Clicq’Up by Veuve Clicquot
This year at the Salone del Mobile, Veuve Clicquot will debut “Clicq’Up”, an origami inspired design object by Belgian designer Mathias van de Walle. Clicq’Up is the first foldable Champagne bucket and is based on a concept of origami on ice, marrying form and function to create a contemporary, reusable design object that can be […]
Kenzo to launch cell phone accessories
Storied Japanese label Kenzo is the latest high-end retailer to launch a line of stylish phone accessories, following in the footsteps of Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Gucci and Hermès. As fashionistas increasingly demand designer cases for their iPhones and BlackBerries, luxury houses are cashing in on the trend. French manufacturer ModeLabs is partnering with Kenzo to […]
Origami Yacht by Prototipi Design
Millennium Yacht Design Award winner Fabio Federici has created an innovative new sea-going vessel with the Origami Yacht. Origani’s distinctive feature lays in navigation which she easily does by closing the wings that makes her fast and aerodynamic. When anchored, she opens its walls to allow the user enjoy greater space on the main bridge […]
Hermes Leather & Scarf Print Origami Set
The French fashion house Hermes is offering an eye-catching new origami set paying homage to its iconic scarf designs.
The Hana Table by Shige Hasegawa
Japanese designer Shige Hasegawa has created the Hana Table, which he will be exhibiting at the SaloneSatellite event during the 2009 Milan Furniture Fair. “Hana” actually means flower in Japanese, which is pretty clearly the inspiration for this table. Inspired by origami, the Hana table is constructed from five flower pedal-shaped plywood legs which collectively […]