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Scacco Matto Portable Lamp

Scacco Matto

Scacco Matto draws inspiration from the 1960s radical design movement and invites audiences to explore and interact with shapes and light. Featuring three magnetically connected elements, the portable lamp can be transformed in five different light sculptures, to inspire a new interest in the role light plays in transforming the look, feel, and atmosphere of homes. It can be used as a vase, sculpture or to focus light on a particular area. The five possible combinations are reminiscent of chess, hence the name Scacco Matto, the Italian translation of checkmate.

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W1 Robotic Window Cleaner for Vacuum

W1 Robotic

W1 Robotic is a window cleaning robot that is used together with a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner supplies suction power, which holds the robot firmly on the glass and draws dust away through a flexible tube. Intelligent path planning allows W1 Robotic to detect edges, recognize obstacles and clean flat glass automatically. An 80 ml visible water tank feeds two ultrasonic atomizing nozzles for continuous and stable wet wiping. An ergonomic remote control handle lets the user start and stop the robot and control the water spray.

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Chandelier Type Range Hood

Chandelier Type

Chandelier Type is a range hood designed for modern kitchens. The form is inspired by an inverted wine glass, and the outer cover is made of glass with a glossy finish. Cooking fume purification, air filtration, atmosphere lighting and a music speaker are combined in one device. The functions can be controlled through an application, gestures and voice. When cooking produces fume, the purification mode starts automatically, and an easy-to-replace activated carbon module absorbs fume and odors. The functional parts are hidden inside the smooth body.

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Hydrospine Freediving Weight

Hydrospine

The design is a back weight for freediving, which allows an ultra precise balance and buoyancy. Its assets, its modular and fast load capacity, up to 6 kg, usable in any position, any freediving discipline. It is equipped with a quick release and adjustment buckles to adjust to different sizes, whatever the gender, offering incredible comfort that quickly makes you forget the weight carried. Its design comes from the fusion of marine animals and gear created for speed to give it very hydrodynamic lines and offer optimal glide under water. Its versatility makes it a one-of-a-kind concept.

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Shadows Of The Sky Flower Troughs

Shadows Of The Sky

The warm color and the special shape language are real eye-catchers. The original shapes of these troughs are figurative sculptures, which were simplified to create a combination between sculptures and useful objects. The material used Corten steel, these troughs remain for eternity. They are indestructible and are constantly changing due to the permanent rusting, which was not stopped here on purpose. It is intended to represent change and transience.

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Millo One Blender

Millo One

Millo One is a portable blender designed for quiet daily use. A patented Magnetic Air Drive transfers torque from the base to the blades without contact, which makes blending very quiet. The cup and the base can be separated, and the cordless build allows blending in many places. The base is rechargeable and controlled by touch. The minimalist form is inspired by the natural shapes of Scandinavian design and combines a circle with a closed ring. Materials include anodised aluminium and BPA-free Tritan plastic. Few moving parts keep cleaning simple.

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