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Designer Menno Kroezen designed the new "Kamido" all in one modern Kitchen Island for Panasonic in Osaka, Japan with Japanese style cooking in mind. The small layout of Kamido incorporates several elements such as a cook top with side vent, large sink, under counter waste compartments, and a durable modular sliding counter top that can hide or expose what you need at the various stages of the cooking process. Kroezen also paid close attention to the limited space in many Japanese homes and apartments and adapted the design for these environments. See more of the designs from Menno Kroezen here.

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Works of industrial designer Tokujin Yoshioka are quintessentially modern and sculpturistic in nature and the the "Waterfall" Table is no different. Having the distinction of being the world's largest optical glass table, "Waterfall" once again solidifies Yoshioka position as one the most critically acclaimed Asian designers. Commissioned by a private gallery in Tokyo, "Waterfall" measures a whopping 4.5 meters and will be seen at the 'Spectrum' exhibition at Beyondmuseum in Seoul, Korea.

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If Muku was about paying homage to traditional craftsmanship, the "W101" is all about the future! A concept by Swedish lighting company Wästberg, the "W101" task light employes cutting-edge technology in conjunction with a green philosophy and the end result is quite innovative. The task light has been made from a material called "DuraPulp" which for the uninitiated is a mix of paper pulp and starch polymer. Designer Claseeon Koivisto Rune assures of its durability and its ability to withstand heat. Since it integrates white LEDs with asymmetric reflectors and asymmetric diffusers, the task light is also energy efficient. You can catch the "W101" Task Light at the Milan Design Week 2010.

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Muku Lanterns at first glance looks out of place in todays A&D scene which is dominated by sleek lines, bright hues and modern styles. However this is intentional by designers Tasuo Yamamoto and Jun Hashimoto and we applaud their move to ignore contemporary rhythm and experiment with traditional styles. The two lanterns have been inspired by traditional japanese lamps called 'Ouchi Andon' but the designer duo have given their own subtle modern twist to them. The lanterns have been made from different materials including aluminum, acrylic a, wood and will be exhibited during the Milan Design Week 2010.

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