We have had our fun with doorbells making Mario coin-collecting noises and even doorbells specially made for dogs. However this time around, the seriousness is amped up with the Chui ‘smart’ doorbell. Envisaged as a home security device, the contraption utilizes advanced facial recognition technology to alert the homeowner about …
The core attributes of a furniture item should always pertain to comfort and privacy. However, when it comes to the latter scope, most contemporary creations tend to overlook the ‘personal’ factor. Fortunately, UK-based studio Davison Highley doesn’t commit the same design faux pas, as is evident from their Cristiana Wing …
Our merry way with charming robotic cleaning devices continues with the adorable, fluffy and presumably efficient Mofa. Originally conceived by Japanese company CCP, the wireless contrivance affably bridges the gap between a vacuum cleaner and a mop. The mopping credential of the Mofa is showcased by the tuft of microfiber …
Like life, even your home decor might seem mundane without the essence of creativity. And, what better way to bring poetic justice to your interior’s banality than with a contrivance that was previously mundane?! Well, the Cloche Sofa from artist Carlo Sampietro fulfills the quotient with its unique flair. And …
This week, we talked about how lighting’s true allure sometimes lies in its effect, not purpose. The above pictured force sensing lamps from designer Kebei Li (as part of his undergraduate thesis) pertains to this more intangible essence of illumination, with the sense of purpose playing a secondary role. The …
It is certainly a rare occasion when a groovy-looking furniture piece is created to demonstrate the potential of the used machinery. Well, the above pictured EP14 Log Lounger is one such exclusive example, with the entire assembly being arranged by Ben Uyeda (founder of HomeMade Modern) by using special Ryobi …
A few days ago, we talked about how edible food containers can reduce the trashing up of our favorite picnic spots. However, with the pressures of our modern day rat-race inspired lifestyle, who has the time to actually to an outdoor picnic party? Designer Luis Daniel Sanchez sympathizes with this …
In the contemporary state of affairs, lighting is seen as a practical component of any well furnished interior space. However in a more original sense, the essence of lighting lies in its effect, not purpose. The ‘ledwork’ from the eponymous Dutch design team harks back to this purist notion, with …
Edible shot glasses are so passe. Why not notch it up to a whole new level with full fledged edible kitchen utensils?! Well, architect/designer Kostantia Manthou has taken up the culinary challenge with her scrumptious installation of baked-bread containers that are perfectly edible. These delectable pieces are stacked atop each …
It is often the case during power outages that we stumble and rumble in the dark only to find that our emergency light has no charge left! In such unfortunately annoying scenarios, many of us would surely like to have a self-powered light source. Well, the Secur Collapsible LED ‘handily’ …
