Design

Andy Warhol x Medicom Toy x A Bathing Ape 2012 CAMO BANANA

April 24, 2012Design21 comments6256 Views
For Spring/Summer 2012, Japanese streetwear staple A Bathing Ape has linked up with Andy Warhol and Medicom Toy for a plush take on Warhol's iconic banana artwork. Taking the form of a pillow, the classic yellow and black banana skin houses a BAPE camouflage-adorned pillow...

L71 House by OFFICE AT

April 24, 2012Design2 comments5358 Views
Recently completed by OFFICE AT is the design firm's L71 House. Sitting at the northeastern end of Bangkok, the beautiful single family home features split-mass construction so as to allow for increased ventilation and natural light. To maximize the use of the space on the...

Vela Exercise Bike by Lunar

April 24, 2012Design3 comments3193 Views
Design firm Lunar reinterprets the exercise bike with the release of the "Vela." Essentially, the bike is designed keeping in mind the fact that fitness equipment has seldom seen radical new designs, but more importantly then it has never really been specifically designed to...

Mishka x Medicom Toy 2012 Color Ver. 100% Bearbrick

April 24, 2012Design2 comments1298 Views
Medicom's venerable Bearbrick is no stranger to the collaboration game. This time though, Medicom is lending their bear to Mishka to sample a little imagery from Brooklyn's finest. On par for the Mishka design, front-to-back detailing on the bear is nothing less than impressive....

Meet Retro Bobby: The Toy Collecting Barber

April 24, 2012Design30 comments9415 Views
Retro Bobby is a video by Copenhagers that brings to light Bobby Agren's retro toy/salon shop, Ruben & Bobby. Flashes of nostalgia are constant as the video, narrated by Bobby, tells us how his shop works and the fact that you can pay for a haircut with an old toy or game.

Andy Warhol x FABRICK x Karimoku Easy Seating

April 23, 2012Design14 comments1787 Views
Wood manufacturing company Karimoku has teamed with FABRICK on a stylish piece of furniture draped in legendary artwork from Andy Warhol. The camouflage print is available in blue, pink and green in a range of selections including single seat, two-seater and three-seater...

BMW 2012 Enduro Mountain Bike

April 23, 2012Design13 comments4943 Views
Dating back to 1945 during WWII, BMW has subtly been a player within the realm of bicycle manufacturing, applying its unique automotive design sensibilities to the gear-shifting two-wheeler world. Today we offer a look at the redesigned 2012 Enduro Mountain Bike with various...

A Bathing Ape x Transformers Convoy Black Version

April 21, 2012Design19 comments7499 Views
A Bathing Ape's no stranger to the world of collaborative toys. While Medicom Toy and the Bearbrick has long been the quintessential form for a BAPE toy, the Japanese but now Hong Kong-owned streetwear giant reappropriates the classic Optimus Prime through this Convoy Black...

Adriano Design 90 Minuto Foosball Table

April 20, 2012Design2 comments3136 Views
Known for constructing some of the most beautiful foosball tables in the world, Adriano Design has introduced their latest piece: the 90 Minuto. This evolution of the company's Teckell Collection features an elegant wooden frame supporting a crystal "stadium," with the...

Karim Rashid’s Float Sofa for Sancal

April 19, 2012Design2 comments2066 Views
Presented at Salone del Mobile 2012, the Float Sofa from New York-based designer Karim Rashid features sensibilities we've seen from him in the past. Commissioned for Spanish imprint Sancal, the sofa is a collection of colorful and plush shapes that have been forged together to...

IKEA Revisits Past with PS Collection

April 19, 2012Design2 comments4984 Views
It isn't often that designers get a second crack at their creations no matter if it's in the world of fashion, architecture or design. Yet, IKEA is doing just that as they've announced plans to revisit their Scandinavian past with their PS Collection - looking to add new...

Mademoiselle Chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck + Lenny Kravitz

April 19, 2012Design2 comments1696 Views
Reinterpreting the classic "Mademoiselle Chairs" from storied designer Philippe Starck, Lenny Kravitz welcomes the title of interior furniture designer to his resume with the help of Kartell. Unveiled at the 2012 Milan Furniture Fair, the Mademoiselle Chairs for Kartell arrive...

G-Star RAW for Vitra “Prouve RAW” Furniture Collection

April 18, 2012Design1 comment2659 Views
Initially debuting with a display at Art Basel in June of 2011, today marks the launch of the G-Star RAW for Vitra Prouve RAW Furniture Collection. A reinterpretation of a number of pieces designed by French modernist Jean Prouve, the collection includes nine of the 17 pieces...

Ori Pendant Lamps by Lukas Dahlen

April 18, 2012Design5 comments1460 Views
After experimenting with paper and watching origami instructional films, designer Lukas Dahlen managed to understand the technique and construct a pattern of his own resulting in the sheet metal Ori Pendant Lamp. Featuring a lampshade that reflects the light downwards, and...

The Herman Miller Collection

April 18, 2012Design6 comments2763 Views
Modern American office furniture and equipment manufacturer Herman Miller has announced a brand new portfolio, aptly titled the Herman Miller Collection. Set to launch first in the U.S. before expanding to global markets later this year, the collection takes cues from the...