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PlouNuvol Light Interactive Installation

Dani Paez Guillen Light Interactive Installation Lighting Tuesday, 14 October 2025

PlouNuvol

PlouNuvol is an interactive light installation shaped as a large inflatable cloud. Visitors enter the cloud and take part in a light and sound show. A conductor teaches a simple choreography that turns the body into a percussion instrument. The sounds recall the phases of rain and trigger light effects inside the cloud. Artificial fog and ten tons of salt on the floor reflect the colors of the walls. The outer skin is made of flame retardant polyester with a PVC coating, so the show is also visible from outside.

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Gloria Sofa

Paolo Demel Sofa Furniture Monday, 13 October 2025

Gloria

Design is not only an external form, but it is also a research on the internal structure, ergonomics and essence of an object. In this case the shape is a very strong component, and it is the cut given to the product that gives it its particularity. The advantage of Gloria has the strength to be 100% customize, adding different elements, materials and finishes. The great peculiarity are all the extra elements that can be added with the magnets on the structure, giving the product hundreds of different shapes.

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Move It Mobile Office System

SIGEL GmbH Mobile Office System Furniture Sunday, 12 October 2025

Move It

Move It is a mobile office system designed for flexible and agile work environments. Move It supports desk sharing, co-working, activity-based working and project work. The system has a modular design and can be used to transport office supplies. Office boxes in two sizes, small and large, are attached with a simple coupling mechanism. The height of the system is adjustable. High-quality materials are used, and product safety has been certified by an independent testing service. Move It is intended for modern offices where workplaces change often.

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Moon Gate The Bar Chair

Thunderstone Technology Limited The Bar Chair Furniture Saturday, 11 October 2025

Moon Gate

Motichair is a bar chair designed for seating and conversation. The frame uses circles to connect the support points, which balances the forces and reduces material loss. Mortise and tenon joints together with fully hidden dovetail joints make the structure stable. The chair is made of carbon fiber composite material combined with steam bent wood. The form is inspired by arches and moon gates in ancient Chinese gardens, and the circular openings give a broader visual sense. A two color treatment separates the circles visually.

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Acorn Leisure Chair Multipurpose

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Multipurpose Furniture Friday, 10 October 2025

Acorn Leisure Chair

Acorn Leisure Chair is a multifunctional seat inspired by the shape of an acorn. The backrest follows the curve of the human back and supports a correct sitting posture for reading and other calm activities. The frame is made of solid wood, shaped by computer controlled cutting and hand grinding, and is completed with metal lines bent by hand heating. The wood and metal parts are joined with hardware and can be taken apart for transport. A large open space under the seat can be used for storage or as a resting place for pets.

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Cecilia Armchair

Linda Martins Armchair Furniture Thursday, 9 October 2025

Cecilia

Cecilia is an armchair made from reused and discarded materials. The structure is built from pressed slats of leftover wood, shaped with wide feet and a broad seat so that short offcuts can be used. The backrest is formed by small pieces of leftover fabric tied to a flexible base with foam inside, creating a soft volume and added comfort. The seat is made of discarded leather, which can receive patches and details, so each armchair is unique. The low and reclining form invites rest and follows a Scandinavian style.

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