Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Attimo

Attimo (meaning "moment") tea set is made of first-class thin-walled bone china. The metaphor of the shape of objects is a stopped moment of time. The handle-stone falls on the smooth surface of the porcelain, and creates "circles on the water" running along the object. So every touch for the handle is a touch for frozen time. This complex asymmetric shape of the service items is especially difficult when implemented in porcelain. However, the use of the hollow handle technique, proactive correction of firing deformations, made it possible to achieve an ideal geometry.

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Rozna

Rozna is the only fine-dining Omani restaurant in Oman that is modelled like an ancient fort. Omanis are known across the ME for their hospitality and are proud of their history and heritage. The service in Rozna amply reflects this tradition. Women waiters are dressed in the Omani costume of long tunic and loose trousers, and men in dishdasha with appropriate headgears.

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WineStax

WineStax is a stackable wine rack designed for home use. Each unit is independent and holds up to three bottles. The units are joined with metal clips, so the connections stay unnoticeable, and the system can be expanded up to ten units. One unit consists of two triple-hexagonal elements and a connecting pole with threaded ends, which are screwed together by hand. The hexagonal shapes give the rack a light and refined appearance. The expandable system allows the wine rack to be adapted to different rooms and collection sizes.

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Laponian Family

Inspired by the nature of the polar circle, and designed for multi-usage. The steel containers have a removable compartment inside and fit into each other for a range of combinations. Use them as cutlery holders, for snacks, or as a flower vase. The steel can be chilled and used as wine cooler. The glass items are fit for candles and LED plugs in addition to food servings or accessories. Organise the items on the steel centrepiece or use the centrepiece individually as a serving plate. The sphere-shaped LED plug holder can be fitted with a suspension kit and hung from the ceiling or a wall.

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Dengo

Dengo 80g is a chocolate bar created for Dengo Chocolates. The sculptural shape represents elements of the Atlantic Forest in Bahia, Brazil, where the cacao is harvested, such as dry leaves, foliage and seeds. Curved surfaces combine two-dimensional and three-dimensional lines, so the polished finish reflects light across the bar. The bar is produced in polycarbonate moulds made from CNC machined aluminium templates, which hold the fine lines and curves. The varied thickness gives a crisp snap when the bar is broken.

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Hydration Platform

Hydration Platform is a connected water dispensing system designed for PepsiCo Design and Innovation. The platform is made up of three core parts: a water dispenser, a companion smartphone application, and a personalized QR code sticker for reusable bottles. The sticker allows the dispenser to recognize each user without extra steps. The application is designed to be simple to use. Personalization is the core of Hydration Platform, which brings choice and variety to everyday water drinking and supports the use of reusable bottles.

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