The electric vehicle is a cool idea too often poorly executed. Today’s batteries don’t have the oomph or range to be practical — unless you drop 100 grand for a Tesla. That’s why Brammo’s gearheads started with motorcycles. They’re so light that even readily available batteries can make one commute-worthy. The 285-pound Enertia is proof of that. At its heart is a lithium-iron-phosphate power cell designed to be as safe as it is efficient. “A plasma fire is not something we want to see,” company founder Craig Bramscher says. The Enertia charges in just over three hours and is good for 45 miles. The 13-kW motor silently propels the electro-cycle to 30 mph in 3.8 seconds — quick enough to beat that cab away from the light — and to a top speed of 53 mph. Brammo hasn’t created a highway-ready monster (yet), but Bramscher takes heart in what his creation can do: The electric motor’s instantaneous torque is perfect for wheelies.

producer: brammo
material: aluminum
period: 2000s

Along the lines of minimalism, the Alodia stool illustrates form following function. Cappellini manufactures the Todd Bracher design, which is constructed using metal tube and steel plate, featuring a lazer-cut seat. Alodia is available in two heights and a bevy of cool colors: anthracite, mustard, white, green, light blue and avio blue; all with a matte finish. Alodia is sharp-looking, but she won’t be sharp on your floors since she stands on black plastic feet. Dimensions: width 460 mm; height 720 mm, 820 mm; depth 540 mm.

designer: todd bracher
producer: cappellini
material: metal tube and steel plate
period: 2010s

Who says adults cannot play with toys? OK, so wearing this coyly chic ToyWatch might not exactly be considered playing. After all, everyone needs to keep up with the times. And this “Plasteramic” watch is one way to do so, in an array of pearlized colors, such as: pink, white, gold, purple, aqua, gray and gunmetal. There is a slight variation on the approximately 1.5 inch faces. Prices range from about $225-275.

designer: marco mavilla
producer: toywatch
material: plastic
period: 2000s

Colorful mustaches to punctuate any space with a little personality, indoor or out. The “Blossy” divan designed by Karim Rashid is made up of polyethylene molded into a shape that conjures up a variety of images; like a costume mask or reinvented 60s plastic furniture, or as earlier joked about- a brightly colored wax mustache. Perhaps you can supply a few visions of your own? This interesting piece measures to 159 cm x 79 cm x h 34/86 cm. Colors include: anthracite, white, fuschia, yellow, black, red and lime green.

designer: karim rashid
producer: slide
material: polyethylene
period: 2010s

Concert for one

Get closer to your favorite music wherever you are with P5, the noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin iPod speaker. Drawing on 45 years of Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi innovation and expertise, P5 brings you remarkably natural and highly detailed sound on the move, and a luxuriously comfortable fit that makes longer listening sessions a pleasure. Think of it as your own personal concert – to go.

producer: bowers & wilkins
material: leather
period: 2010s

Technical features

iPhone compatible remote control
Driver type dynamic
Mylar diaphragm
Neodynium magnets
High precision diaphragm resistance material
Closed back for noise isolation
Fold flat
Single sided detachable/changeable OFC cable with low handling noise
Adjustable leather headband
Carry pouch
3.5mm/ 1/4” jack adaptor included
Standard cable included
Memory foam changeable ear cushions
Real Sheep Leather used throughout

Description Mobile supra aural headphone with noise isolation
Drive units 2x Ø40mm
Impedance 26 ohms
Frequency range 10Hz to 20kHz
Left/right tolerance +/-1dB at 1kHz
Max. input power 50mW
Distortion @100dB I25<0.05% for 80-20kHz <0.2% for 20-20kHz Sensitivity 115dB/V at 1kHz Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable) 2.5mm mini jack (on Headphone) Height 180mm Width 150mm Depth 35mm folded flat, 60mm in service Weight 195g Finish Enclosure: Real Leather and metal

Books are, for many people, colorful, letter and picture-filled treasures. Treasures that transcend time and space to take you as far as your imagination reaches. And who doesn’t want a unique way to store and display their paper-bound treasures? With the Kartell Bookworm Bookshelf, there are three different lengths for you to create your own bookshelf design du jour. Flexible, durable- a smart design to fit your reading curve, you bookworm, you.

designer: ron arad
producer: kartell
material: pvc
period: 1990s

You can’t help it. It’s a reflex. You stick out your hand when you fall — it’s better to stop the descent with your palm than your face, right? That’s fine when you’re ambling down the street, but add an extra 80 mph and the weight of a motorcycle to the momentum equation and the bones in your paw might not take the strain very well. They could shift, buckle — even snap. What you need is an exoskeleton. If you know Tony Stark, you might be able to get something custom. For the rest of us, there’s the Knox Handroid, a Kevlar-, kangaroo-hide-, and, yes, exoskeleton-reinforced motorcycle gauntlet. Thermoplastic urethane spines run down the outside of each finger and flex with your digits. To keep the armor in place, a ratchet system cinches 19 strands of stainless steel wire, spreading the pressure across your entire forearm. Then, when the pavement tries to persuade your bones to move beyond their comfort zone, the Handroid answers no. That’s the reflex you’re looking for.

Specifications:
# Knox Handroid live exoskeleton finger and knuckle protection on all fingers and thumb
# Knox metapod protector
# Knox Sport styled Scaphoid protection system
# Knox wrist slider
# Knox cuff slider
# “Dialled in” Boa lacing system
# Kangaroo leather palm
# Amara grip pad with silicon print for improved control
# Japanese race quality drum dyed Aniline leather
# Japanese polyester high tenacity thread
# Superior fit and comfort

producer: knox
material: leather
period: 2010s

It’s a bug…it’s a lamp…it’s a- bright idea? Chris Kabel’s Sticky Lamp resembles something along the lines of curious glowbugs crawling up your wall towards the ceiling, depending on your placement, of course. Just peel off the back lid and stick as high or low as you please. They weigh less than a pound and come in a dimension of 7.1” x 9.8” x 2.8” For energy saver or LED lights only.

designer: chris kabel
producer: droog
materials: vacuum molded PVC
period: 2000s

An elegant “blob” of glass is a sophisticated way to arrange your pens, pencils and ruler. The indentations in the molten, glossy glass were specifically molded for this purpose, while the solid weight of the glass naturally acts as a paperweight. Available in multiple colors and shapes.

This desk organizer and paperweight was inspired by the left-over “blob” materials from the glass blowing process. Its organic shape and indentations hold an array of office supplies such as pens, pencils, and rulers, while the mass of the glass suffices as a natural paperweight.

designer: estd
producer: established & sons
material: hand-blown glass
period: 2010s

Oh! Look at that chair, standing stoutly, legs a proud width apart. The molded polypropylene seat atop powder-coated steel legs by Karim Rashid is a modern design that works for indoors or outdoors. Declaring personality in bright green, white, black or more-you can mix and match the chairs to fit your desired color scheme. Priced so sensibly, you may catch yourself whispering “Ohh” under your breath.

designer: karim rashid
producer: umbra
material: molded polypropylene
period: 2000s