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| Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:40 AM PST I know I’m not the only one salivating over the forthcoming Star Trek movie, so to appease our mutual appetites for the franchise reset I present the Daybed from Manuelsaez. Designed for its client Humanscale, Manuelsaez attempted to prevent unhealthy postures born of coffee table and couch computing. Although Intended for light home office use, anyone with one of these in their den is definitely putting in extra hours on the ol’ intertubes. Designer: Manuelsaez        |
| Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:29 AM PST About a month ago, I had the pleasure of receiving the Rainbow Star Cutey by Lumenworks. I have a major weakness for groovy lighting, especially ones that change colors. This sweet little beast of a light is a smaller version to Lumenworks Rainbow Star light. Its base is made of metal and the transparent acrylic top is the icing on the cake for this little beauty. When I plugged it in the first time, I made sure that I was in a dark room where no light could enter in. The treat I received once the Rainbow Star Cutey started its rotation of colors left me relaxed and oddly enough, feeling quite cheerful. I couldn't wait for the rest of my family to take part in this delightful eye treat. Needless to say, I have become quite addicted to its soothing effects and when I want to just chill and release the stresses of the day, I turn off the lights and turn on the Cutey. Not only would this little jewel be good for mellowing out, but put on some lively music, dim the lights just a hair and liven the ambience of your party. Lumenworks is a lighting company in Japan. They are recognized as being an eco-friendly company – Yay Lumenworks! – All of their illumination is from LED which results in conservation of energy as well as a longer lighting lifespan. What We Liked:
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Designer: LumenWorks Design [ Buy It Here ]     |
| Posted: 24 Nov 2008 03:19 AM PST Continuing our meme of unconventional homes, we direct your attention to Blank Studio’s Xeros Residence. Completed in 2005, this house uses its location in Phoenix, Arizona, to maximum effect. Positioned on a narrow lot, the house is composed of two long bars stacked one upon the other. Long banks of glass allow for great vistas, and the location of the main living space on the second floor maximizes the view. The best part is the rusted perforated steel scrim that covers sections of the house, offering both shade and an elegant take on industrial buildings of the Wild West. It’s an elegant take on the raw beauty of the desert. Designer: Blank Studio                    |
| A Sneasonal Flower Pot for Dry Times Posted: 24 Nov 2008 02:34 AM PST When a fellow such as me lives in my environmental zone of the world, there are seasons for all things, including gadgets and appliances. One of these seasonal objects is the head-clearer, the life-saver, the wet-maker -yes- the humidifier. Generally reserved for Fall and Wintertime blues, Jin-Yi Park has integrated the bringer of aquatic air with a regular old flower pot! Designer Jin-Yi Park has a special gift!
Let’s hope that whatever’s powering the humidifier plays nicely with the water in the vase, helping the flower(s) grow. Pretty! Designer: Jin-Yi Park     |
| Posted: 24 Nov 2008 01:26 AM PST Miso Soup Design are designers of some sort. There is a lot of architectural speculation on their site which we chose to skip over. However of interest is their Za Stool, found in their furniture department. We’re not ones for furniture speculation, but this one looks simple and interesting. It’s a bent plywood stool, visually reminiscent of Sori Yanagi’s famous 1956 Butterfly Stool, with the exception that this one is stackable. Take the two halves apart, and voila! Stackable stool. Simple and brilliant. Designer: Miso Soup Design     |
| Glow Chess, Watch Out It Sticks! Posted: 24 Nov 2008 12:43 AM PST Glo Chess combines innovative Conductive V30 VELCRO technology with one of the world's most popular games. Packaged in a stylish, travel-friendly case, Glo Chess folds open to reveal a miniature chess board designed with Conductive V30 VELCRO that illuminates each piece upon contact. Under each side of the board, a storage compartment holds each player's pieces. As pieces are removed from the game, players can deposit them in a flexible catch conveniently located on each side of the board. Eliminating the need for cords, battery-operated VELCRO® Glo Chess activates as soon as the case is opened, when conductive material on each side of the case's spine make contact. Designer: Adam Craft     |
| Wood Lock and Slides Together, Kinky! Posted: 24 Nov 2008 12:43 AM PST The Karma Chair is a stylish piece of furniture designed for comfort and simplicity. It’s ergonomically shaped for lounging but the real story is the construction. Made from 2 identically shaped pieces of layered and formed bamboo veneer. They’re individually finished with opposing mating details so they slide-lock together with simple hardware. Flat pack shipping means this thing is destined for IKEA which in turns means it has a 100% chance ending up in my living room. DO WANT! Designer: Jeffrey Wollenzien     |
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