28 Wednesday Nov 2012
I have seen this furniture during my travels on the web, but never understood the concept or from where they originated, until now.
While browsing the website’s gallery my 6-year-old boy came into the room. He saw the picture below, became intrigued and wanted to see more.
I began to see it through his eyes…
and it was really cool.
Then I wanted one…
for me.
You will like who is behind these fun, unique and surprisingly functional pieces.
21 Wednesday Nov 2012
Collaborating with Pols Potten, who produced the Hand-le, the designer had the idea and presented the project in London 2006 during the London Design Festival. It was really successful. The handle is made of aluminum and imitates a human hand perfectly, which can be scary for some, but amusing for others.
Door Hand-le by by Naomi Thellier de Poncheville.
14 Wednesday Nov 2012
Posted in Architecture, Design, Wednesday, What were they thinking - Wednesday
Would you believe this all started with a big balloon?
Absolutely amazing!!
07 Wednesday Nov 2012
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This table reminded me of a previous Wednesday post I did a few weeks back. Remember these chairs? I wondered if the table was from the same designer so off I went to do a little research and what I discovered was truly surprising.
Graft, is an architectural studio that likes to think outside the box! Inspiration for this table was none other than the iconic Marilyn Monroe picture in her windblown white dress. After more research on the website of Graft I fell in love with their philosophy. Also – whoever quotes Yoda is just plain cool!
“You must unlearn what you have learned.” – Yoda
If you like a unique philosophy – Visit Graft!
31 Wednesday Oct 2012
Posted in Design, Wednesday, What were they thinking - Wednesday
Known for constantly pushing the boundaries of textiles and design, Danish manufacturer, Kvadrat shows this pixel couch by Barcelona designer Cristian Zuzunaga. It is definitely unique and takes a bit of getting used to, but when taking a closer look you begin warming up to this eclectic piece of furniture.
“For Cristian Zuzunaga, the pixel is ‘the icon of our time’: pixels play a huge role in contemporary living and, in doing so, have helped to mold a whole generation. From video games, to TV, to digital photography, these virtually invisible – and indivisible – squares often define our experience of the world.”
AJ Rogers 