First it was used doors, and now we have come to the realm of used suitcases. Interestingly, as it turns out – our personal attachés have a way of making themselves useful even after they have been remorselessly stretched to their load carrying capacity. So, without further delay, let us …
Naturalism nestled on the ‘pillars’ of man-made structures – this in a nutshell defines the Mocho (by designer Joao Timoteo), a traditional Portuguese stool that upholds the very flexibility of the furniture material. In many ways, the construction of the design is depended on the user’s preference – as is …
Ever had that feeling where you were confused, angered and enticed? Well, we are not talking about love! Rather that sequence of reactions were what we went through after seeing the Bear Bean Cushion – an odd, potentially offensive and probably comfortable seat from Hong Kong-based Chic Sin design studio. …
Why opt for a privacy-oriented desk or a chair, when you can have an entire secluded private cocoon to yourself? Well, the Japanese designers know this better than anyone, as is evident from their undoubtedly whimsical yet potentially effective Kakureya – a ‘relaxation room’ for both men and women! Exhibiting …
We have played basketball with the help of our mugs. And, now it is time to have some basketball fun with the aid of our chairs. The aptly named ‘Lazy Basketball Chair‘ by Emanuele Magini (for brand Campeggi) allows this mirthful quotient by virtue of its incorporated ‘basket’. Showcasing a …
We have had the fortune of covering a wealth of designs from Russia ‘with love’, be it a dining system or an upcycled lampshade. But this time around, the scope is notched up to a whole new level with the sheer scale of modularity. We are of course talking about …
Symbolism of a design sometimes plays a big role in influencing the psychology of the consumer. In that regard, we have come across a wide spectrum of products, ranging from spoons that warn against taking too much sugar to furniture seats that make you the focal point of the room. …
Ever craved for a seat that is the focal point of your living room – almost like an imposing photo or painting frame? Well, the aptly named ‘Frame’ by designer Ola Giertz (for Materia’s 2014 range) incredibly fits the bill with its chicness. Envisioned as a expansive frame with a …
Simplicity in itself pertains to innovation – this was presumably the righteous dictum followed by Colin Westeinde, when he ingeniously designed the aptly named Zip Table. Showcasing its user-oriented virtues of lightweight nature and spatial efficiency, the table is tailored to modular assembly, thus giving the user the ‘power’ to …
Simplicity in innovation – this in a nutshell defines the Face-to-Face, the aptly named shelving system that can be accessed from both sides. The brainchild of designer Bruno Serrão (from WEWOOD Portuguese Joinery), the modestly designed unit flaunts its four racks, each of which can be compartmentalized by separating cross-sectional …
