Two leading Swiss and Austrian companies have collaborated with the University of Art and Design Lausanne to exhibit original and offbeat snowboards at the 2008 Milan Furniture Fair.

Students studying Industrial Design and Visual Communication were able to “customise” snowboards manufactured by Nidecker by graphically inlaying Swarovski crystals.

The snowboards are made available in varied patterns to match individual taste. No word on the price yet.

Veuve Clicquot Globalight is a multi-functional holder, a portable cooler with a soft halo of light.

This is actually the second collaboration between Veuve Clicquot and Karim Rashid, following the Loveseat, last year. It will be launched today, (on 16th April), during Milan Furniture Fair.

It is a design jewel with pure and sensual lines. Its brushed aluminium structure fits perfectly in modern design surroundings or a more traditionally styled room.