About Design Magazine

About Design Magazine

About Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Silver Wings

Silver Wings is a desk lamp designed to protect the eyes of children. A curved light source 63 centimetres long illuminates a desk width of 1.6 metres, reducing differences in brightness across the surface. Two light wings can be folded downwards so that the light beams overlap, which reduces hand shadows during writing. A micro-surface diffusion panel spreads the light in several directions for even illumination. A knob and a screen control the brightness, the colour temperature and the timer functions.

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Explorer

Explorer is a multifunctional study desk designed for children. The height can be adjusted from 52 to 79 centimeters to suit the height of the child. The desktop can be tilted at any angle between 0 and 50 degrees. A ruler made for the inclined desktop attaches magnetically to the upper and lower parts of the surface to assist drawing, reading and writing. The divided desktop area keeps pens and books from falling and supports a healthy sitting posture. Two drawers hold books, stationery and an integrated charging hub. The bookshelf carries a motion sensor light.

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Hanoi

Hanoi is a detachable sofa designed for flat packaging. The sofa is assembled in about four minutes without tools, glue or metal parts. Four beech wood pillars are rotated into threaded holes in the wooden base. Upholstered backrests and armrests are then attached to the pillars and fixed with threaded caps at the top of each pillar. Cushions are added last. The packed volume is two fifths of the assembled sofa, which reduces packaging, storage and transport costs. The structure recalls the Tower of Hanoi puzzle.

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Turning Luck

The Turning Luck collection brings global good fortune to life through a series of interactive DIY automaton toys. Each model features a renowned lucky charm from diverse cultures, including the Maneki-neko and dreamcatchers, fostering a sense of cultural discovery. Vibrant colors and intricate illustrations represent each charm's unique heritage, while dynamic mechanical movements bring their symbolic luck to life. This all-in-one design minimizes waste by eliminating external packaging, contributing to a more sustainable user experience.

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Oraimo

Oraimo is a handheld cordless vacuum cleaner designed for home cleaning. The suction power supports daily cleaning of floors, carpets and demanding surfaces. An integrated display screen and an interactive light show the selected mode through different colours. Green marks the energy saving mode, blue the medium speed mode and red the high speed mode. The handle follows sleek lines that fit the natural position of the fingers and allows a grip from several angles. An antibacterial coating improves comfort. The transparent shell reflects the design language of the brand.

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Babyfirst Q R943

Q R943 is a baby car seat designed for children aged 3 to 12 years. The seat weighs 5.8 kilograms and can be folded in two steps, first by folding both sides of the headrest inward and then lowering the backrest. Once folded, the seat occupies about one third of its original size and fits into a car boot. A handle allows the seat to be lifted with one hand. The backrest flanks rotate steplessly and the headrest offers 11 height settings, so the seat adapts to different body sizes and heights as a child grows.

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