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Jason Lloyd Fletcher Turns Unwanted Materials into New Furniture
The Third Generation Furniture project is the ultimate in turning trash into treasure. Industrial designer Jason Lloyd Fletcher set out to turn unwanted materials into new, functional pieces of modern furniture. The two main goals were first, to avoid sending items with "functional value" to the landfill by reworking their components into new pieces and second, to promote the reuse of items that can alternatively find value elsewhere.
No Frills Design where Form Meets Function by _Fjeldborg Design
The small Copenhagen-based studio of _Fjeldborg Design has a smart and practical philosophy behind the products they create. Their goal is to create good design without the designer price tag it often comes with. They focus on incorporating the functional elements into the actual structure of a product instead of creating it around a design's function. For example, the cords and sockets are part of the overall design. Smart, right?
Asymmetrical Oval Lamp by Ran Lerner
New York based-product designer Ran Lerner has lent his design skills to many a famous company and when you see his extensive portfolio of work, you'll see why. His Oval Lamp, which debuted earlier this year during New York Design Week, makes a bold statement and fits right into the mix.
LED Eyelashes by Soomi Park
Although still just a concept, the LED Eyelash project by Soomi Park explores the desire that women have for large eyes. According to the designer, few Asian women are born with naturally large eyes, and most women have a desire for big eyes because they equate it with beauty.
Norwegian Designers Strek Collective's Versatile Trestles, Lamps and Containers
Strek Collective is a group of four Norwegian designers who will be presenting a group of products as part of 100% Norway 2012 at Tent London. The team collaborates to create simple, yet versatile, well-made designs. The collection, which includes trestles, lamps, and storage pieces, work separately just as well as they do together.