Polycarbonate and PVC, 21 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 5 7/8" (54 x 35 x 15 cm). Manufactured by Supergum Industries Ltd., Israel (2004). Lent by Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem. Photo by Yaron ReshefAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Ana Mir and Emili Padrós of emiliana design studio. Hot Box Prototype. 2003

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 40s

Polyethylene, 7 x 23 5/8 x 15 3/4" (18 x 60 x 40 cm). Lent by emiliana design studio. Photo by Xavier PadrósAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Mathieu Lehanneur. The Third Lung from the Objets Thérapeutiques collection. Model. 2001

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 40s

Various materials, two pieces: 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 3/8" (6 x 9 x 11 cm) and 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/2" (2 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm). Lent by Mathieu Lehanneur. Photo by Véronique HuyguesAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Bracelet of Life, Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measuring device. 1994

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 15s

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)Bracelet of Life, Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measuring device1994Polypropylene, 12 3/4 x 3/4" (32.4 x 1.9 cm). Manufactured by Trapinex Sérigraphie-Offset, France (1994). Lent by

…XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex Why Zed Design. FPR2 Human Powered Radio. 1998

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 36s

Roelf Mulder, Byron Qually, and Etienne Rijkheer of …XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex Why Zed DesignFPR2 Human Powered Radio1998Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, nylon, and brass, 7 7/8 x 11 x 7 1/4" (20 x 28 x 18.5 cm). Manufactured by Freeplay Energy Plc., S

Design Against Crime Research Initiative, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Stop Thief! Ply Chair and Stop Thief! Bentwood Chair Clone from the Smart Antitheft Furniture Range

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 9s

Jackie Piper, Marcus Willcocks, and Lorraine GammanDesign Against Crime Research Initiative, Central Saint Martins College of Art and DesignStop Thief! Ply Chair and Stop Thief! Bentwood Chair Clone from the Smart Antitheft Furniture RangeL

UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. UNHCR Plastic Sheeting. c. 1985

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 55s

Polyethylene, 13' 1 1/2" x 16' 4 7/8" (400 x 500 cm). Manufactured by Qingdao Gyoha Plastics Co., Ltd., China (2004). Lent by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Photo by Masanori Kobayashi/UNHCRAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Roelf Mulder, Byron Qually, and Richard Perez of ...XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex Why Zed Design. Condom Applicator. 2004

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 15s

...XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex Why Zed DesignCondom Applicator2004Polyethylene and aluminum, 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8" (0.75 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm). Manufactured by ...XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex Why Zed Design, Ltd., South Africa (2005). Lent by ...XYZ Dot Dot Dot Ex W

Ayse Sulan Kolatan and William J. Mac Donald of KOL/MAC. INVERSAbrane invertible building membrane. Prototype. 2005

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 15s

Ayse Sulan Kolatan and William J. Mac Donald of KOL/MACINVERSAbrane invertible building membranePrototype. 2005DuPont Kevlar para-aramid fiber and SentryGlas Plus glass laminate interlayer. Prototype by Evans & Paul, Unlimited Corporation,

Nikhil Garde. Designskolen Kolding. Viking Life-Saving Equipment. Sea Shelter. 2004

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 12s

Nikhil GardeDesignskolen KoldingInstructors: Elle-Mie Ejdrup Hansen, Barnabas Wetton, and Michael FrederiksenViking Life-Saving EquipmentSea Shelter2004Nylon and rubber, 6'6 3/4" x 10'6" x 12'1 5/8" (200 x 320 x 370 cm). Manufactured by

Stephan Augustin. Watercone water-collection device. 1999

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 39s

Makrolon polycarbonate, 11 3/4 x 31 1/2" (30 x 80 cm) diam. Manufactured by Wisser Verpackungen GmbH, Germany (2004). Lent by Disc-O-Bed LP. Photo by Jonathan PuddifootOne of three objects discussedAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Matthias Megyeri. Peter Pin, R. Bunnit, and Didoo Railings from the Sweet Dreams Security series. 2003

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 24s

Iron, 70 7/8" (180 cm) high. Manufactured by Marbek, UK, and Matthias Megyeri, Germany (2005). Lent by Matthias Megyeri. Photo by Matthias MegyeriAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Designskolen Kolding. How to Disappear kit and vending machine. 2004

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 28s

Designskolen KoldingStudents: Luca Leo Funch Dyrvang, Louise Rosenkrans, Lars Lyngstadaas, Kim Meier, Morten Just Hansen, and Anne Mette Karsted PoulsenInstructors: Poul Allan Bruun, and Barnabas WettonHow to Disappear kit and vending machin

Anthony Dunne, Fiona Raby, and Michael Anastassiades. Hide Away Furniture from the Design for Fragile Personalities in Anxious Times project. Prototype. 2004

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 24s

English oak and felt, 27 1/2 x 28 3/8 x 70 7/8" (70 x 72 x 180 cm); floor: 8' 2 1/2" x 6' 6 3/4" (250 x 200 cm). Lent by Dunne & Raby. Photo by Jason EvansAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Twan Verdonck, Neo Human Toys. Tummy (warm belly monkey) from the Boezels collection. 2001

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 34s

Fake fur, cotton, and cherry stones, 23 5/8 x 18 7/8 x 8 5/8" (60 x 48 x 22 cm). Manufactured by De Wisselstroom, The Netherlands (2005). Lent by Neo Human Toys, Photo by Anke Adriaans at Bubbles VisualsAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Olivier Peyricot, IDSland. Vigilhome. Prototype. 2003

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 21s

Various materials. Prototype by Satellite du Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, France (2003). Lent by Olivier Peyricot. Photo by IDSlandAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Dré Wapenaar. Treetent. 1998

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 5s

Steel, canvas, and plywood, 15' x 8' 10 1/4" (400 x 270 cm) diam. Manufactured by Dré Wapenaar, The Netherlands (2005). Lent by Dré Wapenaar. Photo by Robbert R. RoosAudio courtesy of Acoustiguide

Daniel Ferrara and Mia Ferrara of Ferrara Design. Global Village Shelter. 2001

Dec 3rd, 2010 1m 14s

Triple-wall fiberboard corrugate, 7'5" x 8'2 1/2" x 8'2 1/2" (234 x 250 x 250 cm). Manufactured by Global Village Shelters, LLC, in partnership with Weyerhaeuser, USA (2002). Lent by Global Village Shelters, LLC. Photo by Mia FerraraAudio cou