Archive | Industrial Design RSS feed for this section

Esther Derkx: Raamtekens

30 Jun

Industrial design, repurposed billboards into curtains Esther Derkxrecycled billboards industrial designRaamtekens (or WindowSigns) are curtains or room dividers that come in cut-up loops that can be intertwined to the width and length of your choice. Because they are made from cast-off advertising canvases or mesh, no two Raamtekens are the same with all their different colors and patterns. The effect in the end is a mostly transparent curtain that obstructs visibility looking in, but still leaves open visibility looking out.

Designed by product designer Esther Derkx in the Netherlands, known for her collage-like ceramics, and most likely available through her site, though not currently in the online shop.

Inga Liksaite: Textile Art

29 Jun

Textile Art and Industrial designTextile Art and product designInga Liksaite, a Lithuanian artist, works wonders with thread, fabric, and cardboard. She has even participated in videos for set designs of stage performances. In addition to her artworks, Inga has designed bags and – possibly my favorite – lamps that look like very tall spools of thread.

You can see more of her work here and here.

via the not-so-losery loserlife

Ineke Hans: CITO Tree

29 Jun

Ineke Hans, a designer and artist in the Netherlands, recently designed a tree light sculpture for the entrance of CITO’s building, a leading testing and assessment company.

The tree stands 12 meters tall and acts as a symbol for growth and the acquisition of knowledge. It changes colors throughout the day, and night, and acts as the “heart” in the center of the building. I especially like how it works in perfectly with the reflection of the trees in the glass from across the street.

Picnic Bench by Tomasz Chmielewski

27 Jun

Furniture Design Wood Picnic BenchClever dual purpose design by Polish designer Tomasz Chmielewksi.

via Behance

d.lab: Objects Around the Tablescape

27 Jun

Table Accessories Product Design Industrial DesignIndustrial Design, Modern Table accessories and lampsI love this collection of table accessories and lamps from d.lab, a workshop created by the Design Incubation Centre in Singapore for material exploration. The collection is titled the Objects Around the Tablescape and combines Corian, maple and balau wood  as well as copper and Delrin in some of the pieces. Simple and beautiful.

Check out the rest here.

via Abitare

On-Time Wall Clock

23 Jun

Clock Diamantini & Domeniconi collabcubedHumorous Clock Modern Fun On-TimeContinuing with time pieces, the On-Time wall clock – designed by Fabrica and manufactured by Diamantini & Domeniconi – fast forwards 3 minutes so you’re sure to get there, well, on time.

Available here.

via bblinks

Too Late Neo Watches

23 Jun

NEO Watches LED displayNeo Watches LED displayThe Italian company Too Late presents their latest design, the Neo Watch — a bracelet style timepiece with an LED face almost invisibly built in. There are ten colors to choose from. Available here.

via loserlife

Carlotta de Bevilacqua: Truly Illuminated

22 Jun
LED Lamps Rothko Artemide collabcubedCarlotta de Bevilacqua Lighting Design Rothko LED LampsClick to enlarge

When it comes to design, Carlotta de Bevilacqua, along with the rest of her studio, apparently does it all: architecture; industrial; graphic; and lighting. Granted, it all stems back to the lighting, which, I might add, is quite spectacular: from the lamps and the illumination of interiors, to shops, exhibitions and beyond.

In an earlier post I had mentioned that some of Leo Villareal’s works had a Rothkoesque quality to them. Coming across Bevilacqua’s site, I discovered that she has designed a series of lamps for Artemide with a similar LED effect that are, in fact, titled Rothko and Rothko Terra! How amazing would it be to have one of these in your home?

But truly, everything on Milan-based Studio Carlotta de Bevilacqua’s site is quite beautiful. She has collaborated with Zaha Hadid on her installation Twirl for the Interni Mutant Architecture & Design exhibit (the three photos in the center) this past winter, as well as with architect Jean Nouvel on his proposed design for the New Qatar National Museum.

Bevilacqua has designed a bunch of Artemide and Euroluce showrooms, which are lovely, and several of which include the tracking of light embedded in the floor, walls and ceiling: a wonderful effect (see photos at the bottom).

Visit her site to see more lamps and projects.

Liviana Osti: Airplane Cheese Grater

21 Jun
Industrial Design Product Design Cheese GraterWitty Product Design Cheese Grater Click to enlarge

Liviana Osti, a design student in Trento, Italy, has a humorous approach to product design. This paper airplane cheese grater is a perfect example. It caught my eye and made me smile, but what I enjoyed as much as the fun design was her lovely documentation of the project, from start to finish. I always enjoy the sketches or blueprints of designers or architects and, for example, that’s a big part of the appeal of Christo’s art for me, but you rarely get to see that aspect of a project. Liviana has a nicely designed, flippable pdf of each project and though I’ve placed a few elements in the images above, I highly recommend that you visit her site if you enjoy that sort of thing the way I do.

Another one of her table accessory designs is a double carafe in the shape of the two heart ventricles; one to be filled with red wine, the other with water. Not as cute, but still clever.

via designakitchen

Needlework Trend in Product Design

21 Jun

Needlework Trend in DesignNeedlework Trend in Product DesignRecently I’ve noticed that there’s a lot of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and embroidery showing up in the most unlikely places.

Clockwise and spiraling in from top left corner:
Panier Percé needlepoint bowls; Lampy Cocoons; Goldilocks embroidery hoop stools by Groupa; Embroidery portraits by Daniel Kornrumpf; Action Men toilet paper cover by Sally Spinx; Jonathan Adler needlepoint pillows; Laine Blanche tea set with embroidery printed porcelain; Matt knitted lamps by llot llov; Laura Theiss innovative knit collection, summer 2011; Knitted Baskets; Granny Chair by Wadebe: Rose Trivet by Anouk Jansen; Knitted Poufs; Crocheted Bicycles by Olek

cartónLAB

20 Jun
cardboard exhibit design and industrial designcardboard exhibit design furniture designClick to enlarge

We have secretly been following (and admiring) the work of cartonLAB for a while now. This ongoing workshop, run by the team at Moho Architects in collaboration with Ability Graphic Design, (both in Spain) has apparently grown into a permanent subdivision of Moho’s studio. Creating everything from exhibit displays for trade shows and stores, to furniture, kids’ play objects, club dj stands, lamps and more, all out of cardboard; these guys impress. Each design somehow seems to top the last, both in beauty and complexity. In addition, many of their displays and stands are designed with multiple configuration options.

From the Moho website:
Cardboard is a material that has always been linked to artistic creativity and craftsmanship. The new design possibilities (digital cut, large print, cad, 3d modeling, etc) along with the latest patents in the production of cardboard (reboard, cardboard reinforced, flame retardant coatings, water repellent, etc) makes this material in a fantastic alternative at the time of generating new exhibition spaces, media and all types of custom cheap, lightweight and recyclable furniture. Working with contemporaneously cardboard creation process allows almost no intermediaries between the designer and the final piece through traditional interfaces (previous models) or digital.

cartonLAB’s constructions typically pack flat for easy transport, are relatively simple to assemble and, as we know, cardboard is not only economical but recyclable. The result: great, green design that won’t break the bank.

You can see more of cartonLAB’s work here, and more of Moho’s architecture work (including their beautiful entry for a dormitory building) here.

Kirby Block Drawers

20 Jun

Kirby Block Drawer Etsy (LEGO furniture)LEGO Furniture DrawersThese are called Kirby Block pieces on Etsy, but they certainly look like LEGO to me. Fun!

via fancy

Come a Little Bit Closer: Droog Bench

18 Jun
Droog Come a Little Bit Closer Bench FurnitureDroog Come a Little Bit Closer Bench DIYClick to enlarge

The three of us, over the past 6 years, have individually come across (and loved) the Come a Little Bit Closer bench by Droog. Little did we know that eventually we would have one of our very own! Well, actually it’s Em’s, but being that it will be placed in our living room, it feels very all-in-the-family. And we have the wonderful Rence (aka Richard) to thank for this: future architect; expert craftsman; and amazing friend.

Rence made the bench (top photo) based on Droog’s design (second photo) using leftover steel from his architecture classes. Hard to tell them apart, no? Are you as impressed as we are? This heavy and long (8ft!) finished bench was transported down from Ithaca, then carried across town a few days later (with a quick refueling stop midway), where the 60lbs of marbles were finally added and the gliding began. If you’re not familiar with the original design, the three discs act as seats that roll smoothly over the marbles. It’s surprisingly comfortable and definitely lots of fun! Thanks again, Rence, for the generous and beautiful gift. I mean for Em, of course…

Now, if we could only find someone to take the piano off our hands to make room for the bench.

Here’s a quick video of the bench in action.

Luxe | Plates

16 Jun

iphone case luxe platesiphone case Luxe PlatesLuxe Plates are stainless steel covers that stick onto the back of the iPhone 4 with a special removable adhesive. The art on the plate is etched out with a photochemical process. Pick one of several designs created by featured artists or create your own.

via bblinks

Iguazu Neon System

15 Jun

Iguazu Neon Cool Lamp DesignNeon Hanging Lamp Cool Design IguazuThe other night I walked into my friends’ new apartment and hanging over the dining room table was this very unique and striking lamp which I had never seen before. I have to say that these product photos don’t really do it justice. Granted, it may not be for everyone, and it’s a little bright to look at straight on, but there’s something very simple and yet almost sculptural about it. The Iguazu Neon System is designed by the Iris Design Studio. The lamp incorporates an energy-saving fluorescent circline bulb which, being cold neon light, makes it easy to touch and reposition as necessary.

Available here.

Coffee Table Fun

13 Jun

Fun Coffee Tables Furniture Design Oliver Dicicco, who not only designs furniture but also makes beautiful instruments and kinetic sculptures, is the creator of the top two atypical tables: The Drum Table and Triangular Coffee Table.

The bottom table is the Three Sixty Table designed by Studio Mauerer Hendrichs. Made with skateboard trucks and wheels to create a lazy-susan spinning mechanism.

Folder Chair

10 Jun

Folder Chair Vladimir ParipovicThe Folder Chair, designed by the Serbian architect Vladimir Paripovic, is made of thin steel panels and beech wood for the seat. It has a side pocket that can hold books or magazines, or anything else you’d like to put in there, and is perfect for small spaces due to its compact size. It’s actually more of a stool than a chair. Great way to brighten up a room!

Claydies: The Fairytale of a Bicycle Helmet

9 Jun

Claydies Art Cool and Witty Bicycle Helmet conceptsArtistic Humorous Bicycle Helmet ConceptsThe ceramicists/designers ladies of clay at Claydies came up with these humorous bicycle helmet concepts for a crafts exhibit at the Art Museum of Northern Jutland in Denmark. 18 Haute Couture bike helmets in all! Check out the rest at their site as well as their floating tea cups and their hairstyle inspired ceramic bowls. They certainly seem like a fun pair.

via Lustik

← Older Entries
Newer Entries →

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 742 other followers