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Hourglass  Multifunctional Shelf

Hourglass

Hourglass is a multifunctional shelf that combines a coat rack, a storage shelf and a lamp in one piece of furniture. The frame is made of three colored stainless steel elements, and two boards of different sizes serve as the laminates. The boards and the metal frame are joined with angle iron screws. A screw at the top of the frame works as a coat hook. The lamp can be detached and carried to other places, and its low temperature light source does not heat up. Hourglass measures 500 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 1700 mm in height.

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Infinity Module RND Track Lighting System

Infinity Module RND

Infinity Module RND is a suspended track lighting system built around a circular ring. The track is available in white and black and in diameters from 1500 to 4000 millimeters. Luminaires can be selected in different types and numbers, including diffused and directional models, for general or decorative lighting. A mechanical button fixator holds each luminaire securely and allows repositioning along the track. The low-voltage system is safe to touch, and the luminaires are dimmable through the DALI digital protocol.

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Basto Office Chair

Basto

Basto is an office chair designed for long working hours. The backrest frame is ultra-thin and the overall style is minimalist, with simple and quick operation. A dynamic balance mechanism allows the seat and the backrest to swing at the same time. The seat turns freely with the body of the user. The cushion has an inner shell larger than the outer shell, which adds elasticity at the front edge and reduces pressure. A special mesh with Italian yarn is soft to the touch. Nylon forms 70 percent of the materials and the recovery rate reaches 97 percent.

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Crystal Lighting Art Installation

Crystal

The art installation Crystal is made for the Yonge + St. Clair Fall Art Festival (Toronto, Canada) which is aimed to promote local businesses. The Crystal is an abstract 3d object of 3 meters in height, aimed to demonstrate the process of transformation throughout the crystal lattice. Using triangular shapes, the artist has created a volumetric structural arch resembling a crystal. To outline the shape, the structure was featured with rope knitting and illuminated by 5 meters of LED Neon Flex light from below.

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Silicone Training Utensils Baby Fork and Spoon

Silicone Training Utensils

Silicone Training Utensils are a baby fork and spoon set created for infants who begin to eat independently. The shape is made for small hands and allows three grasping options, which encourages use. The utensils can be held around the outer body, within the hollow center, or from the end within the palm. An integrated choke guard adds safety. The utensils are made of food grade silicone, a hypoallergenic and durable material with a soft texture that is gentle on gums. Cleaning is done by hand or in a dishwasher.

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Full Ballpoint Pen

Full

The design language of Full card-case is "hollow out", which explored the relationship between inside function and appearance of the product. A slender hollow has been milled on the body to show the metal Refill inside. The shape formed the proper area for holding the pen, which find the balance between beauty and human engineering. Furthermore, Full weighs 19 grams, which provides good sense of holding to enhance its user experience.

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