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Bruce Sterling
Sep 26, 2013 9:37 AM

Design Fiction: Electrolux Design Lab 2013 Finalist Faves from Core77

*Great job on consolidating the entries so they could ramp up those vernacular-video production values.

http://www.core77.com/blog/competition/our_electrolux_design_lab_2013_finalist_faves_a_shape-shifting_vacuum_cleaning_drones_air-purifying_jewelry_25611.asp

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