eleonora barbareschi+alessandra mantovani's 'finger dip'
special mention for designboom's 'dining in 2015' competition..
i love it!
"The act of eating and its nature are one of man’s a prime needs. Our hands, sensually evoking a wild return to our origins, are the best instruments for feeding ourselves leading to the satisfaction of our animal impulses. Therefore, no more cutleries, no more tablecloths! No more formality or cultural distinctions in the approach to food. In a society where everything is frenetic and sometimes hypocrite, it can be luxurious to allow our souls to listen once again to our most distant instincts, it is a privilege that only few of us can allow. Finger-Dip is a provocation, an invitation for users to stop and reflect, a way to use technology and man’s intelligence in the objective of giving value to a gesture which has now a days become symbol of sophistication and style other than a necessity. Eating is a pleasure, and it becomes even more satisfying when doing it with our hands! Finger-Dip is hygienic, for single-use and fun! It is ideal when traveling, when the lunch is quick and simple, and when there is no chance of washing our hands and there are no utensils around".
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wilderness
"only 10% of the land area is remote – more than 48 hours from a large city".
beautiful global map of accessibility by the JRC at the EU
beautiful global map of accessibility by the JRC at the EU
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Objectified
the trailer of Objectified - Gary Haustwit's new documentary - was released the first week of january!
"Objectified is a feature-length independent documentary about industrial design. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the people who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability. It’s about our relationship to mass-produced objects and, by extension, the people who design them."
World premiere is scheduled for March
starting fresh!
happy new year everyone!
after the christmas party with the office i switched to holiday mode...
waited for my boy to arrive from canada, enjoyed three full weeks with him, around germany and italy, took a break from all the architecturing!
i am glad 2008 is over!
wishing you all a 'colorful' 2009!
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