Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

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

 

Sakura

He designed the Sakura in order to make efficient use of wooden materials without wasting natural resources. The symmetry shape features curved surfaces that offer a natural both-hands fit and it enhances a beautiful wooden grain. A fine finish of the rim creates a soft reaching to the mouth, which is handmade individually by Japanese traditional craftsmen. The white and beige mixed color rope is decorated as a cup holder with a tiny tied snake knot is an accent of the design not to be simple.

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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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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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The Niall

The Niall was designed as the ultimate tasting glass for the cognac aficionado, where every element has been carefully conceived to allow the drinker to taste and nose the cognac. The stem allows the drinker to elevate the glass, toast, and proceed to nosing with optimal control, whilst the thicker glass density ensures the environment has no effect on the temperature of the cognac. The Vortex Point, bulb, and chicane come together to remove the ethanol vapor, ensuring the drinker can detect every layer of flavor and aroma that has developed through decades of time, craft, and skill.

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Estrella

The Estrella Barware series draws inspiration from kaleidoscopic star motifs and encompasses an exquisite collection. Crafted with an automated manufacturing process specifically tailored for bar use, this series is engineered for exceptional durability and sturdiness. The name Estrella which means star in Spanish, perfectly captures the essence of this collection. The collection has 11 pieces, including glasses for whiskey, shots, wine, martinis, coupes, cocktails, long drinks, and water.

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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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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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