Since moving into our new office space a few weeks ago, we have been making a list of all those little things that we need. One such item is a simple coat hanger. While searching online for a short while yesterday, I came across the Pitchfork Coat Hanger, by German product designer David Olschewski. Beyond this American Gothic style coat hanger, David’s website is full of repurposed product designs including a broom chair and a lamp made of clothespins. Sadly I must report that after running this by the rest of the office the idea was shot down for our space, but oh will they ever be sorry come the next zombie outbreak!
Looking for a last minute gift idea? Why not order yourself the Kim Jong Il teapot collaborative effort of artist Michael Leavitt and Charles Krafft. I heard Obama has two! Available here for $1200.
Everything you encounter in your life, from your toothbrush, to your computer and even the water bottle you drink out of have been designed. Design is essential for so many reasons in the products we buy and how we use them, going well beyond mere aesthetics. The four part series of books from Octopus Publishing Group for the Design Museum cover their selections for the top 50 car, chair, dress and shoe designs that have shaped and changed design history. The books provide an explanation into what has made these designs icons of their category, as well as a look at the designers behind the products.
Don’t burn yourself, this chair is HOT! Come on, I couldn’t resist saying that. Don’t let my bad sense of humor distract you from the vision to use existing materials in new ways. The Radiator Chair by Jeroen Weselink is a great example of taking an object no longer of use and giving it a new life. Well done!
Perhaps Banksy had a bad experience trying to put together Billy bookcase system from the Swedish furniture retailer, but the latest work suspected to be that of the infamous artist appears to be taking on Ikea. Not content to go after just one retailer, (I’m looking at you Tesco) the latest piece depicts a stenciled “punk” assembling a do-it-yourself graffiti slogan.
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