http://ransmeier.com/

More visibility to the content, easier access, with minimal & industrial design, storage surfaces that slide out, that’s the Folia desk concept. The industrial designer Leon Ransmeier created this minimalist desk of lacquered aluminum and steel that i love.

« The contents of the desk remain in sight to a certain extent and so are never really ‘gone.’ The horizontal format is retained, preserving any inherent chronology, but the piles are suspended below the work surface, freeing up desk space »  Ransmeier

Valo Shoulder Handbag :

This leather shoulder handbag is 100% hand crafted using quality vegetable tanned cow leather and brass hardware. The handbag consists of a detachable shoulder strap, two inside pockets and a fold over and tuck in tag closure. No stitching was used in the construction of this bag, resulting in a unique and functional origami-inspired box bag.

About the designer & the brand

Väska was created in Barcelona, Spain during 2012 as a result of a final project in Accessory Design at the Escola Superior de Disseny Felicidad Duce.

The brand Väska comes from the Swedish word for “bag” and is influenced in all its designs by the Fenno-Swedish origins of the designer, following a very Nordic and pure line combined with a Mediterranean touch.

All the products are 100% handmade with a passion for traditional craftsmanship, using only the finest leather and natural fabrics. The final result is a line of bags and accessories offering unique and contemporary interpretations of timeless styles.  +  http://vaska.es/

"Quadra" Table - prototype 2013 by Luis Arrivillaga

The designer words:

"Loop stand frame inspired by the geometrical shape that permits an invisible view of a natural static structure. Is designed to conseive a universal table that gives the pos sibility of infinite lenght. Powdercoated steel in different option of colors, can be indoor or outdoor" © luisarrivillaga.com

www.autoctona.net

We presented you Alessandra's work for the first time in October 2012 (link) now it's time to discover the evolution of this beautiful young brand from Italy. Here the designer words about the new collection called "significant other" line.

"significant other" is a work investigating the concept of union, its diverse elements and their interactions. After the loss of my father, for the past three years, i watched my mother putting her life back together.
This process raised a different awareness about relationships and many questions about inter-dependency. Fractions, halves, doubles and specularity are key elements explored for the design of the line. the need of reassessing our previously released work inspired the decision of stripping our signature shapes down to their essence, recontextualizing them in a new dynamic.

All previously used materials sterling silver, bronze and nylon are utilized and combined in a new ways. wood plays as an alter ego to the cold nature of metal, bringing a more organic tactile experience.

A tree, two hands and a seeded cross are the elements chosen for the graphic language of the line, protection, the initiation to a new life and a juncture to many possible ways are among the symbolic meanings bahind these engravings.

"Significant other" explores deeper recurrent themes of the autoctona aesthetic, presenting a renewed blend of minimalism, ethnical references and mysticism. "

Thanks to, Alessandra Martina Murgia / Creative Director of Autoctona

www.autoctona.net

"WOOD.b is an urban bike made in France. The choice of the wood and the steel for the frame design was very important for us. We used high quality materials to create an exclusive bike in its design, but not in its use.
A portion of the frame is constructed using ash plywood, forming the architectural structure to which are then added high quality Columbus brand steel (stays and fork) compatible with standard bicycle components.

The design for WOOD.b is revealed by the concept of assembling steel elements around a wooden frame. This permits a complete customization of the bike. The interest of wood and steel is to be recyclable materials. The use of ash plywood allows a better solidity in regard to massive wood, while keeping a certain flexibility. The ash is also a very common wood in Europe, what is an advantage in term of production and environmental impact.

The Crmo steel is well known for its capacity to weaken harshness of road or ground. The harmony of wood and steel allows the WOOD.b to be solid, comfortable and dynamic! Components used are standard bicycle components that meet European quality standards allowing for easy at-home repair or maintenance by your local bicycle shop.

WOOD.b is planned, for the moment, in four different versions, however the principle of construction of the bikes stays the same in each cases. The differences are in the choice of the group of speeds and braking.
This permits a complete customization of the bike. WOOD.b is a bike made on demand to guarantee a high quality product and also to answer every request of our customers in term of colors and accessories. We wish to keep this handcraft manufacturing and assembly of our bikes because it is for us the way to keep exceptional know-how of craftsmen we work with. Each WOOD.b is unique, it is realized for you and with you. WOOD.b is internationally patented."

BSG was founded by Thierry Boltz and Claude Saos, from the design studio Boltz & Saos based in Strasbourg, France.

Frame : COLUMBUS Zona and ash plywood
Handlebar : Aluminium (wooden handelbar in option)
Brakes : Rear coaster brake
Gear : Duomatic STURMEY ARCHER
Crankset : STURMEY ARCHER
Wheels : 28 inch aluminium, double wall
Tires : SCHWALBE Big Apple
Mudguards : CURANA (wooden mudguards in option)
Saddle : BROOKS leather
Size : Frame 22"; wheels 28 inch
Weight : 15,8 Kg

photography : © byspielplatz. 2013.

 For more information:
www.bsgbikes.com
www.facebook.com/BSGBIKES
www.twitter.com/BSGBIKES

www.hardgraft.com

« The new Wool Flat Pack really stands out but it's undeniably subtle at the same time. It's for those times when you need a bag but wish you didn't have to carry a bag because it would be too bulky. We've designed it to be just the right size to fit your iPad or MacBook plus a few small essential extras. It's perfect for cycling.

And because you carry your most valuable possessions with you, we've made the Flat Pack safe too. Firstly, you can carry it cross body, secondly we did something pretty clever - the zipper opening is on the inside of the bag. So the only one who can access this bag is you. Makes sense, right?

The new Wool Flat Pack is fronted in top notch Italian wool and backed by our über premium Italian vegetable tanned leather, handmade in our Italian workshop. »

© hardgraft

www.hermes.com

"Le flaneur d'Hermès" & "Le flaneur sportif d'Hermès" are the new fiber bicycles that the prestigious parisian house launches in November. Avaliable in three sizes and Two colors (charcoal & blanc d'espagne), this 2 ultra-lightweight bicycles are hand made in France by Time manufacture. Etablished in 1987 by Roland Cattin, TIME Sport designs, manufactures and distributes highly technical bicycles and components.

Photography: Grégoire Alexandre © Hermès Paris

www.colette.fr

For the second year, Nixon offers an exclusive model of the Time Teller watch for colette. A black nato bracelet and an entirely golden dial, limited to 100 copies for a look that’s as chic as it is vintage-inspired and casual. At colette, from November 16, now on pre-sale (shop it)//

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, Nixon présente en collaboration avec colette une version exclusive de la Time Teller, son modèle incontournable. Reprenant le design minimaliste du célèbre modèle, la Time Teller Nixon x colette s'inscrit naturellement dans la tendance actuelle avec son bracelet en nato noir et son cadran entièrement doré. Cette montre "ultra exclusive" limitée à 100 exemplaires se marie parfaitement avec un style chic et élégant aussi bien que décontracté. Un modèle unisexe d'inspiration vintage qui deviendra un  accessoire indispensable. Chaque montre est numérotée de 1 à 100. Envoi à partir du 16 novembre.

Hard Graf_iPhone card case / Heritage collection

www.hardgraft.com

The iPhone Card Case has a beautiful cross stitch on the front, a cool cut out which makes pushing your phone out super easy and a clever credit card / cash slit in the back. Find also our posts about the Laptop folio and the Wool Flat Pack also made by Hard Graft.

Details & materials: Handmade by Skilled Craftsmen in Italy / Über Premium Vegetable Tanned Italian Leather / Fits iPhone 5, iPhone 5S (too tight for iPhone 5C) / Italian Leather Card Pocket Lining (cards do not touch the phone) / Separate compartment for 2-3 credit cards and-or bank notes /

« Our über premium vegetable tanned Italian leather is hand-stained hide by hide. Skilled workmen apply natural colouring made from tree bark, etc. by hand onto the leather. This traditional technique needs a lot of time but ensures an amazing quality... » Hard Graf

// Après le "laptop folio" et le "wool flat pack" voici la pochette à iphone et cartes très pratique et joliment construite. Avec une rupture de coupe pour faciliter l'insertion de vos cartes de credit ou visite et déloger le iphone. Le tout bien entendu en cuir d'excellente qualité et avec un fini tout autant soigné.

Personal Pouch / Heritage Collection by Hard Graft

« The Versatile One »

It pouches anything you need, from travel documents to cash, phone or cables for your daily routine to work… You could even use it as a wash bag. Anything goes. And whilst you are pouching away and find yourself needing more space we've got you covered: the Personal Pouch is available in large too. The design is subtle with a strong focus on the handmade leather piping and our signature red and white ribbon detail. This puts the case on a laid-back, elegant but sporty level and will fit to everything - from your smart suited business day to your casual weekend trip.

www.Hardgraft.Com

Details & materials :

Outside Measures 29cm x 20cm - 11.4” x 7.8”/ Zip Opening 23.5cm - 9.2”/ Soft and flexible Wool Pouch/ One thin divider inside / Superior Double Metal Zip Opening with black Puller Tags/ Handmade leather piping detail / Removable black leather pouch with keyring to store keys or use as earplug cable tidy / Handmade by Skilled Craftsmen in Italy with a touch of magic/ Über Premium Vegetable Tanned Italian Leather/ Heavy duty British Wool Fabric/ Classic Black Cotton Twill Lining / Signature Red and White Ribbon/

Find also on ArcStreet our posts about the iphone card case + the laptop folio + the Wool flat pack all by hard graft.

« Flow »  FM radio was created by Philip Wong  for the french brand Lexon and win the Red Dot Design Award 2013.  Designer explains that « the main goal in creating Flow was to design a minimalistic radio, limiting the design to the strict minimum. The idea was to offer the user the possibility to discover and understand the industrial design of the object by allowing, with the transparent casing, to see inside and see the composing elements ».

// La radio «flow» a été créé par Philip Wong pour la marque française Lexon et a remporté le prix « Red Dot Design Award 2013 ». Le designer a expliqué que «l'objectif principal dans la création de « flow » était de concevoir une radio minimaliste, ce qui a limité la conception au strict minimum. L'idée était d'offrir à l'utilisateur la possibilité de découvrir et de comprendre la conception industrielle de l'objet en permettant, grâce au boîtier transparent, de voir à l'intérieur les éléments qui le composent ».

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http://www.lexon-design.com/designers/philip-wong.html

http://en.red-dot.org/

EN// The "Idée-O-Rama" project by Estelle Jugant and Yazid Belkhir from Turn Me On Design, winners of the winter lights competition launched in 2012 by the Avenue du Mont-Royal in Canada, was born from the initiative of designers to create a unique winter atmosphere on the Avenue. A festive and bright walk unfolds through bubbles borrowed from the world of comics. Inspired by this form which has now become the icon of the message and discussion, the designers transformed into three-dimensional objects and backlit. This multitude of bubbles installed along the artery consolidates its perspective from east to west. The concept is modular  and for this first year, the original graphics present on both sides, are signed Astro and Jean-François Poliquin.  

FR// Le projet Idée-O-Rama d’Estelle Jugant et Yazid Belkhir de Turn Me On Design, lauréats du concours de mise en lumière hivernale lancé en 2012 par l’avenue du Mont-Royal, est né de l’initiative des concepteurs de créer une ambiance hivernale unique sur l’Avenue. Une promenade festive et lumineuse se déploie par le truchement des bulles empruntées au monde de la bande dessinée. Inspirés par cette forme qui est aujourd’hui devenue l’icône du message et de la discussion, les créateurs la transforment en objets tridimensionnels et rétro-éclairés. Cette multitude de bulles installées le long de l’artère consolide sa perspective d’est en ouest.

Le concept est modulaire et pourra se réinventer à volonté en modifiant les illustrations exposées. Pour cette première année, les graphismes originaux présents sur les deux faces, sont signés Astro et Jean-François Poliquin. Ces bulles outrepassent les lieux communs des décorations du temps des fêtes pour accompagner notre climat nordique et le rendre festif.
Cette intervention temporaire, installée jusqu’au début de mois de mars prochain, met en avant un graphisme inédit qui est perceptible tant de jour que de nuit, lorsque son éclairage évolutif lui fait prendre toute sa valeur, ajoutant à la convivialité de se retrouver sur l’avenue principale du Plateau-Mont-Royal. Des bulles et un nouveau type de dialogue qui vont « faire jaser » la perspective de l’Avenue !

+ http://turnmeondesign.com/

Credit / image : Bernard Fougères & Turn me on Design

EN// Designed by Samuel Wilkinson « The Vessels look to celebrate the Plumen 001 from every different perspective. The designs were produced specifically to complement the flowing forms of the Plumen 001. When illuminated the glass tint mutes the light without hiding the form and produces an unexpected irregular reflection that appears holographic. » Designer, Samuel Wilkinson graduated in furniture and related product design at Ravensboure College of Art & Design in 2002. While at Ravensbourne Wilkinson won several design awards, including the RSA award and D&AD New Blood. He went straight into employment working for leading consultancies such as Tangerine, Fitch:London, PearsonLloyd, and Conran. During these years he worked on various award winning projects for leading clients such as British Airways, Audi, LG, Samsung, and Virgin Airways.

FR//The Vessels dessiné par le designer anglais Samuel Wilkinson a pensé une suspension spécifiquement dédié à la mise valeur de cette ampoule sculpturale.

Déclinée en transparent, jaune ou fumé et réalisée par un artisan souffleur de verre, chacune des trois créations a été découpée avec un angle en diagonal ou droit . Une fois la lampe allumée, le verre atténue la lumière et met en valeur les lignes singulières de l'ampoule Plumen 001. S’opère alors tout un jeu graphique autour de la réflexion lumineuse révélant des formes holographiques.

www.Workshopdesign-store.com

Find here the Video for the new Louis Vuitton campaign "Back to the futur" technical cases / small leather goods : Iphone cases, Ipad cases, Ipad mini-cases. A tribute to the classic and iconic video games of our 80's childhood ( Tetris, Space Invaders, etc ). The music is signed by Bois Noirs "Rollercoaster" track from their first EP (produced by Angelo Foley - GUM). Our choice, the white minimal cases with LV adress, cause "Less is more". Kiss

www.louisvuitton.com

"The Cowrie collection is inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation process that bridges the handmade with the digital. Sweeping lines are displayed in a gentle, single surface monocoque fold. The all-in-one structure, formed in Ash faced plywood with either a natural or ebonised finish, comes in an elegant rocking lounger and a rock solid easy chair."  by MadeinRatio / Designed and developed by Creative Director Brodie Neill.

COWRIE CHAIR campaign shoot 2013

COWRIE CHAIR

COWRIE CHAIR Ebonised Ash Finish

COWRIE CHAIR Walnut Finish

Detail of Natural Ash Finish

Year. 2013
Category. Seating
Dimensions L 750mm x W 740mm x H 640mm
Materials. Plywood faced with Ebonised Ash / Natural Ash / Walnut

Documents / Photo © MadeinRatio

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