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Designer: Mona Sharma Work: Table Light Classification: Lighting Date: Saturday, 11 January 2025

Buddy

Buddy is a table light designed for focused work. The rounded body is topped with an adjustable head that can be tilted down to light a task or angled up to provide ambient light. Brightness is controlled by a dimmer switch on the cord. Buddy is made with fused deposition modeling 3D printing, using a plant based polymer derived from sugar crops. Each light is produced in California and hand finished with water based marine paints. The compact form suits an office, a study, a bedside table or a living room.

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Designer: Miguel Arruda Work: Sofa Classification: Furniture Date: Friday, 10 January 2025

Cork Block

Cork Block is a modular sofa made from recycled cork agglomerate. The material combines cork granulate with polyurethane, both recycled and joined with a binder inside a metal mold under pressure and heat. The resulting blocks are cohesive, elastic and pleasant to touch. Nine blocks form the single seat layout and thirteen blocks form the double seat layout. The blocks are cut in six shapes, so many combinations are possible. Selected blocks can be replaced by upholstered versions in different colors. Supports for the back and arms allow several levels of comfort.

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Designer: Giulia Liverani Work: Flexible Lamp Classification: Lighting Date: Thursday, 9 January 2025

Stoccolma

Stoccolma is a flexible wall lamp designed to move light where it is needed. The lamp is formed by two cables held in tension between four anchor points. Each cable combines a brass wire, which gives structure and carries current, with an elastic wire that allows sliding. A circular brass disc holding an LED runs along the cables and can be turned by hand through 360 degrees. Stoccolma can light a corner, serve as a reading light beside a bed or illuminate a table. The structure removes the need for a separate power cable.

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Designer: Anny Team Work: 3D Printer Classification: Toy Date: Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Candy

Candy is a home 3D printer for children that prints edible shapes from candy granules. The machine is controlled by a mobile application, which allows the printing order, number and size of each model to be set. Three tanks hold three different candy flavours, so taste and colour can be combined in one print. The granules are heated, melted and formed through a nozzle. The body is made of plastic with a matte surface, and a transparent acrylic window opens by a spring switch to remove the finished candy. The design is inspired by the Chinese folk art of sugar figure blowing.

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Designer: Konka Industrial Design Team Work: Miniled TV Classification: Consumer Electronics Date: Tuesday, 7 January 2025

A6q Series

A6Q Series is a large-size television designed for home viewing. The screen uses Mini LED backlight technology, supports 8K resolution and reaches 1000 nits of brightness. Thin metal side frames create a frameless front and a full screen effect. The frame is made of aluminium alloy, and the back is a brushed metal plate. Anodizing and high-gloss cutting give the metal a refined surface. An optional desktop base or floor base suits different rooms. A 3D camera rises for use and is hidden when not needed.

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Designer: Enza Home Design Team Work: Table Lamp Classification: Lighting Date: Monday, 6 January 2025

Astoria

Astoria is a table lamp made of MDF, glass and brass. The base is CNC engraved and includes a USB charging port and a pen holder. Brass parts hold the wavy glass diffuser, which spreads the light and reduces glare. The integrated LED light source has 5 watts of power and a color temperature of 3000 Kelvin. A touch button on the brass section switches the lamp on and off and dims it, so the light level can be set to suit the room. The combined functions serve a small area and reduce cable clutter.

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