Sometimes innovation is about coming up with new ways to do the same old chore. For example, if you need to access files from your portable Hard Drive and transfer them to a USB key, then you need to route it through the Laptop or PC. Without PC is a device that eliminates this step; it features a touchscreen that facilitates easy transfer of files from the Hard Drive to the USB.
Designer: Dongwook Kim
Space crunch + kitchen has always equalled to a compromised kitchen. Realistically speaking, designer Massimo Facchinetti has nailed it with his Ecooking vertical kitchen. This single module kitchen is a hub for sustainable cooking. The technologies of the project highlight energy-saving systems, and come integrated with an internal retrieval of energy system. This is achieved thanks to the close proximity and interaction of appliances with each other and the exchange of heat and moisture.
Designer: Massimo Facchinetti for CLEI
Inspired by Meret Oppenheim’s bird-legged Traccia table, this dual-footed stool applies the functional stability and aesthetic peculiarity of one of our favorite barnyard animal’s feet: the pig! To balance on just two legs, each of the Pig on the Wings stool’s supports loosely mimic the 4 “toes” of a pig hoof. From the barn to the modern loft, this conversation starter is an interesting addition to any space, country or modern. Get it here!
Designer: Gentle Giants
The Bordus coffee table takes surprising inspiration from the lines and angles of Stealth Fighters, applying these geometries to form a striking sculptural piece. The polarizing design may appear complex at first glance but is quite simple in form and construction! Nest-able side by side, unique combinations can be created by repeating tables to fit a variety of different sized and shaped spaces.
Designer: Ola Giertz
The 7-miles is a concept of an active robotic orthosis designed to fit physically challenged and able folks. It supports a person right from their gluteus area to the femoral and calf muscles. The support does not restrict the range of motion and is very lightweight. Thanks to a flexible design it is possible to extend the height to fit a 150 – 200cm tall person. For the able-folks, it serves as a city personal commuting system.
Designer: Josef Ludvik Bohm
The Window Socket offers a neat way to harness solar energy and use it as a plug socket. So far we have seen solutions that act as a solar battery backup, but none as a direct plug-in. Simple in design, the plug just attaches to any window and does its job intuitively.
Designers: Kyuho Song & Boa Oh
The Classic: perfectly balanced in design & function. It’s easy, refined and available in six colors for character that best represents the wearer. The Timeless: it pays homage to luxury, shouting elegance & class with perfect restraint; its sophisticated features charm the most discerning design sensibilities. The Iconic: influenced by industrial & avionic instruments, it’s raw, tough & precise. With solid form & proportions, it’s a utilitarian piece built for durability and aesthetic beauty.
Designer: AÃRK Collective
A household favorite, the iconic Rummikub game has undergone very little change over the years. iVokey is a fresh take on the tile-based game that gives new life to the set with modern fonts and colors. An overall focus on lightness called for using new materials like plastic and acrylic for the board and tiles which have been reduced in size but are even more durable. Packed into a convenient, compact tote, it’s easier than ever to take to parties or gift to friends!
Designer: Sait Alanyali
Not the first time I’ve seen something similar but this Kickstarter project for the stainless steel Pucs are by far the most well crafted. The general idea is ice cubes are terrible at keeping liquids cold. They immediately melt and dilute the flavor and they can even alter the taste if your water source isn’t pure from the start. Don’t even get me started on the chemicals used to treat city water supplies. Pucs stay colder longer and imbue no taste or smell to your drink.
Designers: Dave & Calvin Laituri, Kickstarter
You have to hand it to Samsung and Apple’s forward thinking design team that made it acceptable for us to have phones that are a cross between a tablet and well … a phone! While the new forms give us a gawky looking device, The Bionic Silkworm Inspired Phone takes us back to the basic shape of an ergonomic handset. Designed to make both children and the elderly comfortable with its use, the LED display and infrared sensor technology make it as tech-savvy as it gets. So which will you prefer… a phablet or a phone?
Designers: Huang Lu, Chen Haiyan & Xiao W
Love these PVD coated, half cork fames. Designer Marc Tran has done a great job trying to marry very different elements and make them compliment each other. This new asymmetric frame combines contrasting materials and yet maintains their individual identity. Pretty cool if you ask me!
Designer: Marc Tran
Designing truly comfortable seating without upholstery is more challenging than it may seem, especially without using molded wood. Designers Alessandro Torricelli & Ralph Voigt found a simple & efficient solution by dividing the Curytiba chair’s seat & backrest into two sections. Each side was carefully bowed to the center until the pressure zones of the tailbone & back were relieved. It’s rigid, yet thoughtfully formed to the human anatomy for maximum comfy-ness. Not to mention, it’s really easy on the eyes.
Designers: Various
There is many a day I dream about taking my computer out of this stuffy office & working out in the open air! If you work a 9-5 job, then you know the feeling. Designed for public spaces like parks or campuses, the WorkaWay workstation serves as an office away from your office! Stations can be reserved with a smartphone app & feature a built-in computer or WiFi connection so you can use your own computer. Powered by solar panels on top, they’re a perfect getaway for anyone itching to get out of the office.
Designer: WeLL Design
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