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Designed to generate a creative interplay between human and object, the SFIR table lamp invites users to playfully interact and switch between different light ambiances. The SFIR lamp is characteristic of German designer Johannes Budde’s usage of a combination of simple geometric shapes. The design comprises linear and curved geometries to produce a visually balanced
A first of its kind concept, Germany-based Hylo Tech’s “H1” lounge chair is a part of HygroShape – a fascinating collection of one-off pieces demonstrating truly self-shaping warm wooden furniture. Intrigued? Inspired by the Greek term ‘hyle’, utilized for both matter and the ancient building material of wood – Hylo Tech brilliantly develops innovative ecological
An ongoing research of ways to sustainably valorise bloom waste – ‘Flower Matter’ by Finland-based Irene Purasachit aims to cut down this waste stream by seamlessly fabricating it into environmentally responsible bio-based materials. While flowers are breathtakingly beautiful they have an incredibly short life span and end their journey in landfills – 40% of them
Smartians is a collection of cloud-connected actuators that convert old manual appliances into smart cloud-controlled appliances. In this ever-evolving market, there are numerous smart home appliances coming up every day, making existing appliances obsolete as today’s FOMO addict consumer always wish to align with the updated technology. As a result of which there is an
Fellow brings together the coffee novices and experts with their beautifully functional Stagg Carafe. The system includes: a vacuum insulated dripperdouble wall glass carafe for servingtwo double wall tasting glasses © Fellow The vacuum insulated dripper controls temperature during brew time, for a more consistent extraction. Not sure the right recipe or dosage for coffee
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. Six ethereal lighting collections inspired by places of worship: Divine Inspiration is the first lighting product released from Lee Broom in four years and marks the brand’s 15-year anniversary. Known for pushing the boundaries of how materials can be used and for examining the
Growing your own sprouts at home with SproutyPod can save 104 pieces of single-use plastic from entering the ocean each year.Growing sprouts at home isn’t a new phenomenon, but it is definitely one that could be improved. Transforming the traditional mason jar (a fan favourite amongst DIY sprout growers) SproutyPod simplifies the process with an
SmartMoov, a futuristic mobile kiosk brings together these two elements into one solution.SmartMoov Mobile Retail Kiosk is a future vision where we no longer need to rent physical space to start a new business. Renting a physical space can be expensive and extremely bureaucratic. Most of the new businesses can’t even afford it to begin
“Cybertruck, Elon Musk, PowerWall, GigaFactory”Those are words, products, and protagonists not only of an extraordinary entrepreneurial adventure but also of a new lexicon that associates these labels with exciting and contagious meanings, sometimes even bearing some fundamentalist spirit.I don’t have to be a Tesla-fan to recognize the value of Elon Musk’s work, starting an authentic
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.“The female form has always been a source of inspiration in art, photography and design but often with an unrealistic eye or as a response to society’s perception of how the female body ’should’ look. I wanted the Peaches collection to be a pure and
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Inspired by crooked twigs and roots, the Vride Bench is a new addition to Øfstedal Eng’s organic furniture series Vride, challenging the traditional and functional everyday product.Made from Norwegian ash and intuitively handcrafted using a chainsaw, the Vride Bench is an abstract interpretation of a
With a focus on functionality, reasonability as well as urbanity, Austria-based Florian Blamberger and Alexander Knorr together craft ‘Axis’ – the first ergonomic stool fabricated from sustainable materials for the future needs of a flexible office environment.“Over the years our definition of work space has changed – pre digital generations are adapting to a future
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati with Italo Rota unveils the design of a 90-meter high Playscraper – a Tennis Tower that layers eight tennis courts on top of each other. International design and innovation office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati with Italo Rota has unveiled the design for Playscraper – a Tennis Tower which features multiple courts stacked on
‘Natural Capital’ is a walking data visualisation located in Milan’s Brera Botanical Garden.This isn’t the first time international design office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has worked with energy company Eni to explore new sustainability paradigms during Milan Design Week. Last year, they collaborated on ‘The Circular Garden‘ – a Gaudi-inspired garden featuring arches made from mushroom
There are thousands of chairs in various sizes and creative shapes available nowadays. Caulk Chair is another creative interpretation for this furniture piece.Haphazard patterns formed by caulking technique, resembling a 3d-printed chairThe chairs are made from offcut polystyrene which is carved and assembled into functional forms.A caulking gun is then used to lay beads of
No architect ever matched Niemeyer free-flowing design, seeming to float above the ground. No artificial, straight lines or right angles, but sensual curves inspired by the Brazilian mountains and free-flowing rivers, waves, and by female forms.From the 1940s, Oscar Niemeyer’s stunning constructions gave to the country, and to Brasília in particular, a modern, visual voice.If this
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Slamp invites visitors inside its Milan Duomo flagship, the first Italian showroom where the brand will exhibit some of its most iconic products, including the latest pieces by long-term collaborators, French designer Marc Sadler and Milan-based designer Lorenza Bozzoli.Set to go on display during Milan
Orbit is the company’s new portable, wireless lamp, meant to be the perfect companion for your indoor and outdoor adventures.Constructed in milky white plastic with refined brass details, light and stylish, this lamp is easy to carry around wherever you go.© UMAGEOrbit portable lamp has three different light modes, and its construction lets you turn
Forget salt and pepper: this futuristic condiment features crayon-based flavouring for a taste explosion in every bite.For the majority of us, gastronomic perfection is impossible to achieve. If it’s not the combination of flavours, the kitchen skills needed to achieve Michelin star presentation are almost impossible to master. That’s why Food Crayon was invented, edible
LAYER Studio, delivering award-winning and market-leading experiences, has designed the sustainable packaging for Never Go Alone (NGA), a fresh brand dedicated to daily wellness essentials.The Never Go Alone packaging has been designed with a focus on sustainability and features innovative on-the-go usability features informed by observation of human behaviours to elevate the hygiene experience and
Product designer Jonna Breitenhuber created SOAPBOTTLE — biodegradable, zero-waste packaging for toiletry products that simply wash away.In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, German product designer Jonna Breitenhuber has come up with a way to avoid packaging altogether. Her SOAPBOTTLE concept introduces a line of waste-free cosmetics presented inside prototype bottles made entirely of soap.According
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