The invention of rapid prototyping has revolutionized 3D computer generated form and provided new-aged designers with limitless creativity when designing objects. Using this technology and the theme: "Form Follows f(x)unction", Materialize.MGX has created a stunning 2005 collection that will be shown at 100% Design London. Featured are new designs by Bathsheba Grossman, Assa Ashuach, Arik Levy and Lionel Theodore Dean. JGB

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Bathroom collection for Duravit and Axor designed by Philippe Starck.
Lacquered bathroom furniture inserts, mixers with surfaces such as yellow and platinum, mirrors with illumination, remote-controlled lighting for baths, flat sculptured chrome faucets. This is a complete, well-rounded, minimalistic bath series. SMK

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MoCo Loco welcomes another contributor today.
Gimena Gomez Paz is an industrial designer based in Milan, Italy. Fascinated by design and communication, she works in the fields of Trend Research, Color Materials, Finishing and Future Visions. She has collaborated with leading companies such as Lego and Hitachi. And since 2003 she is the editor of the web based design magazine designbeans.

Paola Lenti launches Frame and Light Collections.
Italy's Paola Lenti Co., renowned for its research and expertise in the textiles field, has just launched the Frame and Light Collections designed by Francesco Rota. The outstanding characteristic of the Frame pieces is that they are suitable for use both indoors and outdoors thanks to some clever weather-resistant upholstery named Rope - a high-tech yarn developed by the company. The Light Collection (seen here above) includes a chaise longue, a stool and a dormeuse and is a perfect example of Paola Lenti’s distinctive timeless style; natural colours, refined design and advanced technical materials. GP

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+ Dutch designer Judith van den Boom sheds some new light on ceramic trinkets for tourists with her Disturbed Lamp over at Art MoCo. SM

For the person who has everything... Ondine Living has introduced its very limited edition Krystal Electronic Light Showerheads in polished gold or chrome finish with Swarovski crystal detailing. Available in a blue, green, yellow or white light cycle. SMK

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