About Design Magazine

About Design Magazine

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

 

Quadrant Arcade

The Grade II listed arcade has been transformed into an inviting street presence through arranging the right light at the right place. General, ambient illumination is used holistically and its effects staged hierarchically to achieve variations in light patterning that create interest and promote increased use of the space. Strategic incorporation for design and placement of the dynamic feature pendent was managed together with the artist so that visual effects appear more subtle than overwhelming. With daylight fading, the elegant structure is accentuated by the rhythm of electric lighting.

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Relio

Relio is a modular professional lamp designed for arts and sciences. The lamp is portable and transformable, and can be arranged as a desk lamp, a wall lamp, a ceiling lamp or a photographic light. The modular shell is made of aluminium and stainless steel, while the magnetic stand uses neodymium magnets. Several parts are 3D printed and released as open-source files, so accessories can be added and replaced. The light is engineered to be close to natural sunlight, so professionals can work under ideal conditions. Power is supplied through a standard USB port.

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Pluto

Pluto keeps the focus firmly on style. Its compact, aerodynamic cylinder is orbited by an elegant handle perched over an angled tripod base, making it easier to position with its soft-but-focused light with precision. Its form was inspired by telescopes, but instead, it seeks to focus on the earth instead of the stars. Made with 3d printing utilizing corn-based plastics, it is unique, not only for using 3d printers in an industrial fashion, but also eco-friendly.

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E Drum

Inspired by a gyrosphere. the show combines a number of elements that together create an extraordinary experience. The installation changes its shape and creates a dynamic environment for the drummer to perform in. Edrum breaks the barrier between sound light and space, each note translates into light.

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Wave

Wave is a portable personal blender designed for use in an office, a car or other places away from home. The compact body is about the size of a large water bottle and holds the complete blending mechanism. The shell is made of injection molded ABS, the blades are stainless steel and the window is tempered glass. A molded silicone cover with a flowing pattern gives a firm grip and conceals residue left on the glass. The small transparent window allows the blending progress to be checked. A brushless motor, rechargeable batteries and a USB charging plug are used.

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Millo One

Millo One is a portable blender designed for quiet daily use. A patented Magnetic Air Drive transfers torque from the base to the blades without contact, which makes blending very quiet. The cup and the base can be separated, and the cordless build allows blending in many places. The base is rechargeable and controlled by touch. The minimalist form is inspired by the natural shapes of Scandinavian design and combines a circle with a closed ring. Materials include anodised aluminium and BPA-free Tritan plastic. Few moving parts keep cleaning simple.

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