russian visualization architect koloskov dmitry of KDVA studio creates a simple yet elegant cork-clad armchair. dating back 4,000 years, the chair found in the ancient east has never lost its form. the ecological archair is made up of two arches: the seating area and the chrome feet. KDVA‘s archair includes a cork seat that is also a single shape that fits in the two arches. the chrome legs go a..
Adidas has partnered with Danish textile manufacturer Kvadrat to release an edition of its iconic Stan Smith sneakers covered in dotted fabric. The collection comes in blue, grey and red versions. Each design is patterned with Kvadrat's Squares fabric by Danish designer Vibeke Rohland, which features textured circles in contrasting shades. The shoe echoes the classic Stan Smith shape but takes a..
New York based designer John Procario of Procario Design, has combined his love for sculpture and lighting, and transformed it into a series of pieces named Freeform. With each light, depending on the angle you view it from, it takes on a different shape.The original design of the series features white oak that twists and turns, with a split in the wood to expose the light.The second design, nam..
Creating a functional work space within your home can be a hard task, especially when it’s an office for two. For inspiration to create your own, we’ve gathered 15 examples of shared home office spaces… from contemporist
milan design week 2017: for this year’s event, lighting company faro barcelona introduced ‘han’, a lamp-coat hanger designed by álvaro goula and pablo figuera. the product is the result of a first collaboration between both spanish studios. ‘when we were asked to design a wall lamp which at the same time had to be a coat hanger, the first thing we thought was that it was going to be complicated ..
Given their name, you’d expect all interior barn doors to be rustic looking and confined to, well, barns. But despite their name, barn doors can add a contemporary look to your interior and make it easier for you to connect the various spaces in your home. They save space by not swinging open and they’re great in settings where you want to conceal things but still be able to access them quickly...
The Verve shape is based on three fundamental geometrical forms: the circle, the triangle and the square. The circular shell actually consists of triangles that gradually transform into a rectangular seat, creating a surprising yet familiar shape with truly remarkable sculptural properties. The nature of the chair seems to change depending on the angle from which it is viewed.Verve’s compact sha..
The idea of leg-supported seating units does not appeal much to Polish designer Iwona Kosicka, who recently created SWING, her version of a comfortable chair. This playful piece showcases elegant woodwork and hangs from the ceilings of character-filled rooms. SWING is an example of a high-quality and minimalist design, as well as an open invitation to good, clean fun. No time for morning exercis..
Designer Michael Young has created a sculptural armchair named Roxanne for Italian furniture manufacturer Gufram. Inspired by disco decor and Michael Young’s passion for The Police in the 70’s, Roxanne combines ergonomics with technology to create a sculptural armchair. The the shape of the chair is made from an extruded polyurethane form, which is then upholstered in fabric, allowing for an inf..
BMW is using this year’s concorso d’eleganza villa d’este—currently getting underway at lake como—to unveil the new ‘concept 8′ series. the design reveal serves as a preview of the forthcoming BMW 8 series coupe, scheduled for launch in 2018. the elegant concept car is instantly recognizable as a BMW in the way it simultaneously showcases new design ideas alongside form-building techniques. the ..