Although a lot of design studios cite individuality and authentic self-expression as the main inspiration behind their work, only a few actually manage to meet the expectations that claim gives rise to. One of those studios is definitely Buster+Punch, the new brainchild of London-based maverick designer Massimo Buster Minale, which specialises in lighting fixtures, furniture, customised motorcyc..
borrowing a basket-like aesthetic from ‘nestrest’, french designer daniel pouzet has presented his latest hanging lounge chair for brand dedon. entitled ‘swingrest’, the outdoor furniture piece draws reference from the high ceilings of dedon’s outdoor living lab island resort in siargao, philippines, providing a tranquil space for hanging over the lake or relaxing on the terrace. featuring a uni..
우리의 디지털 생활이 발전해 나갈수록 필수불가결하게 발생하는 디지털 폐기물의 또다른 재활용 방안은 소개한다. 다양한 형태로 발생되는 디지털 페기물; 컴퓨터 마더보드, 컴퓨터 칩, LED스크린, 하드드라이브 디스크 등은 단순히 효용성 있는 몇개의 구성품을 재활용하는 것이 아니라 그 자체를 하나의 디자인 요소로 활용, 생활에 필요한 가구로 변신 시킨다. 이러한 디자인 헤게모니는 버려지는 폐기물을 예술품적인 작품으로 승화시키는 이미지 상승효과는 물론 우리가 심각하게 고민해야 할 자연에 대한 반성에서 시작, 지속가능한 디자인으로 귀결된다. reviewed by SJ spending countless hours sifting through thrift stores, antique stores, abandoned ..
a shimmering, 3D-printed lingerie ensemble was revealed on the runway at the 2013 victoria’s secret fashion show, incorporating the industrial technology in a high-tech couture costume. fractal-like in framework, the outfit includes a corset, wings and accompanying hat, each made from hundreds of snowflakes which interlock to either move like fabric, or stand sculpturally rigid. the garment was ..
기존 필터를 사용하지 않는 친환경적인 드립커피메이커 제품은 나무를 사용하여 모던, 심플한 디자인으로 완성된다. 미세하게 세공된 역삼각뿔형태의 계단식은 가운데 원뿔에 의해 형성되는 회오리에 커피가 드립되며 찌거기들이 필터링, 안착되도록 설계된다. 홀의 크기와 물의 뜨거움에 차이는 있지만 대략 2분에서 4분정도면 드립이 완성된다. 이거 아이템인데.. reviewed by SJ carved out of cherry, walnut and maple lumber, the ‘canadiano‘ brewer by fishtnk design factory is a personalized system for crafting a cup of coffee in a block of carved wood. placing the..
premium furniture producer poltrona frau has collaborated with walter de silva, head of volkswagen group design, and the AUDI concept design studio in munich to create the ‘luft’ armchair, presented earlier this week at its showroom in milan. ‘the unique thing about this project is the fusion of poltrona frau’s invaluable handcrafting expertise with the research, the experimental approach and th..
투어 드 프랑스 100주년 기념, 자전거 탄생 200주년을 기념하는 디자인 뮤지엄 홀론의 기획전시는 19세기 부터 지금까지 독특한 또는 유니크한, 기념비적인 100대의 자전거를 전시한다. free wheel – cyclepedia: iconic bike design design museum holon, israel on now until march 22nd, 201 design museum holon pays tribute to the tour de france, which marked its 100th race this year, with ‘free wheel’–an exhibition that surveys 100 bicycles, giving visitors a look at the diverse ..
Painting factories and workshops are admittedly the dirtiest places in the design industry, especially those that use polyurethane paint. Because polyurethane paint becomes all but useless after it is mixed with its reactive components, every day huge amounts of it are simply discarded, ending up in dumps. An Israeli product designer decided to put all this wasted paint to use in his home countr..
spare time and energy with the flykly smart wheel: a pedal assist that encases an ultra-thin electric motor fitted onto the spokes of a bicycle rim. the intelligent electronic packed pouch fits onto nearly every ordinary bicycle frame and is available in different sizes and colors, allowing the design to adapt to any personal bicycle. as a user starts pedaling, the motor turns on and begins to a..
자전거를 사랑하는 사람이라면 이번 제품을 눈여겨 보길 바란다. 자전거 도난, 특히 자전거 안장이나 바퀴 같은 부품의 도난은 더욱 심각하다. 여기 sphyke가 제안하는 잠금장치는 기존 볼트위치에 사용, 그 활용빈도를 높인 것이 장점이다. 게다가 사용방법도 간단해서 기존 너트를 제거하고 그 자리에 잠금장치를 체결하기만 하면 된다. 활용도 좋아 보이는 제품으로 다른 분야에도 적용하여 사용하면 좋을 듯 싶다. reviewed by SJ with its fully enclosed stainless steel cover, the C3N by berlin-based sphyke has been designed as the ultimate bike accessory for preventing the theft of ..
