Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

LockBlock

Ideal for parents with young children, LockBlock provides the perfect solution for safely storing kitchen knives. The innovative design locks knives inside the block and requires an adult-sized hand to operate it. As each knife is placed inside a knife slot, its blade is held securely by the unique Cam-lock mechanism. Pulling on the knife only increases the force of the grip, so knives cannot be forced out of the block. LockBlock is available as a stand-alone product with universal knife slots for consumer’s existing knives, or with its own set of six high-quality knives.

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Spyker

Spyker is a practical and beautiful trivet inspired by propeller designs of vintage airplanes. The Spyker trivet combines classic lines with contemporary materials. The stainless steel ring adds a subtle touch of class to the discreet design and comfortably fits into both modern and traditional homes. The functional design features a fingertip duct which allows the user to quickly open the trivet even while wearing oven gloves. When not in use this trivet loves resting in any kitchen drawer, standing up in a jar or hang suspended from a kitchen hook.

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Shuttle

Shuttle is a new design salt & pepper grinder, with more intuitive way. Fast and easy operation, just shake it back and forth to enjoy the well grinded pepper/salt. Melting made the base with silicone rubber, also serve as funnel to help user refill pepper/salt easily. Easy to disassemble for better cleaning.

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Slice

This piece is a fruit bowl made with repetitions of layers of metal sheets with organic deformations and disappointments that repeat almost amorphously, these blades are connected through hidden welding points and are bathed in 24K gold. These overlapping blades intend to repeat the puff of leaves piling up on the ground, or cutting fruit in a logical sense, deformations suggest replication.

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Ingrede Set

The Ingrede cutlery set is designed to express the need for perfection in everyday life. Set of fork, spoon and knife slot-together using magnets. The cutlery stands vertically and creates harmony to the table. Mathematical shapes allowed to construct one fluid form that consists of three different pieces. This approach creates new possibilities that can be applied to many different products such as tableware and other utensils designs.

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Herbet

Herbet Is a portable gas stove, It's technology allows optimal outdoor conditions and covers all the standard cooking requirements. The stove consists of laser cut steel components and has an open and close mechanism that can be locked in open position to prevent breakdown during use. Its open and close mechanism allows for easy carrying, handling and storing.

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