Using thermal block foil, laser-cut paper and special printing techniques, Adoré handmade chocolates have a beautiful, peekaboo-type packaging that reveals pops of color and shapes through black paper. Designed by Coba & Associates.
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peekaboo chocolate packaging for adoré
Using thermal block foil, laser-cut paper and special printing techniques, Adoré handmade chocolates have a beautiful, peekaboo-type packaging that reveals pops of color and shapes through black paper. Designed by Coba & Associates.
via the Dieline
elementary school + hidden colors
An elementary school with surprising, colorful window frames, designed by Zerodegree Architecture. I like the alternative, angled shape of the classrooms with the punches of color highlighting the organically placed windows.
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dutch pavilion food packaging by mattmo
Wonderful packaging for the Dutch Pavilion of World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, designed by Mattmo. What great illustrative windmills! I hope these were filled with something delicious and vernacular, and not burgers and fries...
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story lamp by vibeke skar and ida noemi vidal
Story Lamp by Vibeke Skar and Ida Noemi Vidal depicts a Norwegian decorative pattern sandblasted onto the unglazed porcelain surface. The pattern is similar to that of traditional Norwegian knitting patterns and wool jumpers.
“Once upon a time there was a porcelain lamp called Story. Born in Norway between high mountains and deep fjords, it dreamed of lighting up small wooden houses in the dark forests. With a translucent pattern depicting Norwegian traditions, it warmed the hearts of the travelers it met on its journey.”
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paintings by sasha rogers
Gorgeous ambiguous landscape paintings by Sasha Rogers that allow my mind to focus between the tangible and the abstract.
details sound installation
Detail by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot is a temporary installation involving zebra finches incidentally playing instruments as they go about their day-to-day. Sadly - or amazingly? - these birds sound better than some bands I've had the misfortune of hearing!
via It's Nice That
babees honey packaging by ah & oh studio
Babees honey packaging by Ah & Oh Studio. What sweet little jars! The tags are a perfect detail that in my mind that imitate little bee wings.
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aerial topography rugs by land carpet
Land Carpet is a modern area rug, inspired by nature and farmed landscapes. Based on satellite images, Land Carpet is a captures fascinating aerial view to touch. The stylized fields are of different height and appear like a miniaturized landscape. Shown in order above: Europe, Africa, the Netherlands and the USA.
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modrobe and piegato one by matthais ries
Modrobe and Piegato One by Matthais Ries. I appreciate the minimal waste from the shelving piece and how the "waste" acts as a support and a colorful frame.
porcelain takeout containers by lorena barrezueta
These Porcelain Takeout Containers by Lorena Barrezueta reintroduce the ubiquitous disposable tin food container in fine porcelain as a way of addressing our preceptions of quality, value and high-end design.
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friday inspiration
A beautiful, cheery cake to start off the weekend is just what everyone needs! Watch Kaitlin Flannery, aka. the Whisk Kid, make this rainbow cake with Martha Stewart in this video!
Isn't that frosting immaculate?
via Twig & Thistle
gold leaf tea packaging
Elegant sampler box packaging for Gold Leaf Tea by Dan Alexander & Co. I really enjoy the way the individual tea servings resemble luxurious cosmetics when stored in the black box.
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maps by these are things
Gorgeous World Maps by These Are Things. Simplified, but with just the right amount of fresh detailing, these pieces of art perfect for dining, living and bedrooms.
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mizuhiki tableware from oey
The art of Mizuhiki goes back to 7th century Japan the paper knotting was used to tie samurai hair. The paper craft brand OEY has taken that art and applied it to contemporary tableware. The intricately corded paper rings, chopsticks, and napkin holders come in an assortment of beautiful rich colors, each handmade from paper and silk.
via Yanko Design
flip jars by jamie oliver
"Forget the pantry, storage this smart deserves a place centre-stage." I love the colorful caps on these chic Flip Jars by Jamie Oliver.
hold on tight by colleen and eric
Designed by Colleen and Eric, Hold On Tight uses a colorful, oversized wing-nut to act as an adjustable bookend.
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"o" olive oil packaging
I wish this packaging was more than just a concept! It is both minimal and luxurious, with a beautiful gradient that subtly reveals the amount of olive oil in the container. Designed by NT.GJ.
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fat tray by koskinen harri
This Fat Tray, designed by Koskinen Harri, is named so humorously because "it has already swallowed everyhing you need for setting a table, which is now on the inside, while on top, fresh food, beverages or pastries area ready to be served during a business meeting or an afternoon tea."
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totem cabinets by pastoe
Totem is constructed of separate square bodies that can be open or closed on one side and you can put horizontal shelves in them. Furthermore, it is possible to place a vertical partition down the centre which allows one to just barely see through the body. I like the flexibility in height, color, material and arrangement in these cabinets.
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susuki light by metaphys
I would be so happy to have this sweet lamp softly flickering and swaying in my living room or bedroom, like an urban garden or landscape. I adore the simple beauty behind Japanese products, don't you?
"The light flickering silently, the body swaying gracefully; it evokes a sense of fragility. METAPHYS Susuki is a floor lamp inspired by the Japanese silver grass, susuki. This innovative and unsusual light will bring a new and balanced atmosphere into a space."
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josé collection by mauricio arruda
The José Collection by Mauricio Arruda really makes my heart skip a beat. I love projects that utilize existing components and rework them into a new design! I think the simple design accentuates the plastic crates nicely. Oh how I want these in my living room!
For a similar project involving repurposed drawers, see this { dv } post!
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illustrations by new giraffe city
These silly monsters and linear patterns in these illustrations by New Giraffe City made my day! Monsters and Easter eggs? Absolutely.
via Pikaland
reversed volumes by mischer traxler
Reversed Volumes by Mischer Traxler captures the imprint of fruits and vegetables and shapes a new bowl. The textures, forms and colors are simply gorgeous!
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new puma packaging by yves behar
I think this packaging is fantastic. This Clever Little Bag, designed by San Francisco designer Yves Béhar of Fuseproject, uses a recyclable heat-woven bag and a flat-pack cardboard tray that provides structure. This new product uses 65% less cardboard than a standard shoe box, has no laminated printing and does not contain tissue paper. Although I will miss the shoebox - the archetype of stored memories and hidden treasures - I do like the storage bag just as much.
From Fuseproject:
"For the last 21 months we have been thinking about shoeboxes: how to fold them, how to ship them and how to reduce them. In the end, we decided to get rid of them altogether because along the way we discovered a new design solution….a “clever little bag”. Why so clever? By providing structure to a cardboard sheet, the bag uses 65% less cardboard than the standard shoe box, has no laminated printing, no tissue paper, takes up less space and weighs less in shipping, and replaces the plastic retail bag. Now happy Puma customers will take home the clever little one instead. Oh, and that little bag is non-woven which means less work and waste (it is stitched with heat), and after accompanying you in your suitcase wherever you may go, our little friend is even recyclable."
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gymnasium furniture collection
Awesome Gymnasium Collection by Søren Rose Studio - inspired by and [the first run] made from real gymnasium floors!
"Remember the hardwood? The squeak of a sneaker. The sound of the whistle. That last second shot. The Gymnasium Collection takes its inspiration from a simpler time in our lives when victories were measured on scoreboards and teamwork wasn’t just for meetings.
The first incarnation of this line was launched in 2008 with our High School History Lesson series. Created from recycled gym floorboards, this limited edition collection used the graphic lines and simple silhouettes of the court to pay tribute to the simplicity and spirit of sport.
Today, it reinvents itself as Gymnasium, a mass-produced series that uses sustainable, eco-friendly materials like renewable pine and controlled Danish oak with water-based fixatives and varnishes. The result is a brilliant series, sold globally by Mater and crafted by Denmark’s oldest cabinet makers Bruno Hansen Carpentry.
Like its predecessor, Gymnasium honors its past while investing in the future. For every piece purchased, Mater donates a percentage of the profits to promoting sports in developing countries, allowing a new generation to be inspired to play and create."
via Design Milk
vintage love by hilda grahnat
I am busy, busy and only posting once today. I hope you find it holds you over until tomorrow! I am lost in the lovely details of these collections: Vintage Love by Hilda Grahnat. Mmmm, the colors!
via Oh Joy!
friday inspiration
Wind Knitting Factory by Merel Karhof:
"With the power of the wind, a knitting machine knits from the outside towards the inside of a building. The knitted material is harvested from time to time and rounded-off in individually packaged scarves. Each scarf has its own label which tells you in how much time it has been knitted and on which date."
via Core77