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Tord Boontje Designs For The HP Mini

Play a game of hide and seek with over 30 endangered creatures on the limited edition HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje. Inspired by harmony in nature and designed by world-renowned industrial designer Tord Boontje, it is intricately crafted using HP Imprint 3D, a world’s ﬁrst in 3D surface technology.

The Partnership

World-renowned industrial designer, Tord Boontje, is a recipient of multiple prestigious design awards and many of his pieces are displayed in museums around the world. HP and Tord both share a common philosophy – to be socially and environmentally responsible, and to inﬂuence others in doing the same.

The Design- A World's First

This exclusive HP Imprint 3D ﬁnish is beautifully adorned with ﬂora that weaves delicately around endangered animals, creating a mystical, layered effect.

A closer look reveals shy animals hiding delicately within the ﬂora – like taking a walk in the woods and discovering animals along the way. But these are no ordinary animals – many are endangered animals such as the polar bear, the blue whale, the red squirrel – just a few of the many creatures relying on us to help sustain the world that we share.

Make smarter choices for the environment

This HP Mini features a 10.1-inch mercury-free LED backlit display for increased energy efﬁciency. With packaging and user guides that are made 100% from recycled materials and printed with soy-based ink, you can now play your part for the environment.

Personalise

Awaken your senses and enjoy wallpapers and special icons* designed by Tord Boontje, plus a customised Stardock MyColors™* desktop theme for a truly personal experience. Matching accessories are also available separately:

Easy access, easy sync

Gain fast access to the Internet with HP QuickWeb#, even without booting up. Instantly sync all your favourite music, video and ﬁles via HP QuickSync.
Buy The HP Mini 110-1135NR by Studio Tord Boontje

East Meets West in CeramiX by CTRLZAK

CeramiX = (East + West) ceramics

China has a long tradition in the production of ceramics and especially porcelain. Europe has, for many centuries, tried to copy the Chinese in that field. Nowadays our world is invaded by Chinese products that in most cases attempt to imitate those Europeans… CeramiX is a reflection upon the irony of history through the world of ceramics.

above two images courtesy of Domus magazine

After an initial research in the traditional techniques, methods and evolution of both Chinese and European ceramics, the CTRLZAK team identified certain key elements that identify both cultures.

Subsequently the project was divided in two phases: The first involved the acquisition of original pieces of both origins that represented these clue elements identified during the research, then the objects where sliced in half and recomposed bringing together east and west in new unique pieces; the results of this phase constitute the art collection of the project.

The found European and Chinese plates, prior to the project:

The sacrifice:

The method:

The unorthodox reunion:

The art collection:

The second phase is inspired by the experience and the forms of the first creating a brand new collection of plates, bowls and cups in glazed ceramic which constitute the design collection of the project.

The first plate:

Katia examining a bowl:

with ceramics model specialist sig. Mario:

Giada at work:

the results:

CeramiX will be presented during Milan Design Week 2010. The collection will be launched during a dinner-event upon invitation at the wine bar "Le Rosse".

above: Thanos Zakopoulos, Katia Meneghini of CTRLZAK

CTRLZAK Art & Design Studio is a multidisciplinary team founded by Thanos Zakopoulos & Katia Meneghini operating internationally in the field of contemporary art and design.

Cookie Kicks!! Nike Air Royalty Rasberry & Pistachio Macaroons.

above: Pistachio Nike Air Royalty Macaroon

Breaking yummy news!
Colette always has the most fun events. The latest being that cooklette No. 6, their cooking workshop, will mark the release of the exclusive pistachio and raspberry colors of the Air Royalty series of macaroons (or as they are spelled in France, macarons) by Nike Sportswear, which will be available at the colette store in Paris from March 13, 2010.

The fourth edition of the very recently begun but now famous cooklette, on March 12, will be organized as a culinary design workshop. Their guests will compete to see who can make the most successful and creative macaroon sculpture.