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How artist Jason Krugman turns power into striking light sculptures

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Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We spoke to the designer after he recently winning a LIT Lighting Design Award for his project, Capella Basket. Why focus on sculptural lighting? This is what gives people pleasure about my work.

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Ecobee’s smart thermostat changes your home so it can save the planet

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ecobee ’s story starts with Stuart Lombard whose personal environmental goals in 2007 inspired him to program his own thermostat to conserve energy whilst away on holiday. ecobee’s product range includes security cameras, smart lighting controls and sensors. Its product range includes security cameras and smart lighting controls.

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Dutch design duo Kiki + Joost on the power of co-creation

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Over two decades, the pair has shifted swiftly between individual works and collaborative projects, producing work that includes carpets, lighting, furniture, ceramics, glassware and textiles. Their collective identity is defined by experimentation — experimentation with materials, form and function.

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The soft and sustainable curves of Ascent Series – Green Furniture Concept’s seamless seating system

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Since 2007, the straight-talking Swedish brand has employed ecologically sound processes, focusing on design that uses natural and recycled materials to create modular seating for airports and other interior landscapes. Aluminum is a great material since it is light, yet at the same time, it is very strong.

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“World Positive Impact is our purpose”, says Green Furniture Concept founder Johan Berhin.

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It started back in 2007 when the ‘One C’ chair made its debut in Paris, inspiring founder and designer Johan Berhin to further his knowledge in terms of how best to approach sustainable design. Shocked by the chemical nature of furniture manufacturing, he decided to make a difference. . © Green Furniture Concept. © Green Furniture Concept.

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Highlights from the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2021

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Winners for the fifth global LIT Lighting Design Awards have been announced. Held annually, The LIT Design Awards recognises the efforts of talented international lighting product designers, lighting designers, manufacturers, design firms, and students from all over the world. Flat Bubble by Claudia Unterhauser, Ceiling Lights.

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The Next Workplace To Bring People Together

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In 2007 the iPhone (only one example) set a new standard as a tool that we use. They come in many sizes, performance models and forms such as iPads, surfaces, laptops, watches, etc. “ If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail. “ Psychologist Abraham Maslow. Last but not least, we can use it anywhere!