Fun and fabulous new lighting from Perch! The sunny Zooey Chandelier will bring the sunshine inside, match with either a Hans Wall Sconce or a Frida Desk Lamp for a complete look! The alluring Perch Birdfeeder and Lunchbox Birdfeeder will have a full flock in your yard in no time! And the original and adorable Early Bird and Black Bird Pendant Lights fit in anywhere.
Great new products by new vendor Parametre by 3form now on 2Modern! Hot new Hexa, Mega, and Quad are innovative 3D textile systems for dividing up rooms and spaces in a non-invasive and eco-friendly way.
Wonderfully-crafted new pieces by Alex Marshall Studios are now on 2Modern. Fun new Ripple Vases come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. The Ripple Lamp compliments the new vases perfectly, along with any other Alex Marshall pieces. And new Ripple Plates are a great departure from the normal tablesetting.
Well, not exactly. If DVD is now in risk of extinction, imagine the poor floppy disk!
But, design always give a second chance to those memorable retro products. Now they are coasters for your drinks.
The super idea is from Supermandolini.
I love any design solution that keeps objects in the cyclical flow of the cradle-to-cradle model. Jorre van Ast Jar Tops fall right into this category of cradle-to-cradle lovin'.
When is a jug not a jug? When its a jar! By screwing on plastic tops, these readily available jars are turned into vessels with a specific function. A generic jar is transformed into kitchenware, creating more practical and emotional value. The family includes a sugar pot, milk can, spice cellar, chocolate sprinkler, general storage container, oil&vinegar set, mug and a water jug..
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Can't wait for Spring? Neither can notNeutral! Hot new products are bright and outdoorsy. New Triton 1 and 2 Throw Pillows take the fun Triton Tray pattern and remixes it. Season Wallcandy Arts join the ranks of the Transport and Count Wallcandy Arts. Great for the patio, Triton and Season Hurricanes light up the night. And everyone's favorite, new City Plates!
Fun new and eco-friendly products from Gus! New Jasper Cube is a soft felt ottoman that can go anywhere! The Vintage Swing Arm Lamp is the perfect lighting piece for your loft or studio. And nifty organic plastic Basket, Trays, and Bowl are a refreshing change of pace from the norm.
designboom's 'dining in 2015' competition results are in and i am just floored.
the competition rules (i should know, i entered and then faltered to find time with travel, work, etc. to actually send in my entry) were to re-think and re-design the way we [will] dine: how we go about this activity at work, at home and during travel. there were other guidelines, such as sustainability and recycled materials and just how our eating habits (how, what, where) and the act of eating in general (with family, on the move, alone) may/may not change according to how the way we live may/may not change in the future. it was an awesome competition and brain-storm exercise (giuseppe and i came up with about 10 ideas while, go figure, cooking one night).
check out the winner(s) and also some honorable mentions and shortlisted entries...i can only imagine how fantastic the entries that didn't make it on this list were as well, it seems like everyone had their creative thinking cap on for this one. i am personally looking forward to many exciting and creative dining adventures in the future (and really cool things to buy for the kitchen in a few years)!
in the spirit of just returning back from a quick stint in amsterdam, i thought i would post on this really cool design studio, i29 interior architects, a collaboration between jaspar jansen and jeroen dellensen. they create these amazing, simple and balanced spaces and also create furniture, called "leifmachines" which literally means "machines for living." these include kitchen units, bathrooms, sofas, closets/storage, unique bedroom pieces (one space can include bedroom, sink, toilet and shower) etc. check out their work and some of my favorite projects below...
keep an eye on these guys, they have done/are doing some amazing things - in 2006, they completed a custom furniture installation project for Het Veer, a public school for children with learning and concentration difficulties located in Almere, the Netherlands. The education provided at Het veer is highly specialized and geared towards improving the children's disabilities through use of creative practices.
TOUCH, a subdivision of Zoe Melo, recently launched a line of beautiful products. From jewelry to furniture and home decor, all TOUCH products are handmade by skilled artisans in a manner that supports local communities and economies.
TOUCH products are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. Materials are recycled, locally sourced, or sustainably harvested and built to last. They focus not only on the beauty of the products, but the beauty of the process. Check out more on their website www.do-not-touch.com
