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Locality: Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia

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Address: 2/242 Lower Heidelberg Rd 3079 Ivanhoe, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Biodegradable Straws that dont soak In the face of environmental crisis, there is a collective effort to reduce and eventually stop using disposable plastic straws. However, even though we make significant progress toward this goal the straws that are currently being used are made of paper thus most of the time they get soaked quickly and leave a paper flavour. So, a company called PG Brand Reforming has designed the STRAWS which is a biodegradable a...lternative to plastic straws that because of their unique formula they dont soak and they have no flavour. According to the company, the product was inspired by Slavic traditions of making decor dried stems. The wicker shapes on the packaging are called spiders because in centuries-old Slavic culture it is believed that spiders protect the houses of villagers from fires, hurricanes and other natural disasters which made it a fitting symbol for the straws protecting nature. A good reminder to get back to our roots and look at nature for design solutions. #Straws #BiodegradableF #Sustainability #ProductDesign #PackagingDesign #InspirationalTuesday

25.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - DIY stand for smartphones made from egg boxes Paul Priestman is a transportation designer and has created a phone holder using only egg boxes and a pair of scissors in almost 2 minutes.Mr. Pierstaman came up with the egg box idea to help people who get "phone arm" pain and to avoid "bad angles" when video calling during the pandemic period. According to Mr Priestman he chose the egg box because it is non-slippery, it is easily fashioned supporting both landscape orientation and portrait and it can be made in under two minutes. #Eggbox #DIY #Smartphoneholder #DesignSolutions #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

25.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Mokulock’s wooden building blocks As we are slowly transitioning into a more sustainable way of life, more companies and designers create products with respect to the environment and people's needs. In that context, Mokulock has created a more sustainable alternative to LEGO's classic bricks using entirely sustainably sourced timber. Mokulock's building blocks are simple and natural, keeping the original tree’s finish in terms of texture and shade, wi...thout additional finishing oil, chemical paint, or glue. In this way, Mokulock has managed to design a toy that not only enhances creativity but it also creates a feeling of calmness that comes with the view, touch and smell of freshly cut timber and the touch of tree bark. #BuildingBlocks #Bricks #Toy #WoodenToy #SustainableDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

23.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A smart drill that requires no extra tools xDrill was designed by Andy Matei & Cathal de Brun of Robbox to easily and accurately drill through multiple materials without requiring any additional precision-tools. Its compact and simple design uses sensors and a touchscreen-input to turn the drill into a smart one. Some of its useful features are laser measuring including depth and distance, digital leveling where you can also adjust the angle of the dr...illing and there is also an option to choose your preferred speed and torque. All these while it weighs only 3.5lbs (1.5 kilos) which is half as much as most battery-powered drills and ships with a battery, charging station, and a 1-year warranty to cover any accidental damage. xDrill is featured on Kickstarter and it can be purchased for 399 AUD (291 USD). #drill #smart #xDrill #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #InspirationalTuesday

23.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Spaghetti packaging with a built-in portion controller Alesia Lurtcevich gave a creative solution to the problem of deciding the right portion of spaghetti per person. So, the designer came up with a simple yet innovative idea combining the ordinary packaging for spaghetti with an in-built portion controller that divides the whole package into six smart partitions using a single sheet of paper. The designer has carefully designed every detail of the fi...nal product including the information that is printed on the packaging making its use simple and easy. By just following 3 steps you get the balance right with no more wastage of food or deficient quantity. #PackagingDesign #Spaghetti #GraphicDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

21.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Voronoi bicycle helmet The Voronoi Bicycle Helmet designed by Zhecheng Xu and Yuefeng Zhou is the winner of the A Design Awards 2019-2020 in the category of "Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment". The designers were inspired by the 3D Voronoi structure which can be found widely in nature and gives the organism perfect physical performance in terms of lightness, stability, and energy interaction. Thus, the designers combined a parametric technique and bionics into the helmets implementation providing maximum endurance and shock absorption while minimizing the use of materials. The concept will be available in China for mass consumption in July 2020. #VoronoiBicycleHelmet #Helmet #Bicycle #Design #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #ADesignAwards#InspirationalTuesday

19.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Diggs' revolutionized dog crater Zel Crampton of Diggs designed the Revol an award-winning, collapsible dog crate that is easy to set up, transport and store. Revol is ergonomically designed to collapse instantly by pulling the handle at the top, rotate it at 90 degrees, and lower the ceiling. Along with the ceiling, the rest of the structure collapses instantly as well. Once it is folded it can be easily transported from place to place due to its buil...t-in wheels and an ergonomic handle. Moreover, Revol makes the cleaning of the crate easier by removing the blue tray that covers the bottom through a slot. Finally, it comes in three variations Small, Medium and Large according to the pet's size. The innovative dogs' crate is on sale and its cost starts from 245$ (USD). #Dog #DogCrater #Collapsible #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

18.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrj Kukkapuro Yrj Kukkapuro (1933-) is a Finnish interior architect and furniture designer. In 1964, Kukkapuro designed the Karuselli Lounge Chair which is one of the most famous pieces of furniture of all times and was also nominated by the New York Times in 1974 as the most comfortable chair in the world. The Kasuselli Chair is known for its distinctive design and exceptional comfort and reflects Kukkapuros great interes...t in shapes that combine functionality, ergonomics and organic forms for achieving the ultimate experience for the user. The chair is made of Fiberglass, steel and leather upholstery with PU foam padding and it belongs to the collection of major museums including the Museum of Modern Art, New York. #YrjKukkapuro #Design #LoungeChair #FinnishDesigner #KaruselliLoungeChair #Ergonomics #OrganicForms #Functionality #FirnitureDesign #InspirationalTuesday

18.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Balance Shelving Unit by Terence Conran Sir Terence Conran (1931-) is a renowned English designer, restaurateur, and businessman credited with making good design accessible to a wider market improving peoples everyday lives beginning in the 1960s. Conrans work is a harmonious combination of Scandinavian craftsmanship and modernist form. One of his most classic designs is the Balance Shelving Unit which is a clean-lined piece of contemporary furnitur...e providing a sculptural centrepiece to display books, trinkets and plants. #TerenceConran #Furniture #Shelve #GoodDesign #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #FurnitureDesign #InspirationalTuesday

17.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Tea infuser by Marianne Brandt Marianne Brandt (1893-19830) was a German painter, sculptor, photographer, and designer. She was the only woman to receive her degree in metal at the Bauhaus and later became head of the Bauhaus Metal Workshop 1927. In 1924, Marianne Brandt, influenced by the Bauhaus movement and its values took the conventional teapot and stripped it of any ornament transforming it into a simple yet beautiful geometric metal tea infuser... and strainer. Unlike the traditional teapot, it is intended to distil a concentrated extract that, when combined with hot water in the cup, can produce tea of any desired strength. Simple in form and colour, the silver hemisphere body is supported by a crossbar structure, while the D-shaped ebony handle is positioned high up on the body for easy pouring. Mariannes Brandt designs for households are quintessential Bauhaus objects as well as timeless examples of modern industrial design. #Modernism #Bauhaus #MarianneBrandt #Designer #TeaInfuser #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #InspirationalTuesday

17.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Stacking Dinnerware by Massimo and Lella Vignelli Massimo Vignelli (1931 - 2014) was a renowned Italian designer who had worked in a variety of projects ranging from graphic and product design to furniture and showrooms and in collaboration with his wife, Lella (1934 - 2016), who was an architect, established the Vignelli Office of Design and Architecture, followed by Vignelli Associates in 1971. Stacking Dinnerware was designed by the Massimo and Lel...la Vignelli Design Studio in 1964 and it is one of the most successful designs of their firm. Each of the dining objects fit within each other and can be stored as a compact group making a great solution to limited storage space. The Stacking Dinnerware was made from melamine resin and it was available in a variety of colours. Many works of Vignellis Design Studio are featured on MoMAs online archive. Photo by MoMA #StackingDinnerware #Dinnerware #Design #ProductDesign #MassimoVignelli #LellaVignelli #InspirationalTuesday

17.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - BLINXI a universal helmet indicator BLINXI is a helmet-mounted indicator designed by Philippe Arrouart of Overade helping with bridging the safety gap between bicycles/e-bikes and motorcycles, by actually allowing drivers and riders behind you to notice you and be completely aware of your driving patterns/intentions. BLINXIs simple banana-shaped design sticks to the back of any helmet without protruding out too much via magnets that were designed to w...ithstand any sudden jerk ensuring safety and endurance. It comes with powerful LED lights with visibility as high as 100 meters and supports three modes of use: flashing, steady, and daytime. The indicators are powered by a wireless controller that straps right to your handlebars, giving you the experience youd have with motorbikes and their accessible indicator controllers. Finally, BLINXI has an internal battery providing up to 24+ hours of use on a single charge and a MicroUSB port to charge the accessory with any standard charger or power-bank. BLINXI is now featured on Kickstarter and can be purchased for 73 AUD. #BLINXI #Helmet #Indicator #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

16.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi Isamu Naguchi (1904-1988) was a Japanese American artist and designer renowned for his sculptures, landscape architecture and several furniture and lamp designs. His work is a harmonious combination of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The Akari Light Sculptures designed by Noguchi in 1951 in the town of Gifu, Japan, and manufactured following the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns. The lamps ar...e created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame. The Akari Light Sculptures, as well as some of his furniture designs, are considered icons of the modern design and are still manufactured and sold. #IsamuNoguchi #FurnitureDesign #LampDesign #Sculpture #Design #Modernism #JapaneseArt #Handcraft #InspirationalTuesday

16.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Swingline Stapler Originally Parrot Speed Fastener Company had designed a classic stapling machine that was inspired by the Art Deco movement featuring a convex sweeping body design. But it wasnt until the Swingline No 3 Speed Fastener was launched in 1937 featuring this new style and became an instant success. This design introduced a revolutionary mechanism. It had an opening on top that allowed the user to easily drop in a new strip of staples. Swingline No 3 Speed Fastener set the standards for the office products and even today this is how every desktop stapler still works. #stapler #officeproducts #SpeedFastener #productdesign #InspirationalTuesday

16.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Diggs revolutionized dog crater Zel Crampton of Diggs designed the Revol an award-winning, collapsible dog crate that is easy to set up, transport and store. Revol is ergonomically designed to collapse instantly by pulling the handle at the top, rotate it at 90 degrees, and lower the ceiling. Along with the ceiling, the rest of the structure collapses instantly as well. Once it is folded it can be easily transported from place to place due to its buil...t-in wheels and an ergonomic handle. Moreover, Revol makes the cleaning of the crate easier by removing the blue tray that covers the bottom through a slot. Finally, it comes in three variations Small, Medium and Large according to the pets size. The innovative dogs crate is on sale and its cost starts from 245$ (USD). #Dog #DogCrater #Collapsible #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

16.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - The eclectic vehicle that comes straight from the future Airo is an electric concept car designed by Heatherwick Studio for IM Motors and uses a high-tech filtering system that will actively vacuum up pollutants from other cars as it drives along and it will have both autonomous and driver-controlled modes. On the exterior, Airo is simple and fluid with an overall organic form. Its interior will be flexible and multi-functional offering different modes... of use including dining, sleeping, working. Alongside the car, Heatherwick Studio has also designed a charging station that it describes as "oozing with character". Airo, was revealed yesterday at the Shanghai Motor Show and according to the company it is set to go into production in 2023. #Airo #ElectricCar #IndustrialDesign #ConceptCar #Transport #ElectricVehicle #InspirationalTuesday

15.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Low-cost solar lamps made from natural waste materials Six Mexican students from the Instituto Tecnolgico de Monterrey in Mexico designed six different solar lamps made from natural waste materials such as coconut, beans, mud and cactus slime in order to provide electricity to the nearly seven million Mexicans that live in isolated rural areas with limited or no access to electricity. The guidelines of the project suggested that the students should co...me up with sustainable solutions that will produce the lowest possible carbon footprint using bio-materials and low-cost manufacturing methods. In that context, people would only need the electronic components and the solar panel while the lamps body can be easily fixed or replaced by using local materials from the surrounding environment. #Mexico #Design #Lightining #SustainableDesign #NaturalMaterilas #Ecofriendly #solarpanel #StudentsDesign #InspirationalTuesday

14.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A coffee table with a hidden miniature garden SOLE is a home gardening system designed by Mikoaj Nicer, Jakub Maciejczyk, Grzegorz Szczupa encouraging people who live in small apartments to have their own home garden. Responding to people's need for more access to natural environments, the designers came up with a home gardening system that because of its compact size (it fits into a coffee table), user-friendly function and maintenance would be a gr...eat choice for those who don't have enough space and sunlight to maintain a garden. So, the mini garden is hidden into a coffee table's sliding drawer taking up little space while incorporating a lighting system that emits light similar to that of sunlight providing the conditions for plants to grow naturally. Additionally, the grow box inside of the SOLE coffee table maintains irrigation through fully-integrated water tanks and fertilizing mechanisms. The grow box comes equipped with three separate pots that can be easily removed for cleaning and finally, the whole system can be controlled by using an app through smartphone, tablet, or PC or the control panel located underneath the coffee table’s sliding cover. #UrbanGarden #SOLE #HomeGarden #CoffeeTable #ProductDesign #GrowBox #InspirationalTuesday

14.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A sunflower inspired solar charger The "Sunshine Solar Charger" was designed by XD Design and is a charger that makes use of solar energy to charge remote devices such as mobile phones and tablets. Its design resembles a bouquet of flowers facing the sun hence the manufacturing process is eco-friendly too. Besides having a rechargeable lithium battery that stores and transfers the solar energy to the devices and it is also created using 45% bio-based ...materials derived from plants instead of oil, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 35% as compared to products derived from plastic. The "Sunflower Solar Charger" among with other environmentally friendly solutions can be a great start towards a more sustainable way of living. #SunflowerCharger #SolarCharger #Charger #ProductDesign #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #InspirationalTuesday

14.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Aeri: The Go Anywhere, Do Anything Outdoor Canopy If you are a fan of outdoor activities you are probably familiar with the technical difficulties of setting up a campsite. Thus, the Aeri canopy is designed to be ultra-light, versatile, and most importantly it inflates in 3 minutes with the press of just one single button. Aeri's design is based on a four-pillar arched architecture instead of the traditional metal or plastic structure providing minimum... inflating time, less weight and size when carried, and thanks to each rechargeable air pump it can be operated independently by a single person with zero assistance. The Aeri canopy can be used in all kinds of outdoor activities providing a safe shelter from weather conditions. Also, it comes in 3 colors and when unfolded, can comfortably accommodate an entire family or a group of 5-6 people. You can support the campaign on Indiegogo. #Canopy #Outdoors #AeriCanopy #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

12.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Hands-free 3D-printed door knob by Adapta Design studio Adapta has created a 3D-printed hands-free handle in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19. The particular door handle is specially designed to open the circular handles with no gripping at all. It attaches directly on to the doors knob allowing people to open the door using their elbow or arm. On top of that in order to add an extra level of security, the device is printed from thermochromic pigments so it temporarily changes colour when someone touches it with their hands. #Knobhandles #Handsfreehandles #3Dprinting #Technology #DesignSolutions #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

11.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A solar-powered water filtration system for camping GoSun Flow is a portable water purifier providing safe drinking water while camping by using solar power. It uses solar energy to filter 99.99% of pathogens from water and is able to pump 1 liter of clean water per minute. It is rechargeable by the sun and due to its compact design, it fits in a backpack without adding excessive weight. Besides providing clean water, it can be used as a portable handw...ashing station and hot shower. GoSun Flow is a functional prototype and is featured on Indiegogos website raising money for its further development and final production. #GoSunFlow #WaterPurifier #Pump #Portable #Solarpower #Camping #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

11.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Imaginary Language to get creative Imaginary Language is a project created by Royal College of Art graduate Alessandra Fumagalli Romario and is a set of geometric objects that can be combined to create new forms. On top of that, users can then assign functions and meaning to their creations and play with them. The designer mentions that in this way her project enhances creativity and can be a useful tool for both children and actors. Based on the same idea, she also designed Creo which is a collection of customizable furniture that the user can assemble and assign a function to them. #ImaginaryLanguage #AlessandraFumagalliRomario #productdesign #education #InspirationalTuesday

11.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - 3D-printed plastic buckles for face masks In the face of difficulty, people take action by making the most out of their knowledge and coming up with creative and practical solutions to support medical workers efforts against the coronavirus. In that context, Chinese 3D-printer manufacturer Creality is fabricating thousands of buckles for face masks after noticing that the masks elastic taut after hours of continuous use starts putting a lot of pres...sure on medical workers ears so they created a plastic buckle with small bars on either side of the buckle holding the elastic taut behind the mask of wearers head stable reducing the pain on their ears. #MedicalMasks #PlasticBuckles #3Dprinting #ProductDesign #Technology #InspirationalTuesday

11.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A stylish face shield against COVID-19 Blocc is a project currently featured in Kickstarter especially designed to prevent you from touching your face and keeping you safe without compromising comfort and style. Blocc combines protective goggles with helmet visors in a safe and appealing way allowing the user to wear them for a long period of time without causing any strain or skin-pinching and without excluding the use of other protective means such a...s face masks and spectacles. Bloccs curved design follows the basic shape of the face covering the entire face from the front, all while allowing you clear peripheral vision. It is made from PolyCarbonate which is a quite durable material that doesnt get any scratches or scuffs by accident, it is washable and because of the anti-fog coating it never gets misty with breath. Finally, when not in use Blocc folds up and can be carried around in a bag or backpack. You can support the project or purchase the product via Kickstaster. #Blocc #FaceShield #Design #COVID-19 #HenryKwak #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

11.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - KitchenAid Mixer (1918) The first KitchenAid Mixer was developed by Herbert Johnson, an engineer working at The Herbart Corporation. Herber Johnson had been inspired after seeing a baker mix dough and thought that there must be a better way of doing the task. In 1918, the company introduced its first stand mixer with the model "H-5" which was launched for industrial work and used on Navy battleships. In 1930, the company introduced its trademark with t...he model "K" which was designed by Egmont Arens and remained relatively unchangeable in design since then. Also, most of the attachments of the stand mixers were produced after the model "K" are compatible with modern machines making KitchenAid mixers extremely versatile and timeless in terms of function and design. #KitchenAid #Mixer #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

10.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - James Dysons Bagless Vacuum Cleaners James Dyson is (May 1947-) a British inventor, industrial designer, and entrepreneur who founded Dyson Ltd. Dysons interest in engineering started in the mid-60s while he was studying furniture and interior design at the Royal College of Art. His first invention was the Ballbarrow - a modified version of a wheelbarrow using a ball instead of a wheel a patent that he later incorporated into a vacuum cleaner, creati...ng the Dyson Ball. James Dyson invented the first cyclonic vacuum cleaner in the late 70s when he had the idea of using cyclonic separation to create a bagless vacuum cleaner that would not lose suction as it picked up dirt. Since then and after lots of experimentation he managed to create his quite interesting looking and ergonomically designed vacuum cleaners while keep inventing better ways to solve everyday problems. That was the turning point and until today his company has created a variety of unconventional products for domestic use while investing in future technologies, design, and research. #Dyson #VacuumCleaner #InventingTheFuture #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #DesignEngineering #InspirationalTuesday

09.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Social distancing furniture for primary school UNIT Fabrications has created a series of mobile furniture for a primary school in London to help pupils returning from lockdown maintain social distancing at school. The designers were asked to create a product that would divide and utilise the existing space while being a user-friendly and visually clear map for pupils to safely navigate the space. So, they came up with colourful mobile panels made of h...igh-quality birch plywood, which is colour laminated on both sides, framed by two exposed plywood fins that are mounted on machine castors. When they designed the interventions they also took under consideration the longevity of the product wanting to be used in other contexts as well, such as break-out spaces, reading corners, exhibition panels etc. Hopefully, the playfulness and the warmth of the screens will help children to go through this awkward situation maintaining their optimism and joy. #Socialdistancing #FurnitureDesign #School #England #UK #Coronavirus #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

09.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Capsula concept car by Giorgetto Giugiaro Giorgetto Giugiaro was born in Italy in 1938 and is widely considered one of the greatest automotive designers of all time. Apart from creating some of the most successful and influential production cars and prototypes, he has also designed a variety of products, ranging from camera bodies and furniture to his own pasta. Giugiaro has always been ahead of his time thanks to his interested in exploring innovati...ve mobility solutions. One of his less famous but very interesting projects is the Italdesign Capsula of 1982. This futuristic prototype was designed as a real construction hypothesis for future cars. Its innovative design was inspired by buses and light commercial vehicles. Its most characteristic and innovative feature was the modular platform, allowing it to easily transform into a van, a taxi, an ambulance or a rescue vehicle depending on the customers needs. At the same time, the height of the cabin made ingress and egress easier for the passengers, something that has always been a priority for Italdesign. Capsula was never intended for production, but its innovative design set the base for todays strategies involving modular platforms by all of the major automakers and automotive groups. #GiorgettoGiugiaro #ConceptCar #FutureCar #Modelling #Capsula #DesignEngineering #IndustrialDesign #TransportationDesign #InspirationalTuesday

08.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Planner Group Compact Furniture by Paul McCobb Paul McCobb (1917-1969) was born in America and is internationally known for his modern furniture and industrial designs. In 1949, he designed the Planner Group Compact Furniture which was the first system of modular furniture components to be produced for the mass-market. Paul McCobbs Planner Group contemporary furniture designs are characterized by simplicity, attention to detail, and versatility combin...ing superior design with comfort. Paul McCobb had pioneered a modern way of living and he had been a great influence in the field of interior and furniture design. #PaulMcCobb #CompactFurniture #PlannerGroup #Modular #FurnitureDesign #IndustrialDesign #InspirationalTuesday

07.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Elea is a unique office chair Elea office chair was designed by Tai Matlin and Taiwon Choi of Fellowes to support the wellbeing of the people who work and sit many hours in front of their PC's. The chair has a hanging seating position that follows the body movements making use of the Omni-Kinetic Suspension Technology for micro-body movement in multiple directions preventing fatigue during long hours of sitting. According to the team, the introduction of the micromovement into the workday encourages improved circulation, heart health, muscle, and joint flexibility, and mental alertness. #officechair #elea #chair #productdesign #industrialdesign #ergonomicdesign #InspirationalTuesday

07.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen Arne Jacobsen (1902 - 1971) was a Danish architect and product designer and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Ant chair is considered a classic example of modern design and was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 for use in the canteen of the Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. It is said that Arne Jacobsen inspired the design of the chair by the outline of an ant with its head raised. He made ...use of the most advanced technologies of his time such as plywood and plastic that allowed him to create more organic shapes, lighter and easy to stack up and to minimise tangling the users feet. The original model had three plastic legs and a seat made from form-moulded laminated veneer and was manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The iconic chair has proven to be very famous and it is still in production by the same manufacturer although the plastic in the legs was replaced by tubular steel, and a version with four legs was also made. #ArneJacobsen #Chair #AntChair #ModernDesign #FurnitureDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

07.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Panton Chair by Verner Panton Verner Panton (1926 - 1998) is considered one of Denmarks most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. In 1960, he designed the Panton Chair which was the first single-form injection-molded chair. This versatile piece of furniture provides comfort and steadiness due to its cantilever structure, anthropomorphic form, and the use of flexible material. The Panton Chair has received numerous international design awards and is considered to be a classic in the history of furniture design. #VernerPanton #PantonChair #Chair #Design #FurnitureDesign #ProductDesign #InjectionMolded #InspirationalTuesday

07.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - My Perfect Neck by Isaias Florenca My Perfect Neck is a piece of wearable equipment that offers a one-minute workout to strengthen the deep neck muscles enhancing good posture and maintaining a healthy pain-free neck in the long-term. The design is user-friendly meaning that it can be easily worn around the neck, carried, and stored. My Perfect Neck is currently being featured in Kickstarter and is available for purchase.... #IsaiasFlorenca #MyPerfectNeck #NeckPain #Neck #Workout #NeckExercises #Wearble #Design #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

06.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - DIY Tiny Cabin A Hungarian company called Hello Wood has designed Kabinka, a tiny flatpack Scandinavian-type cabin that can be easily assembled in between 1-3 days with the use of basic tools. Kabinka comes in 4 sizes ranging from 12-20 sq m and even though it is a tiny cabin, designers have added high ceilings bringing a sense of spaciousness and luxury to the otherwise simple structure. The basic layout can easily fit a couch, a tea kitchen, and a st...ove but the company gives more options for those who want some extra comfort and luxuries like loft bed, bathroom, extra windows, and more. While the base model isn’t suited to year-round living, with the right additions it can be easily transformed into a permanent tiny home. As the team mentioned in an interview with YankoDesign "Creating a quality space was the focus of the design process. Spatial quality isn’t necessarily characterized by big size, rather deliberate complexity. Each and every millimeter counts but we believe that for those who share this level of consciousness it is not a challenge but joy to spend their time in a minimalist home. #TinyHouse #Cabin #WoodenCabin #DIY #Minimalism #Design #InspirationalTuesday

06.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - James Dyson's Bagless Vacuum Cleaners James Dyson is (May 1947-) a British inventor, industrial designer, and entrepreneur who founded Dyson Ltd. Dyson's interest in engineering started in the mid-60s while he was studying furniture and interior design at the Royal College of Art. His first invention was the Ballbarrow - a modified version of a wheelbarrow using a ball instead of a wheel a patent that he later incorporated into a vacuum cleaner, creati...ng the Dyson Ball. James Dyson invented the first cyclonic vacuum cleaner in the late 70s when he had the idea of using cyclonic separation to create a bagless vacuum cleaner that would not lose suction as it picked up dirt. Since then and after lots of experimentation he managed to create his quite interesting looking and ergonomically designed vacuum cleaners while keep inventing better ways to solve everyday problems. That was the turning point and until today his company has created a variety of unconventional products for domestic use while investing in future technologies, design, and research. #Dyson #VacuumCleaner #InventingTheFuture #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #DesignEngineering #InspirationalTuesday

06.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A tribute to Florence Knoll Florence Knoll (1917-2019) was an American multidisciplinary designer widely recognized for her radical and modern approach to designing the interior for offices and workplaces. In 1941, she co-founded the Knoll Studio with her husband Hans, setting high standards in the field of interior and furniture design. Florence Knolls design aesthetic follows the principles of the Modernism/International Style design movement incl...uding clear lines and simple geometrical forms combined with textures, organic shapes, and color that add a more welcoming feeling while balancing functionality with decoration.Her most famous pieces include the lounge collection from 1954, which included the Florence Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair, both of which are still produced by the Knoll Studio today. #FlorenceKnoll #FurnitureDesign #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign #Furniture #Modernism #GoodDesign #Knoll #Design #InspirationalTuesday

05.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Safety Pin by Walter Hunt Walter Hunt (1796 - 1859) was a renowned American mechanic and inventor. Among other things, in 1849 he designed the safety pin that consisted of a fastening pin out of copper wire and a clasp to hold the end of the wire. However, Hunt sold his patent to WR Grace and Co. for $400, using the money to pay off his friend. The safety pin is used worldwide with multiple uses making WR Grace Co. millions of dollars. #SafetyPin #WalterHunt #Inventor #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

04.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A collapsible coffee cup The designers wanted to create a product that would be eco-friendly, portable and sturdy enough to safely hold a hot drink and so they came up with HUNU- a reusable coffee cup that folds down to fit in any pocket or bag. Because of its compact and collapsible design HUNU when not in use it can be less than 2cm to fit in a pocket and it is made of silicone providing durability without compromising safety. It has a plug for sea...ling the drinking hole to ensure that there will be no leaks in the pocket and also it comes with a removable insulating band for extra hot drinks. Finally, it is dishwasher safe and infinitely reusable. HUNUis a crowdfunding project currently being featured on Kickstarter. #HUNU #Crowdfunding #Ecoforiendly #CoffeeCup #Portable #Reusable #ProductDesign #Design #InspirationalTuesday

04.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Acro Lamp by Achille Castiglioni Achille Castiglioni was born in Milan in 1918. He was one of the most renowned industrial designers in post-war Italy with his works remaining a great influence on contemporary design. Castiglionis designs are a blend of minimalism, functionality, and curiosity for industrial materials and new technologies. One of his remarkable designs is the Acro Lamp designed by brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Flo...s in 1962. Inspired by an urban streetlight, Arco is an adjustable, free-standing floor lamp characterized by a Carrara marble base that acts as a counterbalance for the arched stainless steel stem. Finally, the iconic Acro lamp has been in constant production since its original release in 1962. #AcroLamp #Lamp #IndustrialDesign #Lighting #AchilleCastiglioni #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

04.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A modern chair that enables a cross-legged position Arsalan Ghadimi created the Lunule Chair, an ergonomically designed chair that incorporates the tradition of sitting cross-legged. It is known that sitting for a long period of time during the day affects the natural shape of our spine leading to multiple imbalances on a physical and mental level. So, the designer came up with the Lunule Chair which is made of a wooden frame with leather-lined cushion...s and an option for a backrest that attaches to the basic structure. Its circular form provides a comfortable and welcoming sit for the lower half of the body creating sufficient space for the legs and knees as well. The Lunule Chair besides suggesting a more natural way of sitting on a chair is also a winner of the Silver A Design Award for the year 2019. #LunuleChair #ErgonomicChair #FurnitureDesign #ProductDesign #CrossLeggedPosition #InspirationalTuesday

03.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - 40/4 Chair by David Rowland David Rowland (1924-2010) was a revolutionary industrial designer and inventor. In 1964, he designed the 40/4 Chair which is the first compactly stackable chair thus is considered to be one of the most important designs of the 20th century because of its simplicity, compact stackability, and at the same time ergonomic design that allows for great comfort even after a long time of sitting. The 40/4 chair took its name because... 40 chairs can be stacked at a height of just 4 feet in a matter of seconds. The chair's frame is made of steel rod while the seat and back are made of coated steel, wood veneers, plastic resin, or upholstery depending on the model. The selection of materials enhances durability without missing its flexibility and lightness. According to David Rowland's website, upon its introduction, the 40/4 chair received instant recognition, winning many prizes and awards. Today the 40/4 is in design collections, museums, and prestigious locations around the world. The 40/4 chair has been in continuous production ever since its introduction. More than 8 million, and counting, have been sold all over the world. Photo by Howe Furniture (AcrossThePond at English Wikipedia - This is a composite of two images already in Wikimedia commons:File:40-4p-14-1a.png, File:40-4p-stack1.png, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69986778 #40/4Chair #DavidRowland #Chair #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #ErgonomicDesign #StackableChair #InspirationalTuesday

03.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Biodegradable Straws that don't soak In the face of environmental crisis, there is a collective effort to reduce and eventually stop using disposable plastic straws. However, even though we make significant progress toward this goal the straws that are currently being used are made of paper thus most of the time they get soaked quickly and leave a paper flavour. So, a company called PG Brand Reforming has designed the STRAWS which is a biodegradable a...lternative to plastic straws that because of their unique formula they don't soak and they have no flavour. According to the company, the product was inspired by Slavic traditions of making decor dried stems. The wicker shapes on the packaging are called spiders because in centuries-old Slavic culture it is believed that spiders protect the houses of villagers from fires, hurricanes and other natural disasters which made it a fitting symbol for the straws protecting nature. A good reminder to get back to our roots and look at nature for design solutions. #Straws #BiodegradableF #Sustainability #ProductDesign #PackagingDesign #InspirationalTuesday

03.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Karuselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933-) is a Finnish interior architect and furniture designer. In 1964, Kukkapuro designed the Karuselli Lounge Chair which is one of the most famous pieces of furniture of all times and was also nominated by the New York Times in 1974 as the most comfortable chair in the world. The Kasuselli Chair is known for its distinctive design and exceptional comfort and reflects Kukkapuro's great interes...t in shapes that combine functionality, ergonomics and organic forms for achieving the ultimate experience for the user. The chair is made of Fiberglass, steel and leather upholstery with PU foam padding and it belongs to the collection of major museums including the Museum of Modern Art, New York. #YrjöKukkapuro #Design #LoungeChair #FinnishDesigner #KaruselliLoungeChair #Ergonomics #OrganicForms #Functionality #FirnitureDesign #InspirationalTuesday

03.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Project Vector electric concept vehicle by Jaguar Land Rover Project Vector is an autonomous, multi-purpose electric vehicle designed by Jaguar Land Rover as part of its Destination Zero initiative to create a safer and less polluted urban environment. Its compact design and the van-shaped exterior with the rounded edges add a more contemporary look while its interior design, with a wide interior cabin space, can be transformed allowing for a variety ...of purposes including private, public transport as well as commercial use. Finally, according to the companys CEO, Jaguar Land Rover plans to collaborate with Coventry City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority to start a mobility service in the city from late 2021. #ProjectVector #Mobility #UrbanMobility #ElectricCar #ConceptCar #AutonomousDriving #TransportationDesign #Design #InspirationalTuesday

02.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - A Work/Sleep Balance multifunctional furniture Nowadays, there are more people living in small apartments and working from home thus the need for saving space and increased functionality. So, Kerstin Pfleger designed the "Work/Sleep balance" which is a piece of multifunctional furniture that can be transformed from a work-desk into a double bed in around 2-3 minutes. The desks surface is large enough to accommodate the necessary equipment, while the cabinet on the side features a collapsible tri-axial bed frame that opens up to become a base for the mattress, which rolls right up and slides into a compartment in the desks back. #MultifunctionalFurniture #Desk #Bed #SmallApartments #FurnitureDesign #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

01.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Michael Graves Whistling Bird Teakettle Michael Grave (1934 - 2015) was an American multidisciplinary architect and product designer. He was a member of the Memphis Group and a great advocate of health care design. In 1984, Michael Grave designed the Whistling Bird Kettle for Alessi. The Teakettle had a profound success and it has been Alessis number one seller for the past 30 years. His idea of having a molded plastic bird providing the sound for th...e kettle and the simple geometric form with influences from the Memphis as well as the Bauhaus design movement is what made the Whistling Bird Teakettle widely recognized as a design landmark. Michael Grave continued his collaboration with Alessi designing the famous 9093 kettle, as well as more than 150 other objects. Finally, the Teakettle can be found in the permanent collections of museums and international institutions all over the world including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Australian National Gallery. #MichaelGrave #Teakettle #WhistlingBirdKettle #Design #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

01.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Cabinet on Base by Charlotte Perriand Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was born in Paris and is one of the most influential product designers of the early modern movement. Even though she is best known for her collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s, her independent work was equally innovative and inspiring. Perriands early work was influenced by the industrial world, machinelike metal designs, whereas in her later projects sh...e experimented with wood and curved shapes inspired by nature. The Cabinet on Base was designed in 1939 for Perriands personal apartment in Paris. The cabinet is characterized by simple geometrical shapes and is made of aluminum, pine, and walnut. Charlotte Perriand remained highly creative and an influential figure in the modern movement until her death in 1999. Photo: Met Museum #Cabinet #Furniture #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #CharlottePerriand #FemaleDesigner #ProductDesign #InspirationalTuesday

01.01.2022 Inspirational Tuesday - Radio-Phonograph by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot Nicknamed Snow White's Coffin due to its white metal casing and transparent lid, this product introduced the plexiglass cover and minimalistic aesthetic to the domestic audio equipment setting high standards for many competitors. The Radio-Phonograph (model SK 4/10) was designed in 1956 for Braun and is made from painted metal, wood, and plastic. The sophisticated design approach of Dieter Rams and Hans G...ugelot has made Braun the epitome of modern design and even nowadays these products are considered to be design icons and a great example of Good Design. Photo by MoMA #RadioPhonographer #DieterRams #HansGugelot #ProductDesign #GoodDesign #Minimalism #ModernDesign #AudioEquipment #InspirationalTuesday