Design What

Design What

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

 

Flatiron

Achille Castiglioni was convinced that the designer should delete, delete, delete and at the end find the core aspect of the design. Bruno Munari was used to say that to complicate things is easy, while to simplify things is very hard. Flatiron comes from the crasis of this two references. A light source encased by a body made by a simple metal sheet with just one fold. The minimum amount of elements for a product with great prominence, a collection of lamps characterized by a design as essential as effective.

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Grampo

The Grampo Lamp makes use of brazilian wood fibers' natural flexibility, enabling it to bend, clip, or detach the light spot, converting it into a battery-powered flashlight that recharges while clipped in the stand. This design showcases the material's inherent characteristics and a commitment to sustainable sourcing. This project combines traditional woodworking with advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing. Grampo Lamp is inspired by the rich tradition of Brazilian wood design, yet it integrates functionalities that are only available in contemporary times.

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Tau Murano

Tau Murano is a small coffee table made of two blown glass elements joined by a thin metal band. The two-tone design gives the table a soft shape and a luminous appearance. The soda-lime glass is blown on a mold following the ancient Murano tradition, and it is then cut and ground by master glassmakers. The main challenge was to create a structure that is stable and reliable while keeping the lightness of the fragile glass. Tau Murano can be used as a coffee table, a bedside table or a decorative object in any room.

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DC 3

DC 3 is a backless chair inspired by the DC 3 aircraft, a twin-engine monoplane. Seen from the side, the sculptural form recalls the structural ribs of the aircraft wing. The piece is made of plywood boards shaped by precision CNC cutting, which limits material waste. The visible edges of each layer create a structural support that also works as a visual detail. All materials are certified and non-toxic, and the glue and the varnish are water based. The design can be used as seating, a footrest, a side table or a decorative object.

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Lake

Lake is a coffee table designed for the modern home. The table is made from North American black walnut, shaped by CNC machining into a three-dimensional curved surface. The cut wood is assembled directly and finished with wax oil over an oil-free base. A hidden drawer on one side runs on a full extension concealed undermount slide and opens completely. A hidden USB port and a three-hole socket under the top supply power for daily use. The grounding area is planned so the table stays stable when the weight of an adult is applied to any edge.

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Infinito

Infinito redefines outdoor and indoor lighting with its 360 degree rotatable head, eliminating the need for multiple fixtures by directing light precisely where needed. The waterproof design ensures reliability in all conditions, while its elegant infinity-inspired form merges aesthetics with functionality. Crafted with sustainable materials and innovative engineering, it creates eco-friendly and versatile lighting solutions, suitable for any environment requiring flexibility and style.

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