It's Great Design

It's Great Design

It's Great Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Big bin

The Big.Bin is a container designed to help humanize the city. Its clean shapes approach it to the domestic sphere, seeking greater empathy with the user. Its gentle and rounded forms create an organic volume easy to integrate in any environment, making it perfect for city centres, parks or residential areas. Big.Bin’s container island will create an accessible and clearly identified space for waste collection in the city, encouraging selective collection among citizens.

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Float

Float was inspired by research into the postures assumed by small groups of workers and those working individually. It enriches the workspace by improving interpersonal space and enhancing meaningful interactions. As a flexible solution Float is designed to improve dynamic short term workflow. Research identified a need to design for natural group sizes and applied body spaces during social engagement or introversion. Its light aesthetic is guided by the spatial requirements of the dynamic human form. It acknowledges the need for adaptable ergonomics during away from the desk activities.

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Vertical Furniture

Vertical Furniture was born in pursuit of the mantra "the luxury of less". Vertical furniture is wall mounted, knock-down furniture that has been specifically designed for unlimited tool-less assembly that incorporates tension band fittings for un-compromised use. This innovative furniture system creates more versatile floor space and utilises unused wall space.

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Sink in

'Sink in’ is an adjustable seating furniture that allows a variety of sitting positions to fit the user comfort in height and size. The ‘sink in’ is built from two wooden frames filled with sponge units which can be moved back and forth, thereby creating various of different chairs models in various sizes and heights. The furniture can be placed vertical or horizontal. When the furniture is unoccupied it is used as a decorative sculptural element in the space. Suitable for adults, youth and children that want to relax and sink in.

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EDGE Chair

The EDGE is an all-aluminium chair designed for a simple series production. This object was not commissioned, but it is designed, manufactured, and sold exclusively by Novague. Several technologies are used during the production process. The form is first cut out from an aluminium plate by laser, then it is bent according to the drawing and welded. The surface finish is made of comaxite and you can choose from several RAL colours. The great feature of the chair is the fact that you can stack them.

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Rocking Dolphin

Inspired by the wild dolphins that play around Guishan Island in Yilan County, Taiwan, Rocking Dolphin is an ideal piece of furniture for children ages 1 to 3 that encourages young minds to explore their world through feel and touch. Made with 100% natural pine cut to precision with CNC fabrication, the dolphin features soft, sanded edges that eliminate the risk of abrasion or other injury. The dorsal fin provides the main seating area of the Rocking Dolphin, while the side fins offer a place where children can rest their feet.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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