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October 20th, 2012 — Design
Japanese wooden industry Sakai Sangyo co., Ltd has launched a new brand called Buchi , which is a play on the word “fuchi,” meaning “rim” in Japanese. The “rims” of each toy are painted in a playful color by local craftsmen. The toys are all wooden, encouraging education about the role of trees and forests in making objects in our lives as well as educating about sustainable forestry. Designed by Tokyo-based designer Fumie Shibata, the current collection consists of toy cars, a car-shaped toybox, a chair, dominoes, and a stackable puzzle. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook
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Buchi Brand Wooden Toys for Children
October 19th, 2012 — Design
The geometric-shaped Lampframe pendants are made from thin wood strips that are joined together to form triangular frames. The overall shape is formed when four of those frames are connected and then clamp around the lamp cord with the aid of magnets. Made by German designer Herr Mandel , the lights are not about hiding the bulb but rather showcasing it, as you would a picture in a frame. The fixture comes in your choice of untreated oak or oiled mahogany and can be purchased via designspray . Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .
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Lampframe Pendant Lamp by Herr Mandel
October 19th, 2012 — Design
Product design firm Studio Klass collaborated with the bathroom fixture company Azzurra Ceramica to design a simple ceramic accessory line that was made solely for the individual. The Italian companies created three pieces for the collection: a table mirror, toothbrush holder, and a jewelry container. Momento is an angled mirror that rests on the tabletop.
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Ceramic Accessories Collection by Studio Klass and Azzurra Ceramica
October 18th, 2012 — Design
Dusty Diamonds is a collection of handmade stoneware with geometric relief patterns made by Swedish ceramicist Anna Elzer Oscarson . The limited edition pieces, like balls with lids, vases, and dishes, feature her signature faceted diamond-like surfaces that are full of dimension. Oscarson is also well known for keeping the tradition of Swedish ceramics alive. She worked closely with the Porslinsfabriken factory’s skilled ceramicists where she learned tried-and-true skills and developed the techniques you see here
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Dusty Diamonds by Anna Elzer Oscarson
October 18th, 2012 — Design
Curiosity meets narcissism with this keyhole-shaped mirror called Voyeur by Italian design studio BBMDS. The mirror creates a mysterious sense of illusion and depth and gives you the creepy feeling that you’re either watching something or being watched… by yourself… Photos courtesy of BBMDS. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .
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Voyeur Mirror by BBMDS
October 17th, 2012 — Design
Takka was designed by Agnieszka Mazur and is a clever set of multifunctional furniture that was made for small dwellings. The series consists of stackable stools and an adjustable table. The table can be used for dining or lowered for use as a coffee table, while the stools can also be used as end tables or stacked when not in use.
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Adjustable Multifunctional Furniture by Agnieszka Mazur
October 17th, 2012 — Design
Inspired by fairytale houses in a forest that we all remember from various fables and stories as children, Autumn Products designed the Bungalow Outdoor Lights . Made of waterproof silicone, the adorable house-shaped lights glow with the help of a removable LED light on a base plate. Can act as a nightlight indoors or group them together and form a lit-up village during outdoor parties. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .
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Get Out! Bungalow Outdoor Lights
October 16th, 2012 — Design
Last month I mentioned a great exhibition taking place during DesignPhiladelphia called Four Corners: Design from Philly Surrounds . I had the chance to check it out this past weekend and I would highly recommend if you’re local to Philadelphia that you stop in to Minima Gallery before the exhibit ends on October 20th. If you can’t make it, then here’s a peek: Sideboard by Michael Iannone A variety of local chairs surround a gorgeous table by Bench Dog Design Mio ‘s felt chandelier made using old hat molds Coffee table by Adam Rung with a George Nakashima chair in the background and Philadelphia pillows by Bhaval Shah Bell Cartoloji in the foreground Great wallpaper from local artists including Aphrochic Chandelier by Adam Wallacavage Sk8 chair by Toby Mcqueston Great photo and frame by John Murphy Gorgeous gilded skull by Candy Depew Signals Papercut by Joe Boruchow (he is awesome !!!) There is so much more to see, though, so hopefully you can pop in and see it
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Four Corners Philly Exhibition
October 16th, 2012 — Design
Daniele Fratarcangeli is both a sculptor of glass and a teacher teaching his mad glass skills to others in San Diego, California. Each piece is hand-blown glass that is then mirrored on the interior to give it that reflective quality. Between the mirroring and the shape of the glass, the pieces create shiny optical illusions that are quite mesmerizing. The pieces have an organic shape to them and some are made from clear glass while others have color. The mirroring is what ties them all together and when grouped, they really pop
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Glass Prototypes by Daniele Fratarcangeli
October 15th, 2012 — Design
Possibly the most exciting, and certainly the most immediate installation at the London Design Festival was X3 at Super Brands London, by London-based branding and graphic design studio Creative Research and Development . They built a glass-walled workshop, equipped it with tools and materials and then challenged three furniture designers to each create a chair in just six hours. Sam Weller , Alex Hellum and Jack Smith were the designers to take up the challenge and put their skills on show for the gathering crowds. X1 was Sam Weller, who finished his chair just in time, putting the final wax on in the last few minutes. Sam has studied typography, industrial design and most recently product design at the RCA under Sebastian Wrong
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London Design Festival 2012: X3