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  • Ingrein Smart Clock Keeps You Connected Without Distractions

    Ingrein Smart Clock Keeps You Connected Without Distractions

    Ingrein is a smart clock suspended between modern day gadgetry and classic timepieces. Esthetically designed this beautiful wooden clock aims to break away smartphone addiction.

    The clock connects all of your smart home devices, your favorite apps and web services. And it displays notifications at its screen – allowing you to free yourself from continuously checking your smartphone. A single glance at the Ingrein can tell you all including weather and traffic forecast.

    The Ingrein relies on a companion app installed on your smartphone. Once configured it automatically fetches information from devices. Also you can set up IFTTT service to get information that matters most. An ambient light helps distinguishing among notification types.

    Additionally the Ingrein Smart Clock is equipment with motion sensor, which upon detection sends a SMS on your smartphone.

  • The Alpina – Minimal Steel Furniture by Ries

    The Alpina – Minimal Steel Furniture by Ries

    Argentinean design studio RIES have designed a collection of furniture with minimalist and angular lines. The series is named “Alpina”, and consists of 4 pieces including a chair, a workdesk, bookshelf and a shelf. These minimal furniture pieces do not occupy the space as volumes, but rather as a set of vectors and lines floating in the air. In this project designers have mainly sought to blend the formal essence of the furniture, endeavoring to maintain proportions and their relationship with space.

  • Elma Portable Floor Lamp

    Elma Portable Floor Lamp

    This minimal lamp is designed by Tommmaso Caldera. The purpose was to offer a portable lighting source to fit everywhere. The ELMA hence fulfills this need perfectly. The portable lamp is composed of two materials, aluminum and curved wood handle. An E27 socket holds the bulb. The ELMA Lamp is available in four colors including white, anthracite, dark red and sea blue.

  • Zuli SmartPlug – Automatic Timer and Energy Saver for Home Appliances

    Zuli SmartPlug – Automatic Timer and Energy Saver for Home Appliances

    Zuli is a smart plug that converts any electric appliance into smart one. It tracks your presence in the home and turns devices on only when it is required. It creates a bridge between electric socket and devices and then pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. When you get close to connected devices it automatically turns them on. You can turn on/off and dim the lights from your iPhone. It works with all appliances, lights and nest thermostat as well.

    Additionally Zuli SmartPlug ($53) keeps the record of electricity usage in your smartphone so you always get to know how much electricity your appliances are consuming.

  • This Flat-Packed Standing Desk is Made Entirely Out of Cardboard

    This Flat-Packed Standing Desk is Made Entirely Out of Cardboard

    As suggested by the well known Pixar Movie Wall-E, people were shown working in slothyWall-E-esque pods in future generations. Some people are still working on making Such Workstations while 3 guys from Vancouver, Canada are trying to make your workplace healthier and disease-free. Meet the OriStand, a Standing Desk made entirely out of cardboard and it’s flexible enough to be moved anywhere around. The ergonomic design of OriStand best fits your standing needs i.e., keeping your hands at bay while looking straight to the screen. It’s made with Industrial grade cardboard which is ideal for standing desks. Interestingly, it’s quite lightweight (2 lbs), 100% recyclable and strong enough to support any laptop you may find out there. When it comes to flexibility, simplicity and affordability OriStand can never be compared with the others alternatives out there like the one featured by Chairigami. It beats them all. It’s exactly like they say:

    ” A stand up desk that’s good for your back, your wallet & our planet.” -Ryan Holmes

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  • Cuisinart Convertible Griddle Doubles as Grill

    Cuisinart Convertible Griddle Doubles as Grill

    Cuisinart Centro Compact Grill/ Griddler is one all in one grilling solution that allows performing multiple tasks at once. The top tier allows converting from grill to griddle mode. As you can see, cast iron nonstick surface can be flipped to use as a pan and grill depending on the meal. The lower portion allows cooking hotdogs and kebabs. Cuisinart Centro ($65) can easily be disassembled for dishwasher and storage. It wont get rust because all parts are made of stainless steel to last for longer.

  • Ripple Maker Lets You Create Latte Art Like a Boss

    Ripple Maker Lets You Create Latte Art Like a Boss

    With Ripple Maker, creating latte art on your precious coffee is as easy as to print something using a modern printer. And yeah, its totally alright to say that it’s a printer that prints latte art. You can print any image or words onto your coffee foam.

    Ripple Maker just takes 10 seconds to create art using a mix of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, which contains no preservatives or artificial ingredients. These contents are kept into machine itself. Also there is this thing inside dubbed as Ripple Pods which allow printing words and images and each pod can create about 1,000 ripples.

    Right now the currently available Ripple Maker is designed for use by baristas and is being sold to businesses for $1299 a unit while the Pods are being provided by company on subscription basis, for $85 per month.

  • Orilamp – Origami Inspired Smart Folding Lamp

    Orilamp – Origami Inspired Smart Folding Lamp

    Opening Orilamp gives the feelings of freshness and joy. It is the world’s first connected origami lamp. Obviously it foldable and stretchable as these are basic characteristic of origami design. The lamp can be connected with smartphones both iOS/Android to control the brightness and battery status. Also you can set the auto on/off timer for light. Orilamp uses a rechargeable battery which lasts for 7 hours. Pledging $79 at Indiegogo will let you own one Orilamp folding lamp.

  • Gold Skull – 24k Gold Plated Armchair by Harow

    Gold Skull – 24k Gold Plated Armchair by Harow

    French design company Harow offers a unique chair in the shape of a human skull with a coating of pure gold. The chair is completely handmade. A fiberglass skeleton is covered with gold, and the seat is made of high quality black velvet.

    A prototype of the chair, made of rubber, was introduced in 2013. The price if this particular piece of furniture is 500 thousand dollars. Chair with blackened steel is also available for order, but the price of it is not reported. The throne is offered under the slogan of “Artistic Furniture Built for Comfort & World Domination”

  • Hallenhaus by Reichel Architekten

    Hallenhaus by Reichel Architekten

    Reichel Architekten renovated and upgraded this old house, location in Visbek, Germany,  dating back to the 19th century. This is the place we are presenting today to inspire you for your next farmhouse.

    So at first glance this house can surprise because it looks like a mix of everything  but on closer observation you may realize how skillfully and tastefully this house combines contemporary interior design and modern facilities. The architects have placed a priority in adaptation to create architectural connection between the historical elements and modern accessories.

    Charming details of old structures consisting brick facade and ceiling beams in the interior are skillfully integrated into a new, inspiring design and a welcoming atmosphere. In addition, the extension of the house gave the opportunity to build fitness and wellness with large swimming pool that offers a spectacular view of the large garden, woods and fields.

    Sliding doors in this area provide a summer variant atmosphere because then it becomes a pool outdoors. The house is equipped mostly minimalist modern furniture and pieces belonging to Scandinavian design and is dominated by bright neutral tones – black, white, gray, black. Feed your eyes!

  • Ruggie Alarm Clock Wont Stop Unless You Step Over it

    Ruggie Alarm Clock Wont Stop Unless You Step Over it

    Ruggie is the ultimate alarm clock for real time savers. But we must say that average sleeper will not be very happy with it. Unlike your regular alarm clock Ruggie has no snooze option. Ruggie is a mat with built-in alarm clock. Once the alarm starts, you’ll have to step over it up and stand for three seconds otherwise, it won’t stop. Yes two feet for minimum three seconds (or more if upon your desire) – cheating with one foot will not work. What you already starting hating it? There is more.

    Snoozing just a little harder, designer Winson Tam made a touch sensor and digital display so the time, with bright light projected onto the mat. To be able to properly motivate he made foam padding, which in his own words feels as soft as a cloud.

    As a special feature, the Ruggie has got a built-in speaker that tells motivational quotes. And yeah it allows setting your favorite quotes. Ruggie is available through Kickstarter for $82.

  • Wave City – Coffee Table Inspired by Inception Movie

    Wave City – Coffee Table Inspired by Inception Movie

    This unreal table is called “Wave City” and is created by designer Stelios Mousarris. The designer used wood, steel and some 3D printed components to form this masterpiece. The “Wave City” is definitely inspired by the Movie Inception. The table is being offered for exchange with $4300.

    Such a beautiful creation!

  • Lagoon Table by Alexander Chapelin

    Lagoon Table by Alexander Chapelin

    Designer Alexander Chapelin from the company La Table has created an intriguing series of three tables, which he called the Lagoon. Each product is made from processed Travertine Marble. Subsequently, the pieces are filled with blue resin, which forms the volume, strikingly similar to the sea water.

    On the table the sections of rocks are clearly visible and resembling to the land meeting depth of an ocean. The tables undoubtedly were made under the influence of the surrounding landscape of a small Caribbean island of St. Maarten.

  • CampMaid Grill & Smoker for Camping/ Outdoor Cooking

    CampMaid Grill & Smoker for Camping/ Outdoor Cooking

    Bring CampMaid to enhance your cooking in the wild. The set comes as a set of three pieces, the pot holder/remover, charcoal tray and FlipGrill. This versatile cooking equipment allows handling the whole process of cooking in a pro manner. The set easily transform according to need such as; a steam, pizza oven, smoker or a just bare grill of steaks. The CampMaid Grill ($69) is easy to store and transport for camping and backyard parties.

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  • Kodama Zomes Hammock Bed

    Kodama Zomes Hammock Bed

    Either children or adults, everybody likes swinging. Here is the product for those who still crave it. Kodama Zomes is part hammock and part bed. The peculiarity of this innovative product is shape, which allows it to be hung on the trees in the garden. Alternatively Kodama Zomes also provides a tripod to embed the metal hammock in, so you can place anywhere indoor or outdoor. Even on water.

    The Kodama Zome is constructed out of powder coated steel while the webbing is made of outdoor grade polyester. The comfort is achieved by custom mattress and cushions.

  • Eva Solo Digital Kitchen Scale

    Eva Solo Digital Kitchen Scale

    Eva Solo digital kitchen scale is flat and compact, practical kitchen scale. The scale is very easy to use and has been specially designed to accommodate in kitchen drawers easily. The four arms form a stable base for desired container for weighing. Whether liquids, flour, rice or other ingredients – the scale weighs everything in grams and up to 5kg total weight is supported. Thanks to Tara function, the display after weighing an ingredient can be set to zero to weigh further ingredients separately. Both the LCD display and the operating elements are perfectly integrated into the design. On idle state of 30 seconds the Eva Solo digital kitchen scale ($69) automatically switches itself off.

  • De Markies – A Timeless Mobile Home Design

    De Markies – A Timeless Mobile Home Design

    This unusual caravan dubbed as “Markies Camper” is the work of Dutch architect Eduardo Bohtlingk, who made it as part of “Temporary Living” competition in 1985. The architect decided to redesign the trailer so that it increased its surface area more than doubled, yet still allowed easy transportation. The result was a timeless design which still is being appreciated by designers.

    In the central part of the house there is a kitchen, storage room and dining room. In one of the side parts lies a bedroom and living room. Interestingly, this project was already realized in 1985. However, after 11 years De Markies managed to scoop first Public Rotterdam Design Prize.

    Despite the passage of years, owning a home on wheels in such a form is probably the dream of many of us.

  • Poketo Cable Organizer

    Poketo Cable Organizer

    When it comes to have a tidy workspace, you often have to deal with reluctant cables and roam them throughout the office. However, Poketo offers a fairly simple yet ingenious solution on how to manage cables. The product is an adhesive panel with rubber knobs in grid manner that allows organizing cables the clean way. The Poketo Cable Organizer ($12) stick on wall or underneath the tables and the cables pass through two knobs. Once on location cable don’t not move. The product is sold in pair and you pay $12 for that.

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  • WaterDrop Ecourages Saving Cold Water in Shower

    WaterDrop Ecourages Saving Cold Water in Shower

    Recently a Spanish startup Esferic presented a very original way to save water that we feel is our right to waste. The young team of enthusiasts from Spain offers to think about how much water you are wasting unnecessarily before configure the optimal water temperature for showering?

    For example, when you open the hot tap you a few seconds until the warm water starts coming. However, for those few seconds of time to few liters of water will be wasted in drains. And so it may occur several times a day every day.
    Startup WaterDrop proposes to accumulate valuable liters and use that for other household needs. For that purpose you don’t need to use buckets in the bathroom. Instead you can get this special water bag called WaterDrop with straightforward instructions for use:

    (1) Hang the bag in the shower.
    (2) Put the shower head in a bag.
    (3) Fill the bag with cold water until it is heated to the desired temperature.
    (4) You have just saved about 3 liters of water, which can later be used for any purpose.

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    WaterDrop made of thermoplastic polyurethane. This type of plastic is resistant to tension and temperature extremes. Therefore, the packet will be a long time to serve their owners. In fact, WaterDrop is a simple plastic bag. However, the developers have taken this into account and choose “the best functional material with long-term use. The bag is designed to meet the daily use and convenient. It can be easy to carry in your hand or hang on the shoulder. Unusual product also equipped with a special tube for watering houseplants.

    Available through kickstarter you’ve left only 4 days to pre-order WaterDrop for €12.

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  • The Monitor Stand Drawer Hide Small Workplace Accessories

    The Monitor Stand Drawer Hide Small Workplace Accessories

    Bring this solid aluminum-made stand for your desk and hide the workplace fuss into its drawer. The rubberized contact point attached underneath prevents scratches. The drawer matches iMac scheme and becomes like it own part. The cables also remain hidden in the back of Monitor Stand Drawer ($79.95).