January 2009
20 posts
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35. Wishbone Bike by Skip*Hop
Unlike any other running bikes, the Wishbone bike evolves with a child’s different stages of development.
It starts at age 1 as a trike, converts to a running bike as the child grows, and by four to five years old, the ‘wishbone’ frame is flipped, making the Wishbone Bike one of the largest running bikes on the market.
With its environmentally sustainable design and innovative...
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34. Lotus by Nousaku (Rie Isono)
Planning of alloy with copper for tea sets and flower vases, Plan & production of copper and tin Nousaku cooperation
http://www.nousaku.co.jp/english/syouhin/tableware006.html#50143
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33. Baja BBQ Firepack by Mike & Maaike
Just in time for Summer, Mike and Maaike have created the handy Baja BBQ Firepack for Lazzari/ Design Annex, a package of eco-friendly instant charcoal that avoids the need for lighter fluid and the resulting chemical residue. Two pounds of natural lump charcoal is packaged in recycled biodegradeable paper pulp with an integrated chimney. Simply place the entire package in the barbecue and...
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32. KOOL SPACE: Oddfellows
Castor, one of our fave design studios, is beavering away at a new project: Oddfellows, a new Queen St. W. resto in Toronto. Oddfellows features work by Castor, such as a 24ft stone table with hand carved legs cast in aluminium, a 20ft tube light and a barn board bar. The venue was conceived to mix design with live music, guest chefs and art. Pressure-cooked lamb stew and 8ft...
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31. The Perfect Unison (headphones) by Parra
http://www.theperfectunison.com/home.html
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30. Strung Chandelier by Sarah Cihat and Michael...
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29. Sovrappensiero: Scented Time
Lorenzo De Rosa and Ernesto Iadevaia are the team that makes up Sovrappensiero, a design studio in Milan that recently launched a collection of items geared towards the blind. The collection “Design per Non Vedenti” can also be taken conceptually, as a reminder that all senses are involved when it comes to experiencing real life and day-to-day living. An example of...
28. Anafim Outdoor Cutlery by d-Vision
d-VISION, an internship program designed specifically for Israeli students studying product development and industrial design, presented ouTable at Salone Satellite in Milan, a collection of tableware made for the great outdoors. As part of the series, Anafim exhibited its Outdoor Cutlery, a fork/knife/spoon set which cleverly attaches to any branch, creating the desired utensil.
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27. Puzzle Alarm Clock at www.perpetualkid.com
PUZZLE ALARM CLOCK brain teaser in the A.M.!
Our Puzzle Alarm Clock is reminiscent of the popular 1970�s IQ test games which required you to put different shaped pieces into their matching holes. When the alarm goes off, the pieces go flying! Quickly assemble the puzzle by matching the colors and shapes to turn the alarm off. Our Puzzle Alarm Clock will continue to sound until all three...
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26. Gypsy Chandelier at www.perpetualkid.com
Measures: 14”D x 11”H. Plastic.
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3024
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25. Sun Jar at www.perpetualkid.com
Made with a traditional Mason jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar.
The light is...
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24. Lumen Shadow Projectors by Adam Frank
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1655
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1656
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3227
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1657
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1740
Lumen is a series of...
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23. I am Not A Paper Cup by www.perpetualkid.com
The silicon lid helps keep your beverage hot or cold longer while helping to prevent spills while running laps in your cube farm. Two layers of porcelain are separated by a hollow cavity that acts as a perfect insulator for hot or cold drinks! Say goodbye to Styrofoam forever! Don’t listen to what Kermit used to say… It is easy being green! It’s Eco-friendly, reusable and...
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22. 2 Carat Cup by www.perpetualkid.com
Here’s a great way to start the day - a graceful porcelain mug that adorns you with a sparkling “diamond” ring when you pick it up. Resistance is futile! But wait, here’s the BEST part - we’ve packed the 2 Carat Cup in an elegant over-size jewelry box, so when you present it as a gift, all you see is the ring! A great mug, a terrific gift, a charming social...
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21. Ceramic Noodle Cup by www.perpetualkid.com
Sick of sitting in your sweat pants slurping noodles out of flimsy Styrofoam cups? Then bring a little bit of glamour back into your life with this retro noodle cup! It’s styled like old school take-away packaging but it’s twice as practical ensuring you avoid the bottom falling out and hand burning spillage! Why pollute the earth by throwing away Styrofoam cups when you can have...
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20. RDA: table-dish-cover by Cho Eun Whan & Shin...
red dot: best of the best red dot award: design concept 2008
A flexible tablecloth integrated with a set of plates and bowls, table-dish-cover offers a new dining experience that is adaptable and convenient.
Simply by spreading the table-dish-cover over a surface, one is able...
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19. RDA: Build by Tom Ballhatchet & Jack Godfrey...
Modular and multifunctional, Build is both a shelving system and a series of boxes that can be used to transport your belongings when you move house. A simple clip system assembles the shelving in minutes.
Build is a unique modular shelving system where the...
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18. RDA: 360 by Francesco Sommacal
red dot: luminary red dot award: design concept 2008
The awarding ceremony of the red dot award: design concept 2008 closed in a rush of adrenaline, with the 360, a re-definition of the skateboard, taking the biggest prize of the year.
The 360 replicates the sensation of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. Riders place their feet into the inner parts of both wheels, which puts them...
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17. RDA: Hide by Taiwan Friends!
red dot: best of the best red dot award: design concept 2008
Offering a meditative cocoon as well as a means of escape from office politics, the Hide chair carves out a quiet, private zone in the work environment.
The game of hide and seek has inspired the design of the Hide office chair. Should you feel...
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16. Pinica Bunny by Greener Grass Design
http://www.notcot.com/archives/2008/12/picnica_bunny_r.php#more