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Halfway between art and design, Embrasse Moi is the majestic light sculpture whose name recalls the play on words between the English brass and the lamp's curved, enveloping shape. The suspension lamp has been handcrafted: a large sculpture in burnished brass that recalls the DNA strand, the weave of which unfolds like a fil rouge throughout the space, giving every project an artistic accent that makes it unique.
The Co2ffe espresso machine is a semi-automatic domestic system that uses standard CO₂ canisters, such as SodaStream, to generate 9 bar brewing pressure required for espresso extraction. The replacement of a conventional vibratory pump reduces noise and vibration to a soft hiss. This alternative pressure system allows an open structural layout that avoids a closed, box like housing and makes the brewing process visible during use. The design integrates patented technology developed to produce crema in line with Italian espresso formula, 25 ml of water, 9 bar, and 7 grams of coffee.
Upcycled Echo is a series of ceramic smart speakers made from discarded ceramic decals. In Jingdezhen, about 5 percent of ceramic decals are discarded each year. These reclaimed decals are cut, recombined and collaged onto durable porcelain shells, then fired with high precision to protect the surface. Integrated high-fidelity components provide balanced sound, and the speakers connect to smartphones for music playback and voice interaction. The design reduces industrial waste and links ceramic tradition with modern audio technology.
Tau Murano is a small coffee table made of two blown glass elements joined by a thin metal band. The two-tone design gives the table a soft shape and a luminous appearance. The soda-lime glass is blown on a mold following the ancient Murano tradition, and it is then cut and ground by master glassmakers. The main challenge was to create a structure that is stable and reliable while keeping the lightness of the fragile glass. Tau Murano can be used as a coffee table, a bedside table or a decorative object in any room.
Centauri Carbon is a fully enclosed desktop 3D printer designed for home use. The printer uses fused deposition modelling with a CoreXY motion system and a die cast frame that supports stable printing at high speed. A 121 point automatic levelling system and a brass nozzle with high thermal conductivity support accuracy. Dual glass panels allow the print area to be seen, and a 4.3 inch colour touchscreen provides control. Automatic levelling and self check functions simplify setup for new users. The build volume measures 256 by 256 by 256 millimetres.
Toke is a decorative tabletop bookshelf designed for interior spaces. A polished limewood sphere with a diameter of 16 centimetres sits at the centre of the design and acts as both support and balance point. The sphere moves with gravity and keeps the books in order. The frame is made of specially bent metal rod and cut metal plate, joined by welding and finished with electrostatic powder paint. Toke measures 18 centimetres in height, 49 centimetres in width and 16.5 centimetres in depth. The simple form suits living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes and shops.
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