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
Wench Hooks pendants by Omega Lighting Design
A few weeks ago I published a post about the ‘Ice Block Pendant‘ by Conant Metal & Light. Shortly after that I got a...
Industrial dimmable lamps made out of copper tubing by Zapalgo
Yes it's copper again. It just shows how popular this warm and colourful material is and in this case tubing. Incredible how many designers...
LIGHTING
Mc Cymbals by Leonardo Criolani
Music must be in the air. The previous post was about vinyl records and this time it's about cymbals. Cymbals are a common percussion...
KILTER: pallet wood pendant by propellor
One of the most upcycled materials out there at this moment is probably pallet wood. It’s just incredible how many upcycle designs are made...
HOMEWARE
Matter of Motion Stools: abandoned wood reused by Maor Aharon
After furniture was at the end of its life, it used to end up in landfill. But nowadays more and more people and companies have found ways...
Salami Chair: Eco Design furniture by Luca Bornoffi
Upcycle design is becoming more popular. Furniture and lighting are two categories that appeal to a lot of people. Here at upcycleDZINE there are...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
10 upcycle design lighting ideas using wood
In this group-post number five you'll find 10 amazing upcycle lighting design ideas using wood.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After...
DIY: Yardstick Buffet by Corner House
I'm very glad to show an upcycle design that makes use of an object that hasn't been shown at upcycleDZINE. I'm talking about a...
FASHION
Fashionable Seatbelt bags by Pekelharing Product Design
People often ask me what upcycling is all about. Of course I tell them that there are several environmental benefits like having less waste...
Vinyl eyewear by Tipton Eyeworks
Vinyl records are incredibly popular, even more then in 1997. And also making upcycle design with these records is quite popular. A very stylish example is Vinylize...
ART | MUSIC
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...
TUBULAR: pipe chair by Lucas Muñoz
Photo © Core Studio During my annual visit to the Dutch Design Week I usually visit the main exhibit, Piet Hein Eek and one...
EDITOR'S PICK
Scraplights: cardboard lamps by graypants
We all throw away cardboard boxes. Most of the time you dump them in a container. Well these guys from 'graypants' take them out...
