Last month, we compiled a list of some ingeniously designed Braille accessories for visually impaired people. And while doing so, we came across the starting statistical figure that suggested around 13 million Americans (aged 40 or over) will face some form of visual impairment by the year 2050. Unfortunately, the …
Summer is coming, and so is the time for those whimsical merrymaking contrivances known as water blobs. But as always – money is always short, irrespective of seasons. Well, that shouldn’t pose much of a problem when you can make your very own water blob. How so? Leisha, the founder …
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 …
Infusion vessel – the very term brings forth those fanciful visions of gourmets concocting their specialty fares from aromatic ingredients, herbs, liquors and what not; all in a single container. In essence, it is an object tailored to sate the culinary-inspired aficionado inside you. Well, the above pictured La Ventana …
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 …
Our oft challenged faith is always restored when functional designs are conscientiously created from seemingly ominous contrivances. And this time around, the scale of innovation is kicked up a few notches, with an entire habitable space modified from an old prison van. A resourceful Brit by the name of Alex …
At the turn of the earlier 20th century, a room filled with hunted trophies was considered elegant and even regal. And on closer scrutiny, we can arrive to the conclusion – this essence of opulence came from the majestic form of the animal itself. So, what if we could celebrate …
Asymmetry posing as a symmetrical arrangement – this in a nutshell defines the affable ‘Soft Blocks’ series of sofas, conceived by designer Petter Skogstad (from Norwegian Studio Anderssen & Voll), and showcased in this year’s Salone del Mobile. Envisaged as modular furniture, each sofa comprises of a set of units …
The core relation between a furniture item and a user has always been defined by the comfort factor. But wouldn’t this essence of ‘snugness’ be improved more if the furniture was adjustable at a personal level? Well, Uruguayan product designer Andrea Kac has followed this design dictum with aplomb, as …
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 …
