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Accessories | 31 Dec 03 | Stumble
A vase in the form of a signature is one of Droog Design's latest products. What's truly unique, is that it's your signature. Designer Frank Tjepkema's Signature Vase is a vase based on your own personal signature. Your handiwork is first scanned, transformed into a vase in 3D and then produced using stereo lithography, a process that creates 3D objects by computer. Tjepkema produced his first sample vases using the signatures of designers Martí Guixé, Marcel Wanders, The Bouroullec Brothers, Mendini, Andrea Branzi and Marc Newson. Made with nylon, the vases are +- 30cm L x 20cm W x 25cm H.
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Vitra has attempted to redefine the workspace with its new Joyn office system. On the basis that cooperation, communication and change are increasingly the bywords of successful companies, French designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec have created a big surface to which can be attached a series of accessories that define spaces for work. The dynamic "micro-architecture" system includes mobile separators, power and data systems, desktop accessories, lamps, and cabinets. As needs change, the space can be re-zoned for private work, teamwork, touchdown, conference.
For the kids, big and small, who have it all, online toy store Artbrat.com has toys you'll never find at Walmart. Designer Karim Rashid's colorful Kapsule Chairs and Kozmos Blocks are featured as is artist Allan McCullom's Thanks tablets inspired by his renowned Visible Markers series. You'll also find a sleek contemporary 1:12 scale dollhouse by artist Laurie Simmons and architect Peter Wheelright. Tiny artwork and furniture to fill the house by artists Cindy Sherman, Mel Kendrick and designers Keiser/Newman, Ron Arad complete the house.
Paris isn't flat according to the topography of Hive Design's Cityscape Paris rug / wall-hanging. Inspired by architectural renderings of landscape and the sculpture of Claus Oldenburg, the 2.2 X 1.6 meter rugs are made of 2.3 mm thick wool felt and are available in white and gray. English designer Monica Piatkowski can work from any map to produce a personal and unique work of art. Paris or London, MSRP £2600.
After a long day of sitting at the keyboard, why not sit on it? UK-based Mixko and designer Alex Garnett offers the FUNkey, a stool in the shape of a large keyboard key. Per Mixko, the PC seemed to be a product ripe for subversion, for all it's power (over us), why not empower the user for once. Available in a range of colors and lettering, the FUNkey is handmade in England. MSRP £150.
Great to live in if you're one inch tall, designer/builder Mike Labelle has built an entire city of avant-garde skyscrapers out of Lego. A multimedia artist by trade, he has been building skyscrapers since childhood when his high-rise submission won a prize from Lego. His city, named Utopolis, has an extensive web site showing all of the buildings in detail. Some buildings are for sale, the entire 15-storey Pointe Orange (shown) can be had for less than one month's condo fees.
