Natural Materials by Veronika Paluchova
I really must own this dish rack by Slovakian designer Veronika Paluchova. The rack is part of a set of work in which the designer explores items that are both functional & a little comical.
Archived entries for Industrial Design
Bravais Desk by Dana Cannam
Dana Cannam continues his amazing work with the Bravais Desk, a modular solid wood desk that can be arranged and customized to fit any working environment. What’s really amazing about the Bravais Desk is that it is all done with no hardware, much like the Clamp Lamp Cannam designed for Pablo earlier this year.
The Amazing “Little Shining Man Kite”
The amazing Little Shining Man Kite was thought up by Heather and Ivan Morison & designed by Sash Reading and engineered by the folks at Queen & Crawford. Not only is this kite beautiful, its a work of engineering art. Its made up of 1700 3D printed parts, carbon fiber rods, and cuben fiber aerospace fabric.
Pioneers of American Industrial Design Stamps by the USPS!
Wow, this really made my day. I found a sheet, waiting on my desk, of the new Pioneers of American Industrial Design Stamps by the USPS of the when I walked into the “office” today. The stamps are really quite beautiful, featuring the most iconic work of Eliot Noyes, Dave Chapman, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Donald Deskey, & Greta von Nessen with a few others. The collection was art directed by Derry Noyes and is being issued as a Forever stamp which always the current First-Class rate.
Pick them up at your local post office on on the USPS Online Shop!
The Nature Conservancy Talamanca Cocao packaging by Fuseproject
Fuseproject has created a beautiful product sphere for The Nature Conservancy Talamanca Cacao that includes branding, packaging, and the development of a custom grinder/stirring stick used to brew the cocoa. The Bribri women of Talamanca, Costa Rica use sustainable farming practices, growing all of their prized cacao in the natural eco-system. Unlike traditional monoculture farming, the cacao plants grow in their native habitats, surrounded by immense biodiversity.
Their main product is 100% cacao (no suger added) that is hand formed in hard pucks. Fuseproject has designed a custom grinder/stirring stick that is used to grind the puck for brewing. The grinder features a micro-blade grinder attached to a wooden handle that has a built-in hook for hanging it on the lip of the mug. The packaging is all created from the burlap bags the beans are dried in.
Fold Radiator by Mikolaj Adamus
Fold Radiator by Mikolaj Adamus solves the mornings most annoying problem, cold towels that are still damp, in a beautiful wall mounted radiator that would at home hanging on the wall of museum. The Fold Radiator is still just a concept but I for one would love this simple solution in my life.
Keybrid: Key & Ring in one
The amazing Keybrid is finally for sale for only $8.00! That might seem like a lot to pay for a blank key but this no ordinary blank. The Keybrid was designed by Scott Amron a year ago and has been looking for manufactures since. My order is already in!
Handle Me by Angel Wyller Aarseth
Handle Me is an amazing new cookware collection by the Norwegian design studio Angel Wyller Aarset (a collaboration between Christoffer Angel, Øyvind Wyller, & Simen Aarseth). Handle Me’s design cues come from traditional cast iron cookware and has been updated with a modern faceted surface and beautiful wooden handles. The choice of cast iron came from the designers desire to make “immortal” pieces that would last generations and could be come heirlooms.
The collection will be exhibited at this years upcoming Meet My Project show during Maison & Objet in Paris.
2000% Markup Ring by Alexander Hulme
On a recent trip to India, Alexander Hulme couldn’t help but notice the 5 Rupee coin had a really beautiful decorative edge. He decided he could highlight the edge by turning the Rupee into a ring. He drilled out the center, shaped the hole and silver plated it. He sold the rings he had for 200 times the value of the 5 Rupee piece, around £13.50.
Rubber Stool by H220430 Design Studio
The Rubber Stool by the Japanese design studio H220430 uses 100% recycled rubber to create a comfortable seat made from only one part and a few bolts. The stool can be rolled up or stored flat when not in use, and is naturally cushioned by nature of the material used.
