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Super Vernaculars shows what climate-conscious designers should really be doing today | BIO27 Biennial of Design, Ljubljana
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Super Vernaculars shows what climate-conscious designers should really be doing today | BIO27 Biennial of Design, Ljubljana

The 27th BIO (Biennial of Design Ljubljana) Super Vernaculars program series finally gives depth to the overused “think global, act local” phrase. Drawing on old-time local assets, the main exhibition at this year’s Biennale features architectural and material design solutions that have the potential not only to mitigate the
BIO27, opening soon, searches for future solutions in local traditions
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BIO27, opening soon, searches for future solutions in local traditions

The Biennial of Design in Ljubljana (BIO27) opens its gates for the 27th time on 26 May. This year, our future and that of our planet are at stake; how can we face the challenges of the 21st century building on local resources and folk traditions? This year’s biennial,
These classically comfortable footwear are biodegradable | Balagan
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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
Bio-ceramic to replace plastic in these new watches  | Swatch
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Bio-ceramic to replace plastic in these new watches | Swatch

The world-famous Swiss watch brand committed to a plastic-free future launches a new collection based on bioceramic. Two-thirds ceramic and one-third biologically sourced castor oil, the brand’s new innovation creates a durable material for their watch cases. Swatch has used its hallmark see-through case design for the new collection,
Peeling is appealing | Recycling with Marcelina Komar
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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
Vibrantly natural | O!Meega
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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
Furniture collection made of palm oil | Nataša Perković
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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
Harm less | Biodegradable design objects
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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