February 19, 2011

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Zo-loft's din-ink now in production



'din-ink' by zo-loft is currently in production by fiftytwoways ltd.

turn your favorite office tool into a common cutlery item! back in 2008, talian-based studio zo-loft (andrea cingoli, cristian cellini, francesca fontana and paolo emilio bellisario) won first prize in the designboom competition 'dining in 2015' with their entry 'din-ink'. after much acclaim, 'din-ink' is now in production by fiftytwoways ltd.

the design takes the iconic bic ballpoint pen lid, and re-imagines it as a set of pen caps cum cutlery: a fork, knife and spoon respectively. the product turns common office tools found on any desk into common utensils. now your ballpoints just has a good excuse to be chewed : use them for din-ink. the product is made from food approved materials - non-toxic eating tools, packaged in a 100% biodegradable, compostable wrap! the designers suggest to cut along the dotted line on the package to turn it into a reusable seal bag. available in black and blue, 'din-ink' adds a bit of humor to the bad habit of eating at the office.


all tops are made by sustainable materials, to be recyclable, non toxic and hygienic.
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'din-ink' was shown at maison et objet in paris and is already available at merci in paris and design supermarket at la rinascente in milan.


dispensing each set of tops in an easily safe reusable wrapping, the whole set is designed to be environment-friendly.

images © designboom



a set of pen tops that turns your 'writing tool' into a knife, fork and spoon during the lunch break.
images © designboom
 

original design idea submitted to designboom's competition 'dining in 2015':




Eye catchers on the NY Int. Gift Fair

New York International Gift Fair 2011

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 York International Gift Fair 2011
I recently walked the aisles of the New York International Gift Fair where many of the largest names in home, accessories, and lifestyle set up shop to display their latest lines. The six-day event houses companies touting every kind of aesthetic, and swallows all 675,000 square feet of the New York City Javits Center. To see all that is featured would consume all six days, but luckily for us, the “Accent on Design” aisles did a fine job of highlighting both known and unknown names who were releasing interesting and modern designs in Spring 2011. Here are a few that caught my eye — take note.
Home Furnishings
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Lamp by Studio Lobot
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Design Stockholm House Quake cups by Gustaf Nordenskiöld
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York International Gift Fair 2011
Tables and lamps by Cerno
Style and Fashion
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Jewelry by Pico | Little Architecture
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Jewelry by Silva/Bradshaw
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 York International Gift Fair 2011
Apparel and bags by Fog Linen Work
Technology
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Menu Barky Tea Heater by Jakob Wagner
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Lexon Safe Collection Bamboo Radio
New York International Gift Fair 2011
Joseph Joseph Pie Kitchen Timer
I was also invited to present a Blogger’s Choice Award to one inspiring vendor. Although Jaime covered Brasa’s portable fireplaces last year when they launched at Dwell on Design, I had yet to see them in person. I really felt that Brasa’s design is approachable without compromising the modern aesthetic, and nostalgic without being dishonest about today’s needs. Their fireplaces are eco-friendly, compact, and priced competitively. It also feels great to support an emerging small business.
Check out my brief chat with Scott Beg, Founder of Brasa, filmed for NYIGF’s highlights of the Fair:
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