12:23 am in Chairs, Chairs & Bar Stools, Furniture, Modern Chairs by Tanya
While the "Memory" Chair by renowned Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka may not be the most aesthetically designed chair, we still can't resist covering it. Debuting at the prestigious 2010 Milan Design Fair, the chair is already creating a buzz in the design continuum thanks to its material of choice. Made from recycled aluminum, this sustainable chair is able to alter its shape according to the weight or size of the user who has parked his/her derriere on it.
Says the designer:
"This chair might remind us of the beauty in nature with its ever-changing expressions, and also create the impression as if there is no presence of design."
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Tags: Aluminum, Chairs, Chairs & Bar Stools, Furniture, Milan 2010, Milan Design Week, Modern Chairs, Salone Fair 2010, Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2010, Tokujin Yoshioka
7:17 pm in Japan, Lamps, Lamps & Lighting, Lanterns, Light by Tanya
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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Tags: Japan, Japanese Designers, Lamps, Lamps & Lighting, Lanterns, Light, Lighting Solutions, Milan 2010, Milan Design Week, Milan Fair, Milan Furniture Fair 2010, Milan Furniture Week 2010, Salone 2010, Task Light, W101
4:11 pm in Japan, Lamps, Lamps & Lighting, Lanterns by Tanya
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.
Post from At Salone Internazionale Del Mobile: Japanese Muku Lanterns
Tags: Japan, Japanese Designers, Jun Hashimoto, Lamps, Lamps & Lighting, Lanterns, Lighting Solutions, Milan 2010, Milan Furniture Fair 2010, Muku, Salone 2010, Tasuo Yamamoto, Vacationing
