Myndu Interior Design

Katarina Häll’s graduation project is a comment on a world spinning faster and faster. The Poem cup offers a moment of reflection, a meditative break in the rush of everyday life.

What a cute design! Very quirky and fun.

But as I consider that the designer suggest that this is for a “meditative break in the rush of everyday life” – it makes me feel even more rushed.

Instead of conjuring up thoughts of relaxing and unwinding – it makes me realize what a crazy life it is if we can’t even drink a cup of tea without thinking that we need to ‘note’ something. Just looking at it makes me squirm.

Sorry whilst I love the quirkiness of the design I shan’t be getting one.

What do you think?

Just when you think you have seen every eco-friendly idea – a new one pops up. And I am continuously amazed by the creativity of people. The newest is chopstick art.

Our products are made from some of the 25 billions pairs of single use chopsticks that are discarded each year.

What came as a simple idea has grown into an amazing business. Used chopsticks are collected from restaurants, cleaned and sanitized at extremely high temperatures and then crafted into high-quality home accents.

The idea is Kwytza (pronounced k-why-tsa) – the Chinese word for chopstick.

Don’t think there are many single-use chopsticks used each year – think again. There are literally billions of single-use chopsticks used each year and they require 25 million trees and bamboo plants to produce them – that’s a lot of timber ending in waste.

And thus the need for these neat chopstick baskets and I’m sure there will be more to come.

How many times do you find sticky stuff all over your taps – annoying isn’t it!

The solution – Delta’s new Pilar™ Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Touch2O™ Technology, which not surprisingly has won various industry awards.

To turn the water on and off all you need do is touch anywhere on the faucet. For those that need to know the tech stuff – it’s called “Proximity Sensing Technology”.

I love it and want one – no more messy stuff on my taps.

This island bamboo cutting board sits over the sink area giving you extra bench space.

The cool thing about this is the built in flexible colander that fits over the sink allowing you to rinse, drain and chop. Plus did I mention that the colander is removable thus making it easy to transport ingredients between sink and stove.

Do you sometimes feel like you are floating at work – or not?

Well in this office you are always floating. Introducing the Floating Office – H2Office!

Accommodating 1 or 2 office workers the H2Office is a purpose-built floating office. Fitted out with a work space containing wood-like flooring, a large L-shaped desk and a shelving unit. There is also a sun deck for moments of contemplation and a L-shaped “break-out” carpeted area that features a pull-out bed for occasional all nighters.

Plus you can add kitchen appliances and for the eco-conscious solar panels. With pricing starting at GBP 59,950 plus VAT it might be a viable option for those pushed to find affordable office space.

But also consider the possibilities for waterfront retail – marina operators – to make use of water too shallow for most other boating purposes. And no doubt there are hundreds of ideas for ‘pop-up’ businesses.

Russian designer  Maria Yasko has created a remarkable system of shelving.

As three-dimensional wall art they provide a functional storage space for books and other odds and ends AND look amazing. But could you disturb the feeling by actually using it? I don’t think I could.

This story never ends!

What a fun bookcase – Designed by Artist Job Koelewijn this work engages the viewer. His art is not the type to be looked at and not touched, he encourages interaction with his creations and with pieces like this it’s not surprising.

Now I wonder if my local library would consider this? much nicer than the cold metal bookcases they currently use

It made me giggle! And now I want one, we are going to have to build one this weekend.

The idea here is very cute and I love the idea, though I would use nicer looking materials!

A shelf where the books are hung from underneath – very practical, you can then put things on top of the shelf as well.

Some vague diy instructions can be found at http://dornob.com/diy-make-your-own-upside-down-bookshelves/.

An ideal project for those that like a quick result.

These wonderful wooden bookshelves are designed by Sang Hoon Kim who describes himself as “designer + artist + engineer = ?“.

This shelf system is designed to be the centerpiece and offer an interesting take on the room divider.

The warped and twisted with unique curves look different from every angle – an amazing construction.