Trends Research: Wellbeing
/1 SENSORIA FITNESS SOCKS by Sensoria. The Sensoria’s socks reduce risk of gravitating back to bad tendencies. /2 MEASURING LESS TO FEEL MORE by Mickael Boulay. It checks the blood sugar level for diabetic people. /3 THE TRANSFORMATIVE CHRONOTYPE by Julie Yonehara. Explores the future of manipulating the human circadian rhythm. /4...
Trends Research: Jewelry
/1 FINELY GRAFTED JEWELRY, by Raluca Grada. Skin textured silicone. /2 Brooch, by Flóra Vági. Acacia wood, paint and 18 ct gold. /3 SHOPPING MADONNA necklace, by Réka Lorincz. Silicone, plastic, rubies and gold. /4 EYE OF THE STORM brooch, by Kate Sibley. Palladium. /5 Brighten collection, by Dian Luo. Black mirror card and LED...
Markets: Kids
/ OWL plate, by Donna Wilson. KEY IDEAS: Instructive play role. Interactive furniture. New materials in furniture and toys: cardboard and unfinished or polished wood. Vintage nostalgia, classic games. “Party time” accesories, soft hanging animal heads and teen-toddler accessories (skateboards) as important products . //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. COLOUR EXPLOSION /1 Conran...
Markets: Bicycles
/ THONET BIKE by Andy Martin Studio. KEY IDEAS: Bicycles are set to be the future means of transportation. Bicycle an example of a product that can change its status. Bicycle culture and style have gained popularity. Eco consciousness & good health amongst the factors for its use. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. CRAFT LUXE: excellence in...
Trends Research: Sensorial and sensorized cutlery
DESCRIPTION /1 HEADsPACE, by Marije Vogelzang. Cutlery with ‘Flagrance’: Flavors+fragrances. /2 TABLEWARE AS SENSORIAL STIMULI, by Jinhyun Jeon Studio. Cutlery design focusing on sense. /3 THE LEAVEN RANGE, by Simon Kinneir. Tactile reassurance of the right piece of cutlery the right way up. /4 HEINZ BEANZ FLAVOUR EXPERIENCE, by Bompas & Parr. Handmade bowl and a musical spoon to...
Markets: Lighting overview
/ HYDRA COLLECTION by Melogranoblu. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// These are the top 8 lighting trends from London Design Festival: 1. NATURE /1 As seen at the SuperDesign Gallery. /2 Bergen Academy of Art & Design. /3 WILLOW INSTALLATION by Sharon Marston. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2. NATURAL FIBERS /4 ZH LAMP by Jiangnan University. /5 Several designs...
Trends Research: Connectors
DESCRIPTION /1 STICK LETS. Construction system for children made from 100% silicone, by Christina Kazakia. /2 RE-DONE Bicycle. Bicycle divided into three categories of components: tubes; bicycle parts (wheels, brakes and gearbox) and the connection parts, by Re-Do Studio. /3 DIVIDER. Shelving system in oak, glass, chemically blacked steel and rivets, by Mieke Meijer....
Tradefair: Maison et Objet: 2014 INSPIRATIONS
Just a quick post on the trend inspiration material posted by Maison et Object Observatoire for 2014, and which will be presented in the upcoming trafedair venue (6-10th September 2013). It has been presented under the theme “ENERGIES“: “The time has come to recharge our batteries. Where design is concerned, we shouldn’t save our energies....
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