The 3D printed Plankton Lamp deftly mimics a marine organism

3D printing – the very term alludes to a synthetic process of modern times to achieve complex contoured details of three-dimensional objects. But what if such a synthetic process could be used to replicate an organic pattern? Well, the designers at MALINKO (headed by Marta Cherednik) have successfully contrived such …

BioLite creates sustainable, power-generating wood stove called BaseCamp

BaseCamp is the latest brainchild in a long line of impressive energy-efficient wood-burning stoves, mainly for backpackers and campers, by BioLite. The NYC-based company, which was launched back in 2009, is known for its innovative outdoor-cooking gear, that also generate off-grid electricity. One of their premier products is CampStove, a portable stove …

origami like bowl

Container expands into a take-out box on application of water!

Biodegradable designs are certainly cool; however biodegradable designs that physically transform to meet practical demands are even cooler! In regard to the second notion, we have stumbled across the ‘sustainable expanding bowl’, a bowl made from biodegradable materials that remarkably ‘hardens’ on application of hot water. Designed by Anna Glansén and …

Drift Stool by theopinto

Sustainable Drift Stool made up of Driftwood

Designer Theo Pinto has taken in consideration driftwood, found at Baltimore Harbor that has washed up on the shores to create a unique in features and design “Drift Stool”. Integrated with compartment inside that holds a bottle of Natty Boh (National Bohemian Beer, Baltimore’s signature beer). Designer successfully proves his …