Cassina Prive Collection by Philippe Starck
The starting point of the collection features the couple made up of chair and armchair: Caprice and Passion. Remembering the teaching of Jean-Michel Frank, Pierre…
July, 2007
Velcro Wall Socket Conserves Energy
This concept uses the properties of Velcro to make plugs “stick” to the faceplate of a wall socket. By applying the back side of the…
Tilt ‘n’ Drink System
This drinking water tap looks almost sculptural and is functional in its design. For a drink of water just press a glass against the stem…
MulTicket – A Ticket Concept
That ticket you get when you enter an amusement park or event venue could one day be some of the most advanced pieces of tech…
Better Designed X-Ray Tools
X-ray equipment have improved exponentially since the tech was first used for medical purposes but the tools of trade were left behind in archaic design….
Bye Bye Ugly A/C Bricks and Power Strips
The Energy Saving Adapters by Gilles Belley not only look good but have some smarts behind them too. Each module corresponds to a device and…
Domino Chimney by Thomas Jung
The compact Domino chimney oven concept consists of several modules. A compartment for keeping things warm and a storage space for firewood are practical complements…
Zen Heating
There’s a certain charm in old school oil based radiators but in our modern lives, it seems a bit dated. The Phoebe radiator is a…
iPhone Review Part 1 – It’s Good
Here at Yanko Design, it’s not often we get to paw our grubby little hands on real products. Much of what we feature here are…
Plate It Up
Who watches Hells Kitchen? Myself, I’m totally addicted. Just to have a small glimpse of what it must be like in a swanky but stressful…
Muscicapa – Do Not Go Into The Light
The Muscicapa is an insect catcher designed by Tomoko Azumi. Purposely designed to look like an ordinary lamp, what it hides is quite sinister. Flying…
Sucker by Jan Hoekstra & Leon Ramakers
The Sucker solves the problem of having to drill holes in tiles, glass or any other smooth surface. The aesthetics of its design lies in…
We Be Jammin
This concept called the Electro Belt has a chance at some real success if released in the market place. It’s a belt with an MP3…
Zaha Hadid – Architecture & Design Exhibition At The Design Museum
Not many architects would have the patience, passion and persistence to design, take part in competitions and constantly produce work for over 10 years, with…
Lava Sofa – Upholstered Seating System by Studio Vertijet
The visual language of the Lava upholstered seating system is reminiscent of gently flowing lava. The elements of the collection can be arranged loosely, according…