The Netherlands? Studio Thomas Vailly has succeeded in making eco-versions of polystyrene, leather, natural glue, and varnish from sunflower plants. The process uses every part of the plants including the sunflower leftovers such as stalks and leaves that are heated and pressed to produce the materials. www.vailly.com
Panasonic collaborated with Vitra to create a transparent television called Vitrine that looks like a piece of furniture. The technological components are cleverly concealed within the wooden frame, which doubles as a stand for the TV. The design shows?how new technologies can be seamlessly integrated into our living spaces.
https://panasonic.net/design/works/milan2019/
The most distinctive Australian Teddy Bears can be found at Tambo Teddies in Queensland. They have created a unique range of quality handcrafted Australian teddy bears from natural woollen sheepskin which are delivered around the world. The teddies are so highly regarded that in recent years they have been given to royalty visiting Australia. www.tamboteddies.com.au
Clipomatic is a smart video editor that turns all you say into live captions. All you have to do is hit the record button, speak clearly and your words will appear in a form of a stylish caption right on your recording. www.apalon.com/clipomatic.html
Museum Hack is a startup built on a counterintuitive premise. It sells "museum tours for people who don't like museums." For one price, customers get museum admission, a several-hour tour, and in some cases, wine. Guides teach them about the displays but with a difference, such as a dive into the artist's weird hobbies. Some tours are family-friendly while others are adults-only. Tours are available inside New York's Museum of Natural History and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. The founder's view is "Museums aren't competing with other museums. They're competing with Netflix, Facebook and iPhones." https://museumhack.com/
