Posts by Rosie Pope
iphone case stealth 50x50 - Stealth iPhone case: Stealthy and striking

Stealth iPhone case: Stealthy and striking

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The iPhone Stealth case and cover design by Svyatoslav Boyarincev is a radical rework of an object for which a million variations have flooded the market – yet it still stands out as one of the best. Continue reading

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WineHive Storage Rack: Honey bee-inspired, but grape-filled!

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The WineHive rack is a light, strong and extendable bottle storage system built up from crisply interlocking aluminum units. Pieces slide together to link up any number of layers and columns to store your collection of vintages or plonk, and can also be built to custom design with added effects. Continue reading

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Desk pad: Looking hot in the workplace, whatever the stress levels

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As more and more man hours in the world are spent at the desktop, we found a multifunctional mouse, keyboard (and detritus) mat to untidy workstations needing a bit of style and comfort. Continue reading

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Pico Kamin: Warm feeling, cool features

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For modern design mavens, wood-burning stoves are much more than simply a heat source. The Pico Kamin version is an edgy-as-you-like grey steel stove that allows you to optionally hide the flue, or celebrate it. Continue reading

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Tukko Woven backpack: Pocket Treasure

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The Tukko woven leather backpack is a model that rides the current trend for re born rucksacks, but with extra flair unique patterning. We love the use of recycled leather to create a piece that is so flawlessly finished, and also benefits from a suite of brilliant pockets and straps. Continue reading

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Powerpod: Power to the people (and their many appliances)

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The Powerpod by Coalesse is essentially a multi-plug adapter with a bit of a boost in the looks department. A six plug socket is hidden under a round pot with only an on/off switch to give it away. Continue reading

wood chair branca mtizi 50x50 - Branca chair: Smooth operator

Branca chair: Smooth operator

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The market for dining and casual chairs is a busy one, but nonetheless the smooth bones and light adaptability of the Branca chair are wondrously covetable. Continue reading

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Cave tent: Bringing Geodesic to the Masses

The Cave tent design by Heimplanet is a tent like no other. Rather than being based on rigid struts, the tent assumes its kickass structure (Inflatable Diamond Grid FYI) through the inflation of a network of supporting tubes. The geodesic shape’s stability is so impressive that guy ropes are only necessary in the windiest climes, tested up to 120km/h… The look of the tent cannot fail to make you the slickest in the campsite – but frankly these are designed for far more extreme and exotic destinations. Continue reading

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Foldable Wardrobe: Because good design should always exist

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Manufactum’s strapline: ‘The good things in life still exist’ is definitely lived out in this time tested but extremely hip design. A simple concertina mechanism in aluminum and maplewood with a series of hooks on the underside come together to create a wardrobe or coat stand that is only there when you need it. Continue reading

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Essential Bed: Sleep like a design baby

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The Essential Bed is the latest in the select family of bed designs from Dutch bed masters, Auping. The shape is modern comfort – curved lines and a slim profile. Made of an aluminum frame, with a wooden and synthetic headboard, it comes in a choice of six lush colors, including yellow and carbon black. Additional bonuses include a headboard and integral bedside table, both of which complement the rounded form and amp-up the usability of the (well named) Essential bed. Continue reading