Archive for the ‘Want’ Category
Want
May 4th, 2010
Yves Behar Glasses
I’ve long admired the work Yves Behar, a Swiss-born, San Francisco based award winning industrial designer and founder of fuseproject.
Behar, a self-professed futurist, humanist and naturalist, is best known for his involvement with the One Laptop per Child organisation. In 2005 he became chief industrial designer of the XO-1 (AKA the $100 Laptop). His vast portfolio also includes work for companies such as Herman Miller, Apple, Coca-Cola, Puma and Google.
His set-top box design for Canal+, a French premium pay television service, is well worth checking out. The aptly named, ‘Le Cube’ is absolutely stunning.
fuseproject have most recently been involved with the ‘See Better to Learn Better’ programme that aims to provide Mexican school children with free eyeglasses.
The collaboration between the non-profit and Yves Béhar/fuseproject has lead to Collección Escolar 2010. A collection of customizable and iconic corrective eyewear that is specifically designed for students, ages 6-18 years old.
I want a black and white pair. Right now.
Want
April 27th, 2010
Hard Graft: iPad Cases
Okay. So, I’ve yet to get my hands on an iPad, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been on the look out for some nice accessories to go along with my future best friend.
Hard Graft, self styled purveyors of fine lifestyle accessories, have announced that they have a plethora of stylish iPad cases on the way. Time to save those pennies.
Want
April 12th, 2010
Swiss Hold’em
I play cards on a regular basis with a bunch of my friends. I’m going to buy a set of these Helvetica inspired playing cards. A snip at $10: Helveticards.
Want
April 12th, 2010
Reading Eames
A short while ago, the guys over at House Industries released a type family that made fans of the Eames aesthetic weak at the knees. The culprit: Eames Century Modern.
Want
March 17th, 2010
Case-mate’s ID Case
Case-mate’s revolutionary iPhone ID case looks great. I’ll be sure to get my hands on one in the very near future … My three month old iPhone 3GS is already looking a little worse for wear.
Our stylish new iPhone 3G / 3GS protective ID case features an ultra slim slot for bare necessities—ID, cash, debit or credit card. For heading into work or out to the club, give your wallet a break. Turns out sometimes, you can take it with you.
Want
March 12th, 2010
Embody Chair by Herman Miller
Herman Miller’s culture welcomes innovative thinking, fresh ideas and an ability to solve problems in seemingly obvious—but previously unexplored—ways. Their team of designers and engineers strive to create well-designed and aesthetically pure working environments that inspire those who work within them. Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber are the designers responsible for the Embody Chair. It sure is purdy!
What do we do every day? We sit. We sit in the office and at home. Staring at our computer screens moving nothing but our fingers. We get stiff and tired. Because sitting is bad for you. Embody is good for you. An agile chair that keeps your body and brain limber all day. Designed specifically for people who work for hours at computers, Embody is the first work chair that benefits both mind and body.
Want
March 12th, 2010
Colosseo
Designer extraordinaire Cameron Moll has announced his most recent letterpress poster: Colosseo. Taking over a year to complete Colosseo was “carefully crafted with Roman and Italian typefaces” and “inspired by master calligrapher M. Giovambattista Palatino”. By the way, it’s my birthday today. Anyone feeling generous?