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Forkless – Cruiser by Olli Erkkila

The the ½ Bottle Project calls for subtle donations. When a customer purchases a 1/2 PROJECT beverage paying the same full price for half the stuff, the person gives away the other half to others who receive the monetary value of the half.

The Contortionist By Dominic Hargreaves.

Ditching the traditional full platter configuration for modern sensibilities, this player takes into consideration the space demands and limited mobility of regular turntables. Simply load the record to the lower spindle element and lock it into place from above. Pushing down on the power icon then releases the tonearm and spins up the record. Hook up the player to your comp via micro USB for sound and powering or use the USB power adapter with standard stereo jack output.

- Linos Portable LP Player

A clutter free working environment while still connected to all your peripherals. All peripherals and excess cables are hidden just under the sliding desktop surface. The storage compartment is therefore conveniently accessed from above. An elongated slot across the width of the desktop allows the necessary peripheral & power cables to enter/exit at any point, thereby keeping the desktop clear of clutter.

- StudioDesk

Happy camper. Two-piece environmentally friendly earthenware planter, handmade in Brooklyn by Perch! Created by artist and designer Amy Adams, Perch! objects are multifunctional – leaving their purpose up to the owner. Off-white domed top has drainage holes at the bottom (or back – depending on how you angle it) and perches atop a deep brown curved base that’s cinched at the middle. Perfect for a cactus or 2, aloe plant, grass – the possibilities are endless – and campy!

- Ceramic Campy Planter by Perch

The 300 foot (91.5 meter) yacht was designed by E. Kevin Schopfer with Sparkman Stephens, Naval Architects and whose main design inspiration is the infinity symbol, which has been abstractly expressed within the yacht’s elevation. Some amazing design.

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The N@t by Martin Ballendat for Rossin.

Karim Rashid presents its wonderful lighting for Artemide, titled “Dorice”.

Freelock is a theft-proof bicycle that can be left just about anywhere with its self locking system. Designers: Bong Hokuen & Ko Yoenjung

The LED lights within each lamp are battery powered, therefore the lamps can be easily carried anywhere without the worry of a plug and cable to trip over. Also due to the clever use of material the lamps are suitable to be used in any environment. LED’s are incredibly energy efficient, also they do not give off any significant amounbt of heat., thus making battery powered LED’s a perfect choice of light source for the Tetra Lamp. The lamps are switched on and off by simply touching their base.

The elastic design of Generation offers a new level of comfort and unrestrained movement. Designed in collaboration with research-driven Formway Design, Generation is responsive and easy to use, enabling individual expression and supporting diverse work styles.  Generation’s material and design innovations facilitate its unique FlexBack, Dynamic Suspension and FlexSeat, and this revolutionary product reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability.

The Idea

Generation is the result of Formway Design’s empirical research on how people sit  throughout the day. This research revealed that sitting is actually an amalgam of an assortment of positions. Recognizing that the basic assumption about office seating-that there is one optimal way to sit-was flawed, Formway and Knoll joined forces to create a chair that adjusts to its user. Generation does not force you to choose between freedom of movement and continuous support, but, instead, provides both, simultaneously.

Why Holistic Ergonomics Matters

While international ergonomic guidelines offer a baseline for office chair design, we extend our mandate to include “holistic ergonomics,” the discipline of designing products that encourage free expression, creativity and engagement in the workplace. Holistic ergonomics recognizes that there is not one right way to sit and that a chair should support as many postures as possible.  Generation responds to the way people really sit, utilizing new materials that deliver a new level of support and comfort.

Elastic Design Edge

Generation moves as you move. Generation takes the idea of elastic design-where a product rearranges itself in response to its user-to a new level.  Building on the inherent properties of a  material that has been used in a range of consumer and industrial applications, Generation literally flexes as you change position, responding to your movements. This high performance elastomer gives Generation’s FlexBack and Dynamic Suspension control its flexibility-there are no additional parts involved-so it is, essentially upholstery and mechanism, form and function all in one.

Material Innovation

Material innovation is at the core of Generation. Until now, high performance elastomer has never been used in this way in office seating, and one of its most common uses-as a hinge on dishwasher doors-gives a good indication of its features: durability and flexibility. This advanced material meets Knoll Design for the Environment Guidelines, which specify design for durability; using minimum, non-toxic recyclable and/or rapidly renewable materials. An alternate version of the Generation material in development  utilizes renewable content derived from corn.

Amazing waste bin designed by Grace Youngeun Lee. By stepping on the pedal, the bin opens towards you- yet the cover remains stationary. This natural motion is emphasized through a graphic division of color and material.