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Following flowing shapes inspired by natural landscape, the transformative and environmentally friendly chair gives the feeling of being embraced by nature. Easy to switch between chair and armchair, it describes cycles of exchange with nature aspiring to connect people to their environment. Capturing the notion of time passing it generates a discussion among human-made and nature which signifies their coexistence, forging the link with the world surrounding us.
Continue readingThe Niall is a cognac glass designed to improve nosing and tasting. The glass is made of soda-lime glass, a material that absorbs ethanol vapour from the liquid. A conical depression at the base, named the Vortex Point, controls the flow of the poured spirit and creates a swirl. The bulb curves in and out to slow the rising vapour, giving the glass walls more time to absorb it. A thick base and an elevated stem allow a comfortable grip without warming the drink. Reduced ethanol vapour lets the drinker sense more of the aroma and flavour.
Continue readingLotus 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.
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