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Lotus is a guest chair designed to bring forth a translation of traditional Ming Dynasty chair design for a modern space. The design was inspired by a Ming Dynasty folding chair that was created to allow high-class generals to maintain a gesture of status during an outing. There's a Chinese idiom that describes the growth of a lotus flower, out of the mud yet unstained. Kindness, warmth, generosity, and pureness of heart are all emotions the chair hopes to convey.
Continue readingEstrella is a barware series made of automated pressed soda-lime glass. The collection has 11 pieces, including glasses for whiskey, shots, wine, martinis, coupes, cocktails, long drinks and water. The design draws on kaleidoscopic star motifs, and the name Estrella means star in Spanish. Light bends and refracts across the patterned surfaces. The star decorations also create a non-slip surface that is easy to grip. The production method gives the series the strength needed for frequent washing in bars and restaurants, as well as for use at home.
Continue readingThis small iron kettle inspired by 1980s design in modern lifestyle with small family, transforming the image of traditional Nambu ironware; this reproduced Swallow Pot has fixed handle drawing straight lines unlike the movable round handle of typical Tetsubin to give completely new impression with added usability. This product preserves anemia-alleviating function of Nambu ironware while preventing rust by the traditional Kamayaki technique. This smaller sized Tetsubin serves both as an iron kettle and a Kyusu teapot, overcoming the limitations of enameled Tesubin teapot in the market.
Continue readingBillund is a spice grinder made for whole spices and seasoning blends. The grinding burr is placed at the top, so the grinder is turned upside down during use and leaves no residue on the table. An adjustment knob on top sets the coarseness of the grind. A silicone plug at the base allows easy filling with different spices or blends. The housing is made entirely of a bio-composite of wood cellulose fibres and oils extracted from wood pulp during paper making. The colourful design is inspired by building blocks.
Continue readingShanyue Outdoor is a pair of trail running shoes designed for children aged seven to fourteen. The upper uses a water-resistant fabric that blocks rain and mud and allows a wading depth of up to 8.5 centimeters. The lining is a waterproof membrane with a microporous structure, so air passes through and feet stay dry. The midsole uses lightweight foam for cushioning. A heel stabilizer and an anti-slip rubber outsole support stable movement on rough ground. A lace-control knob makes the shoes easy to put on and take off.
Continue readingYale Smart Indoor Camera is an indoor surveillance camera for home monitoring. The design follows clean lines and a simple form intended to suit different interior styles. An integrated cable management system keeps the wall mounting neat. The camera head moves in all directions for a wide field of view. Built-in artificial intelligence features, such as human detection, support smarter monitoring and reduce unwanted alerts. The camera connects to the Internet and is operated through a mobile application. The camera can work with other Yale smart products as part of a home security system.
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