If you are into repurposed objects, the Umbrellamp may be just right up your alley. Umbrellamp is exactly what it sounds like: an umbrella-based lamp. Though it is not just any brolly; it is based off traditional Chinese umbrella that has been around centuries. For the uninitiated, traditional Chinese umbrella consists of a complex opening mechanism and structure made entirely out natural bamboo and strings, and the cover is of oiled paper (or waxed paper in some variations). But unlike some novelty lamp that literally sports the form of an umbrella, Umbrellamp is of a contemporary design that uses the materials and ancient built process of traditional Chinese umbrellas. Continue reading These Guys Want To Sell You Lamps Made Out Of Oil-Paper Umbrella
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Foscarini’s Iconic Dolmen Light Redesigned To Be Brighter And More Energy Efficient
The last millennium have seen many awesome lighting design. Unfortunately, as brilliant as they were, they were on outdated, less energy efficient technology. But. But… now we know there is at least one brilliant design from the 90s that has gotten a makeover to keep up with modern lighting technology and that’s the Dolmen light. Originally designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini in the 90s, the updated Dolmen features modern, more efficient LED technology. Continue reading Foscarini’s Iconic Dolmen Light Redesigned To Be Brighter And More Energy Efficient
Luminiser Is A Revolutionary LED Light That Is Powered By One Tea Candle
Almost everyone will have at least a flashlight or lantern for times when power outage hits. You know what I see with these battery-powered light source? Because we hardly use them, it leads to battery leakages which damaged the device, or in the case of rechargeable batteries, power crept out over time. Neither is good when you needed light. This is why we thought Luminiser could be the perfect portable light source for times like this (and possibly more). Continue reading Luminiser Is A Revolutionary LED Light That Is Powered By One Tea Candle
Razer Nommo Speakers, World’s First Battery-free Wireless Mouse And More
Razer has quite a bit to show at this year’s CES. In addition to the bold ambition of fusing Razer Phone to a laptop in Project Linda, it has also introduced an all-new desktop speaker for desktop computers, the world’s first battery-less wireless gaming mouse with charging mouse pad, and Chroma-enabled home through Philips Lighting. Continue reading Razer Nommo Speakers, World’s First Battery-free Wireless Mouse And More
Meet The World’s First Auto-Balanced Lamp That Can “Fly” At Your Fingertips
If you are looking for a new way of giving your desk a little light, here’s something that may pique your interest. Meet CYRO Self-balancing Elegant Bird Lamp. As the product name implies, it is a lamp designed in the likeness of a bird, and it self-balances… on its beak which looks kind of magical. It is the world’s first, btw. But really, do you need such fancy lamp? Probably not. Then again, you probably don’t need levitating Bluetooth speakers either. It is not essential, but it will spice up an otherwise monotonous desk (or life, in general). Continue reading Meet The World’s First Auto-Balanced Lamp That Can “Fly” At Your Fingertips
This Is Smartables, A High-Tech Table Wrapped In Cool Scandinavian Design
When it comes to Scandinavian furniture, hardly will you associate it with technology, much less ‘smart’, but here it is, a piece of Scandinavian furniture that might just be the world’s first truly smart table. What makes the Smartables from Blue Blood Design Studio unique is, it bears all the hallmark of a Scandinavian furniture: handcrafted, solid oak wood, angled legs, and smooth round edges. Together they offers a la 70s retro vibe and yet, it feels uber modern and to some extend, futuristic. And futuristic it may very be because, beneath the classy, elegant Scandinavian look is a bunch of tech that blends seamlessly into any gadget-loving modern homo sapien’s lifestyle. Continue reading This Is Smartables, A High-Tech Table Wrapped In Cool Scandinavian Design
Luminoodle Task Is Super Flexible, Lets You Shape The Light To Your Need
Since Thomas Edison and his team of researchers lighted up the first ever practical electric-powered light bulb, it forever reshaped the way we live. Fast forward to more than 130 years later, a new lighting from Power Practical is doing the same, but this time, we are empowered with the ability shape the light to fit our needs and the product that will let us do so is Luminoodle Task, the third Luminoodle from the Utah-based outdoor gear company. Continue reading Luminoodle Task Is Super Flexible, Lets You Shape The Light To Your Need
LUME Lets You Ground Coffee Beans In The Wild And It Is Also A Camp Light Too
If you think making freshly brewed coffee when out in the great wilderness isn’t enough for you, then I supposed you are in need of LUME. LUME is a soon-to-be-launched portable coffee grinder that will, you guessed it, let you grind your favorite coffee beans when you are out and about. Basically, it takes coffee enjoyment in the wild a step up. Not only you can say adios to instant coffee but also bid farewell to not-so-fresh and irregular ground coffee. Continue reading LUME Lets You Ground Coffee Beans In The Wild And It Is Also A Camp Light Too
Floating Cloud Lamp Silently Kicks Up A Storm On Your Desk With Lights
Designer Richard Clarkson is known for a lot artsy stuff, but nothing from his portfolio stood out more than his cloud sculptures. You see, Richard here is kind of like X-Men’s Storm. He can whip up quite a storm. Granted, he won’t do damages like Ororo Munroe does when she is really pissed. His is a different kind of storm, or should we say, his work of art has an element of a storm. Clarkson’s much talked about cloud has seen it being transformed into a ceiling light, a super cool Bluetooth speaker and now, it has come to your desktop as a desk lamp. Continue reading Floating Cloud Lamp Silently Kicks Up A Storm On Your Desk With Lights
Seletti Banana Lamp Gives Us Another Reason To Love Bananas
Everyone like banana for different reasons. Some love it because it is loaded with vitamins, some love it as a fruit and then there are some who love it because it brightens their day. Ok. Maybe regular, organic bananas can’t light up the dark (if it can, don’t ever eat it!), but the Seletti Banana Lamp designed by Belgium-based Studio Job certainly can. At a glance, it looks like a real banana, half-peeled and coated in luxurious gold, but it is really a desk lamp. Continue reading Seletti Banana Lamp Gives Us Another Reason To Love Bananas