Designs of the Year 2014 Entrance to the show. Designed by: Design Museum www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 1 of 60
PET Lamp Makes use of discarded PET bottles that have been washed down the Amazon river. Designed by: Alvaro Catalan de Ocon www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 2 of 60
PET Lamp Colourful cable construction of the PET lamp installation. Designed by: Alvaro Catalan de Ocon www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 3 of 60
MEWE Concept Car The objective of the design of this concept car for Toyota was to combine environmental responsibility with a fun driving experience. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 4 of 60
MEWE Concept Car Panels of expanded polypropylene on the tubular aluminum chassis reduce the weight of the car and correspondingly make it more energy efficient than other similar sized vehicles. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 5 of 60
MEWE Concept Car Luggage can be stored on the roof or inside the car. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 6 of 60
MEWE Concept Car The hack folds down like a pick-up truck to create more space. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 7 of 60
MEWE Concept Car The interior is clad in bamboo, a cheap, renewable and easy-to-clean material. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 8 of 60
MEWE Concept Car The rear seat can be folded and stored under the front seat, or be removed completely. Designed by: Jean-Marie Massaud www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 9 of 60
Lego Calendar A wall mounted planner made of Lego that can be synchronised with a digital diary by taking a photograph of it with a smart phone. Designed by: Vitamnis Design www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 10 of 60
Lego Calendar A wall mounted planner made of Lego that can be synchronised with a digital diary by taking a photograph of it with a smart phone. Designed by: Vitamnis Design www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 11 of 60
Lego Calendar A wall mounted planner made of Lego that can be synchronised with a digital diary by taking a photograph of it with a smart phone. Designed by: Vitamnis Design www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 12 of 60
Lego Calendar A wall mounted planner made of Lego that can be synchronised with a digital diary by taking a photograph of it with a smart phone. Designed by: Vitamnis Design www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 13 of 60
Chineasy An illustrated learing method to help people learn Chinese - a language whose 20.000 characters can seem intimidating to users of the Latin alphabet. In these illustrations the characters form never less than 80 percent of the graphic image. Designed by: ShaoLan Hsueh and Noma Bar www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 14 of 60
The Seaboard Grand A reinvention of the piano keyboard, reimagining the keys as soft waves that enable continuous and discrete real-time, tactile control of sound through three-dimensional hand gestures. Winner in the Category Product. Designed by: Roland Lamb and Hong-Yeul Eom www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 15 of 60
Dumb Ways to Die Girl watching the character animated video "Dumb Ways to Die - a public safety film campaign for Metro Trains in Melbourne. The aim was to communicate to children how to stay safe around trins. Designed by: McCann Australia www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 16 of 60
Designs of the Year 2014 A painted light switch is only one of the endless possibilities to be created with the conductive paint and the switch board kit by The Bare Conductive. Designed by: The Bare Conductive www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 17 of 60
Form 1 3D printer Relatively inexpensive consumer 3D printer launched on Kickstarter. Designed by: Formlabs www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 18 of 60
Form 1 3D printer The Form 1 3D printer is using reversed stereolithography technology. Designed by: Formlabs www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 19 of 60
Form 1 3D printer The priner's high-resolution setting (0.025mm per layer) is suitable for jewellery or tiny replacement parts. Designed by: Formlabs www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 20 of 60
Grand-Central An experiment (graduation project at ECAL Switzerland) that creates a physical presence for a digital message - using markers and a paper roll. Designed by: Thibault Brevet www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 21 of 60
Pro Chair Family Stackable school chairs designed for the company Floetotto. Designed by: Konstantin Grcic www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 22 of 60
Pro Chair Family The design concept took into account a recent study that promotes dynamic sitting (i.e. beig able and encouraged to regularly change the sitting position) as a way healthier alternative to static sitting. Designed by: Konstantin Grcic www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 23 of 60
Luffa Lab RCA graduation project that explores the potential of fibres derived from the luffa plant. Designed by: Mauricio Affonso www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 24 of 60
Luffa Lab RCA graduation project that explores the potential of fibres derived from the luffa plant. Designed by: Mauricio Affonso www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 25 of 60
Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Virtual Reality Development Kit, not only limited to games developers but with potential applications also for the car industry or NASA. Designed by: OculusVR Inc. www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 26 of 60
Heydar Aliyef Cultural Centre Cultural Centre in the capital city of Azerbaijan, housing a museum, a library and a concert hall. Winner in the Category Architecture. Designed by: Zaha Hadid www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 27 of 60
Totemic Collection Collection of full-length, stiff A-line dresses, inspired by old fashioned Harley Davidson and Japanese biker gangs. Designed by: Sadie Williams www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 28 of 60
XL1 Concept Car (Volkswagen) First ever car to travel 100km on only litre of diesel. This is possible due to its lightweight carbon-fibre frame and seats, while its curvaceous but narrow for reduces drag. Designed by: Peter Wouda www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 29 of 60
XL1 Concept Car (Volkswagen) Even the wing mirrors have been replaced with small cameras in order to improve the aerodynamics. Designed by: Peter Wouda www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 30 of 60
XL1 Concept Car (Volkswagen) Winner in the Category Transport. Designed by: Peter Wouda www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 31 of 60
Plume Mudguard Recoiling bicycle mudguard. Designed by: Patrick Laing www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 32 of 60
The Alchemist's Dressing Table Set of elegantly crafted tools for the production of natural cosmetics by turning flowers, herbs and minerals into ointments and lotions to enhance beauty. Designed by: Lauren Davies www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 33 of 60
Iro Collection for Established and Sons Colorful treatment of wood. Using traditional Japanese techniques, the surface gets peeled off in order to expose the wood grain and to form an uneven surface. Then brightly colored epoxy resisns get applied to create a smooth layer that transforms the tr Designed by: Jo Nagasaka www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 34 of 60
Alba Vase Collection for Serralunga An exploration of the process of rotational moulded plastic. Designed by: Massimiliano Adami www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 35 of 60
Alba Vase Collection for Serralunga Seeking to find the limits of the production process and opening up new aesthetic possibilities. Designed by: Massimiliano Adami www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 36 of 60
Obree Electric Bicycle Running on a removable electric battery, the Obree can reach speeds up to 15,5 mph and can run for approximately 62 miles. Designed by: A2B www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 37 of 60
Obree Electric Bicycle Running on a removable electric battery, the Obree can reach speeds up to 15,5 mph and can run for approximately 62 miles. Designed by: A2B www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 38 of 60
Clever Caps A lid for a bottle or carton that also works as a building block. Instead of throwing away your milk or juice top, it can now be washed and used as a Lego element. Designed by: Claudio Patrick Vollers and Henry Suzuki www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 39 of 60
Clever Caps A lid for a bottle or carton that also works as a building block. Instead of throwing away your milk or juice top, it can now be washed and used as a Lego element. Designed by: Claudio Patrick Vollers and Henry Suzuki www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 40 of 60
Clever Caps A lid for a bottle or carton that also works as a building block. Instead of throwing away your milk or juice top, it can now be washed and used as a Lego element. Designed by: Claudio Patrick Vollers and Henry Suzuki www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 41 of 60
Clever Caps A lid for a bottle or carton that also works as a building block. Instead of throwing away your milk or juice top, it can now be washed and used as a Lego element. Designed by: Claudio Patrick Vollers and Henry Suzuki www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 42 of 60
Ripple Table Studio research project into lightweight construction. At 2,5 metres long, and weighing just nine kilograms, Ripple uses about 70 percent less material than a standard timber table. Designed by: Benjamin Hubert www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 43 of 60
Ripple Table Studio research project into lightweight construction. At 2,5 metres long, and weighing just nine kilograms, Ripple uses about 70 percent less material than a standard timber table. Designed by: Benjamin Hubert www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 44 of 60
Chair 4 Life The chair has a vertical lift function and the adjustable wheelbase allows users to change the wheel position - more narrow inside, wider for outside use. Designed by: Renfrew Group for NHS Innovation Centre www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 45 of 60
Chair 4 Life A wheel chair designed after extensive consultation of the young people who will use it, Chair 4 Life can be altered to suit the changing needs of a growing child. Designed by: Renfrew Group for NHS Innovation Centre www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 46 of 60
Chair 4 Life Its modular universal platform, or chassis, can be updated with a range of attachements and bespoke components. Designed by: Renfrew Group for NHS Innovation Centre www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 47 of 60
A Behaviour Changing (ABC) Syringe The ABC Syringe changes colour (from clear to red) when exposed to air. By doing so it takes away any uncertainty, leaving the user confident about whether the syringe is sterile, and therefore safe. Designed by: Dr. Dvid Swann www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 48 of 60
Building Stories Made up of 14 separate, differently sized books and pamphlets, Building Stories is a graphic novel about the sad lives of the inhabitants of a single Chicago apartment block. Designed by: Chris Ware www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 49 of 60
The Hinterland Current collection of the Brazilian designer, focussing on leather, utilising a multitude of techniques, such as layering, patchwork, cut-ots, printing and knitting. Designed by: Ronaldo Fraga www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 50 of 60
Serpentine Galleries Identity The new identity of the Serpentine Gallery coincides with the opening of a new gallery space. The new identity aims to visually unite the two Hyde Park galleries. Designed by: Marina Miller, Bryan Boylan and Daniel Weil www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 51 of 60
The Bradley Time Piece A watch for blind people, which was also designed to appeal to the sighted, the Bradley Time Piece is named after American Paralympic medallist Bradley Snyder, who lost his sight while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. Designed by: Eone Timepieces Inc. www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 52 of 60
IFmove Bicycle The Ifmove can be collapsed into a slim and neatly compact form in seconds. Once folded, the frame acts as a handle, so the bike, which weighs just 10kg, can be wheeled around rather than carried. Designed by: Michael Lin, Stijn Deferm, Kain Gailiver, AND REX LIU www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 53 of 60
IFmove Bicycle The Ifmove can be collapsed into a slim and neatly compact form in seconds. Once folded, the frame acts as a handle, so the bike, which weighs just 10kg, can be wheeled around rather than carried. Designed by: Michael Lin, Stijn Deferm, Kain Gailiver, AND REX LIU www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 54 of 60
IFmove Bicycle The Ifmove can be collapsed into a slim and neatly compact form in seconds. Once folded, the frame acts as a handle, so the bike, which weighs just 10kg, can be wheeled around rather than carried. Designed by: Michael Lin, Stijn Deferm, Kain Gailiver, AND REX LIU www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 55 of 60
Reflector Geek Bike Shoes A small piece of reflective material turns these classic black lace-up day shoes into an additional safety tool for everyday cyclists. Designed by: Tracey Neuls www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 56 of 60
eGo Single-Seater Aircraft The first aircraft to be powered by an adaption of the Wankel engine. Its small, lighteight, energy-efficient and reliable engine is more commonly seen in unmanned aerial vehivles. Designed by: Giotto Castelli www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 57 of 60
eGo Single-Seater Aircraft The first aircraft to be powered by an adaption of the Wankel engine. Its small, lighteight, energy-efficient and reliable engine is more commonly seen in unmanned aerial vehivles. Designed by: Giotto Castelli www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 58 of 60
Makoko Floating School Prototype floating structure designed for the water community of Makoko, located on the lagoon by Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. Designed by: Kunle Adeyemi www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 59 of 60
Makoko Floating School With waters rising due to climate change, flooding occurs in the trdtional stilt-built homes that house an estimated 100.000 people. This structure will rise with the water. Designed by: Kunle Adeyemi www.designsoftheyear.comBrit Leissler 60 of 60
Once again London's Design Museum showcases the best seen in global Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphic, Product and Transport design over the past year.