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DYNAMIC CITY

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# Mobile , # Multi-functional

Cities are growing rapidly in population. A result of this is a fast and flexible lifestyle in the heart of those bright cities. Research shows that 60% of the world population will live in cities by 2030. This contributes to an increasing need for mobile, easy and qualitative products for the 24/7 citizens. We search for products that are mobile and multi- functional.

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DYNAMIC CITY

• HOCKENHEIMER. This product fits in any interior design and

it is multifunctional. It is light, it is easy to move and your inspiration is never far away. http://njustudio.com/projekte/hockenheimer/

HOCKENHEIMER by NJUSTUDIO

DYNAMIC CITY

SIGNALS

• STROMER. A pet dog is no longer needed to fetch the paper

in the morning, because we read our news from our mobile

• devices. We rely on energy supplies, so these have to be

available everywhere. This design enables us to make energy sockets part of our interior design. We no longer have to hide them. http://njustudio.com/projekte/stromer/

STROMER by NJUSTUDIO

DYNAMIC CITY

SIGNALS

LED FARM TREE. While we live faster lives, our awareness of

a healthy lifestyle grows. We want to eat fresh food, but city life doesn’t provide large vegetable gardens. On top of that we don’t have the time to wait for weeks to grow one lettuce plant. Beside this our knowledge of growing crops is reduced to a minimal. This product is a solution for all this. The two colours of light allow a 24/7 production.

http://www.ledfarmtree.com/ledfarmtree.html

LED FARM TREE by YOSHIJI BABA

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RELIEVE ME

# Minimalism , # Clear, # Escapism, Positivity

Life is hectic and we seek for moments that release us from the pressure of society. The combination of the financial crisis and a society with a constant information overload made that depression became the No. 1 psychological disorder in the Western

• world. What we find important these days is that we

enjoy the ordinary things in life. The little things that make us happy. These products help us to adjust our mindset into a calm and peaceful state. They provide a quick escape from reality. In product design we see this in two different ways. In one way we see design that is less serious and more fun. On the other hand we see a longing for clarity and simplicity that results in minimalistic

• design. We search for products that are involving,

relieving, surprising and funny.

SIGNALS

MINIMALISM

• QLOCKTWO. Time flies. We don’t allow ourselves to take the

time to sit back and relax. If you look at the latest clockdesigns, you see in one second what time it is. But this design forces you to take a second look. It makes you appreciate the moment. http://www.qlocktwo.com/

QLOCKTWO by BIEGERT & FUNK

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MINIMALISM

SIGNALS

• CUBEBOT. We all know the image of a robot. It is a high-tech,

futuristic creature. These designers looked at the robot from a different prospective. They turned a robot into an

• ffline, nostalgic creature and they choose for a very

unusual material instead of high-tech. It brings back memories and in that way people can escape from the busy life.

http://www.areaware.com/proddetail.asp?prod=dwc1

CUBEBOT by DAVID WEEKS

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ESCAPISM

SIGNALS

• STERNSCHNUPPE. A shooting star can make your wishes

come true. Why wait for a shooting star if you can have one in pocket size. This a very fun product. This is a good example of RELIEVE ME, because it is a quick escape into your imagination. http://www.loony-design.de/en/pd-artikel.psp?id=54

STERNSCHNUPPE by LOONY DESIGN

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ESCAPISM

SIGNALS

ART IN BOXES. The stories in these paintings are a bit unusual and you don’t directly understand them. That’s why you have to take a second look to create your own story. Set your imagination free. http://www.artinboxes.de/

ART IN BOXES by VOLKER KUHN

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ESCAPISM

SIGNALS

• LUFTSCHLOSSER. This is a literal example to bring fun into a
• design. You can blow your own castle in the air now, and

free your imagination. http://www.katjathen.de/luftschloesser.html

LUFTSCHLOSSER by KATJA THEN

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ESCAPISM

SIGNALS

GARDEN GLORY. A water hose is a typical stereotype manly

• product. Nowadays we living in an era where the line

between men and women has fade away. Therefore men and women look like each other, but the need to distinct

• urselves rises. They made a ordinary product sexy and
• glamorous. This is a good example of RELIEVE ME, because

it is a quick escape from reality, because the design is less serious and more fun. http://gardenglory.se/

GARDEN GLORY

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BY NATURE

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BY NATURE

# Nature , # Source Of Inspiration

Mankind rediscovers nature as a source of inspiration for design. Even with our technological improvements we can't compete against natures primordial force. Whatever problem occurs, nature always has its’ own solution. This doesn't mean that in design, everything has to be made from natural materials. It can also be inspired by nature. We search for products that reflect nature in their shapes, colors and materials.

SIGNALS

BY NORD. These cushions show that nature also inspires us in material use and in print. There are a lot of printed cushions but this collection is different because it shows Scandinavian visuals of the rough and pure nature. http://bynord.com/cushions/

CUSHIONS by BY NORD

BY NATURE

SIGNALS

• LEAF. If you look at nature, leafs will discolor when they are

not healthy. The designer used this as a inspiration source and created this product. These are leaf stickers you can stick in your office. When the temperature is rising, the sticker will discolor. That’s a sign for you to take a break. It combines the look and technologies of mother earth.

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BY NATURE

LEAF by HIDEYUKI KUMAGAI

SIGNALS

• KUSA. This design is inspired by the gentle breeze moving

the rise plants on the fields in China. By rushing by this

• bject it will start to move in a calm way, this raises

awareness about our stressed behaviour and will help us to calm down. This suits the trend by nature because nature is never stressed. It is peaceful and easy-going. http://www.plus-d.com/kusa/

KUSA by HIRONI TAKI & TOMONORI OHATA

BY NATURE

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