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A concept for a standalone camera tries to think the way Apple does but might still come up short of providing a convincing USP to become an actual product.

There is no shortage of dreams and wishes that people have when it comes to Apple products. On the mobile front alone, the list spans from simpler requests of a larger battery to wishful thinking about foldable iPhones. There is also no shortage of creative designers coming up with concepts that seemingly reflect Apple’s language and principles, like this AirCam idea that almost checks all the right boxes.

Designer: Andrea Copellino

This wouldn’t be the first time someone came up with the idea of a standalone camera that would make GoPro shake in fear. An earlier “ActionCam” concept was actually closer to the popular action camera than to any of Apple’s accessories, though it did have some design cues similar to an AirPods case. The complexity of the device, however, easily marked it as a pipe dream, something that this newer concept is trying to avoid.

In coming up with the design concept for an Apple camera, designer Andrea Copellino tried to stick to known Apple design principles like simplicity and compactness. The squarish camera definitely hits those marks almost to an extreme degree. It has no display of its own, for example, requiring the use of an iPhone or an iPad as a separate viewfinder. Such a design isn’t exactly unheard of, though more often employed on 360-degree cameras than action cams.

The designer’s justification for the existence of something like an AirCam would be to offer a higher-quality camera not just for content creators but for future users of Apple’s future AR glasses. In theory, this would allow Apple to address a very specific market segment, one that requires dedicated camera hardware, without adversely affecting its other products.

That said, Apple is unlikely to create its own standalone camera for the very same reason of simplicity. An Apple AirCam wouldn’t exactly be simpler to use and would be difficult to handle without another paired device, something that would also go against Apple’s philosophy. The company is also more likely to improve its iPhone’s camera as much as it can and market that extensively rather than come out with a first-party accessory that basically admits that it isn’t up to snuff.

Photos also courtesy of AppleDesign.

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In what could easily be a first, this sleek, minimal TV stand actually looks better than the TV it holds – so much so that you’re sure to have guests asking you all sorts of questions about it!

A winner of the iF Design Award, the Carry TV Stand from Eva Solo takes the shape of a slim easel that props your TV up. Its metal pipe-based construction provides two distinct benefits, strength without the visual or physical weight. The stand looks so incredibly slick, it feels almost as if the TV is floating in mid-air, and the pipes themselves provide the perfect tubular structure to hide your TV cables behind. All you need to do is display some NFTs (especially easy if you own a Samsung TV) and you’ve got yourself an easel with literal art on it!

The Eva Solo Carry offers a nice way to freely place your TV anywhere in a room without being restricted to a wall, TV unit, or credenza. The lightweight stand holds flatscreen TVs between 40″ to 65″ in size regardless of their company or type, offering a flexible experience that isn’t as restrictive as a wall-mount, letting you position your TV anywhere in your living room, bedroom, or even office space and plan your furniture layout accordingly.

The minimalist Carry TV stand comes constructed from durable stainless steel piping that easily and comfortably lifts your TV 9 inches off the floor, angling it upwards for a comfortable viewing experience whether you’re seated on the floor, a beanbag, or even a sofa set. My only real concern with this angled design is that you’re almost sure to catch the reflection of a fan or a tube light if it’s right in front of the TV, so that’s something to watch out for.

Aside from the stainless steel piping, the Carry TV Stand even comes with a few accents, including leather straps that fasten to the back of the TV, holding it in place so that it doesn’t accidentally fall forward (a serious hazard if you’ve got kids or pets), and rubber details at the base of the easel and on the TV’s resting bars to prevent any damage to your flooring or expensive television.

The Carry TV Stand is a winner of the iF Design Award for the year 2021.

Designer: Eva Solo

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Denmark’s 3 Days of Design fair has changed its dates to 15 to 17 June so that “the dates of the festival don’t coincide with any other festival,” after it was set to take place at the same time as Salone del Mobile and Design Shanghai.

The annual design festival in Copenhagen, which sees numerous showrooms open their doors to visitors and events and exhibitions take place across the city, was held in the autumn in both 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, its 2022 edition was set to go ahead in its more traditional early summer slot on 8 to 10 June.

Industry “should care enough about each other to give each other space”

But after Salone del Mobile, the world’s largest design and furniture fair, announced it was moving its dates to 7 to 12 June as the ongoing pandemic forced it to postpone its April dates, the two fairs were set to take place at almost the same dates.

Trade fair Design Shanghai is also held around the same time, on 9 to 12 June.

Instead, 3 Days of Design has become the latest design fair to postpone its dates so far this year, choosing to move to the festival forward by one week.

The design event acknowledged the difficulty that the clash would have created in a post on Instagram.

 

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Above: 3 Days of Design announced the date change on Instagram. Top image: the Ukurant exhibition at last year’s 3 Days of Design. Photo is by Jonas Jacob Svensson

“We believe that everyone in the industry should care enough about each other to give each other space,” the trade fair said.

“Since you can’t be in two places at once… And so that the dates for our festival don’t coincide with any other festival, we hope you will join us in Copenhagen for this year’s 3daysofdesign from the 15th – 17th of June 2022.”

The decision was made after the festival received feedback from the design community.

“We have received so much incredibly positive feedback from our global design community, who don’t want to miss any of the exhibits, events, talks and activities that we have planned,” festival founder Signe Byrdal Terenziani told Dezeen.

With a number of visitors and brands attending both fairs, holding Salone del Mobile and 3 Days of Design during the same dates could conceivably have led to a loss of visitors, at a time when many trade shows are hoping to return to some form of normality after two years of disruption.

3 Days of Design joins other big names in postponing fair

3 Days of Design is one of the most important trade shows in Scandinavia and many Nordic brands are choosing to introduce new launches in Copenhagen rather than Milan.

In an interview with Anders Byriel, CEO of Danish textile brand Kvadrat, during last year’s edition of the fair, he said Copenhagen is in a “golden age” where it is becoming a manufacturing centre comparable to Milan.

Byrdal Terenziani said 3 Days of Design grows with each year.

“In 2021, our festival counted more than 200 exhibitors, making this the largest design festival in Copenhagen to date,” she said.

The 2022 edition of 3 Days of Design will have the theme “Remember to Play”. Italian designer Luca Nichetto has created the concept for the branding and visual theme, which will feature a collage of Danish icons: a famous design, a typical dish and an architectural landmark in Copenhagen.

Numerous other shows have been cancelled or forced to change their dates this year, including IMM Cologne, which has been cancelled, Maison&Objet, which has been postponed to March and the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, which has been moved to September.

Dezeen recently published a guide to twenty-five of the best design weeks and festivals for 2022 and when they are taking place.

3 Days of Design will run from 15 to 17 June in Copenhagen. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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Thanks to the power of magnets, a blank wall can become a safe haven for all your things if you’ve already run out of places to store them.

The price of housing and living spaces has gone up considerably in the past decades, resulting in people trying to make do with more cramped accommodations. Conversely, the surge of interest in tiny homes has also spurred some creative thinking in new storage solutions with minimal footprints. In both these cases, traditional products like containers and cabinets just don’t cut it. Fortunately, a few new designs have started appearing lately, including one that lets you use the wall for something more functional and less decorative but still aesthetic.

Designer: Francesco Brunetti

Typical containers store items in a messy way that potentially damages these objects, while cabinets don’t provide quick access or visibility to the things they hide inside. More importantly, these solutions often take up floor space which is already in short supply in small living quarters, even one to two-room apartments. That’s why some have considered unconventional spaces like stairs and walls as the next frontier in storage solutions, but few offer the same flexibility as shelves and drawers.

That’s where Brunetti’s Wall-it concept comes in, a storage solution that is can also be a decorative wall piece. Rather than limiting what you can hang on your wall to the manufacturer’s specifications, Wall-it lets owners decide where and how to hold different kinds of objects. This modular capability is thanks to the power of strong magnets that not only let you decide which containers to attach but also which boards to use.

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This is also where the aesthetic and decorative aspect of Wall-it comes in. The concept has room for over a dozen different accessories that can be used for different kinds of objects, like a hook for headphones and a box for smartphones. Users can mix and match not only the types of containers themselves but also the colors of the board and the accessories. You can choose to match their colors with the rest of the room or make them stand out visually with different hues.

There’s also a sustainable element to Wall-it, thanks to the materials that have been chosen for this concept. Bio-based PLA thermoplastic is significantly more recyclable than regular plastic, and the epoxy used to join the magnets with PLA can be dissolved by acidic solutions. Wall-it, therefore, presents a family of storage solutions that not only saves space but also saves the environment in the long run.

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A hamster wheel-like ergonomic chair made for professionals who have to sit for long hours in front of their computer screen. Could this be the new trending work-from-home setup that’s high on comfort?

How often do you find yourself craving for the ultimate comfort while working on your PC? Times when you are dead tired, and the only thing that brings solace to your work regime is a rested spine and head position. A place where the ultimate ergonomic working position and productivity-enhancing comfort take precedence. Perhaps, that is one thing you always wanted in your work-from-home regime in these uncertain times.

The azbi Chair is a setup that’ll get you instantly excited for its unique seating position which always keeps the screen at the optimum distance for dramatically reduced body and eye strain. According to the designer, the mouse and keyboard stay just where you want them to be, bringing a never-before-seen ergonomic setup for people who have to work for long hours on their PC.

Wooden make of the hamster wheel-like chair setup doesn’t promote fitness in any way, but it sure does give laid-back work a whole new meaning. I can imagine myself lying flat on the azbi Chair with music plugged in. Man! that would be pure bliss to enhance creative work skills. Definitely, this will require space – perhaps a dedicated corner in the living room or an expansive bedroom. If you’ve got enough room to spare, this is one thing made for a geek’s den.

There are different levels of the foot resting positions for you to never feel strain in the legs while working for extended hours. The chair also has a lighting setup on the top corner for strain-free working during the nighttime. So, we are talking of 24×7 freedom to be ultra-productive in the most comfortable way during the work from home restrictions.

Designer: Azbi

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