Nature Inspired Modern Radiators and Towel Warmers by Marco Pisati for K8 Radiatori

Bring a little outdoors indoors with these nature inspired towel warmers and radiators by Marco Pisati for K8 Radiatori of Italy. K8 has introduced a new line of thermal furnishing designs to offer its customers modern and alluring solutions for the bathroom with refined and updated shapes. These products aim at enhancing any ambience and architecture, with new contemporary styles in elegant gold and silver finishes or colorful powder coated options. Crafted of steel to last a long time, but equipped with an extruded aluminium core easing the thermal exchange and making heating quicker.



Nature is a set of towel warmers radiators inspired by the garden. The twisted branches, buds and flowers that characterize the design are the natural elements on which to hang towel and bathrobes.

Nature Camelia


Nature Ribes


Nature Salice


Bamboo


Directly inspired by the slender growth of a forest of bamboo, this radiator is both minimalistic and elegant. By using a unique production process, no two radiators will ever be created with exactly the same design; as would be found in nature. It harmoniously brings the world of nature, in a modern and classic form, in to the home.

Bamboo Evolution

Like it’s sister product the Bamboo, the Bamboo Evolution is also inspired by a tropical forest of slender bamboo shoots. The new radiator, with its front and rear curves and floor to ceiling mounting system, becomes a elegant and modern room divider.

Mosaico

A new radiator with a design reminiscent of the minimalist decor of the old Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals. Like an ancient door, carved and embossed, "Mosaic" brings classic architecture into the modern home.

Trama

Trama, is a minimal designed radiator, featuring a coloured and dynamic design, changing the white top surface. Its peculiarity depends on the depth effect depending on the two parallel tops. The external top, bright white, is drilled as a simple and dynamic embroidered fabric. The underneath top features frosted and modern patterns. Trama is a radiator to be used in contemporary ambiences, standing out as a unique unit, perfectly mixed with the coloured and modern new designed accessories. Available in different colours and finishes. The essential design, the contrast between two surfaces and two colours, the detail of the vent cover, TRAMA enhances the modern ambiences and becomes the real scene protagonist.

Spekkio

With its elegant curved frame which embellishes and conceals a modern integrated lighting system, "Spekkio" is a heater that performs multiple functions in a single design: radiator, mirror and lighting system. For this reason, its inclusion is ideal in the bathroom, the bedroom, but also the entrance hall where both form and function combine to add to any interior.

About the Designer Marco Pisati:
Marco Pisati is fascinated by new materials and technologies, experiments with new design ideas reaching into the most extreme and diverse fields: from the aerospace, designing the interiors of zero G inhabitable space modules for the Italian Space Agency (ASI), down to the "nomadic" Earth landscape, designing the first example of an interactive nomadic office space (Motorhome ACI 2002) Invited to expose his works at the Leopolda exhibit space in Florence (Deep Inside / Image 2003) he showcased with Grado Zero Espace Company, a leading brand in the field of aerospace textile, the prototype of an astronaut jacket in Diaplex, a shape memory fabric. He collaborates with different companies as: ASI, Alenia Spazio, Iacsa, Grado Zero Espace, Iguzzini Illuminazione, ACI, Emilio Pucci, Bandini Rubinetterie, Il Bagno Bandini, K8 Radiatori, Glass Design, Ceramica & Complementi.


all images and info courtesy of K8 Radiatori

The Complete Collection of Hideaways by Rosalie Monod de Froideville

above: The HideAway Adult cozy, made of soft wool

If you ever wanted to just curl up and hide, I have yet to find anything more suitable than Rosalie Monod de Froideville's HideAways.

From the Netherlands this product line of bizarre cozies for everything from adults to dogs has been an ongoing series. Sorry, they don't have any for tea kettles.

Rosalie began the collection with the introduction of the adult, baby and dog wool cozies in October of 2005 and was described as follows:
"We all have these moments when we wish the world could just stop existing for a while. Whether it's to get away from a personal crisis or from universal threats, from time to time all we want to do is curl up and hide. Now, for these moments we have the perfect soultion: the HideAway. Pre-shaped in the hiding-position, this cover has a snug fit and is easy to use. you can get into it fast and easy, anywhere and at any time."



above: The HideAway for Adult


above: The HideAway for Baby


above: The HideAway for Dog

In December of 2005, she added the wool customizable Hideaway Memory Deluxe (also called the HideAway Custom:



Later, in 2006, she began using other materials for outdoor use and added the HideAway Corporate, the HideAway Thug-life and the HideAway Trench:

above: The HideAway Corporate, pin striped with room for briefcase


above: the HideAway Trench


above: The HideAway Thug-life is very 'street'

At this point, the HideAways were available to order directly from the Netherlands. Here's a look at the brochure:



I do not know if they are still available to order, but to inquire, you can contact them at HideAwayenterprises@gmail.com

In June of 2007, the Excursion HideAway came about, set on wheels, complete with handle:


above: the Excursion HideAway

In April of 2008, the Migratory HideAway was born, a compliment to her piece, The Migratory Home


above: the Migratory HideAway

Since then Rosalie has continued with unusual products which you can find on her site here.

One Badass Briefcase. The $6000 Bulletproof Attaché by Tumi For Those Especially Rough Days At The Office.

Carrying top secret documents? Loose diamonds? Just want the illusion of importance? Then let me introduce you to the limited edition Tegra-Lite™ Bulletproof Attaché unique to Tumi.  At just under $6,000 USD it's trimmed in vachetta leather, features interior pockets for an iPad or other e-Reader, a file divider, accessory pockets, plus a false bottom to conceal valuables and a handcuff attachment for added security. The case weighs 12.3 lbs.



The demonstrates the proven strength and unparalleled performance of Tumi's exclusive TEGRA-LITE™ collection and is a reflection of the brand's heritage of innovation, advanced technology and precision craftsmanship.



Each of the bulletproof cases is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity:


This case is specifically designed to protect items stored inside it; it is not intended to be used for personal safety or self-defense; it is not for official use by government agencies, the military or law enforcement personnel.



The cases are created using 65 layers of Tegris® to create an anti-ballistic material that meets NIJ Standard 0108.01, Threat Level 1:


Interior pocket for iPad, Kindle or Nook:


False Bottom to conceal valuables:


Combination lock closure:


A Handcuff Attachment:


Tegra-Lite™ is a breakthrough collection that combines the highest levels of durability and impact resistance with the ultimate in lightweight ease and maneuverability. Tegra-Lite™ is made from Tegris®, a revolutionary polypropylene thermoplastic composite material created by Milliken® for use in lifesaving armor, NASCAR race cars and protective gear for NFL players; it is exclusive to Tumi for travel and accessory products around the world.

Product Details
Monogramming Available: Yes
External Dimensions (including handle and wheels): 13.25" x 18.25" x 4.25"
Construction Material: Hardside

External Features:
• Leather top carry handle
• Combination lock closure
• Handcuff attachment
• ID tag
• Protective bottom feet
• Leather monogram patch

Internal Features:
• Hidden compartment
• File divider with leather strap closure
• Pocket for iPad
• Leather media pockets with leather closure
• Leather card pockets
• Leather pen loops

Price $5995.00
Buy it here.

A Monopoly Makeover By Artist and Designer Matthew Hollet.

Unlike the modernization of the original MONOPOLY board game by Hasbro, MONOPOLY REVOLUTION, ONOPO is a conceptual re-imagining of the iconic American board game by visual artist and web designer Matthew Hollet.


above: The ONOPO board. The visual echo between the three Os in the original game title and the groups of three spaces on the board inspired my design. The original game presented plenty of opportunity for distilling the design down to an iconographic system representing its basic mechanics.

In an attempt to simplify and clarify the game system, he removed the thematic metaphors (such as place names) and other non-essential elements. Inspired by abstract strategy games, he then designed a minimal iconographic system which uses as little language as possible.


above: Property cards from ONOPO. All text on the original cards has been translated into an iconographic system. The symbols for different types of spaces were designed so that each of these cards would have a bisected circle centered at the top.

Matt says "I enjoy designing and working with systems, and this project was an exercise in consistency and constraint." The name is partly a reduction of the original and partly an homage to Oulipo, the "workshop for potential literature."


above: Instructional cards and bills from ONOPO. The instructional cards were the most challenging part of the game to translate visually for Matt. One constraint he gave himself was to using the same size board, cards and bills as the original. He thought of the project as a re-skinning of the game rather than a complete redesign. Leaving certain remnants of the original also makes the project easier to understand at a glance. For that same reason,he used mostly similar colours.

descriptions, images and quotes courtesy of Matthew Hollet 

If you never saw Hasbro's own modern version of the game, below are some images of Monolopy Revolution Edition which is available to purchase:





Buy MONOPOLY Revolution here

Much To Many A Gamer's Delight, Igor Chak's Space Invaders Alien Couch Is Now A Reality - In Leather.

The Retro Alien Couch (modeled after the classic video game Space Invaders) by Igor Chak is now more than a concept (as you may recall from here) , it's an actual sofa available for purchase. At least for a limited time.



Pics of the protoype that was featured on design blogs previously:


An instant conversation starter, this now produced unique retro gaming inspired couch will be the highlight of any room.



Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California; to insure the highest build quality. It features and all fine leather pixelated retro design, a low profile, and memory foam cushions. This is a limited production and will only be available for a short time.




Width: 77.2 in (196 cm)
Depth: 33.1 in (84 cm)
Height: 29.8 in (75.8 cm)
Seat depth: 22 in (56 cm)
Seat height: 18.5 in (47 cm)



Order your couch today, these couches are hand built custom couches, expect between 2-4 weeks for your couch to be completed. They currently use PayPal for all their payment processing. Customers can setup an account free with PayPal, from there PayPal offers a wide variety of payment options including credit card, e-check, bank transfers, and gift cards. PayPal helps them receive and process your payments in the securest possible way. Upon clicking the link to pay through our payment processor, PayPal, you will be redirected to their site using an SSL (encrypted connection). Fill out your information and include the address you would like it shipped to. As they are based out of Los Angeles, California there will be a sales tax of 9.75% included with the purchase. Shipping cost are a flat fee of $300.00 USD to be shipped anywhere in the USA. Customers are also welcome to pick up their couch directly from the warehouse located 5406 San Fernando Road, Glendale CA 91203 (Customers outside the US please contact them via email)

$5000 USD, Order it here