Often times, it is the simple contrivance that comes in handy during practical scenarios. This is aptly demonstrated by the ‘Little Big Trivet’, created by Alissia Melka-Teichroew (of byAMT studio) for Brooklyn-based Areaware. Specially designed for protecting the kitchen’s counter-top from hot containers and pans, each trivet is composed from …
The notions of conventionality suggest – lamps are used as active components for lighting. Well, Russian designers Anna Strupinskaya and Alexey Ivashkevich have put a wondrous twist to this scope of orthodoxy with their aptly named Lampslamp. Comprising of a translucent bowl of violet colored silicone, the internal framework of …
The year is nearing at an end, and it has been a good extended run for the realm of electronics. This is specially true for home oriented products, which in many ways outlines the crucial role of technology in aiding our daily lives. Hence we have decided to make a …
Bored of all those programs like the Yule Log where Christmas time television slots just show wood burning in the fireplace? Well, Netflix has come up with a tongue-in-cheek retort to those uninspired pieces of so-called ‘shows’ with their trailer for a supposedly upcoming movie – ‘Fireplace For Your Home’. …
Yesterday, we talked about how you can spoil your canine companion with its very own ‘personal’ mini-spa. However, this time around we have come across something that pervades the posh quotient to take the nigh revolutionary route. We are of course harping about a special head-set that can read your …
Furniture arrangement utilized as a warning component for injuries? Well, that seems to be the case with the ‘Shelter Me’, a couch-like design conceptualized by Portugal based Raquel Pissarra. Envisaged as a comfortable crib to be used for resting, reading your books or even sleeping; the scope of snugness is …
We often see that remains from factory floors are simply dumped considering it as of no further use. If we give our attention on optimum utilization of such remains we will find that there are many ways where this waste can be utilized. Ruben Thier who is Dutch designer, who …
The birth of a child is the time to celebrate, with memories to cherish. And over the years, technological applications like video cameras have played their helpful part in capturing such moments. However, the predicament lies with the portability and safety factors, especially when you have to carry around your …
A number of contemporary pillow designs showcase their technological credentials; some with their built-in speakers and some by forecasting weathers. But what about a pillow that is truly functional in daily encountered situations? Well, the aptly named Forever Pillow fulfills this niche with its simple yet multi-purpose advantages. Touted as a …
We harped about geodesic domes made from twigs, we have prattled about treehouse elevators powered by bikes. And this time around, we humbly raise our invincible hats to this ‘mother of all’ DIY projects. As the historical annals of human kind would record it – three people have successfully constructed …
