Articles in the Design Category
Stones that can grow plants! You’d have expected this in an old fable. And yet a designer comes along and makes this seemingly impossible thing possible; with the help of modern technology. “Living Stones” is …
Merging the sci-fi technology and the latest fashion trends together, designer Mayeul Walser has popped up with a hybrid car that not just flaunts a futuristic design and technology but at the same time remains …
An excellent creation of the NOTHING dESIGN GROUP, this flower pot and calendar definitely deserves a round of applause. Simply put some seasonal flowers into the aesthetically designed flower pot-cum-calendar and you can add zing …
Light switches are no longer boring. Take a look at the Revio programmable light switches by FirstHand Design and you will say the same. Apart from the sexy looks, the Revio programmable light switch features …
While the existing method for oil rig removal is an explosion that costs millions and kills aquatic life, Texas-based Morris Architects hopes to use the oil rigs to create Dubai-esque luxury hotels. It’s time for …
From the vaults of the talented (and somewhat imaginatively named) Daniel Loves Objects, comes a creation that will capture the imagination of one and all. We have all looked at the omnipresent mannequins and often …
Already wasted a lot of time in preparing the food and don’t have much time on hand to set the dining table for a candle-light dinner? Check out the instant dining table by Min Hoo …
Unique products do not always owe their inimitability to embellished designs, backed up by a hefty budget; rather they are an upshot of innovative designing leading to practical or multifunctional usage. Designer Sung-Pil Hwang has …
Arranging your CDs/DVDs at home or workplace is not an easy task, unless you have a proper place. Most people just end up with muddled shelves and drawers in a bid to find the required …
Inspired by the simple principle of how light reflects from droplets of dew on a leaf in the morning, Riflessi by designer Yana Klimava is a conceptual lighting fixture meant to maximize the quality of …
Seeing the ‘Push Up Table’ by Chris Murphy, it just seems that designing is all about playing with thoughts and ideas and giving them a concrete shape. The flexible table is made of aluminum, …
How often does your cup of coffee or tea get cold in a day while working on your table at home or office? Not sure about you, but I have to visit the kitchen more …
Having a shower, after an exhausting day at work, is always soothing, but what about adding significance to an extended shower in your bathroom? If you think I am talking crazy then take a look …
It’s not always easy to adjust and work on laptops or a notebook on the go, especially after working on a proper workstation at home or the workplace. However, ‘My Place Cozy’ is a portable …
Don’t have big enough study room to accommodate a desk-table and a computer-table together? Have a look at ‘Meizze table’ by designer Arthur Ditlef, which essentially is a computer table but doubles up as …
Mobile phones have come a long way since Martin Cooper launched the first practical cellular phone in 1973. Nowadays, cellphones haven’t remained devices of mere verbal communication, rather have transformed into a complete entertainment unit. …
Why should parents have all the fun (of riding a bike)? This is possibly the issue that designer Max Volk is looking to address with his innovative bicycle trailer. Dubbed the ‘Spurt,’ the latest bicycle …
We’ve moaned and groaned and then some more! The reason’s always the same, stupid cables running hither and thither, spoiling the ambiance of our perfect little home. But not anymore! This time the proposed solution …
Lighting is indeed one of the important parts of your home décor but if it also helps in sustaining the environment around, then your buy is indeed a good buy! Keeping the eco factor in …
I’m hopeless with my tools so DIY kits usually fail to inspire me. But for all those who are into building stuff on their own, here’s a definitive kit. The BugEV from Blue Sky Designs …
Targeting young professionals, moving from college hostels to sophisticated apartments, designer Christopher Gregory has come up with a multifunctional furniture unit that is not just stylish in looks but also comfortable enough for media viewing, …
Industrial designer, Ahn DaeKyung comes up with LIEUL, a simple bookshelf that caters to a regular book-lover’s needs. This bookshelf design takes inspiration from the Korean consonant LIEUL, that’s indicative of infinity. Discontent over an …
Designed to complement modern kitchens, the Build-in Surrounding Induction System by Stefano Rubertelli is one neat take on the design of induction systems. The prime focus of this new induction system is to work on …
The splendor of a home often lies in the small, but significant details such as eye-catching lighting elements. Simple and elegant, the Katana is a nomadic lighting fixture with high intensity LEDs that will complement …
Modern housing has climbed on trees, with tree housing - living the Tarzan way, becoming a statement of style and creative living. Offering a luxurious retreat in the lap of nature, Swedish architectural firm Tham …
Communication can never be absolute unless the listener concentrates and understands what one wishes to convey. Taking cue from the fact, James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau go on to suggest a device, dubbed Isophone, which …
Nowadays offices have ceased being boring and instead boast of a vibrant environment that permeates down to the seating arrangements. So, exit boring old chairs and enter newer concepts like Formway’s iconic FREE range office …
If you are a music or entertainment freak and are looking to upgrade your music system, then have a look at this modular speaker system by Marcos Madia, an Industrial Design student at La Universidad …
