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The Takeoff Table doesn’t fly as its name suggests but it does come in 5 pretty colors and you get them all in one table. Based on the CMYK color model for print, 5 graphic patterns of colors can be added and removed to create new patterns and colors. The table itself is back lit so the patterns illuminate. Designer Hee-Woo Kim believes it’s a great way to lighten and change the mood of any room at will.

Designer: Hee-Woo Kim

Altera Design Studio’s innovative kitchen Concept Alight Kitchen was recently awarded at the Incheon International Design Competition 2007 and will be exhibited at Incheon International Design Fair this December. The project deals with global shortages of clean water, food, resources. In such alarming times, what is the role of a designer? It is an unavoidable fact that innovative systems and products need to be designed for a sustainable way of life. That’s where the ALight Kitchen comes in.

The system is designed to not only minimize waste materials but to make people aware of how much they’re consuming.

• Only ready-made food and beverages are consumed in sheet-metal packaging so people will be conscious about what and how much they eat.
• Food and beverages packs will be kept inside the cooling unit of the system. It only allows storage of 3 days’ worth of food.
• A Smart oven warms up the food in groups to minimize how often it’s used. It arranges the ideal time and temperature for the packs by reading their barcodes.
• There are 4 hollow plates located on the main dining table. Each of them can rotate on its center-axis so you can eat on the either side of the plate. The center of the table houses a small flatware station.
• The integrated dishwasher conserves water by filtering and reusing previous wash water.
• All plates are stored underneath in their own compartments.

Designer: Altera Design Studio

Lights Music Beauty is a speaker concept by designer Ian Murchison. He’s not so much concerned about speaker technology as he is with how it’s displayed. The system is composed of two mounted bars and a remote. The first bar holds 4 tweeters with 2 on each side flanking your computer. The second bar is a 3-point light system you can sandwich mount behind the first bar or place anywhere you want. The idea is not only do you get rich audio sonics but a home light show as well all controlled from a wireless remote.

Designer: Ian Murchison

Who says seasonings have to stay on the table? Designer Sun-Min Do believes they can float right above and in some weird fascinated way I agree. The Cruet is this air filled balloon that somehow always stays afloat. The balloon itself actually holds your salt and pepper. Whenever your bland dinner needs a kick, just tug on the tether to bring down what you need.

Designer: Sun-Min Do

The inspiration behind The Cell Project is one of much deeper meaning than a simple light fixture to hang on the wall. The two designs featured in The Cell Project are created to form three dimensional patterns through the repetition of the components that make up the fixtures. What starts as a simple object, builds upon itself to create a new multi dimensional form. The designer reaches his goal of creating life and personality from basic and raw materials.

Clam is a pendent light that consist of 12 independent light sources formed from 36 pieces of polished aluminum steel. This light creates a feeling of tranquility and breathes life into a room with just the right amount of light. It measures 500 mm diameter.

The second light, Spore, is also a pendent light, yet contains only one light source. The light radiates out from the “spores” into the room allowing for a mesmerizing ambience for any type of mood. The Spore is made up of 72 frosted aluminum pieces and is 650 mm in diameter.

Designer: John Wischhusen [ Via: Mocoloco ]

This extraordinary chair was created with an understanding of how our moods change on a regular basis. At times, we feel like being close to those we love and care about, other times, we like to have our space and just sit back with a good book or watch your favorite show and relax. The designer created this Protean chair to allow the user to create the atmosphere that they were wanting at any given moment. The Protean chair can be arranged as a love seat with two end tables or if you wish, you can slide the chairs apart and create two separate seats with a table in between. Another exciting bonus is that if you feel like engaging in a deep conversation, you can flip the chairs allowing the users to look at each other while speaking or flirting, depending on your mood.

Designer: Justin Porcano

Sometimes nails are too short and small for our fingers to hold and we end up with swollen thumbs. The Nail Cushion is a rubberized plate that holds various nail diameters to allow an easy and safe strike. By default the plate also helps drive the nail straight in. No more swollen thumbs and safe enough for Tim Allen to use.

Designer: Arthur Se

Customizable face plates for electronics is all the rage right? This clamshell phone is all about user customization. The grid lattice structure holds colored pins to mimic precious jewelry. Create all kinds of designs and patterns in full pixelated isometric glory. Limited edition versions with precious metals and gems could also be created to heighten the sense of personal style and design.

Designer: Nils Siegel