Welded Loop’s experimental shoes are made from only one material

Amy Frearson • November 2024 Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed a shoe using just one material – a recyclable thermoplastic that can be knitted, 3D-printed and welded. Welded Loop is a research-led project exploring how thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) can be used to create every component in a pair of sneaker-style shoes. […]

Kiwi intends to “bridge the gap between sex toy and medical device”

Ruby Betts • November 2024 US company The Pelvic People and designer Nienke Helder have produced Kiwi, a multipurpose vibrator for people who experience pain during sex, which has been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024. Kiwi, which can be used as both a vibrator and massage tool, was designed to eliminate entry pain and help people enjoy sex. The product has […]