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A capsule that will float passengers to the edge of space and offer views of the Earth’s curvature has been designed by British studio Priestmangoode (+ movie).
Developed for the World View programme set up by US space development corporation Paragon, Priestmangoode‘s lightweight pressurised vessel will be lifted by a helium balloon to take six passengers and two crew members to the periphery of the atmosphere.
“When you think about going near the edge of space,” Priestmangoode director Nigel Goode told Dezeen, “you think of some sort of Star Wars-type craft, something which has direction and speed but obviously this is very, very different. It would look very odd to have a craft stuck at the bottom of a balloon so the shape was really designed for strength and for maximum visibility for the people on board.”
The journey to the edge of space will take around an hour and a half, then the vehicle will spend from two to six hours at the 30-kilometre altitude so passengers can take in the views of the Earth below, the curve of its surface and the blackness of space beyond.
The World View concept aims to create a luxury voyage instead of a thrill ride. Space suits won’t be needed in the pressurised cabin, which will provide a breathable atmosphere.
“You can travel up there, spend a bit of time in the capsule moving around at that altitude and be able to enjoy the leisurely experience,” said Goode.
Large circular windows on each of the four sides are divided into segments to reduce the pressure on the surfaces. A small transparent dome will also allow views out into space above.
Attached to the pod by suspension cables, the polyethylene helium balloon used for propulsion will expand as the helium density decreases while it rises to its target altitude.
A steerable parafoil will control the 20 to 40-minute descent before the capsule lands intact on the ground using deployable landing gear.
The vertical take-off greatly decreases the amount of infrastructure needed to launch, compared to the Virgin Galactic craft that take-off using a runway, and the vehicle can be transported on a specially designed trailer that doubles as a platform for liftoff.
This means that capsules could depart from any location around the world that has clear, dry weather, and the initial flights will leave. “I think it will open up space travel for an awful lot of people,” said Goode.
A World View trip is estimated to cost $75,000 (£47,000) per person, less than a third of Virgin Galactic’s $250,000 (£156,000) price tag.
Goode told us that project is not just for tourism, but can also be used for scientific research: “There are lots of opportunities on the craft to conduct experiments. We’ve got measuring equipment and things like that so other scientific research can be done as well.”
The next step is to design the interior, which Goode envisages to be arranged so two people will face each window.
After testing and approval, the first flights are planned to take place in three years time.
Goode also told us that his company has been working with Paragon on a vessel to send a two-person crew on a 501-day flight around Mars and back.
Here’s more information about the Journey to Space project from Priestmangoode:
Priestmangoode designs journey to the edge of space
Priestmangoode, the leading global travel and transport design consultancy, is delighted to be working with the Paragon Space Development Corporation on their World View project to take passengers on balloon flights to the edge of the Earth. The London and China based studio has designed a concept capsule, which will take passengers to the edge of space where they will be able to observe the curvature of the Earth.
Nigel Goode, director at Priestmangoode says: “This is a dream project to work on. It’s incredibly exciting to be part of this nascent industry. Inspired by our work designing luxury aircraft interiors, our design vision focuses on enhancing comfort onboard the capsule to create a truly transformative human experience.”
Goode continues: “We have been working closely with Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum, who founded the Paragon Space Development Corporation. They are both at the forefront of aerospace technology and brought us in for our expertise designing luxury travel experiences. It’s been an inspiring process to combine our different skills to define the experience of premium space travel.”
World View plans the flights of the capsule, which can carry eight people, to over 30 kilometres (98,425 feet) by means of a helium balloon. The ascent will take between one and a half to two hours. The capsule will then spend between two and six hours at the intended altitude of 30 kilometres, before returning to Earth over the course of 20-40 minutes.
The extended length of time spent in space was a significant driver for the design of the vessel. As Goode explains: “The idea of space travel naturally brings to mind traditional rocket ships and the aerodynamic forms they command.

“However, the World View experience is not about speed, it’s about enjoying a once in a lifetime journey. Our unique advantage is that our body of work over the last 25 years, from product design to aircraft interiors and hotels, means we always design with the user at the heart. We didn’t just want to design a vessel, we wanted to define what commercial space travel could be. We wanted to create a stylish, elegant, luxurious environment for this unique experience. It was all about finding the right balance between form and function.”
The capsule’s sturdy form was designed to enhance passenger safety. The key design features are the large panoramic windows constructed from an array of small high pressure units. Goode continues” “It was crucial to find a way to maximise the viewing windows. In our initial design meetings with the World View team, they talked about wanting to start the journey before dawn, so that as passengers rose up to space, they would be able to observe the sunrise, the curvature of the Earth, the thin blue atmosphere and the blackness of space. The windows we designed offer the maximum amount of viewing space for passengers, whilst meeting stringent safety requirements. There is also a cupola viewing dome for unrestricted view of the Earth’s curvature.”
Other features include a lightweight structure, permanently deployed parafoil to maximise safety, science capsule attached to the top of the exterior for potential scientific data readings, deployable landing gear (skids), a reserve parachute for safety and a unique trailer unit for ground transportation and launching platform.
Earlier this year, Priestmangoode visualised another project for the Paragon Space Development Corporation. Inspiration Mars will see a two-person crew travel on a unique orbital journey to Mars and back to Earth in only 501 days. The historic journey will see the two passengers fly within 100 miles around the Red Planet and return to Earth safely.
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A capsule that will float passengers to the edge of space and offer views of the Earth’s curvature has been designed by British studio Priestmangoode (+ movie).
Developed for the World View programme set up by US space development corporation Paragon, Priestmangoode‘s lightweight pressurised vessel will be lifted by a helium balloon to take six passengers and two crew members to the periphery of the atmosphere.
“When you think about going near the edge of space,” Priestmangoode director Nigel Goode told Dezeen, “you think of some sort of Star Wars-type craft, something which has direction and speed but obviously this is very, very different. It would look very odd to have a craft stuck at the bottom of a balloon so the shape was really designed for strength and for maximum visibility for the people on board.”
The journey to the edge of space will take around an hour and a half, then the vehicle will spend from two to six hours at the 30-kilometre altitude so passengers can take in the views of the Earth below, the curve of its surface and the blackness of space beyond.
The World View concept aims to create a luxury voyage instead of a thrill ride. Space suits won’t be needed in the pressurised cabin, which will provide a breathable atmosphere.
“You can travel up there, spend a bit of time in the capsule moving around at that altitude and be able to enjoy the leisurely experience,” said Goode.
Large circular windows on each of the four sides are divided into segments to reduce the pressure on the surfaces. A small transparent dome will also allow views out into space above.
Attached to the pod by suspension cables, the polyethylene helium balloon used for propulsion will expand as the helium density decreases while it rises to its target altitude.
A steerable parafoil will control the 20 to 40-minute descent before the capsule lands intact on the ground using deployable landing gear.
The vertical take-off greatly decreases the amount of infrastructure needed to launch, compared to the Virgin Galactic craft that take-off using a runway, and the vehicle can be transported on a specially designed trailer that doubles as a platform for liftoff.
This means that capsules could depart from any location around the world that has clear, dry weather, and the initial flights will leave. “I think it will open up space travel for an awful lot of people,” said Goode.
A World View trip is estimated to cost $75,000 (£47,000) per person, less than a third of Virgin Galactic’s $250,000 (£156,000) price tag.
Goode told us that project is not just for tourism, but can also be used for scientific research: “There are lots of opportunities on the craft to conduct experiments. We’ve got measuring equipment and things like that so other scientific research can be done as well.”
The next step is to design the interior, which Goode envisages to be arranged so two people will face each window.
After testing and approval, the first flights are planned to take place in three years time.
Goode also told us that his company has been working with Paragon on a vessel to send a two-person crew on a 501-day flight around Mars and back.
Here’s more information about the Journey to Space project from Priestmangoode:
Priestmangoode designs journey to the edge of space
Priestmangoode, the leading global travel and transport design consultancy, is delighted to be working with the Paragon Space Development Corporation on their World View project to take passengers on balloon flights to the edge of the Earth. The London and China based studio has designed a concept capsule, which will take passengers to the edge of space where they will be able to observe the curvature of the Earth.
Nigel Goode, director at Priestmangoode says: “This is a dream project to work on. It’s incredibly exciting to be part of this nascent industry. Inspired by our work designing luxury aircraft interiors, our design vision focuses on enhancing comfort onboard the capsule to create a truly transformative human experience.”
Goode continues: “We have been working closely with Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum, who founded the Paragon Space Development Corporation. They are both at the forefront of aerospace technology and brought us in for our expertise designing luxury travel experiences. It’s been an inspiring process to combine our different skills to define the experience of premium space travel.”
World View plans the flights of the capsule, which can carry eight people, to over 30 kilometres (98,425 feet) by means of a helium balloon. The ascent will take between one and a half to two hours. The capsule will then spend between two and six hours at the intended altitude of 30 kilometres, before returning to Earth over the course of 20-40 minutes.
The extended length of time spent in space was a significant driver for the design of the vessel. As Goode explains: “The idea of space travel naturally brings to mind traditional rocket ships and the aerodynamic forms they command.

“However, the World View experience is not about speed, it’s about enjoying a once in a lifetime journey. Our unique advantage is that our body of work over the last 25 years, from product design to aircraft interiors and hotels, means we always design with the user at the heart. We didn’t just want to design a vessel, we wanted to define what commercial space travel could be. We wanted to create a stylish, elegant, luxurious environment for this unique experience. It was all about finding the right balance between form and function.”
The capsule’s sturdy form was designed to enhance passenger safety. The key design features are the large panoramic windows constructed from an array of small high pressure units. Goode continues” “It was crucial to find a way to maximise the viewing windows. In our initial design meetings with the World View team, they talked about wanting to start the journey before dawn, so that as passengers rose up to space, they would be able to observe the sunrise, the curvature of the Earth, the thin blue atmosphere and the blackness of space. The windows we designed offer the maximum amount of viewing space for passengers, whilst meeting stringent safety requirements. There is also a cupola viewing dome for unrestricted view of the Earth’s curvature.”
Other features include a lightweight structure, permanently deployed parafoil to maximise safety, science capsule attached to the top of the exterior for potential scientific data readings, deployable landing gear (skids), a reserve parachute for safety and a unique trailer unit for ground transportation and launching platform.
Earlier this year, Priestmangoode visualised another project for the Paragon Space Development Corporation. Inspiration Mars will see a two-person crew travel on a unique orbital journey to Mars and back to Earth in only 501 days. The historic journey will see the two passengers fly within 100 miles around the Red Planet and return to Earth safely.
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British designer Tom Dixon has launched a tea set made of spun brass.
Tom Dixon‘s six-piece Form Tea Set includes a tea pot, tall jug, tea caddy, milk jug, sugar bowl and tray.
Pieces in the set are made from spun brass, then polished and dipped in a gold wash to give a matte surface.
Incorporating stepped ridges, the tray has been stamped from a solid sheet of brass.
“Our Form Tea Set calls to a forgotten era and is the sophisticated way to serve British afternoon tea,” said Dixon.
It’s in production under Tom Dixon’s own label as part of his Eclectic range of homeware inspired by British heritage.
The designer also produced a range of solid brass champagne buckets as part of his Rough and Smooth collection earlier this year.
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Here is a delightful ideation of of Google Glasses combined with concept Google Nexus TV. The bundle is perceived with a full-screen remote control and looks very sexy! Love the strong visual cues, detailing and design, what do you think?
Designer: Phone Designer [ Jonas Dähnert ]
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La marque de motos basée à St Petersburg Chak Motors est spécialisée dans la création de modèles de luxe et limités à un petit nombre d’exemplaires. Modifiant une 2013 Honda CBR 1000RR ABS, cette Molot propose un design réussi et agressif dont la sortie est prévue pour fin 2014. A découvrir dans la suite.
These shoes by Australian design studio Sibling allow the wearer to instantly erect a temporary shelter by unfurling a tent from round their ankles and pulling it over their head.
The Walking Shelter by Sibling untucks from net pockets around the back of a pair trainers.
Bright pink and purple waterproof sheets can be released from each shoe then attached together with Velcro.
The tent is then put over the head and worn like a hooded poncho, with arms stuck out through holes in the sides.
When sitting down, the body forms the supporting structure inside instead of poles or guy ropes, though feet and hands remain exposed.
Loops around the bottom edge can be used to peg the material to the ground to stop it flapping around.
A flap in the front with a mosquito net layer can be zipped up to protect the body from the elements and insects or left open to reveal who is inside and let them see out.
“The shelter accommodates for the body in a variety of ways and can be customised by the user to adapt to a variety of contexts and environments,” said the designers.
After it stops raining, the shelter can be scrunched up back into the pockets and user can continue their walk.
The project was developed as a prototype and auctioned off to raise money for Australian children’s charity Little Seeds Big Trees. Photos are by tin&ed.
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The much rumored and highly anticipated news from Nikon is now official: The Df—an advanced-level D-SLR blending a classic, vintage-inspired design with the performance of a modern FX-format camera—has just been unveiled. For longtime Nikon…
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Though a global front-runner in all matters of design and culture, New York City has missed out on a lot of America’s heavy car culture history and is regrettably unfit for…
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