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“the chair has been designed for the elderly care sector. besides good comfort, it also has been designed to make the handling of the chair easier for the people who work in the elderly care sector. the extended armrests together with the built-in wheels in the front legs, work as means to assist the staff when helping the elderly when they take a seat or leave the table.”

.: from BRDA & produced by NC Mobler

an interesting approach to seating by AtelierBlink reminding us just like Jasper did all those years ago or Duchamp before him, that many objects have hidden values we can only perceive if we look at them with the right kind of eyes

” 6 Artists ON ORIGAMI “

.: a 13 minute film specifically created for the MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM

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The Poly Armchair was designed by Robin Day in 1967 and was originally named the ‘Tub’. This model is an “affordable” classic, really practical and ergonomic, but unfortunately impossible to pile up

Well, but let’s get back to what lead me to this post… today while wondering around i decided to go inside an old abandoned building, inside and for my surprise i found a bunch of these from the first series (what a nice christmas present !!!), some still in good condition to be restored the, colors are different from the ones produced nowadays and the iron four-legged base is coated with acrilic ink instead of chromed…

.: “designer” chairs for the price of a walk… I love when this happens

(1) – pictures of the process in a further post

“The UsTogether design team and LG CHEM recently presented two new items for Ebb collection. Made out of LG HI-MACS, a natural acrylic stone material…”

.: via CubeMe

some products just have a certain scale that for me is truly fascinating, that’s the case with this rocking chair ineke designed for cappellini

The FCX Concept is a key stage in Honda’s development of fuel cell technology and will be the basis for a totally new fuel cell vehicle which the company is currently developing. Limited marketing of this new vehicle is on target to begin in 2008 in Japan and the U.S. and the focus will be to deliver a new dimension in environmentally friendly driving pleasure. The vehicle is highly efficient, with an energy efficiency of around 60 percent; approximately three times that of a petrol-engine vehicle, twice that of a hybrid vehicle and 10 percent better than the current FCX…

This are good news but i wonder about europe… shouldn’t we get some of those too? and shouldn’t our brands start running in the same direction? Do the european brands realise that this is the way to go and not the hybrid system that still needs oil to work?… Well, lets hope for a quick change and not only in the auto industry, boats and airplanes also need “some” energie.

.: via HONDA

a new digital camera from Sony presented in Tokyo a week ago. it doesn’t need batteries, you just roll it on any surface and a dynamo transforms that into the energy you need to take the picture. Sony hasn’t yet revealed a release date or price details. we’ll be waiting…

What’s cooler than a shot glass made of ice! Just fill the silicone mold with water or your favorite juice freeze and then pop out four fully-formed frozen shot glasses.

“drinkin shots holiday style…” Nas

“ZipZip are upholstered cushions, which can be connected with zips on all four sides. Countless possibilities to build nearly every situation of sitting or laying down comfortably are the result.
The width of a sofa just depends on how many polsters are connected horizontally. If they are folded “zigzag” like, the hight of the seats can be varied. If turned to the wall, a backrest is ready to use. Armchairs, couches, a carpet or a bed come into being within the twinkle of an eye. Special situations of rooms can be included in awareness with ZipZip: Different floor levels, corners, changing floor situations.
These cushions are always comfortable, cosy and handy, because it is easy and flexible to use them. ZipZip is available with different textiles and colours.”

.: Pling Collection