Visual Culture

Coffee Cuffs by Bentwood satisfies both form and function. This eco-friendly item serves as both coffee jacket and a bracelet. Each piece is made with reclaimed architectural veneer offcuts.

Italian architect and designer Gianluca Soldi showed off his “Ovetto Recycling Bin” last week at the London Design Festival. The bin has three separate compartments that allow for easy disposal. This egg-shaped receptacle is a step above the standard blue bins we’ve all grown accustomed to. (more…)

Austrian design student, Stefan Buchberger, took his roommate troubles and came up with a clever design solution. He created the Flatshare Fridge for the Electolux Design Lab 2008 and was awarded the finalist recognition. The lego-like design allows for up to 4 modules to easily coexist in one space - which means, no more sharing (in theory).