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Paris' Attractive Recycling Bins, Produced by an Automotive Supplier "
To boost residential recycling rates, Paris had to re-think their collection system. For years Parisian apartment buildings were stocked with their own yellow recycling bins—if there… https://t.co/6mvULrWQI6

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This foldable fire pit stand brings the joy of space-saving design to outdoor camping and meals "

Although summer is just around the corner in some parts of the world, enjoying a hot meal outdoors with family and friends can happen any time of the year.… https://t.co/A7gyJj7aNf

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Top 10 outdoor furniture designs to use this upcoming summer "

Being stuck at home during the pandemic really did teach us a few lessons. One, being, that you can actually do a lot at home, especially in your backyard! It definitely made us realize we s… https://t.co/X1jbhdwbLZ

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Core77 Weekly Roundup (5-15-23 to 5-19-23) "
Here's what we looked at this week:

This colorway for the Nike Air Huarache Premium had to be inspired by this Egyptian Goose, no?

The world's 199 countries have agreed on standardized passport designs, with… https://t.co/3d1RoPtkAT

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A Reinterpretation of European School Chairs from the '80s/'90s "
Here's a chair design with a curious detail. And these forms may mean nothing to Americans, but ought draw nostalgia for Europeans: The Col Chair, by Barcelona-based industrial designer F… https://t.co/W6Ten0n6ic

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Sustainable Seaweed-Based Plastic, Compatible with Standard Production Machinery "
It's a nice idea: "Everything we create and release into the world should be Designed to Disappear™," writes materials technology company Loliware. "Waste truly is a … https://t.co/0RHPEtPwnv

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Can 3D printing make fashion sustainable? This plastic handbag is made with minimal waste, and is repairable "

Rather aptly dubbed the “Reusable Bag”, this 3D-printed handbag from Malinko Design flips fashion on its head and tries to make one of the mos… https://t.co/95WduHNtAG

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Must-Attend NYCxDESIGN Events of 2023: Core77 Editors' Top Picks "
NYCxDESIGN time is upon us. It's a season that always makes for an exciting time, but can also get a bit overwhelming when it comes to planning. That's why the editors at Core77 have put… https://t.co/Qyd3hh6FPn

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Sleek, Extendable Oak Dining Tables/Desks "
Despite the Japanese name, these Kotai Tables are by Spanish industrial designer Mario Ruiz.

Designed for dining or desking, they're 39.25" wide and available in spans ranging from 70.25" up to an impossibly l… https://t.co/OO8agRPtmb

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Voice-Controlled CAD? OpenAI’s Text-to-3D-Modeling Software "
OpenAI's Shap-E is an AI-driven system that can do text-to-3D-modeling. "When trained on a large dataset of paired 3D and text data, our resulting models are capable of generating complex and … https://t.co/4dQyQqpq2a

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Core77 Weekly Roundup (5-8-23 to 5-12-23) "
Here's what we looked at this week:

If you don't have the $58.4 million that Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Orange) went for, you can buy tiny unauthorized knockoffs for $29.

Real deal

What you can actually affo… https://t.co/foa3T2NRVr

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The TerpLoc Glassless Jar, for Perfect Cannabis Preservation "
At first blush, this might simply look like a robust Ziploc bag:

In fact it's a TerpLoc Glassless Jar, produced by Ohio-based Grove Bags, a company that specializes in packaging for cannabi… https://t.co/DQhA8tBeSz

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A Father-son duo 3D Printed an Entire Lamborghini Aventador and it looks Stunningly Real "

It is, in fact, possible to download a car. Sterling Backus, enthusiastic father and physicist, literally downloaded and 3D printed an entire Lamborghini Aventado… https://t.co/2BU4ERo97D

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An Industrial Designer's Applications that Celebrate the Screw "
This reminds me of an ID school assignment, in a good way. Considering that screws, those ubiquitous fasteners, are rarely considered a visual selling point in product designs, industrial … https://t.co/5vnbxetusA

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Exoskeleton Design Gets Sexier "
Exoskeletons have begun to proliferate. And because AI cannot yet automate manual labor positions, the category will surely grow, as more companies see the cost benefits: Reduced downtime, reduced worker injury, increase… https://t.co/dIW7RUiRLA

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This KWART Chair has "The Lowest Eco-Footprint on the Market" "
Veteran industrial designer Ton Haas, who's run his own firm since 1993, designed this KWART chair for Dutch manufacturer Circuform.

"The KWART is a comfortable design chair designed by To… https://t.co/wXgGGSQ8yH

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How metallic hues can add sparkle to your home décor "

Decorating with metallic accents is trending in the décor space and can add a dash of glamor and panache. From furniture to accessories and wall paint, metallic hues work as a decorative accent maki… https://t.co/TqVkoHhkOH

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Folding Ham Stands for Easy Storage "
Perhaps strange to Americans, ham stands are a category of kitchen product you'll see in Europe, where people take their ham seriously.

However, these are bulky objects that don't exactly fit into a drawer; where … https://t.co/iPJUtbterc

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Alessi’s first foray into furniture collection with Philippe Starck is inspired by frying pans "

It’s normal for furniture designers to find inspiration from some pretty unusual sources. We’ve seen things that were inspired by nature, pop culture, art, … https://t.co/XWLcZMuBOu

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Top 10 kitchen appliances designed to turn you into a kitchen wiz with ease "

If you’re a passionate lover of cooking, or you’ve recently kickstarted your cooking journey, and want to accelerate it even further then you’ve reached the right place. Havin… https://t.co/mkLS5KY0Dd