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Tender Tub

by Maren Hartveld

Bringing a whole new meaning to sinking into one’s tub, Maren Hartveld has designed Tender Tub, a free-standing soft bathtub made from polyurethene coated foam rubber.

Nadia Pedreschi, Obsession/Control, Design Academy Eindhoven 2008 - Photography by Sander Lucas

Nadia Pedreschi, one of the latest graduates from this year's Design Academy Eindhoven Master's Programme, has created a range of everyday objects that aim to relieve the symptoms of those suffering with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Replex

by Oormerk

Replex table is one of the many innovative designs to come out of Oormerk, the Netherlands based design studio comprising Ruud van Hemert and Stijn van Oorschot.

Reflecting McDonough and Braungart’s mantra, Waste = Food, the table is a direct response to our scarcity of resources and need to embrace the ideals of cradle to cradle design.

SWOC

by ett la benn

SWOC is a modular storage system that offers a variety of combinations and a flexible fabric feel of the individual elements.

The fabric skin of SWOC is what sets it apart from other storage systems. SWOC combines variability with sensuality and a flair for material.

Break the Pattern

Heather Gillespie

British glass artist Heather Gillespie's recent work focuses on the 16th century art of copper wheel engraving in producing elegant lighting solutions.

'Pins and Threads'

by Debbie Smyth

British designer Debbie Smyth’s creations draw upon the principles of architectural drawing, depicting structures that reside on the imagined boundary between design and the drawn line

(DE)light

Cristina Ferraz

(DE)light is Cristina Ferraz's most recent work which attempts to challenge our concept of light by reinterpreting the key components of light, lamp and bulb.

The project by RCA graduate Ferraz, explores the notion of freeing light from its solid exterior and bringing it back to its intangible essence.

Speaking on her work, she explains:

Material Series

Jennifer Anderson

Creating objects that have the ability to transcend their utilitarian purpose and affect users on a more personal level is one of the main motivations behind Jennifer Anderson's work, Material Series.

As one of Anderson's more experimental projects, the Series is comprised of five identical chairs made from five different materials: wood, mud, grass, wax, and bronze.

'Drove' chairs

by Jennifer Anderson

This series of chairs made from walnut, polyethylene, and industrial felt are a perfect expression of the quality and creativity of Jennifer Anderson’s designs.

Working across the boundaries of art, craft and design, the San Diego based designer-maker combines craftsmanship, form and concept to create one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture.

Isabella stool

by Ryan Frank

The Isabella stool, set to be launched this September at the London Design Festival, is the newest addition to Ryan Frank’s collection of free-range furniture.

Uncovered Desklamp

Darren Lee

This simple yet elegant design exemplifies the beauty of the mundane while challenging the conventions of product packaging.

Placing emphasis on the aesthetics of the components themselves, which are typically hidden and mystified, Lee manages to successfully bring the design of a lamp back to its bare minimum.

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RGB

Fredrik Mattson

RGB is Swedish designer, Fredrik Mattson's latest work for design team Zero. Presented as a floor, table and pendant fixture, the line echoes the young designer's philosophy that objects should be well crafted, timely and fun.

Softening Industrial Impermanence

Tanya Aguiñiga

Tactility and softness are two key components to Los Angeles based furniture designer Tanya Aguiniga’s work.

While integrating soft materials such as felt, string and a variety of other textiles and natural materials, Aguiniga seeks to strengthen the tradition of crafts in our society, while encouraging users to reconsider the objects they use on a daily basis.

Magnetic Light_03

Jochem Faudet

Of all the illustrious achievements of science and technology, the creation of artificial light is at the top of the list. Today the miracle of light is far less about our ability to transform night into day at the flick of a switch, but more so about the innovative ways in which we use, harness and deliver it.

Continuity in Diversity

Anne Marchand

As part of an exploration into theoretical issues surrounding visual cultures and sustainability, Anne Marchand, a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary, Canada, has realized a series of examples which offer disparate, unvalued goods a chance at a second life.