Cool Hunting
| 16 January 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
LED Loom Lamp
by Josh Rubin
The first in a line of "organic technology" products, this LED Loom Lamp from Brooklyn based Lwindesign studio weaves reddish branches of Ash coppice around a ring of white LEDs. Casting shadows on surrounding walls and adding a touch of nature to interiors, the lamp uses a traditional weave. The organic materials (part of Lwin's aim to integrate local forestry into his work) are an understated contrast to hi-tech lighting elements. Like his lamps made from repurposed laundry detergent bottles and his Biotube bench, with the energy-saving features of LEDs and sustainably harvested wood, it's an eco-conscious solution as well. Contact sales [a] lwindesign [dot] com for more info. Price is available on request.
Beaker Juice Glass
by Letizia Rossi
The new Beaker Juice Glass from cb2 is another great example of reworking the classic design of disposable everyday items by using high-quality materials. Made from heat-tempered chem lab beaker glass, the "Pixie cups" are hand-blown, transforming the humble paper cup into an attractive conversation piece. A less expensive alternative to the Ceramic Party cups we featured in our 2006 Gift Guide, at $2 a glass you can afford to keep a stack of them for unexpected guests and don't have to worry about breaking them.
Oka b
by Ami Kealoha
Oka b owes its sleek, contoured design to designer Naomi Wakatake's background in sculpture and interior design. Her elegant concepts add a fashionable dose to flip-flops that are durable, tailored to fit feet well and feature a massaging foot bed. Made from Microplast—a material that's both lightweight like plastic and has the flexible, non-slip qualities of rubber—Oka b's shoes are anti-microbial and machine washable. One-piece construction makes for an ergonomically sound form that promotes proper weight distribution and theraputic beaded surfaces on the insoles and toes claim the healing benefits of reflexology. Our favorite, the Spa Thong (pictured) is $20 from Oka b.
TVS Esprit Skillets
by Ami Kealoha
TVS, the Italian cookware company who produced their first skillet in 1968 and have gone on to achieve the highest standards of production technology and quality, launched their eye-catching Esprit line of aluminum nonstick skillets last year.
Available in three different sizes and with a matte or glossy finish, the Esprit line comes in both solid colors— including shades of lilac, aqua green, hot pink, light mint and many others—and patterns. The patterns, numbering upwards of 20, truly nail down some of the hottest trends in contemporary design: floral, 60s, optical, paisley, stripes, and even Victorian. For the esthete and foodie, the Espirit line adds a style accent to an already carefully furnished kitchen. Select styles (unfortunately not all) are available at Target, very reasonably priced at $13.
by Tacita Vero
Janet Pogorelc
by Lost At E Minor
Queensland-based artist and designer Janet Pogorelc works for RED-i Design and combines a passion for illustration with an equal passion for Irish Dancing. She describes her work as being "organic, feminine and psychedelic. I look back on old doodles and they're very similar to the ones I do now. I've always been drawn to swirling and organic shapes and have been told that my drawings are kinda psychadelic, which could be a result of the 60s music my parents have always played. I often use pastel colours but every now and then try to break out and use bright, bold colours."
