innovation is the last thing that comes to mind for an axe, but here it is, the VIPUKIRVES Axe that is set to change the way how we slay those tenacious log for our firewoods. we shan’t go into the technical details – all you have to know that the unusual axe head, together with the lop-sided blade rides on the physic theory of leverage
want to be the coolest mum or dad on the block? then be sure to look out for the Longboard Stroller, a concept stroller conjured up by stroller specialist Quinny and design agency Studio Peter van Riet that defies the norm of a stroller design by incorporating a baby stroller to a longboard. but why a longboard with a stroller?
you know what gets us excited? innovations. and do you know what’s makes innovation even more appealing? accessibility. the SONTE WiFi Digital Shades has all the aforementioned which is why we are so ‘worked’ up, well, in a good way though. so what is a SONTE WiFi Digital Shades? it is a special film, one that offers
while keyless home entry is not new, the August Smart Lock by Yves Behar is one new kid on the block that stands out aesthetically. touted as a “secure, simple, and social way to manage your home’s lock”, the August is developed by the famed designer Yves Behar, whose portfolio includes anything from
if the act of BBQ often means a battle for you, then you might actually need to consider equipping yourself with the Tactical BBQ Apron from ThinkGeek. this is the BBQ (or kitchen) equivalent of the tactical vest that SWAT wears, except that it won’t protect you from projectiles of any form. against splatter of oils and occasional spills, yes, but bullets and stuff, no.
another age-old problem being addressed and this time round by New York-based Best Made Company. Best Made wants to change how we access our toolbox forever. a typical toolbox requires the user to remove the top tray and set it somewhere before being able to access the bottom hold, but the Best Made
no. what you see above is not a miniature chair, but a giant lamp. to be more precise, it is the Anglepoise lamp designed by George Carwardine (1887-1948), recreated in an enormous proportion and dubbed as the Anglepoise Giant 1227 Floor Lamp. this design was also the design influence behind another lighting icon, the
take a look at the Vintage Industrial Brass Table Lamps. do you think a LED or energy saving bulb will go with its aesthetic? no, it won’t and therefore, for a complete vintage industrial look, a super non-energy efficient filament has to be used, and not just any filament bulb, it has to be the Edison bulbs if you dig the look as
some things when gone, are gone for good, but lucky for us, there are some that managed to get a reboot by its original designer. the Vitsœ 620 Chair by Dieter Rams, an elegant modular chair (or sofa, if you prefer) that first debut in the 1960s, is one such example. the design of the 620 Chair may be half a century old
instead of displaying your collection of alcohol beverage ‘trophies’ (read: emptied bourbon and/or whiskey bottles) on the shelves, why not light them up by turning them into cool, one-of-the-kind lamps? with the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp, you can totally do that. the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp is basically a frosted white
gardening is not an activity loved by all. but if you are going to do it anyway, why not do it with style with Barebones Living Garden Tools and Accessories? unveiled at the ongoing National Hardware Show (May 7-9, 2013) in Las Vegas Convention Center, this new collection from Utah-based company comprises of