Nacho Carbonell Pump It Up, 2008 At first glance, the piece appears to be a simple chair, but when activated, inflatable companion-like forms emerge from its structure, surrounding the seated user. These soft, air-filled “pets” introduce a sense of presence […]

realities:united Reinraus, 2008 Reinraus is a space that can be hung out of a window, giving the single living in compact conditions a sense of freedom. The project rethinks the idea of private outdoor space in dense urban environments by offering […]

AnnaMariaCornelia De Gersem Life Dress, 2008 Life dress is a means of creating instant privacy in crowds. The wearer activates air cartridges to inflate the skirt, turning it into a human-sized bubble. Designed as an inflatable skirt-dress, the garment functions […]

Marko Macura Echo, 2008 Echo is a stylish means of bringing quiet to your world. Designed as a necklace made of earplugs, it allows the wearer to instantly create a moment of silence in noisy surroundings. By transforming a simple […]

Martina Albasini Nannolo, 2008 Nannolo is a soft, simple object inspired by a teddy bear, but made for adults. It’s designed for people who live alone and want something comforting to hold, a small way to feel less alone. Created […]

Sebastian Mühlhäuser & Marcel Krings Casulo, 2008 A compact, all-in-one furniture system designed for mobile living. Packed into a single box the size of a pallet base, it unfolds into a complete bedroom setup including a bed, mattress, desk, chair, […]

COMPANY by Aamu Song and Johan Olin A Jacket for Lonely People, 2008 A Jacket for Lonely People is a conceptual garment designed to spark unexpected human interaction. Made with wide strips of Velcro integrated into a cotton jacket, it […]

Hans Tan Placement Paperback, 2008 Placemat Paperback by Hans Tan is a hybrid between a book and a dining accessory, created for those who often eat alone. Each page functions as a disposable placemat that can be torn out and […]

SMAQ by Andreas Quendau & Sabine Maller Cosy Chair, 2008 Rather than functioning as a conventional chair, it was conceived as an inhabitable radiator: a piece of furniture that delivers heat directly to the user instead of warming an entire […]