Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

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

 

HD Mengyin Black Golden

The product is blended with the bamboo element, modern metal materials, and processes. Designers innovated the embossed imitated bamboo woven door panel and bamboo node decorative rack to endow the modern kitchen with Chinese style. The folded side-inserted door and rotary side-inserted door design hide the small wine cabinet and the electrical cabinet, which is attractive and functional. Integrated food-grade stainless steel island offers a more convenient cooking experience.

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Iedde

The Grammella, a tool used to shell Taranto black mussels, is a typical object of Taranto, Italy. Iedde is the result of a redesign operation focused on the analysis of the traditional tool, its use, the historic and geographic context and mussel. The ergonomics of the tool derives from the handle, whose shapes lend themselves to being received in the palm and from the blade that arises spontaneously following the curve of the grip, to connect harmoniously to the base. This makes the tool easy and comfortable to handle. Iedde is an iconic tool that represents the maritime culture of the city.

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Seta

Elevate your kitchen to new heights with the Seta Collection, a symbol of design and sophistication. Immerse yourself in the three-dimensional textured design, crafted for modern aesthetics. The Seta Collection offers a blend of form and function, featuring wavy and flat doors in shades of blue and grey. Each element, from the minimalist brass handles to the reeded glass doors, is thoughtfully curated to create captivating light effects and enhance the overall ambiance. Experience the artistry of balance and refinement with Seta, where every detail speaks volumes of design excellence.

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2 in 1

As a terminal at home for drinking water, this device bridges the gap between modern urban water supply systems and the need of consumers to access safe water effortlessly. By virtue of functional innovation and promising design, it provides a solution to safe drinking and hygienic cleaning water. With a total water intake capacity of 9000L, if users avoid using bottled water, they can save 18,000 plastic bottles, reflecting the commitment of the company to the zero carbon concept.

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Two-in-one Nambu Ironware Swallow Pot

This small iron kettle inspired by 1980s design in modern lifestyle with small family, transforming the image of traditional Nambu ironware; this reproduced Swallow Pot has fixed handle drawing straight lines unlike the movable round handle of typical Tetsubin to give completely new impression with added usability. This product preserves anemia-alleviating function of Nambu ironware while preventing rust by the traditional Kamayaki technique. This smaller sized Tetsubin serves both as an iron kettle and a Kyusu teapot, overcoming the limitations of enameled Tesubin teapot in the market.

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Billund

The Billund grinder is an upside-down spice, salt, pepper grinder meaning that it does not leave any residues on the table. It has a silicone plug at the bottom that makes it easy to fill up with any spices or blends that you love using. It is a fun, playful design inspired by the colourful building blocks of Denmark. The housing of the Billund grinder is entirely made of a sustainable bio-composite. The material comes from a combination of wood cellulose fibres and the oils that are squeezed out of wood pulp when making paper.

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