The Made by Hand project’s second video features writer-turned-knife maker Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn, as the human element of his craft matured his skill into an art. This is the way things should be made, with real craft.
We’re pretty big fans of Good, so sit us down in front of a lecture by co-founder and creative director Casey Caplowe to discuss its conception, development and an expanding social influence, and we’re glued to the screen.
The Japanese for bed, Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm’s Beddo is a simplistic and minimalistic sofa, with a wollen duvet creating numerous uses and options for the sleek design. Implemented close to floor height, Beddo’s excellence was recognised by the Danish Arts Foundation as a part of the Designers Investigating exhibition. Trip Trap will be taking Beddo into production, so keep your eyes peeled for more, including pricing and availability.
Artist Tom Burr lends his hand to table tennis table design and with quite the impact. With a rubber surface to give added bounce, the table might not meet ITTF regulations, but that that isn’t really the point. A limited run of just ten units, of the $45,000 price tag, $2,500 goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters too. Available from Neiman Marcus.
Constructed from environmentally farmed solid teak, the James Perse Limited Edition Pool Table is as sumptuous as you can get for the 16-ball sport. Coming with an optional table-top to convert your playtime into a luxurious dinner, the felt surface is make from combed Worsted wool, with matching teak triangle and diamond racks. Handmade in the USA, the table is available via the James Perse website, although balls and cues aren’t included.
With an inflatable structure, Heimplanet’s The Cave tent will go from a pile fabrics to pitched cover for the night in under a minute, while the diamond grid structure also provides excellent stability. Formed of a waterproof polyester outer surface and lightweight waterproof nylon on the inside, The Cave also boasts an anti-mosquito screen and a rugged outsole made of waterproof polyester. Sleeping two/three people, The Cave will set you back €499, available here, though we probably wouldn’t recommend such a fancy looking thing for a music festival.
The final project by Central Saint Martins graduate Kijtanes Kajornrattanadech, put it this way, we’d be delighting for the Trace Of Shadow collection to make it into production. More
Invited by the Singapore Art Museum and FARM to design something for Made For SAM, a re-invention of everyday items to bring new and inspiring functionality that you can use in your daily life, SILNT’s brief was to design a pencil case for grown-ups, and with Adapter, they’ve nailed it. A flexible plug that can be used in almost any cylindrical object, Adapter turns it into an organised pencil holder. Available at the FARM online store.
For when you don’t want a silky felt Hard Graft case for your iPad or MacBook, Unit Portables offers a fair few alternatives, and a heap of colours to boot. Keeping your stuff organised and protected on the move, they’re a collation of items that’ll have your main bag, iPad tote and cable bag all sorted, setting you back a reasonable €99.
