’s latest collection ‘ALFA’ is about self-expression and
revival, infused with a Mediterranean vibe.
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The Anna Amélie brand is well-known for its sophisticated leather bags, however,
we noticed that more and more clothing
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Harmony of concrete and wood | Archholiks
Architecture studio Archholiks designed a special family home in the village of
Mošovce, at the foot of the Veľká Fatra mountains. The layout, roof structure
and use of materials of the building all draw on the particularities of the
local vernacular architecture.
One can find many barns and sheds in
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A combination of elegance and Brutalism | SWAN Soda
Summery, fresh and bright: Ukraine-based Orchidea Agency
[http://orchidea.agency/] focusing on sustainable brands designed a visual
identity for soda water brand Swan.
Swan was founded by Artem Lebed, who decided to launch his own natural soda
water brand for personal reasons: his aim is to replace the mass products
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A see-through TV for your home
Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi has unveiled its Mi TV LUX television featuring
a completely transparent screen, which displays images that appear to be
floating in the air. The TV measures at 139.7 centimeters, with a total width of
approximately 5.7 millimeters, and is capable of displaying more than
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Flat-pack sauna | Studio Rain
Australian Studio Rain erected a temporary sauna in the spirit ofreviving
bathing culture next to Melbourne’s Yarra River. The installation can be built
and disassembled easily, and is also reusable.
Named „Atmosphere: A Revival”, the installation is made of recycled wooden
materials and arrived flat-packed to the location. The
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Wall paintings from Poland
Surreal situations, uniquely abstract human figures and visually formulated
messages in the abandoned urban spaces of Poland. We asked graphic designer
Marcin Mokierów-Czołowski about his characteristic murals.
Marcin studied graphic design and visual communication at the University of Arts
in Poznan. He is a multidisciplinary designer, with projects ranging from
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Let your glasses be your trademark | Thinwood
Round or rectangular, characteristic or elegant, natural-toned or featuring bold
colors and patterns, but what’s even more important: lightweight, comfortable,
finely crafted and fully customizable eyewear. We interviewed the team of
Kecskemét-based brand Thinwood. Interview!
The brand was founded by Arnold Kis, who once found a piece of sunglasses
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Rehabilitating boardgame | DUEL
Skills development and rehabilitation with games – a minimalistic set of objects
evoking classic boardgames and developing dexterity was designed specifically
for those suffering from a trauma of the central nervous system. Meet the
boardgame created by Polish-born Weronika Banik titled DUEL!
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Unusual conceptuality | Andrej & Andrej
Experimental visual language without unnecessary elements: the projects of
Slovakian design studio Andrej & Andrej are made appealing and unique by raw and
bold solutions, odd and unusual ideas and their progressive visual world. We
interviewed founders Andrej Barčák and Andrej Čanecký.
The story of the artist duo with the same
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Poland’s regions on a poster series | Katarzyna Nowakowska
Hilly landscapes, waterfalls and great plains, protected species of flora and
fauna, deer, bison, wolves and brown bears – the list goes on. Come and meet
Poland’s iconic and fantastic landscapes through the illustrations of Katarzyna
Nowakowska.
Katarzyna Nowakowska learnt graphics in the city of Poznań, and has been drawing
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The best photos of Budapest street photographers exhibited
BPSPC, the street photography collective of Budapest will debut at a rooftop
exhibition on August 15.
The team of BPSPC established in November last year consists of members with
quite differing perspectives about the world, the city and the streets of
Budapest. We could only see their photos on social
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Supersonic passenger travel | Virgin Galactic
British Virgin Galactic best known for its developments in space travel unveiled
a concept for a high-speed passenger aircraft called Mach 3. The company claims
that the vehicle will be capable of travelling at three times the speed of
sound.
The Mach 3 aircraft would be able to carry between
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Lighting constellations | Bomma
Aesthetics and lightness evoking astrology: Czech brand Bomma brings lighting
technology to the next level.
The products of Bomma lamp manufactory operating since 2012 are characterized by
combining traditional glass-making and innovative technologies. Each and every
Bomma product comes with a remarkable design, finish and quality, and the lamps
are
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Coworking office and more | Nomád Coworking & Design Shop
They wanted to have their own office, but ended up creating one for others. Anna
Varró and Dániel Gyana transformed a room in one of the buildings in the
historical part of Balatonfüred into an inspiring community space, office and
design shop under the name Nomád Coworking.
There are more
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Creating freely without boundaries | Classmate Studio
Bold, experimental or sometimes more modest visual world, combined with strong
color contrasts and a characteristic logotype.The story of Classmate Studio
[http://www.classmatestudio.com/] started not so long ago, yet their portfolio
already features prominent projects like the visual identity of Off Biennale
[https://offbiennale.hu/] or various
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Eco micro-house | Ecocapsule
Oval-shaped, retro-futuristic looking, self-sustainable housing unit on only 6.3
square meters. Meet SPACE, the latest eco-house of Slovakian globally renowned
startup Ecocapsule!
The micro-house called SPACE is an intelligent, self-sustainable living unit,
utilizing solar and wind power. This allows it to be installed at remote places
far from infrastructure,
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MOME Care Packs | Creative pack for the summer holiday
The Creative Pack, the latest package developed by the Social Design Research
Group of the Innovation Center at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design is
here. After those expecting babies and the elderly, this time the focus is on
kids between 8 and 12. Let’s see the details!
The
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Ruins restored | NeoMam
Cultural sites declared by UNESCO as part of our world heritage are restored to
their original glory in the form of photo-realistic animated GIFs. Let’s see the
details!
The ruins and remains of manmade architecture can be found all over the world,
from Greece to Mexico, Italy and Egypt
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Photo exhibition moving into stops | URBANLIGHTS
Escaping the traditional spaces of galleries, the works of the photography
graduates of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design will flood the public
spaces of Budapest on citylights.
The street exhibition implemented as a collaboration between JCDecaux
[https://www.jcdecaux.com/] and the graduates of MOME [https://mome.hu/hu]
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Photographing buildings as a way of self-expression | Kamil Philipiak
Rigid, sharp concrete structures in contrast with the soft, serene sky. We can
explore the details of Kraków, Katowice, Warsaw, Gdańsk or Barcelona, amongst
others, on the photos of Polish-born Kamil Philipiak in a new, pastel,
dream-like perspective. Let’s see the details!
Kamil Philipiak studies psychology at Jagiellonian University
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Clean design in your home | Gazzda
Comfortably and happily at home, in our personal space – we could summarize the
philosophy of Bosnian furniture brand Gazzda something like this. The use of
natural materials plays a key role in manufacturing their products, making our
living spaces truly homely.
The band was founded by Salih Teskeredzic in 2013
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Lake Tisza on postcards | Réka Neszmélyi
Tisza blooming, cranes, heron and fishing boat – if you know the lands of
Hungary well, these motifs will make you think of Lake Tisza, for sure. Réka
Neszmélyi has drawn these symbols and now presents them in the form of
postcards. Let’s see the details!
Lake Tisza is the
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Audio speaker as a work of art | Pantheone Audio
A combination of classic aesthetics with luxury: meet Pantheone I, the wireless
speaker designed by Red Dot award-winning Australian company Pantheone Audio
[https://www.pantheoneaudio.com/]. Pantheone I does not only fill the space with
premium quality sound, but may serve as a dominant gem of our interiors, too.
The
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Contemporary photography in focus | Garten 2020
An exhibition and fair showcasing more than three hundred contemporary artworks,
guided tours, art-focused talks, open-air cinema and concerts on the northern
shore of Lake Balaton, in Lovas: GARTEN visual art fair 2020 starts soon. This
year’s attractions include a greater emphasis on contemporary photography. Let’s
see the
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Baroque rectory turned into a contemporary school
Public Atelier [https://www.publicatelier.cz/] in collaboration with
architecture studio FUUZE [https://fuuze.cz/] brought a Baroque building to new
life in Vřesovice, the Czech Republic. The building recognized as a national
cultural monument was extended with sensitive additions, resulting in a fine
combination of heritage preservation and contemporary
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Miniature statues in a postmodern form | tetri.objects
A collection of statuesque, decorative objects, drawing on Postmodern
architecture: meet the creations of Austrian-born Selina Kanner, aka
tetri.objects!
Selina Kanner studied business in Paris and Berlin, but later decided to pursue
her aspirations in architecture and interior design. She started to experiment
with her objects two years ago,
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Disegno’s latest issue is out now
Robotic man, post-Socialist urban design, the relationship between religion and
design, contemporary exhibition practices and several other fascinating topics
shaping our design culture: after a few years’ hiatus, Disegno is back, to the
greatest joy of design theorists. The latest issue was published under the name
Free-for-All.
The first issue
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27 - My Last Day at Home | Flóra Anna Buda’s latest short film
Deep emotions and social issues, combined with surreal elements. After her very
successful diploma film Entropia [https://www.entropia.site/], Flóra Anna Buda
is now working on her latest movie plan 27 – My Last Day at Home, with which she
won the Ciclic award of the MIFA pitch forum of
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Geometric swimming pool | Enota
The easiest way to describe the oeuvre of Ljubljana-based studio Enota
[https://www.enota.si/] is the blending of architecture and the landscape. This
time, we present you the swimming pool designed for Terme Olimia Spa
[https://www.terme-olimia.com/en] water park, with a roof resembling the forms
and
business
#welcomeonboard | Bon Dia Soft Serve
If you are a frequent visitor of Madách tér, you have probably visited My
Little
Melbourne [http://mylittlemelbourne.hu/] a couple times to drink your favorite
specialty coffee, too. Now instead of coffee, we are going to talk about real
ice cream specialties, bringing the experience of eating ice cream
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Luxury cabins in the treetops | TreeHouses
There is an increasing demand for escaping and relaxing near nature, free from
all the buzz – even if only for a couple of days. We don’t have to travel too
far to unwind in an inspiring environment. Noszvaj is a perfect destination, and
the TreeHouses cabins offer perfect conditions
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The Trapper would even pull down Justitia's scale
The Trapper jeans go back a long way: they witnessed Socialism, the regime
change and now they compete with today’s fast fashion brands. We visited the
store of Sándor Nádasi to explore the history of the cult Hungarian jeans brand.
If you are not millennials, you must remember the
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Photo story from Albania | Nick St. Oegger
A close link between history, land and man: Californian-born Nick St. Oegger
tells the stories of Albanian communities and raises awareness to the importance
of preserving untouched places through his photographs.
Nick St. Oegger set out to be a philosopher in the beginning, and later on
wanted to pursue legal
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Experimental ceramics | Siup studio
Experimental vases, lamps, flower pots or figurines: we came across the
creations of Siup studio on Instagram and fell in love with them at first
glance. The strange ceramics with a raw vibe and of geometric shapes are made in
a workshop in Warsaw. Let’s see the details!
Martyna
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Interactive experimental sound spaces | Ejtech
Experimental textile, sound effects, morphology and aesthetics combined with
contemporary forms. The sound, textile and space is present in the works of
Ejtech poly-disciplinary studio as a unified medium. Their creations put
experimental interactions and the impacts of perception on individuals in the
center. We interviewed textile artist Judit Eszter
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Once a military arsenal, now a community space | Kyiv Food Market
Ukrainian balbek bureau [https://www.balbek.com/] gave new life to an abandoned
military arsenal in Kiev, and transformed it into a venue serving community and
culinary purposes. Kyiv Food Market has been completed!
The former military arsenal built at the end of the 18th century is located in
the
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Escape Velocity | Tamás Rebák’s short film
Spacecraft, floating rocks, jungle, desert, an astronaut and a beast. A chase on
a planet that is almost falling apart. Tamás Rebák’s animated short film “Escape
Velocity” tells the story of letting go, without words.
We have been following Tamás Rebák’s work for a while now on Instagram
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Imagined reality | Hugo Fournier
Pastel tones, dream-like scenes and unconventional, abstract compositions: in
the creations of French Hugo Fournier, architecture, design and technology meet
imagination, and are taking us to a utopist world.
As a digital artist, Hugo Fournier created two-dimensional creations in the
beginning, but soon he found himself confined and limited: “3D
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Nostalgia drink | Hultaj
Childhood nostalgia, outdoor adventures and refreshments served by grandma: the
Polish beverage Hultaj is all in one. It cools us on hot summer days, warms us
on chilly nights, while making us reminisce about our favorite childhood
memories. What are we talking about?
Hultaj (meaning varmint) is, in effect, the
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Art Deco Bucharest
The Art Deco style of visual arts influenced architecture, painting, applied
graphic design, sculpture and film, but it also dominated the fashion and media
advertisements of the era – it influenced every area of life. It became popular
in both the US and several European countries, but there are some cities
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“Living autonomously, independently and safely at old age” | Odin
As we age, our environment and even the simplest everyday task may become a
challenge or a source of problems. Viktória Horváth wishes to help the elderly
tackle these challenges with her intelligent and customized set of objects for
their homes, thus providing a safe living environment for the elderly.
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Hungarian. Fresh. Independent. | PólóNeked
They felt something was missing, so a bunch of enthusiastic graphic designers
joined their forces to create clothing items that would make anyone proud to own
them and wear them. This is how PólóNeked was born. Let’s see the details!
With the help of PólóNeked, we can get a
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Our rooms are the new screens | PSR gaming console
The conceptual gaming machine called PSR can make gamers’ dreams come true: it
can bring the virtual reality to life without wearing VR glasses or any other
gadgets on your body.
Andy Suh designed a gaming console allowing you to transform your entire room
into a virtual space. The PSR
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A helicopter and a DeLorean combined | CityHawk
CityHawk is an electronic flying car, which takes us a little bit ‘Back to the
Future’ given that it looks like a new, modern version of the DeLorean time
machine. The futuristic vehicle designed by Metro Skyways comes with many
specific features. Let’s see the details!
The amazing concept
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Pentagonal cabin complex | Snøhetta
We have already featured several cabins and bivouacs for those looking for
active relaxation from Bosnia-Hercegovina
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/filter-architecture-bivouac-for-hikers/], Slovenia
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/alpine-shelters-from-slovenia/], Slovakia
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/back-to-nature-ark-shelter/] and the Czech Republic
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/cottage-near-a-pond/]. This time, we went a little
further, to
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The flavors of summer from the book of Olia Hercules
Summer flavors and traditional dishes, spiced up with memories and stories.
Ukrainian-born Olia Hercules moved to Cyprus when she was only twelve years old.
Later on she moved to London, where after pursuing a career in journalism, first
she became a fanatic of food and flavors and later on a
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Making them valuable with just a little care | Daken Studio
The eco-conscious way of life, rethinking our consumption habits, and how we
should surround ourselves with things with which we can take care of the world a
bit are more and more becoming hot topics nowadays. Slowing down is not only
important in the field of dining, clothing or transportation,
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Furniture collection made of palm oil | Nataša Perković
Reclaimed Oil Palm, that is, a furniture collection made of palm oil byproducts,
using as little material as possible. Bosnian Nataša Perković
[https://natasaperkovic.com/] aims to mitigate the adverse effects of the palm
oil industry with her special design furniture.
Palm oil is the most frequently used and popular
fashion
Dressed in nature
The quarantine mood keeps fading away, and we are slowly starting to get back to
our normal daily routines. However, some good things turned out from the
isolation, too: we baked a bread perhaps for the first time, we cooked our first
soup, and we started gardening, growing plants and
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See-through ghost car | 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six Plexiglas
The first see-through car in the US was made back in 1939. But what’s the story
of the vehicle?
The one-of-a-kind 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six Plexiglas was revealed to the audience
at the 1939 New York World’s Fair Highways and Horizons exhibition organized by
General Motors. The specially
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Pasta shell or lemon squeezer?
Long or thin, spiral or bow-shaped – one thing’s sure: there are very many
different sizes and shapes of pasta all around the world. We recommend this new
kitchen utensil for the fans of cooking and baking. Here comes the new
Conchiglie lemon squeezer!
As also suggested by its name,
architecture
Cottage near a pond
The building designed by Czech architect studio Atelier 111
[https://www.atelier111.cz/] could be described in a single sentence like this:
a family summer house resembling a traditional fishing cabin in a picturesque
landscape.
The appearance and location of the cottage already come with a special
atmosphere in themselves.
motorbike
“The community experience is a dominant part of our tours” | Beyond the Standard
May it be a hidden surf spot in the Azores, dinner in a volcanic crater or a
night on San Blas Islands, amongst Kuna Indians – Beyond the Standard will
provide the most extraordinary experience possible for sure. We interviewed the
founders, Fanni Pataricza and János Benjámin Vértes. Interview!
Approximately ten
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Szczecin through mosaics
COSMOS, LOVE and BACKYARD – there are more and more mosaic artworks on the walls
of Szczecin’s abandoned tenement houses or other buildings, thus adding to the
beauty of the cityscape. The aim is to involve the locals, to build community
and to engage people with the help of art.
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Tandem bike with a twist | Hugbike
Opera della Marca and Italian foundation Oltre il Labirinto
[http://www.oltrelabirinto.it/] decided to democratize cycling, and to make it
accessible to as many people as possible. As a result, they created a new and
unique tandem bike, going under the name HUGBIKE. Let’s see the details.
In
architecture
The perfect tiny weekend house | Monocabin
There is a small house with unconventional sizes at first glance, but offering
even more comfort on the island of Rhodes, Greece. The so-called Monocabin
designed by design studio Mandalaki [https://www.mandalaki.com/] is the perfect
intimate summer shelter if you want to get away from the world for
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Microplastic menu | Sweet Sneak Studio
Sushi wrapped in grocery bags, beer frothing with Styrofoam bubbles and crumpled
coffee cup-plastic lids instead of sardines. The everything but appetizing photo
series of Danish food design studio Sweet Sneak [https://www.sweetsneak.com/]
and photographer Morten Bentzon
[https://www.instagram.com/morten.bentzon/?hl=en] draws the attention
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Eco-friendly shoes made of ocean waste | CCILU
Shoe brand CCILU proposes a new solution for managing the plastic waste crisis
by creating the environmentally friendly GreenPlax sneakers, made entirely of
plastic waste.
To create GreenPlax, the brand collects waste straight from the ocean and
transforms it into reusable materials. In effect, a pair of shoes equals thirty
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Mobile recording studio | AudioWow
A small, wireless sound-card transforming our smartphones into professional
recording studios. Meet AudioWow!
The majority of smartphones come with extremely advanced camera systems,
allowing us to shoot high resolution images or videos easily. This can be very
comfortable if you happen to be a photographer. The situation, however, is quite
architecture
Brutalist Far North | Zupagrafika’s latest book is out now
When hearing the name Siberia, the first things coming to our minds are probably
eternal frost, rigidness or perhaps fighting for survival. David Navarro and
Martyna Sobecka, the founders of design studio Zupagrafika
[https://www.zupagrafika.com/] decided to travel across perhaps the most extreme
and less known area of
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Mood, functionality and playing with light | Grupa
Functionality, minimalism and aesthetics hidden in the details – the new, deep
black lamp collection IGRAM is out now, designed by Croatian design studio
Grupa.
What’s truly peculiar about Grupa design studio is that it functions as a lamp
manufactory, which means that in addition to being in charge of
branding
Family and tradition | An Nam
The portfolio of studio NUR [https://studionur.com/] already gave away that they
have a thing for Asian restaurants and culture; they created the visual identity
of SÁO [https://studionur.com/sao], Baobao [https://studionur.com/baobao] and
Khan [https://studionur.com/khan] restaurants in Budapest, and also that of
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Surreal portraits | The illustrations of Oleksandra Balytska
Soft pastel tones, dream-like scenes and strange human figures – we present you
the illustrations of Ukrainian-born Oleksandra Balytska with a characteristic
and unique visual world.
Oleksandra Balytska has had a passion for drawing ever since she was little, but
at that time, she thought it was only going to form
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Back to nature | Ark-shelter
In the pre-epidemic times, we often longed for escaping into nature and for
distancing ourselves from society. In the past months, perhaps we managed to
slow down a little, but our need to escape our everyday lives still prevails.
Owing to its minimalist design, the cabin called Ark-shelter blends in
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Alpacas in infrared | Paolo Pettigiani
Italian photographer Paolo Pettigiani specializes in infrared photography. After
the peculiar lands of Bolivia
[https://www.behance.net/gallery/85911149/Bolivia-Infraland], the Dolomites
[https://www.behance.net/gallery/56627405/Infrared-Dolomites-I] and the
skyscrapers in Dubai [https://www.behance.net/gallery/76024753/DUBAIInfraScapes]
, now he captured the road leading up to
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Tasting without food
The designers and engineers of Meiji University
[https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/] in Japan proposed a device capable of
reproducing all flavors of the world with the help of the five basic tastes. We
present you the Taste Gadget!
The operation of Taste Gadget is extremely simple – it
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Feeling free, safe and loved at school | Sarit Shani Hay
Tel Aviv’s first inclusive school reinterprets how a well-designed pedagogical
environment accessible to everyone should look like in the 21st century.
Accessibility, equality, aesthetics and functionality in a single space. Let’s
see the details.
Israeli designer Sarit Shani Hay [https://shanihay.com/] plays a pioneer role in
the
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„It’s like a suitcase” | Interview with the creators of Campsule
A mobile housing alternative that is easily portable, tool-free, weatherproof,
insulated and can be equipped with many extra features based on digital
technology. Zsolt and Richárd Pahor started a new family business, with the
Campsule sleeping pod being the end result.
The concept of Campsule caught our attention in the
fashion
YKRA's new limited collection is out now
Skyscrapers from New York, gondolas from Venice, surfers from Maui and felucca
sailing boats from the Nile: the new, limited bag collection of YKRA takes us to
the exotic places all around the world. Here comes the JETSET mini collection
featuring the illustrations of Viola Balázs!
The YKRA bags pop
architecture
Hua Hua Architects | Gastro Safe Zone
Czech HUA HUA Architects intends to bring gastro businesses back to life with
new public furniture and a grid-like public space system, thus making public
space use in Brno safer.
The Gastro Safe Zone initiative started off in March 2020, around the time when
a lockdown was imposed in the
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Nóra Kaszanyi | Gaia Display
A strong, high-contrast, yet feminine sans serif font, combined with quite
unconventional elements.We present you the Gaia Display typeface!
Working as a graphic designer, Nóra Kaszanyi’s love for fonts is self-evident;
once she got a taste of the basics of font design, she realized it was a field
fashion
Wearing your heart on your tee
Sometimes provocative, thought-provoking, at other times poetic or ironic
thoughts we can all relate to. We collected labelled t-shirts where
story-telling and the message are both in focus. Start getting in the summer
mood with graphic tees!
Y Konszept
Y Konszept was launched in 2017, with the combination of recycling,
architecture
MORF | Brutalist jewelry
Jewelry with meaning – Nina Lazić and Nemanja Vuksan, the founders of
Belgrade-based Morf studio translate the aesthetics of Brutalist architecture
into sophisticated, picturesque pieces of jewelry. Story-telling, fashion and
design in a single product. Let’s see the details.
Morf studio was established in 2020, but its story goes back
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Gergő Gilicze | Story-telling chili sauce
Mystical, symbolic creatures having their own personalities and chili sauce in
various flavors. Gergő Gilicze created a story-telling label design rich in
details for Justin Knopp, the co-founder of Typoretum, a printing studio working
with traditional techniques. Let’s see the details.
Gergő Gilicze spent three months in the family-run
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MOME Care Packages | Care pack for the elderly
After the downloadable baby pack, here comes the second edition of MOME Care
Packages: the Care Pack targeting the 65+ population. Let’s see the details.
Our readers could already read about
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/mome-care-packs-downloadable-baby-pack/] the MOME
Care Packages initiative earlier. Its essence is to create packages containing
architecture
Greenhouse and home in one
Architect studio RicharDavidArchitekti [https://www.richardavid.cz/] has built a
greenhouse on top of a single-storey family home in the town of Chlum, Czech
Republic. The result is a house with clean lines and simple design, combined
with novel solutions. Let’s see the details.
Not only is the green
branding
AKU | Brutalist visual identity
Minimalist and continuously changing basic shapes combined with red, black and
grey tones. Tallinn-based AKU design studio created a truly Brutalist visual
identity for Tallinn Music Week 2019 [https://tmw.ee/]. Let’s see the details.
The motto of the festival“Tomorrow’s music, arts and ideas” is in absolute
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"Designing with instead of designing for"
Contemporary, aesthetic and functional objects, made in the spirit of
inclusivity. French-born Aurore Brard creates her product concepts with various
special needs in mind, resulting in objects appealing to people without
disabilities, too. Let’s see the details.
Aurore Brard [http://www.aurorebrard.com/] finished her studies at Design
Academy
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Pottery and poetry
Effortless, spontaneous and delicate ceramics with poetic lines. The Pottery and
poetry pieces are made by artist duo Maria Baleva and Zornica Genova in Sofia.
Here’s what happens when an architect and a lawyer start a project together!
The idea of Pottery and poetry comes from Maria, who is
design
“Pauza is a kind of reflection on our own lives”
Love, coziness, home. Vitkovics Mihály utca hides a lot of treasures, including
the Pauza store, regarded by many as a symbol of slowing down. The products in
the store promote consciousness, therefore, in addition to bringing joy to
customers, they also make the world a better place. Interview!
Évi Klément
architecture
Alpine shelters from Slovenia
The wind, the snow, landslides, the rugged terrain and the extreme weather
conditions all require a specific form of architecture, structure and concept.
This time, we collected mountain huts from the Slovenian Alps, having in common
not only the wonderful view they offer to the Slovenian mountains, but also the
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Inflatable electric scooter
Lightweight, inflatable and foldable electric scooter for sustainable cities.
Here comes the Poimo means of transport!
“Soft” vehicles, or soft mobility plays an important role in establishing
sustainable and livable cities; the umbrella term includes all non-motorized
means of transport such as walking, cycling, transportation via roller skates or
skateboards
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Adél Zsigmond | Conceptual clothing
Innovative and conceptual collections, with a kind of hidden image that can’t be
seen at first glance. Adél Zsigmond’s garments can function as casual attire,
formal wear or even as a form of artistic self-expression, it’s only up to us
how we would like to wear them
business
studio NUR | New label design for Balázs Sike pincéje
The Badacsony, deep tones, soil and a characteristic flavor all on one label.
Studio NUR gave life to a new label design for renewing Sike Balázs Pincéje
winery, placing poetry and maximalism in the center of the label’s visual world.
Let’s see the details.
Balázs Sike has been
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MOME CARE PACKS | Downloadable baby pack
Care packages that can be assembled easily by anyone, downloadable from a
website. The Social Design Research Group of the Innovation Center at
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest (MOME) prepared a digital
platform under the name MOME CARE PACKS IN TIMES OF ISOLATION allowing us to
compile care
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FILTER Architecture | Bivouac for hikers
Unique, contemporary, and, most importantly, the only one. The cabin created by
Bosnian FILTER architect studio is the first bivouac in the Visočica mountains.
Here it comes.
The cabin of unconventional forms and shapes is located in Visočica mountains
rising high near the most ancient Bosnian city, Visoko. The structure
architecture
MADAM Architecture | Fishermen’s wharf fading into the landscape
A lakeside fishermen’s wharf blending in with the landscape perfectly. In
cooperation with Chinese HEXIA architect office, [https://www.hexia.fun/] Madrid
and Amsterdam-based MADAM studio [https://www.madam.es/] designs a dune-shaped
pavilion in the framework of a new Chinese urban development project. Let’s see
the details.
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#stayhomecreative | Home office
As a result of the epidemic, our workplaces and all our office rituals moved to
our homes representing comfort, peace and relaxation. It’s nothing new to many,
but quite some people find it a major challenge. How do we adjust to the new
circumstances?
In our latest #stayhomecreative article,
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Online knowledge sharing (not only for creatives)
The epidemic keeps steering our everydays towards the online spaces, and the
activity of learning is no exception either. In this article, we collected
useful platforms that help us deepen our existing professional expertise or to
expand our knowledge with online courses. Not only for creatives!
There are several online
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INCLUSIVE | Senzo
A device that does not only facilitate the orientation of the visually impaired,
but that can also be worn as a fashionable and customizable accessory. Senzo is
an alternative assistive device for orientation promoting spatial awareness with
a sensor, thus increasing the independence of its user. A significant added
value
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Quarantine through the lens of photographers
Everyone deals with the lockdown differently; there are some who focus on
themselves and their environment, and there are those who focus others and on
the outside world. Moment-like, slowed down scenes, relief, melancholy, escape,
search for balance or self-therapy. This time, we picked our favorites from the
shots of
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AG Design Agency | Levantes Family Farm
Pastel colors and lovely, story-telling characters. The Greek AG Design Agency
created a Red Dot award-winning visual identity for the Levantes Family Farm
family business. Let’s see the details.
AG Design Agency’s motto „Creating brands that are truthful, innovative and
beautiful” sums up the essence of the new
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METRONOM | Learning music playfully
You could have met Réka Neszmélyi’s works several times, as the very popular
visual identity of Bánkitó Festival
[https://www.behance.net/gallery/85824343/Bankito-Cultural-Music-Festival-Identity-2019]
was also designed by her. This time, we present you the clean, easily
comprehensible and lovable METRONOM board game.
Réka has been a huge
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Europe’s largest green facade has been completed
A hedge consisting of 30 thousand plants, stretching for 8 kilometers. The
facade of Kö-Bogen II offices in Düsseldorf qualifying as the largest green
facade in Europe has been completed by Ingenhoven Architects. In addition to
handling sustainability as a flagship issue, the development also represents a
paradigm shift; the
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New MAACRAFT products | The △○□ bag collection
Blue and pink raffia, willow-bark with colorful leather straps. Circle, Cube and
Triangle, also known as Cyli, Cubi and Tria. We present you the new spring
handbag collection of MAACRAFT, entirely made of natural materials.
The same as the majority of design brands, the epidemic also had a significant
impact
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From hobby to career | Interview with photographer Eszter Sára Cseh
Pastel, sophisticated shades, with simple and honest compositions. She didn’t
plan a career in photography, yet her visual world is already quite unique and
recognizable. The versatile Eszter Sára Cseh (working under the art name Eszter
Sarah) creates elaborately detailed and carefully arranged portrait and fashion
photos, but she
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Nostalgic memories | The illustrations of Ivana Kozlau Lauridsen
Sophisticated and nostalgic colors, soft gestures and Scandinavian simplicity.
Slovakian-born Ivana Kozlau Lauridsen creates clean and soothing patterns and
illustrations.
Ivana uses her own childhood memories as inspiration, in a manner as if she was
living in the ‘70s – this is what makes her visual world unique and
recognizable. For
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#stayhomecreative | Show your outfit!
The epidemic has not only changed our daily routines, it also bears a
significant effect on how we dress. And the best outfits within the four walls?
Pink fur coat, crown, bathing suit, panties or gowns, sometimes spiced up with a
white shirt. We never thought comfortable attire could be
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The Lost Bridge
Time travel in the squares of Budapest. The Eltűnt Híd (The Lost Bridge)
historical game shows how Budapest changed between 1899 and 2019 by
reconstructing the pre-World War II era. The central and notable element of the
game is Elisabeth Bridge with each detail elaborated authentically, virtually
restored to its
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Feminine figures in Alja Horvat’s illustrations
Feminine figures, with patterns in vivid colors combined with plants, on
nostalgic images. The illustrations of Slovenian-born Alja Horvat are inspired
by the fashion and musical world of the ‘60s and the ‘70s as well as her love
for nature.
Alja Horvat has been a fan of art and drawing
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Eszter Kain | Mood-lifting box bags
Joyful pastel spring colors and geometric lines. Eszter Kain creates
container-box like bags resembling wooden building blocks that can serve as
outstanding accessories to both our attires and homes.
In the field of textile design, Eszter is primarily intrigued by working with
leather and designing accessories. She came across the
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CEE_RO | Ilkapilka
Timeless, comfortable, fully hand-made and eco-conscious pieces with clean lines
that are a perfect choice for any age group. Ilkapilka is a true representative
of the slow design approach, also characterized by some Scandinavian simplicity
and love for nature. Interview!
Ilka Váncsa graduated from the department of textile design of
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Color is the basis of everything | Szilvia Farkasdy's fabrics
Geometric and abstract shapes, simple and honest compositions, combined with
vivid colors. We explore the projects of textile designer Szilvia Farkasdy, and
we are completely blown away.Let’s see the details.
Szilvia Farkasdy has been drawn to the most different forms of art since she was
a child, so
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Posters as works of art | PosterLad
Aesthetics resembling old VHS cassette cases, 90s fashion and music and Bauhaus
style all in one poster.Czech designer Vratislav Pecka creates new pieces every
day. Let’s see the details.
Poster design starts to come back as a new form of art today, and it does not
necessarily aim
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DORKA S. Jewelry | Jewelry and architecture
Timeless pieces of jewelry, emphasizing feminine energy, independence and the
personality of the person wearing them. The collections of DORKA S. Jewelry
manifest the creator’s love for architecture: the lines of the brand’s latest
collection DOORS echo details of different gates and doors. Let’s see the
details.
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Practice Living | Living practices for finding the balance
An activity organizer that helps us get through the period of the “forced rest”.
Demola Budapest [https://www.facebook.com/DemolaInHungary/] innovation platform,
Pine Design [https://www.facebook.com/pinedesignkft/] digital studio and
psychologist and literature therapist Kitti Jakobovits
[https://www.facebook.com/jakobovitskittipszichologus/] developed Practice
Living [https://www.practiceliving.
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“My world” in design | Interview with designer Dorottya Párdányi
She’s very young, but has already had many successes. Her logical toy “
Kockacifánt” was showcased at the Hungarian Design Award exhibition, and she
also won a special prize in the framework of the Talentométer creative game
design competition. She currently works for the prestigious HAY design brand. We
interviewed
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Dreaming Threads | Tradition reinterpreted
Traditional Hungarian motifs combined with a novel form language: Eszter Révész
adapts the typical elements of folk art into contemporary interiors with her
gorgeous interior textiles and with the means of design, thus offering a new
interpretation and alternative in their use.
Eszter Révész founded her brand in 2019, under
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#stayhomecreative | Urban places
Due to the “forced rest”, we cannot wander around the city freely any time we
want. So that this period can be a little more bearable, we asked Hungarian
creatives to bring the empty spaces of Budapest to new life with their works; to
fill it with colors, shapes, humor
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Beyond Taste | Multisensory tableware
Our sensation, consisting of our sense of vision, hearing, smell, touch and
taste form an integral unit. With her special plate collection, Teresa Berger
helps reinventing the creation and consumption of food starting from this
thought.
Beyond Taste is an 8-piece series of tableware, with each piece focusing on one
east
CEE_RO | Yukka streetwear
They don’t confine themselves in inspiration; their lines and visual world is
unique and coherent at the same time. The YUKKA wear is casual and comfortable,
it combines streetwear with classic design, with a twist added by the exciting
use of materials, textures and patterns. We interviewed the artist
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Vince Hegedűs | 36 Days of Type
The typographic work by Vince Hegedűs is dominated by the contrast of black and
white, a simple, minimalist visual world and the dynamic movement of basic
forms. Vince created a new experimental set of fonts for the 36 days of Type
[http://www.36daysoftype.com/] call. Here it comes.
The
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AU Workshop | A match of wood and beeswax made in heaven
Colorful, simple structures, with aesthetic and harmonious forms. The
Architecture Uncomfortable Workshop (AUW) has been known for its experimental
works for long: natural materials and in particular the use of wood are
important aspects in designing their furniture, installation and other concepts.
This time, they showed how they think about
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Knowledge sharing is caring
As a result of isolation, access to local raw materials and local manufacturing
is becoming more and more valuable and may offer solutions to many problems and
shortages. The operation of open design utilizes values such as knowledge
sharing, innovation or local supply chains.
More and more open source products
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INCLUSIVE | Unobstructed
Daring, bold and characteristic, but these aren’t really the things that make it
truly special. The fashion industry is slowly adjusting to social diversity and
our manifold needs. It’s hard to find clothing suitable for people with physical
disabilities, in wheelchairs. In spite of the moderate shift that
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Blue line | A new collection by DYAN
Plain, elegant and comfortable at the same time. Sophisticated and abstract
shapes, with bold details and colors: the new DYAN sneakers make us feel as if
we wore a work of art on our feet. We interviewed Diána Polgár, the founder of
DYAN.
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How did DYAN start: what made
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TouchMe | Your body is an instrument
When people touch each other, they release great amounts of energy. In this
touchless period, we decided that we still would like to call the attention to
the importance and power of touch, by presenting a marvelous instrument of
Playtronica.
The Touchme created by Playtronica is a simple and intuitive
design
Edinas paper animation on sustainable paper usage
Edinas Paper calls the attention to the conscious choice of materials and the
opportunities of sustainable paper usage together with Europapier in the form of
an animation.
> We consider communication and showing alternatives to our clients with which
they can be successful in the current situation important also in these
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Kosmos | Chair in another way
At the first glance, the Kosmos chair could give rise to some serious doubts,
and may also seem quite uncomfortable; its peculiarity lies in the fact that it
was designed by involving students and was tailored to their needs.
The designer of the chair, Polish Aleksandra Krzyżanowska
[https://www.behance.
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CEE_RO | szasz zsuzsa bags
The bags of Zsuzsa Szász caught my eyes on the shoulder of a friend of mine from
Odorheiu Secuiesc, and I have been admiring her works ever since. Zsuzsa
graduated from the University of Art and Design of Cluj Napoca, this was were
the idea of szasz zsuzsa bags was
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Printa | The new eco-conscious collection is out now
Good news for nature-lovers: Printa’s latest spring collection has arrived!
If you enter Printa, you can see an abundance of exciting and plain products
that were made in the spirit of sustainability and eco-consciousness: screen
prints, decor and household objects that would all look good in our living
rooms,
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Growing avocados with open design
Ádám Miklósi is known for several projects built on technological innovation,
including the Red Dot award-winning sleigh concept called Slē
[http://adammiklosi.com/project/sle], or the smart heating unit titled Poizo
[http://adammiklosi.com/project/poizo], however, Ádám has already designed a
mobile oxygen bar and a wireless medical
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Block stories
In the upcoming weeks, our task is to spend time in our homes in isolation. At
the same time, it is important to pay more attention to each other and our
environment. Perhaps we keep closer contact with our loved ones and the world
than ever before...
Although Malcolm Fisher’
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Jure Tovrljan | Famous logos rebranded
In these uncertain times, everyone tries to adjust and respond to the new
situation. Slovenian graphic designer and creative director Jure Tovrljan
approached today’s „hands-off” and „social distancing” phenomena with just the
right amount of humor. He reimagined the logos of global brands including
Starbucks, Mastercard or Nike. Check
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Bogdan Anghel | Modernist Bucharest
Pastel pink and geometric architectural shapes, concrete surfaces ingrown by
plants, typical spiral staircases: in his photo series titled Modernist
Bucharest, Bogdan Anghel documents the Modernist architectural heritage of
Bucharest and calls the attention to its gradually deteriorating condition with
romantic nostalgia.
Bucharest’s cityscape is very complex. Besides the
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Star lamp, star tile and star rug: interview with product designer Ági Franta
Natural materials, loveable, plain objects recalling Scandinavian design and
pastel colors. Perhaps not even Scandinavian, rather distinctly Franta Ági. But
what is that like? Everything is connected to everything in the world of Franta
Ági, and there are no coincidences either: we would like to convey this positive
and unique
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TRN Collection by Pani Jurek | Conceptual furniture from Poland
Special geometric and statue-like shapes resembling calligraphy, bold colors and
sophisticated use of materials. We present you the latest furniture collection
of the Polish Pani Jurek brand: the TRN Collection.
Magda Jurek, the founder of the brand has a strong conceptual attitude and
mindset towards creation. Her goal is to
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Bimbi DECO | Contemporary patterns with traditional techniques
Warsaw-based weaving workshop Bimbi DECO found us on Instagram, and we fell in
love with the decorative hand-made tapestries and pillows at the very first
sight.
The founder of the brand is Małgosia Kołodziejczak: she initially studied
architecture and specialized in heritage protection before finally deciding
three years ago that
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CEE_RO | Illustrations by mcsk
Self-reflection, social criticism and a special hairless character: the
illustrations of Mariann Ilyés (also known as mcsk) reflect on situations of our
everyday lives and various social problems with a unique visual irony.
Interview!
I’m sure many people have already asked this, but where does the mcsk name come
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Sun and stones - here comes the new Manuela collection
Warm orange and natural tones, playful yet sophisticated and elegant shapes,
summer, vacation and freedom: this is what the new spring-summer collection of
Manuela titled “Sun Stones“ is like.
Interview with Manuela Maráczy, the founder and designer of the brand.
Warm sand, orange pebbles and sunshine: you typically don’t
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Harm less | Biodegradable design objects
Why couldn’t the objects surrounding us be temporal just like us? In addition to
being honest and simple, the creations of Zsófi Zala are made out of plant-based
materials and waste, this way contributing to the reduction of the amount of
waste generated by mass production.
Interview!
You experiment
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INCLUSIVE | Szignó
Friendly, lovable and minimalistic: the Szignó card game helps us to learn sing
language in a standardized and easily comprehensible manner, not only for the
deaf but also for the hearing. In addition to its educative nature, the game
also aims to eliminate the barriers established in relation to the
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Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda | Architectural compositions with a twist
Humorous and nice compositions, combined with minimalist architectural details:
artist duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda create entertaining and surprising visual
stories in a way differing from conventional and traditional architecture
photography. Their special visual world is characterized by creativity, accuracy
and fine aesthetics inspired by the urban environment, geometry
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New calendar design by de_form studio
De_form graphics studio’s annual gift calendar given to its clients is on its
way of becoming a tradition. Scroll down and check out this year’s design!
The studio’s unique visual world is characterized by the usage of bold contrasts
of colors and shapes and the creation
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Yoto player | Audio player for children
A well-thought-out technical device that is children-friendly in every bit of
it. Yoto [https://www.yotoplay.com/] collaborated with Pentagram
[https://www.pentagram.com/] and developed an interactive screen-free audio
player, with which children can listen to stories, music, radio or even
podcasts.
Here it comes.
Using Yoto [https://www.
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CEE_RO | Săniuş vodka, reimagined
The Săniuş (means: sleighing) is the local alcoholic beverage of a Transylvanian
manufactory, which is mainly popular amongst young people owing to its
budget-friendliness. Sebestyén Boér [https://www.behance.net/boer_s] reimagined
the packaging of the vodka with due humor and simplicity, in which
characteristics alluding to the region
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Digital production for sustainability | FabLab Budapest announces an open call for designers
Sustainable design objects accessible for everyone and built on smart
technologies, in the manufacturing of which users have the lead role. The
Distributed Design Market Platform (DDMP) reinvents the process of product
design, manufacturing and consumption: instead of ready-made products, it makes
manufacturing data accessible globally and democratizes access to
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Graduation Projects 2019 | HYPE selection
Sustainable, human-oriented and society-shaping design concepts with significant
added value. We picked our favorites out of the winning diploma projects of the
2019 call of Graduation Projects.
We have already written about the 2019 call of the Graduation Projects
[https://www.graduationprojects.eu/en] diploma muster previously, you can read
design
Green Bucket List in HANNABI way
Funny and friendly illustrations with everyday scenes, helpful messages and
to-dos that guide us how to build a sustainable and conscious way of life at our
own pace, one step at a time. This is what the Green Bucket List created by
HANNABI Manufaktúra is like.
HANNABI is already known
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LOGITRACK | A new logical game from Logifaces
Sophisticated pastel shades, minimalist architectural forms, exciting 3D shapes.
LOGITRACK: the new concrete game from Logifaces for (not only) logical minds.
Logifaces has been creating hand-made concrete objects since 2015, and their
flagship product is an analogue puzzle which develops the ancient Chinese
Tangram puzzle further and adapts it into
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CEE_RO | EASTRIDE
Young cyclists who believe in sustainable and innovative cities: the Eastride
Delivery courier service only uses eco-friendly delivery methods in the spirit
of environmentalism, and they also play a dominant role in preserving Romanian
bicycle culture. The “Eastriders“ hop on their bikes in spite of the urban
environment built on
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Story-telling label design from Halisten studio
Tale-like illustrations displaying fruity flavors and exhuberant life in Rococo
style, compressed into spirit labels. Halisten Studio created a unique label
design for the limited edition series of Gyulai Pálinka with 300 years of
traditions, which is sure to get us in the mood for drinking some palinka. Here
it
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INCLUSIVE | Design for care_02
Our previous INCLUSIVE article
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/inlcusive-design-for-care_01/] also tried to answer
the question of how a design object can be integrative without resulting in any
kind of negative prejudice or feeling.
Responding to the question stated above, Anna Borbála Lányi called sport and
movement to help: PLAY