Welcome to upcycleDZINE
This is an independent upcycling blog that has proven to be a clever upcycle inspiration source for design and art ideas created by repurposing discarded items and giving them more value. This blog shows proves why upcycling is important and what the benefits are of repurposing.
DON'T MISS
CORKY: multifunctional lighting with cork by Becki Chan
Cork is such a special material. It always appeals to me how it looks and feels. And I really like it if designers come...
upcycleDZINE at interior fair Woonbeurs
Some of you may have seen my post on Facebook or have read about it in the upcycleDZINE Weekly Newsletter. I'm talking about exhibiting...
LIGHTING
Expansion vessels upcycled by Groene Bes
Last week upcycleDZINE showed you an upcycle design lamp called Saba made out of an old barrel. Wine barrels, whisky barrels and oil barrels...
Tell time with Industrial Clocks and Lamps by Upcycled-hall
In the world of upcycle design there are a lot of lighting objects made with cast iron fittings. And today's featured design is no exception....
HOMEWARE
Kangaroo Hangover: reconfigured dressing table by Rick Rubens
The first post of this new year is about re-using old furniture. And to be more specific, it's about reconfiguring. In other words, the...
Unit of Measure: Tabletop out of yardsticks by Patina White
I've said it before, but as a graphic designer I really like rulers and yardsticks. Lines, numbers, typo, that's what makes them interesting. And...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: Upcycle milk cartons into MilkDrop lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
Today I'm adding another DIY upcycle lampshade to the other upcycle design lampshades I made. Again it's a design that uses discarded plastic milk cartons. I've...
18 upcycle design ideas about music
In this group-post number eighteen you'll find 18 great upcycle design ideas about music.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After some time...
FASHION
CAN-WATCH: from soda-can to watch by Alchemist Creations
This next upcycle design should be interesting to a lot of people. Not only watch-fans but also people who are concerned about the amount...
ZIPPELIN: world’s first inflatable travel bag by FREITAG
Who has not heard of bag brand FREITAG? You know, those very recognisable water-repellent upcycle design bags made out of used truck tarps ,...
ART | MUSIC
Sculptures made from upcycled bits and pieces by Edouard Martinet
Lots of people visit flea markets looking for nice objects like a vase or painting. But there's also a person that visits them and...
Rising Moon: dome out of plastic bottles by Daydreamers Design
Until now I've made upcycle lighting design out of plastic milk containers and mail bags. The lampshades I've made are by cutting the containers...
EDITOR'S PICK
Rising Moon: dome out of plastic bottles by Daydreamers Design
Until now I've made upcycle lighting design out of plastic milk containers and mail bags. The lampshades I've made are by cutting the containers...
