For DailyObjects, joy is found in daily rituals. Since 2021, the Indian lifestyle brand has been putting a design-forward spin on the tech accessories and everyday essentials that we all use. From desktop organizers and phone cases to tote bags and notebooks, DailyObjects brings thoughtful design to busy lives. Its latest collections—Node and Loft—are no exception.
To devise Node and Loft, DailyObjects teamed up with London experience and design agency LAYER. “From the outset, there was a strong alignment in how both teams think about technology, design, and creating products that are both useful and emotionally engaging,” LAYER founder Benjamin Hubert says of his studio’s first collaboration with DailyObjects.
Working closely together, the two brands first explored a range of product categories to identify where there was “a genuine opportunity to rethink technology accessories.” What they found was a gap in the charging sector—specifically, a lack of “originality, flexibility, and personality” in personal device charging. Despite charging stations being used every day by just about everyone, they are often devoid of any personality, opting instead for mere functionality. Hubert and his team have changed that Node and Loft, with two independent but complementary product families.
The Node dock with a portable lamp and phone and watch chargers by DailyObjects.
A modular wireless “ecosystem,” Node adapts to how people move throughout the day, giving them a tether-free point of contact built around a one-wire setup. The pill-shaped magnetic base is sleek and streamlined and can be configured as a two-in-one or three-in-one docking system to support four interchangeable wireless modules: a charging phone stand, a charging disk, an Apple Watch charging stand, and a portable lamp. The display-worthy modules can move from the docking base to the bedside, a desk, or anywhere with no charging interruptions. Wireless means complete freedom.
Wanting Node to be more than a collection of charging solutions, LAYER included the portable lamp as a complementary element. With a built-in eight-hour battery, the petite lantern emits soft illumination and offers three dimming modes to create ambiance in any setting.
The individual pieces in Node are made from a carefully selected mix of materials (including plastic, metal, glass, textiles, and soft-touch materials) that are well-suited to their function and provide a lustrous feel and strong character.
“Rather than relying on a single material, every module has been designed to deliver the right balance of weight, durability, tactility, and quality,” Hubert says. “Together, this varied material palette creates a visually rich ecosystem in which every object has its own identity while remaining part of a cohesive family.”
The Loft desktop charging station by DailyObjects.
Just as functional, the Loft desktop charging station packs a ton of power in its compact form. Angled and forward-facing, the system can handle up to four devices at once via two fast-charging main ports (for laptops, standing tables, and phones) and two USB-C ports. Slightly elevated, the Loft station makes it easy to plug in what needs powering, and its pared-back, yet attractive design keeps visual clutter to an absolute minimum. The base is made of silicone, so it grips surfaces securely, and the braided nylon cord adds a premium finish.
What links Node and Loft is sculpturally arched silhouettes, a considered touch that evolved from the idea of bringing the point of interaction closer to the user.
“Rather than treating the charging surface or power port as something you have to search for or reach towards, we wanted the product to present it to you,” says Hubert of the two collections. The slight ergonomic angle invites while also giving the modules a striking architectural character.
Both Node and Loft are offered in a palette of four soft colors that intentionally subvert the ubiquitous metallic finishes and monochrome hues found in other charging systems. The four chosen tones (nature-inspired Charcoal, Clay, and Forest and an expressive Mandarin) lend the everyday lifestyle pieces another distinction that moves them well beyond the ordinary.
Photography courtesy of LAYER.
