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Concept liquor system makes drinking more funConcept liquor system makes drinking more fun
The Design Museum’s favorite works of 2013

The seeds of the future being sown today

Vlad Savov
Avant-garde ‘horizontal skyscrapers’ re-imagined with scaffolding and LEDsAvant-garde ‘horizontal skyscrapers’ re-imagined with scaffolding and LEDs
Renault concept car launches drone to check for gridlock aheadRenault concept car launches drone to check for gridlock ahead
Sensory Fiction is a prototype that lets you feel a book’s emotionsSensory Fiction is a prototype that lets you feel a book’s emotions
Google imagines free taxis to transport web shoppers to storesGoogle imagines free taxis to transport web shoppers to stores
These glasses let you see the world through your favorite typefaceThese glasses let you see the world through your favorite typeface
You can build a Wi-Fi connected thermostat yourself for under $100You can build a Wi-Fi connected thermostat yourself for under $100
ZTE shows off its own modular phoneZTE shows off its own modular phone
Dante D'Orazio
Urb-E is a foldable electric scooter that makes your commute a weird, wild rideUrb-E is a foldable electric scooter that makes your commute a weird, wild ride
Architects propose 136-mile cycling network above LondonArchitects propose 136-mile cycling network above London
The future of death: skyscraper cemeteriesThe future of death: skyscraper cemeteries
Valentina Palladino
Back to the Start: imagining a better Windows

One designer has an idea for the future of Windows

Tom Warren
London designer creates 3D-printed, regenerative running shoes from protocellsLondon designer creates 3D-printed, regenerative running shoes from protocells
The trouble with Ticketmaster is all the ticketsThe trouble with Ticketmaster is all the tickets
Nobel Center concept transforms Stockholm with six giant spheresNobel Center concept transforms Stockholm with six giant spheres
‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ recreated in Lego to inspire young artists‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ recreated in Lego to inspire young artists
The iPhone concept that will make you fall in love with skeuomorphismThe iPhone concept that will make you fall in love with skeuomorphism
Not just hot air: balloon engineer wants to build a gigantic inflatable solar chimneyNot just hot air: balloon engineer wants to build a gigantic inflatable solar chimney
Mercedes-Benz builds a stunning concept supercar for Gran Turismo anniversary

The AMG Vision Gran Turismo answers Kaz Yamauchi’s challenge

Vlad Savov
Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept supercarMercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept supercar
Samsung makes the case for ‘bended’ phones and side displays
Samsung ‘bended display’ patent applicationSamsung ‘bended display’ patent application
Ford spills Coca-Cola technology all over its new car seatsFord spills Coca-Cola technology all over its new car seats
Morph: a bold seating concept for flexible air travel

Pay for space, not a seat

Aaron Souppouris
Alarmclock wakes you up with the time you’ll dieAlarmclock wakes you up with the time you’ll die
Nokia Lumia smartwatch concept imagines a colorful future under MicrosoftNokia Lumia smartwatch concept imagines a colorful future under Microsoft
Can a phone last forever? Motorola’s Project Ara aims to find outCan a phone last forever? Motorola’s Project Ara aims to find out
Your headphones could be used to measure your pulseYour headphones could be used to measure your pulse
This twisted 3D-printed chair is made of fungusThis twisted 3D-printed chair is made of fungus
Why did Sharp just put a tablet into this cutting board?Why did Sharp just put a tablet into this cutting board?
Dyson wants to silence the hair dryer, according to patent applicationDyson wants to silence the hair dryer, according to patent application
Unique Circle Yacht concept imagesUnique Circle Yacht concept images
Jacob Kastrenakes
Sail the high seas in style with this insane alien yacht conceptSail the high seas in style with this insane alien yacht concept
Gittler’s all-titanium guitar aims to ‘overcome traditionalism’ with Kickstarter’s helpGittler’s all-titanium guitar aims to ‘overcome traditionalism’ with Kickstarter’s help
New Ostrich Pillow offers a slightly less embarrassing way to sleep in publicNew Ostrich Pillow offers a slightly less embarrassing way to sleep in public
Tikker is a ‘death watch’ that counts down to your demiseTikker is a ‘death watch’ that counts down to your demise
Bizarre shirts turn famous faces into Facebook-confusing camouflageBizarre shirts turn famous faces into Facebook-confusing camouflage
The PicoBrew Zymatic is the Nespresso of beer brewingThe PicoBrew Zymatic is the Nespresso of beer brewing
Will this gnarly, 3D-printed mold be your next toothbrush?Will this gnarly, 3D-printed mold be your next toothbrush?

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