Studio 4p1b and De Vecchi Milano 1935 created a series of impressive sculptural vases whose forms depend on the expansion of water inside them.

When the vases are cooled to 273 degrees kelvin (0 degrees celcius), the water turns into ice and gives form to the vase. All the initial forms are identical,
but the end result is completely original. Every vase is entirely unique, as water always expands in subtly different ways. Each piece of the collection has a form, which cannot be designed but comes itself, is so unique even if following all the same process.

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rEvolution is an aesthetically eccentric and ergonomically different wine glass designed by Martin Jakobsen from the Czech Republic.

The aim of this unique wine glass is to introduce a new way of drinking, based on shifting the imbibing position from horizontal to vertical. Whether you’re a traditionalist and prefer a stemmed wine glass or you like the informality of a stemless glass, you’ll appreciate this innovative design by Martin Jakobsen.

The rEvolution’s angular placement of the stem on the side of the glass isn’t just revolutionary; it’s also practical for both pouring and drinking. “It is very practical to pour and drink – you will be surprised with your nose inside the glass.” says Martin. rEvolution was officially launched at the Formland event in Denmark which ran from the 12th to the 15th of January 2012.

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The sea is never far away with this Manta Ray inspired unique lamp.

Belgian designer Joeri Claeys has created a table lamp called Manta: Ray of Light, which is designed as a sculptural lighting piece that will enhance the aesthetic of your décor. Inspired on, and a tribute to, one of the most amazing sea creatures: the Manta Ray. The aim was to create a modern table lamp with a sculptural and organic form that tries to provoke people into using their imagination. Casting a beautiful atmospheric light and mysterious shadow.

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The 4^th Dimension clock by 22 Design Studio is a contemporary, architectural clock made of cement, the form of the clock is like a spiral staircase with hands that continuously go up and down each hourly step as time goes by.

We all know that space is defined by 3 dimensions. However the reality that surrounds us consists of at least four dimensions, with time being the forth. Taiwanese firm 22 Design Studio, founded by Sean Yu and Yi-ting Cheng in 2005, created a wall clock made of concrete in order to remind us the four-dimensional nature of reality, a tactile object related to time. Light and shadow changes with time in this clock, courtesy of its sculpted ever-changing face. The concept of 4th Dimension Clock is to link time and space.

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Designed by award winning designer Karim Rashid for innovative Spanish furniture brand Sancal, the Float Sofa is a colourful contemporary couch with modular arms and headrests.

Float is a modern, colorful couch designed for multiple purposes. The funky back can also serve as a room divider. This slim floating seat with incorporated back wall provides complete privacy in open spaces, to rest back on, hang one’s scarf or coat on or simply wait in the secluded area given by its high back. The sofa can be adapted to suit any needs. Every part, including the arms, seat, back and headrest can be upholstered in different fabrics. Apart from solid colors it can also be upholstered in a combination of fabrics from the fabric collection called Cairo that Rashid designed especially for Sancal.

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London based UVA (United Visual Artists) use architectural design and laser beams to create an impressive light installation, where the past meets the future.

Vanishing Point employs perspective as both tool and visual outcome to reshape, redefine and represent a space. Inspired by sketches of Leon Battista Alberti, Leonardo DaVinci and Albrecht Dürer, UVA sends lines into space from an arbitrary vanishing point, creating different volumes, divisions and rooms to be explored by the audience.

During the Renaissance artists wanted to elevate the art of painting and raise it to the standards of senior arts. The only way to do this in the context of humanistic approach was to bring painting closer to what we now call science and in this case closer to mathematics and geometry. In order to do that they had to adopt new principles or “rules” of painting and suggest a theory around it. That way painting would meet the standards of other forms of art, such as sculpting and architecture. Driven by this historical journey of painting UVA brings the centuries- old project into present time.

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Inspired by the cabinets of curiosity, or wonder cabinets that once traveled around Europe as the first iteration of what later become the modern day museum, curators, and designers themselves Livia Lauber and Maria Jeglinska, invited six designers from five European countries to create their own personal cabinet of curiosities for the Wonder Cabinets of Europe. The venture started life as a European project and each designer was given a wooden cabinet with a brief to showcase their work as well as their working methods.

On Monday 20^th of May,  the touring exhibition Wonder Cabinets of Europe has arrived in New York, at ICFF – Jacob K. Javits Convection Centre, stand 3110. Jonah Takagi, the first US designer to be involved in the project, and Matylda Krzykowski have joined the existing line up of emerging talents, including Maria Jeglinska, Loris&Livia, Pauline Deltour, Oscar Diaz, Kueng Caputo and Harry Thaler. The exhibition is essentially a visual study into the creative process.

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Korean brand LightSKIN created an innovative LED bicycle tail light that combines elegant aesthetics and usability.

Behind the creation of this built-in tail light is a user’s simple habit: in order to store and protect something valuable we safekeep it into some sort of storage unit. The common bicycle tail lights are always add-ons prone to accidents. They can easily get damaged or knocked over, not to mention that they can easily get stolen. Compared to existing tail lights, LightSKIN has numerous advantages. Without protruding parts, it has little risk of being damaged. Additionally, whereas the existing tail lights are susceptible to theft because they are easily spotted, LightSKIN enjoys a low possibility of being stolen. Aesthetically, the simple and minimal design allows it to fit to all types of bicycles and has earned LightSKIN a “red dot design award” for best product design in 2010.

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