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It is the ultimate blend of elegance and innovation, designed to be the jewelry of your dinner table. Crafted from high quality stainless steel, these rings offer durability while exuding sophistication, adding a luxurious touch to any table setting. Each ring is a masterpiece design, with a smooth polished finish and meticulous laser engraving that transforms it into a statement piece.
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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.
The design of the Tube glassware series is inspired by borosilicate glass, which is known for its material properties. The collection features a double wall structure, recalling a floating test tube inside a transparent external support. The flat-bottomed tumbler comes in three stackable sizes, suitable for hot or cold drinks. The material allows for various shapes and colours, and the glasses are ergonomic and dishwasher safe. The packaging is made from recycled cardboard, emphasizing sustainability.
Air Kiss is designed to keep coffee beans fresh for longer. Its curved lid goes into the canister to touch the beans, squeezing out excess air and reducing the contact with oxygen, preserving the taste and aroma of the coffee beans. The lid also features a convex dome that can be easily lifted with a finger tip in one second. Air Kiss also caters to personal preferences by allowing users to insert the coffee label, or write user's secret score on the soft-touch base which can be easily erased with an eraser. No more waste to our environment.
HD Tiger is a kitchen cabinet system designed for open kitchen spaces. Dark gray is used as the base color, combined with matte cobalt blue, Marsala red and rose gold, and tiger-striped patterns are applied for a retro appearance. A central island with an induction cooker and bottom exhaust supports light cooking without oil fume. The high cabinet holds a built-in fridge, an oven and a storage module for tools and food. Suspended metal racks give the island a visually lighter look. The panels absorb indoor formaldehyde and resist bacteria.
The Niall is a cognac glass designed to improve nosing and tasting. The glass is made of soda-lime glass, a material that absorbs ethanol vapour from the liquid. A conical depression at the base, named the Vortex Point, controls the flow of the poured spirit and creates a swirl. The bulb curves in and out to slow the rising vapour, giving the glass walls more time to absorb it. A thick base and an elevated stem allow a comfortable grip without warming the drink. Reduced ethanol vapour lets the drinker sense more of the aroma and flavour.
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