Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function

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• InsideNorway at Milan Design Week
• +4.5 Paper Cup by Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang
• One-hand Washing
• A Chair with Chilean Soul
• Back to the Drawing Board
• The Ultimate Roadtrip-Mobile

InsideNorway at Milan Design Week Posted: 06 May 2013 08:41 AM PDT From prison-made lamps to barely-there benches, the Norwegians really made their mark at Milan Design Week! Hit the jump to see some of the best from InsideNorway —> COMPANY: Variér PRODUCT: Kokon DESIGNER: Thomas Pedersen Variér Kokon nestles your body, responding to your every movement and providing balance and harmony in your very own personal, tranquil zone. A compact and classic recliner, Variér Kokon is a modern expression of timeless elegance and unsurpassed comfort. Its compact form, ease of use and classic design make it particularly versatile. COMPANY: Northern Lighting PRODUCT: Bake Me a Cake DESIGNER: Marten & Jonas Bake me a cake is a charming and playful table lamp made out of oak wood and smoked tinted glass. Simply lift up the glass to change the bulb. The lamp portrays a dim light. Bake me a cake will be manufactured by the inmates in a Norwegian prison close to Bergen, through a unique collaboration between the designers, Kriminalomsorgen region vest (the Norwegian correctional services) and Northern Lighting. The project aims to create an engaging experience for participating inmates. COMPANY: Helland PRODUCT: Twin Chair + Twin sofa table DESIGNER: Arild & Helge The Twin chair and Twin table aim for functional and aesthetic versatility. Optional swivel or fixed leg supports are available as is a wide variety of material finishes like chrome, birch, oak, or stained wood. COMPANY: Vestre PRODUCT: EZ Bench DESIGNER: Voll, Borgersen and Olofsson The goal of the EZ Bench is to provide the most comfortable, universally applicable seating with minimal use of resources and materials. It’s not only a challenging experiment, but also an important principle of sustainable development. The result is a stylish and functional bench with backrest, armrest and seat in just six components that create the mere essence of a bench. COMPANY: Håg PRODUCT: HÅG Capisco Puls DESIGNER: Peter Opsvic HÅG Capisco Puls is a modern and flexible office seating solution that’s based on the legendary saddle-seat chair. The starting point is an in-depth understanding of the body and our need for constant motion. The result: a new office chair specially developed for people like you who work in active, modern office environments. Designers: Various - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (InsideNorway at Milan Design Week was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: Yanko Design Heads To Milan For The Electrolux Design Lab Finals Yanko Design @ FEED And Valencia Design Week Milan 2007: Sony Design x Master Craft Lombardia Project

+4.5 Paper Cup by Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang Posted: 06 May 2013 01:11 AM PDT Yes, this is the exact name of this disposable cup and don't ask me why! All I can tell you is that the cup handle has a stiff tear-able portion that you can use as a stirrer. Cost effective and functional, I simply LOVE this design! p.s. a little birdie told me that the additional handle attachment measures 4.5 cms, hence the name! +4.5 Paper Cup is a 2013 iF Design award – concept design entry. Designers: Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (+4.5 Paper Cup by Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: Paper Paper Paper = Notebook Paper Scale All the Little Paper Chairs

One-hand Washing Posted: 06 May 2013 01:01 AM PDT The Angel Faucet is specifically meant for those folks who have lost an arm. Apparently stats show that folks with this kind of impairment find it difficult towash their hand properly. The sensor-activated tap is integrated with a scrubbing pad that allows you to scrub and clean the single hand effectively. The pad is made with soft silicon, and can be removed for cleaning. The flow of water through the tap stops when the user moves their hand away from the faucet outlet to the scrubbing pad. Angel is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner. Designers: Yang Shuai, Cui Chengtao, Wang Shuai, Lin Shuo & Liu Shaolu - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (One-hand Washing was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: My Very Own Washing Drum What A Purdy Washing Machine Hamper is the Washing Machine

A Chair with Chilean Soul Posted: 06 May 2013 12:05 AM PDT The 2R armchair, which takes name from the bold side pillars, is composed of just two materials: lenga wood and salmon skin upholstery, both native of Chile. This luxurious combination of materials creates a sophisticated and elegant expression against an otherwise minimal frame. Though somewhat fragile looking, the handcrafted process of traditional jointing and precision material bonds make it functionally very strong, stable, and comfortable.  Designer: Javier Ramirez - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (A Chair with Chilean Soul was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: Music In My Soul, In My Kitchen As Well Toys for Senior Dogs, Old Soul Review Chair to Stool to Chair Again

Back to the Drawing Board Posted: 06 May 2013 12:01 AM PDT That phrase has less relevancy with the advent of digital design tools, but this creative workstation merges the physical scale of the classic designer’s board with the functionality of a tablet into one unit that classic sketchers and digital designers alike will appreciate. Called Voltra, it hearkens back to a time when pencil and paper were solely available, but instead… it’s a stylus and touch screen! Designer: Jameel Kamil - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (Back to the Drawing Board was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: Drawing in 3D A Board With 2 Personalities Phone On Board

The Ultimate Roadtrip-Mobile Posted: 03 May 2013 12:01 AM PDT The EV X-O concept is a family-focused vehicle inspired by the group road trips we all experienced as kids. The exoskeleton of the car offers a near-seamless panoramic view for passengers so they can fully take in the surroundings. The cockpit is even divided into two sections to keep bickering kids apart! The center of this 100% electric vehicle has two hulls that not only offer the rigidity and support needed for safety, but also accommodate the energy cells that power the vehicle. While the front wheels are propelling the vehicle, the rear wheels are recharging the cells through friction. Even though a direct 1-to-1 discharge to recharge is next to impossible, the Recharge is approximately 15%, giving more efficiency to the overall distance traveled. Lightweight construction materials like aluminum, titanium, magnesium, carbon fiber, and lexan, are an essential in creating a lighter vehicle.  The design eliminates as much of excess material as possible, leaving only a cockpit and exoskeleton of a chassis behind. Furthermore, a lighter full-electric engine provides additional weight savings over a conventional petrol engine. A light and airy exoskeletal aesthetic offers a different approach to the passenger experience. It has an artistic influence based on minimalism that is expressed even down to the seams of the exterior. Though you may not be able to see the overall body lines of the car, they are still there. This airiness also flows into the wheels, where there is plenty of negative space. The design was inspired by spoked bicycle wheels where lightness is key. Another feature of the vehicle is its drive train, where a linear motor system is utilized. The front wheels have a series of linear motors that force discs on the wheel forward or backwards depending on the magnetic pull of the motors. Designer: Jeremy Helle - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store! (The Ultimate Roadtrip-Mobile was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related posts: The Ultimate Sled Ultimate In Ironing Ultimate Action Cam

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