Stitch-Up Your Chair

Liked this concept for ‘stitch your own furniture’ by designer Oscar Nunez. Apart from being a low-cost option, this could also be developed into an eco-friendly product. A really potent idea…..

Just Throw me a Line…..

In designing the “Line” furniture system, designer Aykut Erol uses a single no-break line, to transport a work table, hanger, bookshelf, wine rack, CD rack, TV stand and lighting unit to your living space. Minimalism at its purest, the potential for storage is infinite and can be adapted to home or office.Loved it!

Balance you Books

The “Maintain the Balance of your Knowledge”, by Denis Oh is a hanging book rack that is sure to test your sense of equilibrium. Accommodating every swing of reading mood, the pendulum-like counter-balancers will ensure you don’t overload the heavy stuff if you want to stay on an even keel. Really cool!

Recycled Plastics doth School Bags make…..

The ‘big kid eco pack’ by Dante Beatrix is a collection of sturdy backpacks, constructed with nylon made entirely from recycled plastic drinking bottles and trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas. Each of these packs keeps seven 16oz bottles out of the environment. While I liked the concept a lot, I also liked the simple but bold design and colors, which I think are essential to teach kids about the recycling issue in an interesting fashion – to show them that recycling is not boring!

When Rulers Fold….??

Found this funky fiberglass folding ruler at KIOSK, amongst a bunch of other interesting items. Made of Fiberglass & Metal, the ruler is 1 meter long when fully extended. And as the description on the website says, ‘It looks great, takes very little space and is handy when your architect starts talking about 67 centimeter wide windows, and you believe that you are getting a 67″ panorama-view’. Cool!

Old Blankets + Recycle = Beautiful Rug

This recycled blanket rug by Tejo Remy and Rene VeenHuizen uses strips of old blankets in a new way. Turned on edge, the blanket strips give the rug cush and a luxurious thickness. I love the beautiful blend of colors that would suit almost all spaces and the amoebic shape.

via Inhabitat

When Leaves Light-up Your Street…..

The ‘Invisible Streetlight’ designed by Jongoh Lee are another example of the intricate bond between design and technology. The leaves play a role in making the invisible streetlight ‘invisible’ without damaging nature. During daytme, the leaves are almost invisible, mingling with the leaves on the tree, while at night time the leaves come to life with the help of a luminance sensor.

The leaves emits light at nighttime by saving energy from sunlight during the day. The most innovative element of Invisible Streetlight is that it does not require a support because the flexible body in the shape of tree branch is directly installed to the trees lining a street. Installation is simple in parks and outskirts of urban centers, and the Invisible Streetlight does not spoil scenic beauty of the surrounding areas. But yes, you need tree-lined streets for this amazing concept to work well.

Cardboard Lamps

Loved both these cardboard lamps – Not a Box and Not a Lamp – designed by David Grass. Simple, with a do-it-yourself feel and a little gimmicky. Found them at HUH.

Bring On the Good Spirits!

The packaging design by  Transfer Studio for the ‘Tapio’, is a spirit mixed drink made from all-natural ingredients, really caught my eye…..for the simple and clean design that allows the color of the drink to contribute substantially to the overall appeal.

When a Fan Keeps Time for You…..

Well, for those of you who like the plain old wall clock rather than a screensaver, here’s an interesting one. Latvian designer Stanislav Katz has come up with this amazing minimalist concept. Check it out.