About Design Magazine

About Design Magazine

About Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Riposo

The design of this service was inspired by two schools of the early 20th century the German Bauhaus and the Russian avant-garde. Strict straight geometry and well-thought-out functionality fully corresponds to the spirit of the manifestos of those times: "what is convenient is beautiful". At the same time following modern trends the designer combines two contrasting materials in this project. Classic white milk porcelain is complemented by bright lids made of cork. Functionality of the design is supported by simple, convenient handles and the overall usability of the form.

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GrowForest

Helping children to understand sustainable development goals of life on land, the protection, conservation and restoration of forestry. Trees model identical to Taiwan domestic wood species of acacia, incense cedar, Tochigi, Taiwan fir, camphor tree, and Asian fir. Warm touch of wooden texture, the unique scent of each tree species, and the altitude terrain for different tree species. An illustrated story book helps to deep root children with the concept of forest conservation, learning differences between Taiwan tree species, bringing the concept of conservation forests with the picture book.

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Plutus Spacemen

Plutus Spacemen is a series of collectible toy figures created for teenagers and office workers. The design combines the fortune cat with the astronaut, pairing a spacesuit with a cute and playful appearance. Each figure measures 50 by 50 by 50 millimetres and is made of PVC and ABS. Selected styles are electroplated to vary the surface finish. The series follows a retro theme and uses bold colour combinations based on elements of the twentieth century. The different colours create a sense of anticipation when a package is opened.

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Kayoni

Kayoni is a modular construction set for children and adults. The blocks are based on a five millimetre cube module and range from a small plus-shaped part of five cubes to a larger block of sixty-seven cubes. High accuracy interconnecting pins and pockets allow vertical, horizontal and angled assembly in multiple orientations. The blocks are injection moulded in high grade ABS in several colours. Sets contain 100 to 3200 blocks with illustrated assemblies. Kayoni is intended to support creativity, learning and logic through play.

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700kids Balance Bike

700kids Balance Bike is a balance bike designed for young children who are learning to ride. The frame is formed in one piece by gas-assisted injection molding and made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber, which keeps the body light, sturdy and smooth on the surface. A ring-shaped footrest lets children rest their feet while gliding. The body is black, while the handles, footrests and cushion are yellow to guide riding and balancing. Assembly requires only connecting the handle head to the body.

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Trident

Trident is a public toilet designed as a standardized and modular street building. Each unit is a single-storey structure with an area of 40 to 70 square meters. The facade is clad with a perforated panel curtain wall finished in blue fluorocarbon paint. A photovoltaic system on the roof supplies electricity for the toilet and can also support nearby residents. Sensor faucets, flush valves, an integrated artificial marble washing counter and an air purification system keep the interior clean and easy to maintain.

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