The Confucius Sofa by Alexander Nettesheim

There is something to be said about “smart furniture shopping”. It would make or break the mood of a room and a building’s overall look. But you can take that literally as well. German furniture and fixtures manufacturing company Bretz invites you to take your seat on the Confucius Sofa, where you can put your thinking cap on and ponder on the intricacies of life… or what you’d have for dinner later. One look at this plush and utterly unique sofa, and you know you won’t have too much of a hard time thinking about your options. Hey, you may even enjoy going through your options while kicking back and relaxing on the cushions!

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Art by Miriam Escofet

Miriam Escofet’s degree in 3D design, focusing on ceramics, has made her branch out to another realm entirely: realism. And realism is definitely what one would see in every piece she churns out.

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Tip the Chef is an initiative of a group of talented young and up-and-coming chefs in Greece. Their mission is to offer a tasty experience whenever food plays a key role. They even offer free catering services.
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Lytro – the world’s first camera that records the light field. It is unique in that it lacks focus, it is simply not needed. Filming takes place immediately without any training. These frames can be considered and treated after. In this focus area can be any image, even if it came out blurry.

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A Russian designer Art Lebedev created this off-beat Povodokus, a dog leash fashioned to look like a handgun. Povodokus has the shape of a pistol, which unwound the cord and fits your hand like a glove. When you press the trigger spring leash unwound or unwound under tension.

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BMW C Evolution - Motorrad E-scooter

BMW C Evolution – BMW Motorrad has read the signs of the times and is expanding its business activities to include the facet of urban mobility. Electromobility has a key role to play in this new segment. The first stage of development was the e-scooter concept vehicle presented at the BMW Motorrad Innovation Day 2011. Shortly after this, the corresponding design study of an e-scooter saw its premiere – the BMW Concept e. The latter embodies the aesthetic vision of an electrically powered scooter. (more…)

The “Octopussy” Floor Lamp

At first glance, it does look funny, but the functionality of this floor lamp is anything but laughable.

Vladimir Tomilov is the creative mind behind the “Octopussy”, a floor lamp with ‘tentacles’ for legs and a ‘giant eye’ for light. You’d think it would serve only as an accent piece in any room but, upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that the Russian industrial designer definitely knows what he’s doing.  (more…)

Clear glass, showing off the oil’s golden-green color.

FIVE Unique Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a lot to live up to. The marketing campaign of this Greek gourmet olive oil focuses on the five senses, hence the name, and invites everyone to indulge their senses with it. It also sets itself apart for its packaging, since its bottle is decorated with SWAROVSKI elements. You would think, then, that that’s a tough act to follow, packaging-wise.

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Afonso’s iPad Concept

In life, there is nothing more constant than change. Just look at how fast technology turns over. The newest gadgets today could very well be a thing of the past in a little over a couple of months. This can be credited to the brilliant minds that keep conjuring new inventions and coming up with newer innovations.
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When the topic of wine crops up, “premium” and “affordable” do not seem to go together. That is a mold that Papoutsi Vineyards seem bent on breaking, and it is apparent in its branding and packaging, as designed by Sophia Georgopoulou.  (more…)