Airsquare – Shelving Out of the (flat) BoxJanuary 7, 2010
The cube makes a great building block, and a better shelving structure. We’ve seen them before using various materials and even more varied configurations. The Airsquare designed by Oliver Schick... Read More
SEVVA – Hong KongJuly 17, 2009
SEVVA (pronounced savor) is the newest “it” spot in downtown Hong Kong. Hong Kong style icon and SEVVA creator, Bonnie Gokson enlisted the aid of Calvin Tsao of Tsao & McKown Architects... Read More
Zaha Hadid and ArtemideJuly 14, 2009
Everyone seems to be slowing down a little bit, especially in the design sector. Everyone except Zaha Hadid, that is. Even before the architectural slow-down, Hadid had been lending her design aesthetic... Read More
Alessi and haus modern livingApril 22, 2009
Find them here. No wait, there. No wait – they’ve moved again! haus modern living has seen many homes over the last seven years. But with the two current locations, they seem to have found... Read More
Hinkley’s Goes ModernApril 22, 2009
“I didn’t know you did modern” This was the comment heard most when Hinkley’s Lighting unveiled their modern lighting display at the Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair two years... Read More
Roche BoboisApril 21, 2009
R-oh-chay Bo-boy-ss? Rawsh Bob-oh-iss? Ok, no… Paris based Roche-Bobois has been creating classic, contemporary and luxurious designs for over 40 years. With a commitment to quality and style the... Read More
Concrete CreationsApril 21, 2009
If you can think it up, chances are they can make it – out of concrete. Dave Crawford and Brian Szczech of Concrete Interior Designs have been championing the use of concrete in Arizona for over... Read More
Promise Tangeman – By Any Other Name…April 7, 2009
If your parents name you Promise, be prepared for a life of slipups, misnomers and downright hilarious butchering as people fumble to recall your name. “People mix that up all the time, calling... Read More
Tesla Unveils the Model SMarch 27, 2009
Anyone who has been a reader for kontaktmag for a while knows that we are big fans of the Tesla Motors company and the Tesla Roadster. We have been waiting patiently for a look at the new sedan which... Read More
Not All Who Condiment Are LostMarch 9, 2009
Ok, maybe it’s the zen symbolism of this one but it was too hard to pass up. This must have comes to us via Yanko Design. For truly, it is the one who seeks “Balance,” the salt and pepper shaker... Read More
Tea Bag Lights Up your Night, LiterallyMarch 5, 2009
Surely you caffeine addicts will agree, tea truly is the sexually oriented drink – It picks you up! It illuminates your world, if I may say so. Designer / Bookmark Maker Wonsik Chae takes this... Read More
ZigZag Coffee TableFebruary 24, 2009
The ZigZag coffee table designed by Tsai Design Studio is a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese furniture patterns. The traditional patterns are mostly found as details on window screens and... Read More
Toaster Re-reimaginedFebruary 21, 2009
We launched our Reimagined department with toasters. Here are some more imaginative toasters compiled by Yanko Design. Some of them are ones we’ve already covered and others are new. It’s All About... Read More
Green Shadow BicycleFebruary 17, 2009
Unlike the STRiDA which was designed for portable urban transportation, the Green Shadow is built for speed. Designed by Spanish graphic and industrial design firm Mr. Onüff, the Green Shadow features... Read More
Stylish StoolsFebruary 10, 2009
Blu Dot Real Good Stool Who knew origami could be so strong? This powder-coated steel stool ships flat, then folds along laser-cut lines into a high-backed seat that’s as thin as paper, yet remarkably... Read More
