This genius time piece actually allows you to see the time around the world at a glance. The usual straight hands are replaced by a circular hand that tells us global time as the circle changes size. This amazing time kit also shows us what a small world we are, all on one face.

Bent Hands!

Usually the batteries in a clock are fitted into the back, however Giha decided to change the role of the batteries and give them new life on the front playing the part of the hands. The effect is a very minimalist looking clock yet totally functional.

Front and Back!

This wonderful invention of bringing two different objects together for a purpose proves a perfect relationship. Through the activity of reading the light and the chair become one through the wire frame.

Hidden Light!

The design of this phone and its extension is all about those bits and bobs that people seem to scramble about for when on  a call, like pens and note pad.  The whole design is not based directly on the phone itself but on around it and creating a compact area for the natural habits of people when talking on the phone.

Phone on Board!

Book Brick is a concept to organize and separate books either on a stand or on a wall. The brick work design offers an unusual concept yet it is totally functional and the wall mounted product is space saving too.

Book Brick!

Pencil sharpeners are not used as often as they used to be but whenever you want one you can guarantee it will be hard to find. This design has two functions, a waste can and a pencil sharpener built into the lid. The lid of the can has a hole for trash and a small hole for sharpening your pencils where the shavings go directly into the trash can itself.

Circle or Dot!

Giha started work with INNODESIGN after university where he worked for 5 years before deciding to go it alone in 2010. He first displayed his work to the world back in 2010 at the Berlin Design Festival and has since exhibited at major exhibitions like 100% Design London 2011 and Design Korea 2011, Seoul.

Innovative high technology combines LED video stream and patented optics!

Living walls!

Animations and light that effect your mood!

The ‘Eyes Door’ offers the interior of a room dancing images from the natural reflective light. This door design is based on Geometric optical technology where because of the eyes it is capable of generating outside images through to the interior while bringing privacy.

Bringing a new prospective yet preserving privacy!

The porcelain PICT creates mirror images from optical surfaces. The surface attracts the light sources from within a room and as a result it gives a stream of different light pixels. Last year they displayed these unusual lighting solutions at 100% Design in London’s Earls Court to great acclaim.

Optical surfaces that create mirror images!

Illuminates and animates!

Fred and Fred was developed with two concepts, design and photography plus the passions of two French men, Frederick Gervais and Frederick Remaud.

Frédéric GERVAIS, was a student of the Estienne School (Paris), and then went onto the Beaux Arts in Paris to study photography, he then became the Artistic Director with the Publicis group. His extensive research and vast interest in the image world using multi-lens cameras, of ephemeral and changing images directed him towards animation which subsequently lead him to the idea of the first PICT product.

Frederic Remaud studied at the Olivier de Serres school in Paris, then after completion he went onto the Paris Val de Marne School of Archtecture and finally completed his studies at the Cambre in Brussels. He worked for Doublet as their Industrial Designer. He was noted for his furniture design for the Invalides Armv Museum and became a well respected architect. He created the first ever concrete PICT.

Over the years both men developed a passion for light solutions and since Fred and Fred they have been awarded for their brilliance with an Anvar Grant and 2 OSEO Innovation awards to continue their research and further development of these unique PICT products.

Jean Marie Massoud the French Designer designed this geometric style bathroom incorporating all he believes in. His inspirations come from nature, space and the relationship with humans. The outcome here is high tech hidden technology, with the fall of the water focusing on its natural being and the natural stones making an art center piece. This bathroom offers a spiritual experience to bathing.

Cool calm and collected!

The perfect balance of objects have been chosen here for total relaxation of the body and mind. Designed by Dutch architect Weil Arets in a close collaboration with Alessi. Italian design company has brought together Laufen clean coat finishing to merge with the furniture and accessories to produce a stunning visual result.

Delve into a dream world!

Pure Stone is a design inspired by all things natural, by Villeroy and Boch. The real wood compliments the smoothness of the stones while the clean lines offer a sense of peace and tranquility.

Relax around nature!

This lovely design named Subway also by Villeroy and Boch is thought out using simple terms, using a generous space and adding character and clean lines throughout. The wash basins, WC’s and bidet’s have been built in yet still offer character to this uncomplicated yet functional bathroom.

Generous space offers  character, yet a haven to escape!

This wonderful bathroom design is made up of pure crystalline contours. The fine, intricate geometry in the glass steel basins give a sense of purity. These basins are designed according to choice and the pyramid style shape comes in 2 widths 400mm and 800mm, they can also be mounted on the wall or free standing.

Clever lighting brings a whole new bathing experience!

This is a bathroom design with the retro era in mind, the colors and the pattern in the rug against the chocolate take you back in time but yet still have a modern twist. The Turquoise blue stools have doubled up as shelving, yet could offer a comfortable place to have a cheeky chat with a close one.

There is nothing wrong in combining retro with modern style if you get it right!

AFNY, have been supplying kitchens, bathrooms, tiles, accessories and hardware to industry professionals in architecture and design for over 30 years. They have set the standard for transforming the style of bathrooms and kitchens by introducing an infusion of nature, spirituality, high tech products and their expertise and passion in interior design.

See here for there amazing high tech products and interior bathroom ideas! The best thing about AFNY is that you are getting the best of the designers and architects they collaborate with and the most up to date sanitary products available all in one go!

The design is in tune with the enchanting surroundings of Amsterdam’s diverse architecture.

The beautiful Italian drapes were made by Gottl himself the Chief Creative Director and not only serve the purpose of separating the intimate areas but also bring some rich, rustic charm to each setting.

Keeping the 250 m2 open plan layout, these stunning drapes were used to create intimate settings!

The drapes create dramatic backdrops throughout the whole interior!

There are lots of diverse textures here creating depth and character. The art, sculptures and ceramics bring personal enchanting touches, giving the atmosphere an air of curiosity just like the city itself.

Every area has eclectic pieces of furniture and art!

The design team at UXUS infuse strategic design solutions with artistic ideas that result in unique projects like this, while managing to balance the sensible side of design with ornate touches.

The floorspace is made up of informal and formal areas for every occasion!

Unique sculptures and ceramics add character and interest!

UXUS was named after the phrase ‘You and Us’ and is headed by American George Anthony Gottl who is Chief Creative Director alongside Oliver John Palmer Michel from France who is also an acclaimed architect. Gottl also owns Relic an interior design store with clients such as The Hilton and The Marriott and was acclaimed in 1998 for designing the World Cup uniforms for the U.S.A and Brazil.  Erika J. Gottl from Cost Rica manages the financial side of the business who’s background is actually in wine. She owned and produced wine at Marus winery in California where she became the 8^th most important new winery voted by the magazine Wine Spectator. Together it seems they form the perfect team, and we feel there is a huge future ahead for UXUS and we look forward to their future projects.

This Sinbad Creek private residence is set on a 5.3 acre site on a hillside in the small town of Sunol, California. Swatt Miers designed this 400 sqf west facing home taking into consideration the amazing views at every angle. Each space has its own character yet interlocks with the next ensuring it all also develops a close relationship with the natural rural landscape.

Sinbad Creek was designed to create the perfect relationship with each space and the natural landscape!

Keeping with the natural theme, clean lines with natural wood and lots of light!

Perfectly located close to the highways of 560 and 68 is this ten acre site housing the Dublin Civic Center. The center includes a police department, a council chamber, a cable television studio, a regional meeting room and various administrative offices. There are several grass garden areas and future plans in place for a theater, library and gymnasium.

Many important civic departments within this one impressive 10 acre site!

150 seating capacity for the council chamber!

This welcoming Free Speech Movement Cafe was built to celebrate the firestorm which hit the country by storm thanks to Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl. It houses many pieces of associated literature, photographs, quotations, articles, and a huge memorial mural of events that occurred in Berkeley back in 1964 that kick started the FSM.  Current news can be accessed by computers, monitors and a LED display that shows recent and current events from around the globe.

Created as a tribute to the FSM!

Housing everything visitors need to keep up with current FSM activism!

The Ice House is the largest masonry building in San Francisco and was originally built to create ice for the local fishing industry back in 1994. Wyatt Miers renovated the 200,000 sqf buildings and transformed them into the HQ of this very old company. The design was kept casual to keep in with the companies image and they re-used as much of the original building a possible out of respect.

A total face lift for these historic buildings!

Staying with the clients image, yet with a modern approach!

The Gold LEED facility of the Humane Society of Silicon Valley has several purposes. It offers the public many services including animal care, adoption, boarding, day care and a  huge park. There are also exercise areas for the dogs and plenty of public areas and a cafe. This is a highly efficient site with a photovoltaic energy system and a reduced water system that has resulted in 80% less usage.

Saving energy while creating a very much needed facility!

Incorporating lots of green open spaces to exercise the dogs!

The firm continues its dedication in sustainable building and can often be seen featured in may publications. They offer the highest level of design and planing, creating beautiful user friendly energy saving private and public buildings. Their building projects range from institutional, animal welfare, commercial, residential and civic taking the standards of architecture to a new level.

This aluminium lamp is made of LED lighting so it has very low energy consumption. There are a variety of finishing choices and also the lighting can be either colored, cool or warm. The five arms are strategically placed so the lighting is circulated upwards and downwards giving a unique light diffusion with less glare.

The Sirio lamp!

This unusual sound barrier is also perfect for arranging separate residential settings. It acts as a sound barrier because the panels contain mineral substrate which allows greenery to grow with minimum maintenance. This natural noise filter can also be used in busy cities and urban areas where sound from railways or highways can be muffled.

The Green Sonic sound barrier and separator!

This highly technical glass mirror amazingly manages a home’s automatic interconnecting network and can be fitted with various accessories including a survey system for bio-metric data, a projector, a search application for lost items and a pomander. This avante-garde item could also be ideal for commercial use.

The Foo mirror designed to manage a home’s automation network!

These super space saving kitchen units are derived from the original Tuscan grain store and bread making equipment called the Madia. They are ideal for a small living space as these compact products contain everything you need for a functioning kitchen and the usual appliances.

The Madia2 space saving kitchen!

This textured wall covering is made from Cardato Regenerated CO2 Neutral recycled wool that is produced using an old method that eliminates CO2 emissions.

Wall App Kit, CO2 emissions free!

This luminous table with glass top was produced with ambient settings in mind and houses metal wings that can be opened to project the light from inside.

The Light Box table created for ambient settings!

Four years have gone by since ‘Rethinking the Product’ was born. This innovative project has created one hundred prototypes by the same amount of specialist designers and companies from a variety of sectors. Using this conception new partnerships and synergies have originated as well as the creation of unique product lines. Rethinking the Product will continue to create original successful products with a combined effect away from the original methods.

Rachel was involved from the beginning of the framework and actually changed the design of the original entryway after a chance visit to London’s National Portrait Gallery. Throughout the contemporary section the pieces of art are hung on glass walls, back to back which immediately portrays a sense of space the whole length. This illusion really impressed her so she decided to change the existing traditional entryway design that included a marble staircase and instead suggested a glass staircase that appears to float, giving the house a first impression of light and openness.

The stunning entryway sets the standard for the rest of this home!

Each piece of furniture, color scheme and accessory makes a statement! The harmony and balance between each room has a remarkable effect.  Before moving into interior design Rachel moved from New York to London after achieving an MBA in finance and working on Wall Street. Her interior design interest developed when she moved on to Japan and she fell in love with the balance and harmony aspects of Japanese home design. She re-decorated her home in Tokyo and as a result the local expats asked her to do theirs.

The lounge areas both encompass vibrant artwork!

Hints of the Far East are set amongst a contemporary background!

Around the same time she became fascinated with Kelly Hoppen’s new book ‘East Meets West’ and 2 years later she made the decision to head back to London and do Kelly’s interior design course at the prestige’s KLC School of Design. After a successful result she became more intrigued with interior design and applied for an internship with Kelly. That developed into a 4 year stint and  a deep relationship as both respected each others work. Kelly admired Rachel for her eye to detail and her desire to mix international influences.

Both dining areas make the most of the natural landscape in the grounds!

She worked on many projects for Kelly and moved back to New York where she joined forces with fellow student Alexa Salter and formed Rachel Laxer Interiors.

The focal point here are the stunning chandeliers that warm up this very modern kitchen!

The color scheme and chosen accessories connect with the design perfectly!

This well planned terrace creates a cozy hub to enjoy the outdoors!

These custom made drapes in the master suite give it individuality!

No expense has been spared in this guest bedroom with its beautiful linens and direct access to the grounds!

Rachel now divides her time between the U.S and London and has become recognized for mixing contemporary Europe, the warmth of India and modern U.S design into her interiors. Her extensive travels and eye to detail allow her to create bespoke interiors that have a unique international prospective.

100% recycled glass and resin from the ‘Light’ collection!

It all started by experimenting with forming a laminated glass sandwich using only natural materials. The reaction from the industry during these first experiments proved encouraging so they began experimenting more seriously will a variety of glass, resin, procedures and testing a variety of materials for inter layers. Livinglass immediately started to grow after their first collection called ‘From Nature’ and gained a reputation for being unique, kind to the environment and creating beautiful visual products.

Livinglass create beautiful decorative glass designs for corporate, residential, restaurants, retail, hotels and health buildings. Their inspiration is derived from nature where they combine beautiful colors and patterns in geometric and natural forms. The basis of their designs are either from their Light, Curve or Fresh collections.

A hotel casino in Kimono Aqua from the ‘Light’ collection!

The Light collections can be created with recycled glass and resin from a thickness of just half an inch making it more affordable. The Curve collections are decorated recycled laminated glass and 100% recycled resin that can be created into curve shapes, giving a room a totally different dimension. The Fresh collections are made from non-laminated single glass panels then they are carved into to create beautiful designs. Fresh is also available in 100% recycled glass.

A corporate design from the Curve collection in Kimono Flame!

They have been chosen by many famous publications for being a top glass product and design team and back in 2005 teamed together with Rockwell to create a stunning dining area for Nobu 57th Street in New York. They incorporated slices of natural bamboo into glass panels creating a floating appearance.

The stunning Hibachi dining room at Nobu 57th Street!

A residential project using the Fresh approach!

Custom butterfly design from the Light collection works perfect in this health care building!

A retail project from the Fresh portfolio!

All Livinglass products are environmentally friendly, resistant to water, UV, and chemicals, impact resistant for safety, class A 1 fire approved, antimicrobial, sanitary and resist discoloration, fading and scratches. Livinglass are also a member of The U.S Green Building Council and are committed to helping to develop a sustainable future by continuing to make buildings greener for everyone.

To make simple yet chic place settings, collect some pine cones, spray paint them silver, gold or ice blue, and add touches of greenery. Make the name tag out of flimsy paper for an elegant finish!

Inexpensive, chic and natural!

Head off to your local thrift store and purchase an old fashioned music book to create a unique yet nostalgic place setting. Team with white and silver and some touches of natural festive greenery!

Add a touch of nostalgia!

Create natural table centers by using festive flowers or decorated branches. Create a whimsical theme like the one on the left by using a tall glass vase and add some drama by filling with natural branches and decorate with silver and gold butterflies or festive glittery items like snowflakes. In keeping with the floral theme create a wintry pretty look from natural flowers. White works best teamed with candles that offer a nice clean fresh look with a warm glow.

Create some drama by bringing the outdoors in!

To create a rustic chic table make a change from using a conventional dinner service and choose a mix of wood and ironstone instead. The wooden name tag and the snowflake ornament blend in to the theme while the crystal glasses tops off the look with elegance.

Steer away from conventional tableware for an interesting twist!

Create a lovely winter design with glass, white and a few sparkles. This table also matches the blue decor perfectly. Hang sparkly items like snowflakes from the chandelier at different lengths so they add to the centerpiece.

Use what you have to create a festive focal point!

If you want a change from the usual glittery designs then opt for a natural look. This look would not be complete with out a burlap runner, then use glass jars and bowls as candle holders, add some greenery and place with twig balls for authenticity.

Authentic twig balls make a festive design that is natural and re-usable!

Swap traditional themes to create unique, charming table designs this holiday season. There is no need to rush out and buy expensive tableware, there are many ways to be inventive by using natural things and simple ideas  to create beautiful and interesting table settings!

The west side windows offer views towards the Statue of Liberty!

In the living area she chose a Piero Lissoni sofa in an angular shape and complimented it with a leather ottoman purposely chose not to use too much floor space. She added a 2008 Bouquet chair which is a rare find in white, Nanook tables and a Twilight floor lamp to complete the dramatic look.

The carefully chosen furniture items add to this room with dramatic effect!

The master suite is adorned with furnishing items from many high-end designers from all over the world. The bedside table and desk offer contemporary seamless flat surfaces and the clay chair and Yves Bahar lamp finish it all off perfectly. The photo by Miles Aldridge sits cheekily above the Cassina bed layered with a luxurious angora throw. The Corian fitted bathroom has no room for clutter, everything has a function and a place.

The master suite is adorned with many items from international designers!

Smooth clean surfaces give an ultra modern edge!

The chic dining setting is opposite the open plan kitchen. The kitchen’s center focal point is the island cube on casters that has been made from terrazzo the same as the floor. The appliances are all the latest technology in stainless steel and the surfaces are smooth, clean and uncluttered.

The movable island cube is center point in the open plan kitchen!

The terrazzo floor with touches of gray stone picks up the natural light beautifully. All her carefully chosen art work sits perfectly against the brightness of the light and white thanks to the work of the architect and his aim to compliment this airy delicate interior. These plain white walls are the perfect place to show off her art collection which includes a photo by Massimo Vitale called Scala Dei Turchi, a glass wall sculpture from famous New York artist Rob Wynn, and hanging in the foyer id the Mirraggio by the Campana Brothers.

The terrazzo floors absorb the light and reflect it against the walls!

Dente’s evident sophisticated, unique style is influenced by her time as editor for Harpers Bazaar magazine and working with clients such as Calvin Klein, L’Oreal, Italian Vogue and many other international style icons. Since 1992 Barbara Dente has been working with Donna Cristina in their marketing, PR and communications co. for luxury brands all over the world and the USA.