from the flaps to the colors, the made-to-order bag modernizes the traditional gauntlets and protection gear of a warrior.

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designboom spotlights the top 10 innovative material applications in 2024's design projects submitted by our readers.

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the audio device features a pillar design inspired by architecture and is made up of a total of nine different recycled materials, including plastic washed up on the beach shore.

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softshell by nokken and big uses a lightweight timber frame and recyclable canvas to ensure easy transport and assembly.

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the salvage & sap series revives the 45,000-year-old practice of using natural tree sap as a wood binder.

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every element -- from the structural framework to the translucent drapes -- recalls the comfort of the automotive brandcan be disassembled, replaced, and reused.

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'the wax project' exemplifies the potential of biomaterials in architecture as an alternative to polluting materials like acrylics.

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crafted from 70 percent recycled aluminum, the minimal-styled device has two protruding speakers with detailed high-frequency sounds and rich bass.

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the open net pattern blends functionality with aesthetic appeal, showcasing the wine label.

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it’s the research product by hiroto ikebe, and the japanese designer has showcased his findings through the exhibition COCOON ANATOMY during DESIGNART tokyo 2024.

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