Design Peek

Design Peek

Design Peek featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

PLAMA marble run 2D

The marble run 2d is a joyful toy for kids and adults. The entire set consists of 12 magnetic planes in different simple shapes and colors. It allows the user to create an intinite variety of paths on a magnetic surface. The marble traverses between the wall and the edges of the single pieces. While the toy is not in use, it cleverly forms a rectangular shape that can act as abstract wall art or beautiful and simple decor. plama may help to develop creativity and logical thinking. It can increase the understanding of two dimensional space and proportion.

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vic & ddory (Mascot)

Vic and ddory are the mascots of the new professional baseball team launched by Korea Telecom in winter 2013, kt wiz (Abbrev. for wizard). Being the symbol of the team, the mascots aim to extend the communication platform beyond the stadium experience. Targeted towards the growing population of female and children baseball fans, the mascots named as vic and ddory, together pronounced as 'Victory' was born. Gaining insights from the fans, a list of functional toys are made that are able to show kt wiz spirit and engagement throughout fan's daily life.

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Qi, pronounced 'Chi'

Qi, pronounced ‘Chi’, is a unique and elegant self-heating disposable baby bottle, designed by HJC Design to provide a thoughtful and practical way to feed your baby on the go and on demand. By combining the convenience of ready-made formula with an integrated heating system Qi provides parents with the independence to maintain ritual feeding pattern with minimum hassle. An innovative design hygienically preserves ready-made formula that, with a simple twist of the base, can be safely heated to deliver a warm and satisfying feed when on the go, or in an emergency.

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Chesset

This chess set, created in modern style, is comprised of manufactured birch hardwood dowels and squares that have been milled, drilled, sanded and painted. The floating board design beckons the art aficionado and competitor alike with a balanced arrangement of shapes, reflecting the traditional geometric theme of a chess board in light and shade. Eye-catching, unique and pleasing to the touch, this work is suitable for display and play.

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Mastodonts

At wodibow they believe that toys can mix design with being 100% natural. Mastodonts is a family of wooden magnetic animals inspired in architecture. From 1 body you can build 4 animals just by changing the heads, mouths and ears. No plastic, no paint, no varnish nor glue. It is all beech wood and magnets and finished with wax made of olive oil and beeswax. It is presented in a box made of poplar. They include a cloth and a tin of wax to maintain the Mastodonts. They design and produce in Spain to double-check every one of the pieces they make. To produce they use hi-tech CNC machinery.

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DIY Mini Press

This is the do it yourself Mini Etching Press kit, part of the Halfwood Press line of etching presses. It is made so that it can be packed in a compact box for mailing. Owners need about an hour for assembly. The kit has a user manual, felt blankets for intaglio printing and a chase for relief printing. Besides etchings and linoleum blocks users print lithographic, stencil, mono types and mono prints. This personal size press is youth friendly and capable of professional quality prints by experienced printmakers. The printed user manual is interactive with QR codes to link owners online.

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