” Unlike normal ceramics, this series of design is actually translucent. The shallow carve is very beautiful but not transparent.”
Designer: Eeva Jokinen
(Via I New Idea Homepage.)
Entries from April 2008
Translucent ceramics
April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: ceramics
Mr. & Mrs. Jones Juicers
April 16th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: ceramics
Beehive SoftBowls
April 16th, 2008 · No Comments
Beehive SoftBowls: “SoftBowls are a line of decorative bowls made from 100% molded wool. Manufactured in Philadelphia by one of the last remaining millineries in the US, each container is handmade by local crafts people. Practical as storage containers, planter cozies or decoration they liven any home or office. Designed to minimize environmental impact, SoftBowls [...]
Tags: domestic
coat hanger/hook
April 10th, 2008 · No Comments
“Swiss Designer Nicola From Bern created this new type of coat hanger/hook. Part coat hanger, part towel rail. “
(Via swissmiss.)
Tags: shelves
Drop shower head
April 10th, 2008 · No Comments
Drop shower head: “Unlike most other shower heads made from such rigid material as stainless steel, this unique design is a rubber one. In addition, It is shaped like a big drop.
Designer: Giulio Iacchetti“
(Via I New Idea Homepage.)
Tags: breakthrough
responsible objects
April 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments
responsible objects
STUDIO LO ‘works on objects through strong constraints: ethical, institutional, technical and symbolic. Having taken act of the environmental question, as well as of the economic realities of design, we created this alternative editor company in 2005. This structure allowed us, to develop objects, without institutional nor editor supports.’
(via urbanpreschool)
Tags: textil
Elastico Bookshelf by Arianna Vivenzio
April 5th, 2008 · Comments Off
“Elastico Bookshelf “ by Arianna Vivenzio (Via swissmiss.)
Tags: shelves
Nice Jugs
April 5th, 2008 · Comments Off
Nice Jugs“Take a look at this next item up for scrutiny. Wow, there are so many pun and sexual references I could make right now about the name alone; ‘Cup & Jug’(hehe). My brain is about to explode but I will try to restrain myself. Who said jugs of water need to be filled through [...]
Tags: pottery
17º
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Portuguese designer francisco providência, won a Red Dot award in this year edition, on the categorie lighting and lamps, with is 17º lighting pole.The pole is produced by Larus, a portuguese company well knowed for is clear bet on national designer and on is internationalization.
This is the third Red Dot awarded to the Comunication and Art Department of University of Aveiro professors after [...]
Tags: award
Zombie Pillows
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Zombie Pillows: “These fabulous group of pillows feature some of my favourite appliqués. They juxtapose a simple and sharp embroidered black image with a little punch of lush red velvet. You can get your pillows here.“
(via czelticgirl)
Tags: domestic