731Feb 11, 2011
Bringing together an unlikely pair, Gunter Wermekes was the first to combine stainless steel, an industrial material with the timeless beauty of diamonds into a complete jewelry collection. He believes that every material speaks its own language; that stainless steel speak of today, of building, and of making future plans, while a diamond, on the […]
732Feb 11, 2011
The Font Clock is based on a simple idea: it takes the iconic calendar clock with its distinctive form and flip mechanism and introduces an ever-changing display. The Font Clock employs twelve different typefaces. These range from modern renditions of classic type families like Bodoni to 20th century classics like Franklin Gothic and Helvetica. True […]
733Feb 10, 2011
German fashion designer Elke Walter creates a one-on-a-kind piece using a rectangular piece of fabric that is bolstered together using repetitious folds, a technique that is unique to the designer. Various dimensions available. designer: elke walter material: fabric
734Feb 10, 2011
Zaha Hadid explores the idea of non-conventional dining using interposable black melamine elements in her Niche dishes. The piece is made of 5 separate dishes which can be stacked or arranged in various configurations. L x W x H 30 x 60 x 10 cm 12 x 23¾ x 4 inches designer: zaha hadid producer: […]
735Feb 9, 2011
Driven by the desire to simplify the face of a watch without making it unreadable, designer Naoto Fukasawa created the Twelve Watch for Issey Miyake. The face itself exhibits pristine minimalism while the case is asked to indicate the hour with twelve angles. Various configurations available. designer: naoto fukasawa producer: issey miyake material: mineral crystal, […]
736Feb 9, 2011
Designed in two sizes, it will sit happily in the home, the office, the hospital, the hotel, the airline lounge, or the foyer of a financial building. It illustrates that even with different time zones we are of one-world. Two quartz movements, with a carefully devised dial, are housed in a steel frame. “It’s as […]
737Feb 9, 2011
No place rambles like Chicago. In the context of the “weather-proof” backpack by Mission Workshop, that would be a fond reference to Chicago’s weather and politicians. Both are ramblers. However, the Mission Workshop Rambler is likely the most pragmatic. The fabric of the messenger style bag is a waterproof TPU- Urethane coated nylon, that comes […]
738Feb 3, 2011
This car is based on the earlier limited edition car model from Audi AG sold through their subsidiary Quattro GmbH. The car is hand finished and made of aluminum and carbon-look material. It can comfortably seat children or grown-ups of up to 1.80 meters (5’11’’) in height. The study is 2.32 meters (7.61 feet) long […]
739Jan 20, 2011
Play tools are an old favorite, and Green Toys is a highly trusted toymaker. This 15 piece set includes a tool box, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, pliers, 2 two-hole connectors, 2 nails, 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Product and packaging are 100% recycled and recyclable. Made from recycled milk jugs in the […]
740Jan 20, 2011
With its unique frame boasting contemporary Maori-inspired artwork, the limited edition Koru Wishbone Bike grows with your child by converting into a running bike as your child grows. At ages 4-5, the wishbone frame may be flipped, making this gift 3 bikes in 1! Composed of sustainably managed woods, 60% post-consumer recycled plastic and eco-friendly […]