– This London Heathrow airport time-lapse video reminded me of toy planes on a string.
– Just in Case – very timely and beautifully designed survival kit.
– Cool hiccups cure device.
– 382 Moleskines died in the making of this video – A Year In Full Colour.
– Colorful shades made out of recycled skateboards.
– Compelling portraits of soldiers before, during and after Afghan deployment.
– Fun idea – digital clock comprised of 24 analogue clocks.
– Bookmarker – a bookmark with incorporated sticky notes. Genius.
Have a lovely weekend, folks!
Pet furniture is luxury in a small space – it takes our valuable real estate while being often underused or even ignored by the intended user(s). That’s why I’m always grateful when I see the effort to incorporate pet lounging areas into the pieces we, human beings, can also use. The Hammock coffee table, created by Japanese designer Koichi Futatsumata for E&Y, is a great example of such synergy. Made out of glass and stainless steel, the piece is elegant and contemporary. And the rattan hammock cat bed feature is unobtrusive and beautiful. If your cat adopts it – wonderful! If not – you can still use the coffee table and simply treat the hammock as additional storage.
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I’m really impressed with ingenuity of this extendable table by French designer Julien Vidame. The tabletop is comprised of small panels. When put together vertically, they create a smaller surface, and in their flat position, they double the table’s capacity. The transition between these two modes are made via a clever metal mechanism, hidden underneath the tabletop. Thanks to this mechanism, the piece grows from 31 to 62 inches. The extendable table is a concept at this point. I do hope to see the piece produced.
Mattoni (“brick” in Italian) is a modular system of cardboard storage, created by designer Giorgio Caporaso. Any fellow cardboard lover will see the value of these highly sustainable, 100% recyclable pieces. The concept should appeal to the urban folk as well, because it allows us to build various configurations of storage for any space, big or small. The combinations are endless – you can create bookshelves, room dividers, credenzas, tables… Various finishes and colors are also available. Studio Caporaso even created a special unit as part of Mattoni system that enables you to cultivate a small green corner inside this storage. A new and dynamic way to bring nature in among the bookcases and display walls…
Holidays are fun. What’s not fun is storing away holiday paraphernalia in a small apartment. Luckily, there are solutions today that allow to combine holiday spirit with urban practicality. Portable menorahs from Israel-based company Agayof are a great example of such combination. The pieces are creatively made to ease the storing process. Each menorah either disappears into another item entirely, adding off-holiday usage to its list of duties. Or it folds so compactly – every space can accomodate it. The items are made of lightweight anodized aluminum, which makes the colors permanent and the finish very durable. Cleaning is easily done by pouring boiling water over the pieces or placing them in the dishwasher. They made a great gift too. Available for purchase here. (more…)
In a small space we love to store things vertically (sometimes we don’t really have any other choice). This product allows doing so with maximum ease. Magic Wall panels, made from durable magnetic material, will hold any items in place, while taking virtually no space in the room. Perfect for a kitchen, Magic Wall allows you to store things quickly and have everything at a glance. No more going through the drawers in a desperate attempt to find something. Beautiful. And with the magnets strong enough to hold pans and skillets, you don’t have to worry about losing an item. Throw it against the wall and it will most likely stick (not recommended).
The Plan Desk by London based designer James Tattersall was inspired by a traditional architect workspace with plan drawers (hence the name). It provides rather generous storage for an item of this size, yet stays streamlined and elegant. The large top drawer is capable of storing A1 prints, architectural plans or your laptop computer and files. And the two drawers underneath it can take care of the usual wor-related clutter. “The desk sits on simple trestles allowing easier transportation and the option of replacement to customise the look or height of your table,” – designer explains. The piece is made to order and comes in two colors – white and turquoise. (more…)
– A cloud if burned out bulbs can make a cool installation.
– An epic buss ad.
– A Nutella bluetooth speaker? Yes, please!
– If you are into time-lapse photography – you will love this gizmo. Camlapse.
– Incredible origami models of iconic Russian cathedral.
– Manmade rainbows. (via swissmiss)
– Great idea for stackable containers.
Have a fantastic weekend, guys!
Latvian designer Reinis Salins created this stunner of a bike hanger, called Elk. Made out of solid wood, the piece looks great on the wall with or without a bike. Thanks to its shape, Elk is equally attractive from all viewing angles. It is based on an easy to use mount system that can be installed via 3 standard screws. Elk comes in 4 different finishes – cold black, light graphite, brown, natural.
This multifunctional entrance item made me look. Robin Wood by French brand WA.DE.BE combines a small shelf, hooks for clothes and accessories, lighting, a tray for loose change, keys and/or mail and a small mirror. All these essentials in one compact item. Designers call the piece a “swiss army knife” of entryway storage, which is more than fair. Robin Wood is made of solid oak and comes in two sizes.
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