Yves Behar and fuseproject continue to amaze with their forward-thinking designs. After bringing us Aliph’s best-selling Jawbone headset, Herman Miller’s innovative Leaf LED lamp, the playful Y water, and the revolutionary $100 laptop for the One Laptop Per Child project, fuseproject is at it again this time in a collaboration with Puma on the “clever little bag”. Almost 3 years in the making, Yves Behar has created a new solution the to shoebox which will effectively transform the entire supply chain saving millions in electricity, fuel, and water.
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For some reason, Asian-inspired product packaging always catches my eye; take Nobu Sake for example. Nobu Sake packaging was designed by ChappsMalina for the world-famous Nobu Sushi brand. The sleek, organic form was inspired by bamboo and very fitting for this contemporary, elegant restaurant.
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Magewappa, which literally translates to “bent-woodware”, is a 400-year old traditional Japanese wood craft originating from Odate City in Japan’s northern Akita prefecture. These unique pieces are created by thinly shaving a perfectly straight-grain cedar wood, only found on the eastern side of the Shirakami Mountains. This specific type of 100-year old cedar wood is required due to its ability to endure the demanding production process.
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Living in Beijing, a city known for its flamboyance and extravagence, has almost made me forget how much I love minimalism. Luckily, I recently came across Minimalissimo, a website that celebrates minimalist aesthetics from the realms of art, architecture, graphics, and industrial design. Gaudy types need not apply.
Here’s a new take on teabag packaging from Korean designer Soon Mo Kang. Visually intriguing display box coupled with a fresh functional feature and color-coded for different flavors and varieties, Kang puts a dab of funkiness into a product otherwise known for it’s sophistication.
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This meat packaging concept by UK designer Chris Chapman made me smile for two reasons: (1) The brown paper packaging pays homage to butchers and meat shops of old. (2) The labeling is simple and educational, letting the consumers know instantly which part of the animal they are purchasing
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When I first saw this toy created by Argentinean Art Director Javier López Pereyra, I was strangely satisfied by how every aspect of the product fit together so nicely. Coined El Ramón, this delightful limited edition figurine was inspired by 50s/60s concepts of spaceships and robots - think “The Jetsons” meets “War of the Worlds” and “Lost in Space”.
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“Pho” those of you who don’t know, pho (pronounced ‘fuh’) is a delicious traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Everyone has their own reason for liking pho, but most pho-enthusiasts agree that the secret is in the broth. That’s why nothing beats a homemade bowl of pho.
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