The BMW Vision Neue Klasse redefines the automaker's future strategy for electric vehicles

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse redefines the automaker's future strategy for electric vehicles

BMW's Vision Neue Klasse, a highlight at this year’s IAA Mobility International Motor Show in Munich, heralds the automaker's future direction for what was once its primary vehicle category, the traditional sedan. The car's design is a modern, audacious reimagination to counteract the steady decline in popularity of sedans due to the surge of SUVs.   The Vision Neue Klasse, according to Adrian van Hooydonk, the current head of BMW Group Design, exhibits a quintessential BMW design that's so progressive it appears to leapfrog an entire model generation. Although the Vision car is currently only a concept, its features, such as the use of secondary raw materials and full electric power, seem achievable and are already standard in some cases.   The concept car highlights critical elements of BMW design,...

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Denis Joelsons Combines a Linear Residence with Circular Garden Terraces in São Paulo.

Denis Joelsons Combines a Linear Residence with Circular Garden Terraces in São Paulo.

Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons has successfully finalized the construction of a rectangular residence in São Paulo, Brazil, nestled within the contours of a gently sloping terrain adorned with circular garden terraces.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) influence on Art, Design and Intellectual Property Concerns

Artificial Intelligence (AI) influence on Art, Design and Intellectual Property Concerns

In this article, we explore the pros and cons of AI influence in art and design, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks. We will also examine how AI could change the way we create and offer suggestions for protecting intellectual property in the age of AI.Pros of AI in Art and Design1. Streamlining the creative processAI can help streamline the creative process by automating repetitive tasks such as resizing images, color correction, and font selection. This allows artists and designers to focus on the more creative aspects of their work.2. PersonalizationAI can also help create personalized products by analyzing data from users' behavior and preferences. For example, Netflix uses AI algorithms to recommend movies and TV shows based on users' viewing history, and Spotify uses AI to create personalized playlists.3....

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Yes, Mushroom Leather is a Thing and it is starting to look like Animal Leather

Yes, Mushroom Leather is a Thing and it is starting to look like Animal Leather

In recent years, the traditional leather industry has become increasingly scrutinized for its environmental impact. The leather production process requires large amounts of energy and water, and the chemicals used to treat the leather can be hazardous to human health and the environment. Fortunately, a sustainable alternative has emerged—Mushroom (mycelium) leather. Mushroom leather is a green, vegan, and sustainable "leather" made without animal products. Instead, mushroom leather is a product of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms . The mycelium is grown in a lab and then combined with organic matter agricultural byproducts to form a material with the look and feel of leather, aka Mushroom Leather. The production process for mycelium leather is considered green and environmentally friendly, similar to cactus leather and grape leather. It requires no harmful chemicals,...

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Biped Ai Smart Harness That Helps Visually Impaired People Drive

Biped Ai Smart Harness That Helps Visually Impaired People Drive

Biped, a start-up based in Swiss, has released a tech-savvy harness that utilizes Ai technology to allow visually impaired or blind people to detect obstacles in advance.The technology called Biped.ai features build in 3d cameras that can be paired with headphones or BlueTooth to warn the driver of obstacles around them. The design boasts a minimalist design that functions as a harness on the shoulder. "It generates 3D audio feedback to warn the users about the position of the important elements around them," the founder shared. While working in a hospital in Lausanne, Fabien noticed many impaired and blind patients sought alternative aids. Fabien developed this idea with Bruno Vollmer's business during Switzerland's International Create Challenge hackathon.

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NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO Teams up with The Wade Family, YnG DnA and Bleacher Report celebrating and raising awareness for the LGBTQIA+ through a sustainably produced capsule collection

NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO Teams up with The Wade Family, YnG DnA and Bleacher Report celebrating and raising awareness for the LGBTQIA+ through a sustainably produced capsule collection

We've partnered with The Wade Family, Bleacher Report and YnG Dna, to raise awarness and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community through a sustainably produced capsule collection, that benefits Athlete Alley. Athlete Alley is a non-profit working at the intersection of sport and equality. They focus on making athletic communities more inclusive and less discriminatory and helping athletes to advocate for LGBTQ equality.  Design lead by Nicole Zizi and associate designer Tommy Skyrunner.  This product is part of a pre-order campaign and will be produced after the sales window closes on July 3rd. Shop the release at Bleacher Report Shop. B/R will contribute to Athlete Ally for every Take Pride product sold from 6/24/21 to 7/31/21, as follows: $5.50 of $35 sale price per t-shirt or  $13.50 of $60 sale price per hoodie up to a...

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