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Piero Quintiliani

Magnetic Pencil Holder

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Qui

Qui is a magnetic clip holder for pens and pencils. The name means here in Italian. The clip fits pens and pencils of different sizes and attaches to any metal surface. An adhesive magnetic disc is included for non-metallic surfaces, such as a wall, a computer, a bag or a notebook. The body is made of ABS by injection molding, and the metal parts are cut and laser engraved. Qui measures 38 mm in height, 12 mm in width and 13 mm in depth. Bright colors make the holder easy to find at a glance.

Jianzhe Xie

Pen

Friday, 7 August 2026

Eternity

Eternity is a metal pen designed for everyday writing. The body is made of aluminum and is shaped by high-precision CNC turning of an aluminum tube. The surface is frosted by sandblasting and polishing, then treated with anodic oxidation to make the texture smooth and glossy. The frosted finish softens the reflection of the metal and gives a delicate touch. The random texture refers to the circle as a symbol of time. The clip is cast in zinc alloy and hand ground, and a built-in spring structure holds the pen in books and pockets.

Linlin Li

Culinary

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Eleware

Eleware is a set of tableware designed for modern dining in China. The set responds to the way traditional dining etiquette is changing over time. Eleware includes three pieces with distinct shapes. The bone plate has an increased height that hides the face and the bones when bones are spat out. The food plate has an inclined bottom that helps filter oil from the food. The bowl follows the same curve as a teacup, so soup can be enjoyed like tea. The pieces are made of clay and shaped by throwing.

Jun Yamazaki and Takuya Osawa

Pie Chart Plate

Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Pastoco

This pie chart plate enables fresh couples to grasp how well balanced their foods are roughly, without weighing foods or counting the nutritional value. The team targeted fresh couples for this plate. They tend to eat unhealthily in their new married life. Because the new life with partner enhances appetite. At the same time, they don’t want to trouble each other to care about their foods too much. To solve the problems, the team aimed to balance controlling their diet easily with enjoying to eat. And they achieved it getting inspiration from pie chart, the symbol of balance visualization.

Sini Majuri

Cocktail Glass

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Icy

Icy is a cocktail glass designed for chilled drinks and layered cocktails. Each piece is mouth blown in a studio in Finland and shaped in a wooden mold. An ancient Venetian technique creates the crackled icy surface, while the form follows modern Scandinavian simplicity. The rim is finished with a flame for a smooth edge. The glass measures 80 mm in diameter and 100 mm in height, which gives a sturdy feel in the hand. Every glass is signed and numbered. The aim is to create durable everyday objects that last for decades.

Zev Bianchi

Compact Side Folding Stair

Monday, 3 August 2026

Bcompact Hybrids

Bcompact Hybrid is a side folding staircase designed for compact homes and workspaces. The staircase folds sideways to sit flush with or inside the wall when not in use. A bi-folding handrail and an automatic safety gate move with the folding action. Stringers and treads are cut from sustainably sourced bamboo plyboard using low waste cutting methods. Brass, aluminium and stainless steel parts support a long service life. Each unit is made to the required height and angle, so access to upper levels is gained with minimal building work.