based on the essence of traditional calligraphy, the ‘yuanyuan’ armchair by chinese design firm minaxdo features a smooth and elegant shape that resembles the flow of the cursive writing style. the ancient chinese scholars focused particularly on ‘fenggu’, meaning strength of character and calligraphy paid much attention to implying strong connotations amidst the flowing strokes. ‘yuan’ which tr..
현대적 감각으로 재구성한 레트로 바이크는 가솔린 엔진대신 전기모터로 구동하는 컴팩트한 디자인으로 옛 추억에 대한 향수와 도시생활의 즐거움을 선사하게 될 것이다. In pure cafe racer style, the Monocasco pays homage to retro motorcycle designs, but with a modern compact electric motor in substitute of a twin petrol engine normally found in this style. Its combination of slim fairs, single tube headlight, and fat tires give it a late 60s racer vibe. Fast looking, but n..
Tadao Ando designed Dream Chair as a tribute to Hans J. Wegner. The chair is made of three-dimensional plywood and with this material, Tadao Ando and the cabinetmakers at Carl Hansen & Søn pushed the size and curvature of the plywood sheet in order to achieve the necessary characteristics of a chair, attaining a result beyond what was thought to be possible. It is available in oak and walnut wit..
강아지, 고양이를 비롯한 많은 반려동물은 이제 단순히 소유주의 만족감을 충족시키기 위한 동물이 아닌 삶의 동반자로써 입지를 넓히고 있다. 여기 클라우드 세븐은 이러한 삶의 동반자들을 위한 현대적이며 모던한 소품들을 디자인, 제안한다. 소유주의 어반라이프에 부합하는 디자인 소품들은 애견들에게는 안락함을, 소유주에게는 삶의 질과 행복감을 전달해주는 삶의 조각으로 받아 들여 질 것이다. reviewed by SJ If you’re an animal lover, have a huge passion for fashion, your design values obey simplicity, functionality and eco-friendliness and you have immense respect for mode..
Bissol’s latest mobile timepiece is an elegant addition to the iPhone 5(s) that merges a classic timepiece to the modern smartphone. The 2000 Calibre here features an automatic mechanical Swiss movement suspended by a unique single bridge. Its precision one-piece construction allows the user to see the inner workings of the clock in an interesting contrast to the minimal, enclosed look of the iP..
리싸이클 실크 체어의 최대장점은 단순히 낭비되는 자원의 재활용이 아니라 내부공간을 유연하며 유쾌하게 만드는 디자인에 있다. 네팔로 부터 공수해온 실크 조각과 아메리칸 오크로 만들어진 체어는 그 특유의 유쾌한 디자인으로 사용자에게는 안락함을, 공간을 이용하는 사람에게는 시각적 즐거움을 선사한다. reviewed by SJ Fabric waste into the end material… This ecological furniture family consist of chair, ottoman and stool which are made of American white oak and recycled silk yarns from Nepal. The ethnic-inspired design aims to bring..
copenhagen-based audio company libratone has unveiled ‘loop’, their latest series of portable speakers, which deliver crisp stereo sound and wireless streaming capabilities. working remotely with an iPad, iPhone and android or mac/PC, the device is enabled with airplay or DNLA. the wall-mounted speaker can also be used without a Wi-Fi network, connecting to libratone’s ‘playdirect’ technology, w..
Chimenti table is an emblematic work of this method: we reuse wood of Venetias poles named bricole, high quality oak and considerable sizes, timber which was sourced for its uniformity and then tempered by salt, by water and sun cycles, by cold and by warmth. This wood is sculpted by molluscs and become, with time, a totally unique wood, precious, romantic and noble thanks to its own intrinsic f..
Bene’s new CUBE_S workstation programme is an intelligent answer to new work cultures. Thanks to modular components, Workstations and storage can be combined in multiple ways within an open-plan office. At the fore are the efficient use of space, flexibility and comfort for employees. The ideal layout is based on the activities of the employee, because different types of knowledge workers have d..
인체공학적인 유선형은 암체어를 디자인하는 첫번째 원칙이며, 부드러운 촉감으로 안락함을 선사하는 재질은 두번째 원칙이다. 여기에 저중심 설계로 자유자재의 스탠딩이 가능한 암체어의 특징은 세번째로 사용자를 만족시키는 기준이 될 것이다. reviewed by SJ when positioned vertically, the 'bodice rocker' by london-based design studio splinterworks takes on an anthropomorphic sculptural form. some viewers may perceive a bust, or derrière, but among the suggestive curvaceous forms, others might see an arched..