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Giant Kolor Beanbags
(25 September 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman French shop and gallery, The Dirty Cream, recently selected a handful of artists to re-imagine that dormitory staple—the beanbag chair. The upshot, Giant Kolor, a series of massive 55" x 70" pillows channels a decidedly urban aesthetic. The vibrant, all-over designs evoke graffiti, toys, tattoos and video games, from Flying Fôrtress' Teddy Troops (see it after the jump and Skwak's Maniac...
(25 September 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman French shop and gallery, The Dirty Cream, recently selected a handful of artists to re-imagine that dormitory staple—the beanbag chair. The upshot, Giant Kolor, a series of massive 55" x 70" pillows channels a decidedly urban aesthetic. The vibrant, all-over designs evoke graffiti, toys, tattoos and video games, from Flying Fôrtress' Teddy Troops (see it after the jump and Skwak's Maniac...
Andrea: Naturally Purified Air Filter
(14 September 2009) - Andrea, a natural air purification system, looks like a futuristic prop in Steven Spielberg's A.I., not something you'll soon be able to purchase online for the cost of an iPod Touch. Created by industrial designer Mathieu Lehanneur and Harvard professor David Edwards in 2007, Andrea was one of several concepts by the designer to be featured in MoMA's critically-acclaimed exhibition, Design and the Elastic...
(14 September 2009) - Andrea, a natural air purification system, looks like a futuristic prop in Steven Spielberg's A.I., not something you'll soon be able to purchase online for the cost of an iPod Touch. Created by industrial designer Mathieu Lehanneur and Harvard professor David Edwards in 2007, Andrea was one of several concepts by the designer to be featured in MoMA's critically-acclaimed exhibition, Design and the Elastic...
Design Night's "Nature" Planter
(06 September 2009) - Portland-based husband and wife designers Dominic D'Andrea and Tram Pham have just launched their ceramic Nature planter. The unique design requires a six-part mold and seventeen cuts and is hand finished. There are eleven areas for planting and the largest one on the top is long enough for deep-rooting plants. The Nature planter (18" tall and 22" wide) comes in white, yellow and grey...
(06 September 2009) - Portland-based husband and wife designers Dominic D'Andrea and Tram Pham have just launched their ceramic Nature planter. The unique design requires a six-part mold and seventeen cuts and is hand finished. There are eleven areas for planting and the largest one on the top is long enough for deep-rooting plants. The Nature planter (18" tall and 22" wide) comes in white, yellow and grey...
Sèvres Vase Clock
(21 August 2009) - The Sèvres Vase Clock, a prototype by Georgios Maridakis, indicates the hour with an audible knock. Just place the vase of your choice on the brass and wood stand and the hammer will strike the vase each hour. Each vase makes a different sound, but adding different amounts of water for different pitches and notes takes it one step further. The modern take on...
(21 August 2009) - The Sèvres Vase Clock, a prototype by Georgios Maridakis, indicates the hour with an audible knock. Just place the vase of your choice on the brass and wood stand and the hammer will strike the vase each hour. Each vase makes a different sound, but adding different amounts of water for different pitches and notes takes it one step further. The modern take on...
UFO Disposable Birdseed Plates
(07 August 2009) - by Jack Shaw Andrea Ruggiero brings green design to the backyard BBQ with his disposable UFO (Unidentified Feeding Object) Plate that's reborn as a birdfeeder after use—a concept he originally came up with as part of InDisposed, a recent exhibition centered around rethinking disposable products. Taking on the challenge of creating an environmentally-friendly disposable household object, the NYC-based designer looked back to his childhood in...
(07 August 2009) - by Jack Shaw Andrea Ruggiero brings green design to the backyard BBQ with his disposable UFO (Unidentified Feeding Object) Plate that's reborn as a birdfeeder after use—a concept he originally came up with as part of InDisposed, a recent exhibition centered around rethinking disposable products. Taking on the challenge of creating an environmentally-friendly disposable household object, the NYC-based designer looked back to his childhood in...
Alice Supply Company
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares†still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares†still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
Sticker Shield
(05 August 2009) - I'm a bit obsessive-compulsive about removing stickers, so every time I have to change one of NY's several extra-sticky windshield permits, it reminds me of how much joy Sticker Shield brings. Instead of applying the sticker to the windshield, apply it to one side of a Sticker Shield and trim to fit. The other side of the Sticker Shield is a low tack adhesive...
(05 August 2009) - I'm a bit obsessive-compulsive about removing stickers, so every time I have to change one of NY's several extra-sticky windshield permits, it reminds me of how much joy Sticker Shield brings. Instead of applying the sticker to the windshield, apply it to one side of a Sticker Shield and trim to fit. The other side of the Sticker Shield is a low tack adhesive...
Nespresso CitiZ: Hands-On Review
(03 August 2009) - by Julie Wolfson For serious coffee fans without a lot of space, Nespresso's new CitiZ packs all of their first-rate-espresso-making punch into a machine with a footprint that's nearly half the size of their other models. Like the Latissima, Antoine Cahen from Les Ateliers du Nord in Lausanne, Swtizerland designed the slim architecturally-inspired coffee-maker, lending an art deco feel that comes in two versions....
(03 August 2009) - by Julie Wolfson For serious coffee fans without a lot of space, Nespresso's new CitiZ packs all of their first-rate-espresso-making punch into a machine with a footprint that's nearly half the size of their other models. Like the Latissima, Antoine Cahen from Les Ateliers du Nord in Lausanne, Swtizerland designed the slim architecturally-inspired coffee-maker, lending an art deco feel that comes in two versions....
Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi Portable Chopsticks
(29 July 2009) - An eco-friendly and vibrant solution to the rampant waste of disposable chopsticks (250 billion are trashed yearly), Yuento's travel-friendly alternative comes with a portable poly-carbonate case and silicon cap that doubles as a rest between bites. The designers make the chopsticks themselves—dubbed Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi—out of durable and sustainable bamboo in 12 vivid colors. Buy a set of Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi for ¥1,135 (just under $12) through Idea....
(29 July 2009) - An eco-friendly and vibrant solution to the rampant waste of disposable chopsticks (250 billion are trashed yearly), Yuento's travel-friendly alternative comes with a portable poly-carbonate case and silicon cap that doubles as a rest between bites. The designers make the chopsticks themselves—dubbed Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi—out of durable and sustainable bamboo in 12 vivid colors. Buy a set of Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi for ¥1,135 (just under $12) through Idea....
Absolute Appetite Zest Plates
(06 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Designed by London-based Absolute Appetite Studio, these Bone china plates add comic book-style explosive doses of punchy humor to table settings, making even the blandest entree a feast for the eyes. Available in four different flavor bursts (olive green, chocolate brown, cherry pink and sepia black), the 11-inch plates vividly illustrate how an age-old industry can adapt to meet the demands and...
(06 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Designed by London-based Absolute Appetite Studio, these Bone china plates add comic book-style explosive doses of punchy humor to table settings, making even the blandest entree a feast for the eyes. Available in four different flavor bursts (olive green, chocolate brown, cherry pink and sepia black), the 11-inch plates vividly illustrate how an age-old industry can adapt to meet the demands and...
Rachael Cole Pillows
(29 April 2009) - These Village Pillows by Brooklyn illustrator Rachael Cole are a set of cushions that work like a puzzle to build a country town, including houses, trees, a car, a horse, a dog and a duck. They paint a beautiful picture as a group and work just as nicely as individual pieces. What I like about the Village Pillows is that they're playful yet mature,...
(29 April 2009) - These Village Pillows by Brooklyn illustrator Rachael Cole are a set of cushions that work like a puzzle to build a country town, including houses, trees, a car, a horse, a dog and a duck. They paint a beautiful picture as a group and work just as nicely as individual pieces. What I like about the Village Pillows is that they're playful yet mature,...
Eelko Moorer: Jungle Vase
(02 April 2009) - Dutch 34-year-old designer Eelko Moorer best known for his urethane bearskin rug, continues to create provocative work, as evidenced by his latest design the Jungle Vase. A urethane vessel covered in a full head of silicone hairs and created using rotational molding, the vase comes in two hair lengths, 100 cm or 50 cm (click above for expanded views). The longer version allows users to...
(02 April 2009) - Dutch 34-year-old designer Eelko Moorer best known for his urethane bearskin rug, continues to create provocative work, as evidenced by his latest design the Jungle Vase. A urethane vessel covered in a full head of silicone hairs and created using rotational molding, the vase comes in two hair lengths, 100 cm or 50 cm (click above for expanded views). The longer version allows users to...
Like-it Recycle Dust Station
(19 February 2009) - If you're the type of person who gets a rush out of visiting The Container Store, then listen up. Last month, the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) mounted a sizable exhibition of Japanese manufacturers at the New York International Gift Fair. One of the participants was the Yoshikawakuni Plastics Company which displayed its like-it line of home storage solutions. Similar in aesthetic to Muji, the...
(19 February 2009) - If you're the type of person who gets a rush out of visiting The Container Store, then listen up. Last month, the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) mounted a sizable exhibition of Japanese manufacturers at the New York International Gift Fair. One of the participants was the Yoshikawakuni Plastics Company which displayed its like-it line of home storage solutions. Similar in aesthetic to Muji, the...
Riva Home Couture Collection
(18 February 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab In recent years the term “luxury” has been abused and misused, making it often difficult to identify with certainty. Riva, an icon of style and opulence, with a long history of quality and excellence in the boat industry, leaves no question. Their new project, Riva Home Couture, is a collaboration with the Milanese designer Odilia Prisco, known for...
(18 February 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab In recent years the term “luxury” has been abused and misused, making it often difficult to identify with certainty. Riva, an icon of style and opulence, with a long history of quality and excellence in the boat industry, leaves no question. Their new project, Riva Home Couture, is a collaboration with the Milanese designer Odilia Prisco, known for...
Hidetoshi Takahashi: Cara & Kami Cups
(05 February 2009) - Carved out of wood from Japanese trees, Hidetoshi Takahashi's new series of cups for design-oriented boutique Merchant No. 4 are excellent examples of his meticulously executed work. The series offers two styles, the Cara and Kami. The Cara cups, designed by Rina Ono, include a tea cup, a milk cup and an egg cup, all comprised of wood from the Linden tree. The Kami is...
(05 February 2009) - Carved out of wood from Japanese trees, Hidetoshi Takahashi's new series of cups for design-oriented boutique Merchant No. 4 are excellent examples of his meticulously executed work. The series offers two styles, the Cara and Kami. The Cara cups, designed by Rina Ono, include a tea cup, a milk cup and an egg cup, all comprised of wood from the Linden tree. The Kami is...
Govino Wine Glasses
(04 February 2009) - by Ariston Anderson We've broken more wine glasses than we care to remember. And forget about putting out the good stuff at parties, but drinking wine out of a plastic cup kills the taste. However, not all plastic cups are created equally. Made of shatterproof thermoplastic polymer resin, Govino wine glasses are designed just like crystal stemless ware. And like crystal, there is no leaching...
(04 February 2009) - by Ariston Anderson We've broken more wine glasses than we care to remember. And forget about putting out the good stuff at parties, but drinking wine out of a plastic cup kills the taste. However, not all plastic cups are created equally. Made of shatterproof thermoplastic polymer resin, Govino wine glasses are designed just like crystal stemless ware. And like crystal, there is no leaching...
Michael James Moran Furniture
(02 February 2009) - by Kelsey Keith The title "woodworker" might be a misnomer for the talented Michael Moran, working out of Charleston, South Carolina. Not only does he scout felled trees—with the help of area historical foundations and the City Parks Department—he mills the wood upstate, custom designs each piece, then constructs the finished product without the use of hardware, stains or harmful finishes. Moran crafts even the...
(02 February 2009) - by Kelsey Keith The title "woodworker" might be a misnomer for the talented Michael Moran, working out of Charleston, South Carolina. Not only does he scout felled trees—with the help of area historical foundations and the City Parks Department—he mills the wood upstate, custom designs each piece, then constructs the finished product without the use of hardware, stains or harmful finishes. Moran crafts even the...
Paralda HEPA Air Purifier
(13 January 2009) - The tragic irony of many air purifiers is that while they remove toxins from your breathing space, they also spew ozone-depleting gases into the atmosphere. Instead of relying on this decidedly non-green electrostatic technology, Alen's new Paralda Air Purifier uses the EPA-recommended HEPA filter, which removes even smaller particles from living rooms while respecting the greater habitat. The first purifier to get both an...
(13 January 2009) - The tragic irony of many air purifiers is that while they remove toxins from your breathing space, they also spew ozone-depleting gases into the atmosphere. Instead of relying on this decidedly non-green electrostatic technology, Alen's new Paralda Air Purifier uses the EPA-recommended HEPA filter, which removes even smaller particles from living rooms while respecting the greater habitat. The first purifier to get both an...
Richard Woods Home Makeover
(24 November 2008) - London-based designer Richard Woods extends his ...
(24 November 2008) - London-based designer Richard Woods extends his ...
Unity Peg
(18 November 2008) - Unity Peg's unconventional graphics of conventional domestic products printed on tea towels and tablecloths are an easy way to liven up kitchens with modern graphic flair. The brainchild of an Australian husband-and-wife duo, their goal with Unity Peg it to explore visual ideas and carry them out on textiles, making the mundane household item modern and relevant again. Beginning with the "Wash Up" series, furniture...
(18 November 2008) - Unity Peg's unconventional graphics of conventional domestic products printed on tea towels and tablecloths are an easy way to liven up kitchens with modern graphic flair. The brainchild of an Australian husband-and-wife duo, their goal with Unity Peg it to explore visual ideas and carry them out on textiles, making the mundane household item modern and relevant again. Beginning with the "Wash Up" series, furniture...
Middle Colors Humidifier
(24 October 2008) - With winter just around the corner, it's time to pack away your air conditioner and bust out the humidifier. Luckily, the Japanese seem to have a small obsession with moisture and have produced several devices we wouldn't mind keeping out all year. The latest to join this lineup is the Middle Colors humidifier, which is not only attractive and available in a range of...
(24 October 2008) - With winter just around the corner, it's time to pack away your air conditioner and bust out the humidifier. Luckily, the Japanese seem to have a small obsession with moisture and have produced several devices we wouldn't mind keeping out all year. The latest to join this lineup is the Middle Colors humidifier, which is not only attractive and available in a range of...
Scandinavian Grace
(24 October 2008) - When I heard that Fredrik Larsson, owner of the Williamsburg boutique Scandinavian Grace, was opening an outpost in upstate New York, I had half a mind to take a day trip just to check it out. I still plan to but readers won't need to wait for my trip to view the interior (see more images after the jump). Located on Route 28 in...
(24 October 2008) - When I heard that Fredrik Larsson, owner of the Williamsburg boutique Scandinavian Grace, was opening an outpost in upstate New York, I had half a mind to take a day trip just to check it out. I still plan to but readers won't need to wait for my trip to view the interior (see more images after the jump). Located on Route 28 in...
Etienne Meneau's Little Heart Glass
(07 October 2008) - After making a name for himself with a series of unusually-shaped carafes, Etienne Meneau is doing it again with his newest glass piece, named Petit Coeur (little heart). We like how the design recreates the heart in an abstract way by reinterpreting the atriums and ventricles. And is that spout the aorta? Fill it with wine and the puns/comparisons are endless. Wine is good...
(07 October 2008) - After making a name for himself with a series of unusually-shaped carafes, Etienne Meneau is doing it again with his newest glass piece, named Petit Coeur (little heart). We like how the design recreates the heart in an abstract way by reinterpreting the atriums and ventricles. And is that spout the aorta? Fill it with wine and the puns/comparisons are endless. Wine is good...
Grandfather Clock by Rob Price
(30 September 2008) - by China Young Rob Price made a name for himself with the Grandfather Clock, a modern, abstracted take on the classic. Although you may have seen his slice of the traditional before (he debuted it last year), we think the way the design literally cuts away the excess material while still echoing the classic in a completely fresh way deserves a closer look. Cool Hunting...
(30 September 2008) - by China Young Rob Price made a name for himself with the Grandfather Clock, a modern, abstracted take on the classic. Although you may have seen his slice of the traditional before (he debuted it last year), we think the way the design literally cuts away the excess material while still echoing the classic in a completely fresh way deserves a closer look. Cool Hunting...
Fall Picks From Those Who’ve Seen It All
(18 September 2008) - Tasking seven online publications (including yours truly) with sourcing new housewares, the New York Times today highlighted 32 new products — from marble soda cans to modern beveled mirrors — and the people who picked them. Props to our participating colleagues, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, Hollister Hovey, Moco Loco, Peak of Chic and UnBeige for their picks. See ours below. The Dancing Belly chair...
(18 September 2008) - Tasking seven online publications (including yours truly) with sourcing new housewares, the New York Times today highlighted 32 new products — from marble soda cans to modern beveled mirrors — and the people who picked them. Props to our participating colleagues, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, Hollister Hovey, Moco Loco, Peak of Chic and UnBeige for their picks. See ours below. The Dancing Belly chair...
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