Bang-Bang doorknob

2-2-2012

Soviet-Russian designer Nikita Kovalev of NapalDezign designed the Bang-Bang doorknob based on the iconic Makarov 9mm semi-automatic gun of the Soviet armed forces. Funny joke for in a hotel room?

The Tree Benches

2-2-2012

The Dutch designer Rogier Martens designed a pop-up bench for urban parks at the invitation of the Dutch city Amersfoort. The bench is designed for festivals and other temporary situations with urgently needs seating areas. The Tree Benches are made of waterproof laminated beech wood and can easily be attached to the trees.

Handy soupmug

2-2-2012

The Dunk Mug is a bowl with a side pocket where crackers can be put in. So there is no need to use an separate dish for the crackers. Dunk Mug can be used safely into the microwave and dishwasher. Watch the movie!

Container that measures

1-2-2012

Jan Habraken designed a container that can measure the amount of dry ingredients that come out of the container. Clever kitchen tool! Watch the video to see how the Silo works.

Banana opener

31-1-2012

For those who find it difficult to open a banana there is a banana opener for sale on the German website Design 3000 (link). Though we guess that by the time the opener is found, the banana could have been opened by hand 3x already.

Raw milk vending machine

30-1-2012

Polish manufacturer Konrad Pszowski designed a machine where raw milk can be purchased. The machine is increasingly popular in Poland (150 machines), there will come a machine in Estonia and they negotiate with Ukraine, USA and Kenya.

Waterfall restaurant

30-1-2012

 

At the Villa Escudero Resort in the Philippines, a restaurant is located near a beautiful waterfall. An unique experience to never forget! Watch the movie.  

Playful pepper grinder

27-1-2012

Phillip Beyle designed a pepper grinder, together with the Swiss Kuhn Rikon. The design provides a playful way to crack the pepper. Instead of making a circular motion, the lever must be pushed back and forth.

Food art

26-1-2012

Julie Rothhanhn, a graduate of the College of Art and Design in Reims, has dedicated her work to design food after attending a culinary workshop with Bretillot Marc. Rothhanhn experiments with form, color and technique of snacks and meals. Watch the site for more inspirational pictures.

Retro restaurant Union Jacks

26-1-2012

Designstudio Black Sheep designed restaurant Union Jacks for the famous chef Jamie Oliver. The interior is designed retro and the menu is displayed on an old cinema sign. Also, the guests can watch the chefs work on vintage televisions.

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