The Coffeebrewer is best described as a disposable French press. Inside the pouch is a filter with 26 g of freshly ground specialty coffee. To brew 3 cups of coffee, all you need is to open it, pour ½ L hot water into it, and let it brew 5-8 min. The unique brewing system is designed to preserve the coffee’s […]
Coffeebrewer French Press
Feel Good Glass
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research in Wurzburg, Germany think they have found the most beneficial part of the sun; the blue light region of the UV spectrum. They’ve developed a special thin, long-lasting and barely noticeable glass coating that lets light with wavelengths between 450-500 nanometers through, i.e. blue light. Blue light governs our hormonal balance and […]
Minimalist Shelf
This minimalist shelf by Carme Pinós studio caught my eye. Made out of 2mm thick piece of steel, the Moni shelf is folded and attached to the wall, creating multiple configurations. The piece reminds me of Umbra’s famous Conceal shelf. Here too – the storage becomes visually overtaken by the stored items. “Moni’s receptacle form facilitates easy storage of books and objects, and takes […]
Garlic Holder
There is great beauty to objects found in nature, offering exquisite inspiration for the design industry. The Ajori Cruet is modeled on the elegant form of a fist of garlic, and quite a fitting shape for a holder of spices, seasonings and dressings. This delicious dining table accessory is the creative yield of photoAlquimia, Pilar Balsalobre and Carlos Jimenez. Its […]
Bento Steamer Lunchbox
Product developers at Vim & Vigor hope to eliminate the dry, cold monotony of bagged lunch with the Bento steamer lunchbox. With its trio of tiered food compartments, the stackable container is reminiscent of the tiffin carriers widely used in India. But the Bento boasts the added benefit of hidden inductive technology, which allows users to steam their food to […]
Mother and Child
This product makes so much sense – it’s hard to believe no one came up with it earlier. Culla Belly by Manuela Busetti is a baby bassinet that can serve as a regular crib during a day, and as an attachement to a grownup bed at night. One side of the bassinet can be opened via two zips to allow the fall of the barrier […]
As If From Nowhere
As If From Nowhere is the name of this innovative collection by Orla Reynolds. She offered her witty answer to a design problem of having a set of dining furniture in a small space. Her solution is to incorporate the pieces into a bookcase. The item houses four chairs and two tables that when placed together become a dining table. “It […]
Transformer Table
The Transformer Table by Quentin Kelley is an ultimate small space hit. In its folded state the piece is only 12? wide and can be used as a console or sofa table. But when the dinner party is in formation, it unravels into a 36? wide, spacious dining table. The piece is quite a looker too – made from solid wood […]
Plant Pot Is Outdoor Lamp
Made by Konstsmide, the Assisi LED Planter is a plant pot that doubles as a doorway lamp. You can use it pretty much like any planter growing your begonias, crotons and whatever other houseplants you like to keep around. Because of the lighting components, though, it’s not fully weatherproof, so they recommend it for doorways and other sheltered areas rather […]
Dynamic Balcony
What urban dweller doesn’t dream of a piece of outdoor space… We are so cramped in our tiny boxes, even a little balcony would make our lives brighter. But we all know that any step outside the dimensions of your apartment is an expensive luxury. But maybe there is a way to make that step without paying a fortune. Dutch architectural firm […]