Video Cameras “Disguised”

panoptICONS is an art project meant to raise awareness and refute the idea of people being constantly “watched” by video cameras placed all over the city. Here is the project description from the developers: “The surveillance camera seems to have become a real pest that feeds on our privacy. To represent this, camera birds – city birds with cameras instead of heads – were placed throughout the city centre of Utrecht where they feed on our presence. In addition, a camera bird in captivity was displayed to show the feeding process and to make the everyday breach of our privacy more personal and tangible.” The whole project is looking to emphasize the concept of the man that gains the statute of “prey” while being in crowded urban spaces.

Tips to Save you Money

Your home is also the source for Earth depleting resources that we all are responsible for everyday. In order to save your pocket and the Earth, home energy efficiency is crucial and it isn’t hard to learn. From the extra lamp that you leave on in the bedroom to the 20 minute shower each of your family members take, it’s time to start becoming more environmentally aware.  Here are 10 home energy efficient tips that will help your family, help the earth and your wallet.

Colourful Alphabetized Storage Space

Modern Finnish designer Lincoln Kayiwa chose to solve storage problems with his new AAKKOSET, a room divider that also functions as a wall storage unit. Created to store books, CDs, magazines, bric-a-bracs etc, AAKKOSET has the best of both worlds: from combining latest manufacturing technologies with traditional craftsmanship, Lincoln Kayiwa created this alphabetized storage unit that comes in many colours: black, blue, green, orange, red, violet, white and yellow. The fabrication process guarantees at least 3 years of usage: “Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is fed through a 5-Axis Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) router. It is thoroughly glued, pressed and primed before a deep rich paint job is first mechanically applied and then hand finished.” 

The Bed That Almost Makes Itself

Letto Zip comes from Florida Furniture and is a dream came true for all those people who dislike making their beds in the morning. Its appearance can be changed by simply zipping and unzipping its stylish cover. This has a major effect on the overall room design, while in the same time being very practical for the user who can prepare the bed in a fast and simple way. The furniture piece is highly modern and elegant, perfect for a large variety of contemporary interiors. With a soft and slightly curved frame, this looks like a comfortable dreamy bed.

Colors Classic White Rocky Collection

In today’s post we would like to showcase two other approaches to this intriguing collection: Color Series and White Series. The uncommon sets consist of four different furniture pieces: a coffee table, a TV cabinet, a wardrobe and a credenza. Even though their shape is the same, the colorful set differs a lot from the white one. While the first can fit in a nonconformist, highly personalized interior, the second set can only be integrated in a minimalist, opulent room. We decided to present them both, for a fun and strong contrast. How would you integrate the first colorful set in an interior? What combination of furniture pieces would you choose ? What set do you like best?