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- LED Pod Lamp marries nature with modern design for eye-catching ambient lighting Thu, 23 Jun 16, 9:20amMother Nature’s designs are the ultimate inspiration. The “Pod Lamp,” which resembles the flower casing of a Queen Palm tree, is a beautifully textured floor and table lamp with an ambient LED lighting effect. Cook...
- Beastly tower of recycled tires rises up in the New Zealand countryside Tue, 28 Apr 15, 10:08pmIf you find yourself wandering the countryside north of Auckland, do not be alarmed if you encounter a very funky rubber tree. No, this forty foot folly is not a giant Wookiee or a rejected Muppet. Named Belly of the Beast,...
- World’s First Jetpack to Hit the Market in 2014, New Prototype Unveiled Tue, 1 Oct 13, 2:00amNew Zealand's Martin Aircraft Company has redesigned the Martin Jetpack in preparation for the personal aircraft's commercial launch in mid-2014. The world’s first “practical” jetpack can achieve a speed of 46 mph (74kph)...
- David Hakaraia’s Laser-Cut LED Lamps Are Inspired by Traditional Maori Patterns Sat, 25 May 13, 2:45amThese laser-cut LED lamps designed by New Zealander David Hakaraia look pretty standard when the light is turned off, but when light hits the lampshade it reveals intricately etched patterns that tell the story of the designer's...
- Designtree’s Recycled Ledge Lamp Creates a Space to Showcase Your Books Thu, 14 Apr 11, 3:20amJust in time for the Milan Furniture Fair, Designtree‘s Tim Wigmore has unveiled a multifunctional lamp constructed from recycled shot-blasted aluminum and vibrant plastic panel scraps...