Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

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

 

WineStax

WineStax is a stackable wine rack designed for home use. Each unit is independent and holds up to three bottles. The units are joined with metal clips, so the connections stay unnoticeable, and the system can be expanded up to ten units. One unit consists of two triple-hexagonal elements and a connecting pole with threaded ends, which are screwed together by hand. The hexagonal shapes give the rack a light and refined appearance. The expandable system allows the wine rack to be adapted to different rooms and collection sizes.

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Laponian Family

Inspired by the nature of the polar circle, and designed for multi-usage. The steel containers have a removable compartment inside and fit into each other for a range of combinations. Use them as cutlery holders, for snacks, or as a flower vase. The steel can be chilled and used as wine cooler. The glass items are fit for candles and LED plugs in addition to food servings or accessories. Organise the items on the steel centrepiece or use the centrepiece individually as a serving plate. The sphere-shaped LED plug holder can be fitted with a suspension kit and hung from the ceiling or a wall.

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Dengo

Dengo 80g is a chocolate bar created for Dengo Chocolates. The sculptural shape represents elements of the Atlantic Forest in Bahia, Brazil, where the cacao is harvested, such as dry leaves, foliage and seeds. Curved surfaces combine two-dimensional and three-dimensional lines, so the polished finish reflects light across the bar. The bar is produced in polycarbonate moulds made from CNC machined aluminium templates, which hold the fine lines and curves. The varied thickness gives a crisp snap when the bar is broken.

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Hydration Platform

Hydration Platform is a connected water dispensing system designed for PepsiCo Design and Innovation. The platform is made up of three core parts: a water dispenser, a companion smartphone application, and a personalized QR code sticker for reusable bottles. The sticker allows the dispenser to recognize each user without extra steps. The application is designed to be simple to use. Personalization is the core of Hydration Platform, which brings choice and variety to everyday water drinking and supports the use of reusable bottles.

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Firo

FIRO is a multifunctional and portable 5kg cooking set for each open fire. The oven holds 4 pots, attached removable to a drawers rail construction with a swiveling support for maintaining the food level. Thus way FIRO can be easily and safely used like a drawer without spilling food while the oven lays half way in the fire. The pots are used for cooking and eating purposes and are handled with the cutlery tool which clips in each side of the pots to carry them in temperature insulation pockets while hot. It also includes a blanket which is as well a bag that holds all usefull equipment.

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Eleware

Eleware is a set of tableware designed for modern dining in China. The set responds to the way traditional dining etiquette is changing over time. Eleware includes three pieces with distinct shapes. The bone plate has an increased height that hides the face and the bones when bones are spat out. The food plate has an inclined bottom that helps filter oil from the food. The bowl follows the same curve as a teacup, so soup can be enjoyed like tea. The pieces are made of clay and shaped by throwing.

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