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It’s always a treat to have a day when you can sleep in late or spend a little extra time in bed. Now that Hurricane Sandy is about to hit the East Coast, and in NJ/NY almost everything is closed and/or cancelled, it’s a bit strange to be forced to stay home all day – when there’s not much else to do but lay in bed all day! But hey, as long as we stay safe – I’m not complaining!

I can’t take my eyes off of the Weather Channel and we’re all set up with flashlights, candles, sump pumps and a generator. We’ve got more food and water than we can probably eat. Yesterday, at the grocery store, there wasn’t any bread, batteries or milk left. It was so eerie to see all of the empty shelves. Many people say it is the media hype that makes people crazy, but when you think about the worst case scenario with flooding and being out of power for a week or more, it is a bit daunting. I guess we’ll see what happens – how right the media is about this storm.

What about you guys – are any of you in the path of Hurricane Sandy? Are you hunkering down with cozy covers and comfort food? If you are, I hope you stay safe as the storm worsens.

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I thought it might be fun to follow around a student designer to get a better idea of what it’s like to be a design student these days (or a student in general!). Pratt Institute Industrial Design student Casey Daurio, who graduates in 2013, gladly offered us the opportunity to peek inside his everyday world. Let’s follow him around on the exciting occasion of Pratt Institute’s 125th anniversary celebration: I start my morning by having a cup of tea on my balcony in Willoughby Hall on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus. The view is great and it makes for a good start to the day. Before leaving the residence hall, I grab my essentials and make note of my scheduled daily meetings.

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Designer Dailies Student Edition: Casey Daurio from Pratt

The Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren has a new little brother, the Baby Barrel Lamp, also designed for Dutch design label called New Duivendrecht . The original Barrel Lamp was inspired by the aesthetics of WWI searchlights, and so this is a simpler, scaled-down version of the larger floodlight . Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime Derringer in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Baby Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren

Hex Chair is a minimal design created by New York City-based designers Incorporated  for Lerival . The furniture system embodies flexibility and modularity as its core concepts. Consisting of either an ottoman, stool, or chair, the Hex family can amalgamate itself into any number of positions with an infinite landscape of possibilities.

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Skim Milk: Hex Chair by Incorporated

Grocery shopping just got a heck of a lot easier with this device called hiku . You scan the barcode of an item you’re running out of or finished OR you speak what item you need right into the hiku and then it magically sends (well, via Wi-Fi) the item name to a list on your phone. No more forgetting food when you’re at the store because you’ll have the list that you’ve been accumulating with you

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hiku: Shopping Simplified

Seeking a new way to finish wooden surfaces besides the typical varnish and paint, the Japanese design studio Nendo created the Fishline Chair. Using dyed fishing line, they wound it tightly around the wooden chair giving it a varnish-like shine. In the process, it made the wood grain pop while adding a subtle hint of color

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Fishline Chair by Nendo

New York City-based textiles and design company, ZAK+FOX  is headed by Zak Profera, with help from his trusty Shiba Inu, Shinji. The textile collection, composed of 10 designs, is defined by an aesthetic that is warm, modern, and eclectic. His work draws influence from his early studies of conceptual art at the San Francisco Art Institute, as well as his recent international treks — from the outskirts of Istanbul in search of vintage finds, to the depths of the Black Forest for an open-air expedition. As for “Fox,” he says, “I loved the idea of a boy and his dog traversing the globe, unearthing ancient treasures.” In this week’s Friday Five , we can see where the pair finds inspiration

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Friday Five with ZAK+FOX

Valencia-based multidisciplinary design studio Sputnik is run by Majo Fernández, María de la O Reyna, María Salar and Borja Sepulcre, and recently exhibited their latest collection during the Habitat Valencia Fair . Made of lacquered steel and cork, the Sputnik stool and table plays both roles with ease. The stackable K collection of china is made from enameled ceramic and natural wood. The Santorini Lamps are made of glass, natural wood and lacquered wood. The system is formed by a cylindric glass structure and four interchangeable wood pieces that allow the user to direct and control the light to their desire, creating numerous forms and light combinations

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A New Vision on Everyday Objects from Sputnik Design Studio

Canadian design student Brendan Gallagher might not be finished with his degree yet, but in my mind I think he’s graduated. His Rocker No. 1, which is made of walnut, woven wire mesh and fabric, looks like a classic in the making. For this project Brendan explains that he was tasked with creating a piece of furniture based on the stylistic qualities of a fashion designer. He chose top interpret Canadian company Bustle Clothing into a rocking chair that would appeal to young professionals and fit nicely into a modern home.

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Rocker No. 1 by Brendan Gallagher

Happy Friday! The weeks keep flying by faster and faster it seems. Hope you have an awesome weekend, here’s this week’s Weekly Six:

1 – Great color combination of pale pink and greys.

2 – Festive fall pumpkin pot pies.

3 – Need this bed - between the cover and the bed itself – it’s absolutely gorgeous!

4 – This big fringe DIY is a great idea for any sort of party.

5 – Having a serious hankering for mac & cheese lately – this version looks like a good one to try!

6 – East Coasters – are you getting ready for Hurricane Sandy?