Few will argue that we need to keep our bodies fit and healthy to live life to the fullest, but we as a civilization seem to have developed a litany of excuses not to do so. Whether it’s the inconvenience of traveling to a gym daily, the lack of motivation to work out at home, or the boredom of repetitive actions, we can always come up with a bunch of clever excuses that keep us from meeting our fitness goals and living a healthy life. It’s clear that relying on willpower alone just isn’t enough for everyone, so this smart home gym helps demolish those excuses by providing a fitness machine and program that makes staying fit as fun as playing a game.

Designer: Gymera

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There has been a sudden surge in smart home gym products in the past years, and while they do bring a few “smart” solutions to the home gym market, they’re often too focused on simply translating the gym experience to your home. People who go to gyms regularly, however, are mostly already committed and disciplined, making these home gyms just conveniences. In contrast, Gymera revolutionizes home fitness by providing a more enjoyable exercise system that fits right in your home. It even folds up to serve as a full-body mirror that adds a beautiful accent to your home!

With 200+ movements you always have new ways to work out.

GyRacing – Change your routine fitness into absolute fun.

GyBoating – Start your strength training in wild boating, get stronger and get fun.

Gameful design has long been a successful strategy in many industries, and Gymera applies it to fitness to make your reps more engaging and memorable. Whether you’re driving a race car, rowing a boat, or playing tug of war with a Gymera friend, the interactive puts a whole new layer of experience into your workouts. The smart home gym machine is equipped with a variety of sensors and a vivid 27-inch 4K touch screen that helps immerse you in that virtual world to the point that you might even forget you’re actually sweating it out at home.

Just because you’re working out at home doesn’t mean you actually need to be alone. The 5MP camera easily lets you and your friends enjoy a Facetime workout together even when you’re far apart. And for those with a more competitive streak, leaderboards combine socialization and motivation in a way that will push you to go beyond your limits.

Fit Any Space – Gymera foldable smart gym only comes in 5.38 ft². Put the mirror down and turn it into a professional home gym. Fold it, and you can do your cardio training right away!

Classes for Everybody – Choose different workouts ranging from getting lean, building muscle and weight loss, Gymera’s expert-led workout classes help you get the most from your workout.

Two-coach Demonstration – Two coaches demonstrate Gymera-guided workouts and moves. One action moves while the other demonstrates. Easy to learn and get the right move. Just look and listen.

Gymera isn’t just fun and games, of course. Underneath all those engaging experiences is a true-blooded total gym machine designed to give you the exercises you need right there at home, whether it’s a high-intensity workout or a beginner’s set. Don’t know which one is for you? Thousands of expert-guided classes give you the real deal, covering different types of exercises, from cardio to yoga to strength training. Gymera’s AI system can analyze your posture in real time and give you feedback on your form if you need to correct it right at that moment. And with a digital weight system that can offer up to 220lbs (100kg) and four types of models, you’re guaranteed to have everything you need to build up your body the way you want.

Dynamic Digital Weight – Gymera’s dynamic digital weight system (Max. 220 lbs of resistance, adjust in 0.1 pound increments) and get your most efficient workout.

They say you should work smarter, not harder, and that also applies to working out. For only $2,499 for a Early Bird discount, you get a home gym complete with a super smart AI, thousands of expert content, and gamified workouts. With Gymera, not only will your workouts be more efficient, they will also be more engaging and, dare we say, more fun as well.

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As much as I hate to admit it, I absolutely cannot start my day without a freshly brewed cup of coffee! It’s the boost of energy, dose of motivation, and rush of serotonin that I need every morning. And, I’m pretty sure that’s the case for most of us. However, brewing coffee is an intimate and intricate process by itself, and a few handy products are always needed to peacefully create and enjoy our much-needed cup of coffee. So, we’ve curated a collection of product designs including unique coffee machines, pour-over brewers, sustainable to-go cups, and more to make your morning coffee routine just a little bit more enjoyable. From reusable coffee cups made from recycled coffee waste to an old-school espresso machine – these products are a must-have for all coffee lovers.

1. The Kreis Cup

Meet the Kreis Cup, a coffee cup that’s sustainable, durable, and designed to enhance your coffee-drinking experience! The Kreis Cup is a reusable cup made from used coffee grounds and plant-based materials, free of petroleum-based plastics, and available in a cup and travel-mug styles.

Why is it noteworthy?

It is heat resistant and designed to keep your coffee hot longer. That being said, the Kreis Cup is still ultimately biodegradable, unlike the plastic-based to-go mugs you get at your local cafe or the breakable ceramic mugs you use at home. Once it reaches the end of its lifespan, the Kreis Cup disintegrates quickly into the soil, leaving absolutely nothing behind.

What we like

• Made from spent coffee grounds that have been dried, treated, and then suspended in a natural, plant-based polymer
• It has the faint, unmistakable scent of coffee

What we dislike

• There is currently no scope for personalisation.

2. CoffeeB

Swedish coffee brand CoffeeB has come up with a coffee machine that uses eco-friendly single-serve Coffee Balls. So basically it’s similar to the coffee pod machines except this one doesn’t have any plastic pods or capsules so you don’t contribute to the world’s plastic waste.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Coffee Balls can last up to three months at room temperature or if you store them in your ref. And after you use them, they can be turned into compost or natural fertilizer for your home plants and gardens. In case you don’t know how to use them post-coffee, the machine comes with instructions and guides on how to properly recycle them.

What we like

• Made from partially-recycled materials
• The coffee grounds used are certified organic and Fair Trade

What we dislike

• No specifications mentioned on whether the packaging could affect the flavor of the coffee

3. The Retro Modern Espresso Machine

The product concept for the Retro Modern espresso machine brings back vibes of authentic American diners, old-school muscle cars and scooters, retro radios and toasters, and all the pastel goodness from the 60s and 70s. In fact, these are what inspired the designer to create something like this that brings together the retro design with the modern machine that supplies liquids to all the caffeine-deprived people who go to coffee shops.

Why is it noteworthy?

The pastel green and cream colors of the renders will look right at home at restaurants, coffee bars, or even kitchens that have a softer aesthetic. It’s very attractive for both coffee lovers and those that love old-school designs with a modern twist.

What we like

• Perfect for those who love old-school designs
• Minimal + soft

What we dislike

• The added functionalities or any other “bonus” application of this coffee maker is unknown
• It’s still a concept!

4. The Platypus Coffee Machine

This coffee machine concept will probably remind you of Perry the Platypus. Perry who? He’s the fictional platypus from the animated series ‘Phineas and Ferb.’ The younger generation may be quick to identify the character but don’t fret if you don’t recognize him; perhaps after having a cup of coffee, you will remember.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Platypus Coffee Machine is yet another quirky-designed kitchen appliance that can make you start the day right. Our life cannot be perfect, but coffee can be, and the Platypus will do it right for you. The streamlined style of the coffee maker starts with solid lines that make it stand out from the other coffee machines available in the market.

What we like

• The choice of sapphire (although it looks teal to me) as color makes it another fun device that can make your kitchen countertop or coffee area cheerful
•  Easy to maintain with the catch pan to store used grounds

What we dislike

• The quirky aesthetics may not be for everyone

5. The Origin Coffee Machine

Whenever I take my first sip of coffee in the morning, I am always thankful to whoever it was that first developed coffee and the farmers who harvested this particular blend I’m drinking. While some of the world’s best coffee is generally known to come from Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam (my country, the Philippines, will hopefully someday be included in that list), one of the unsung heroes of the industry is Ethiopia where coffee beans have been thriving since the 7th century. This concept design for a coffee maker pays tribute to the East African country.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Origin coffee maker concept wants to bring “meaningful coffee” to your cup by reminding you of its origins. The shape of the coffee maker is inspired by the map of Ethiopia, although of course it’s not in the exact shape but is modeled after the basic outline. This way, the designer is able to “honor” the origin of coffee, although historians can’t really say that the locals who grew the beans cultivated or consumed these precious beans there.

What we like

• There are just a few buttons you need to press including the on/off and open/close buttons
• You have the option to make an espresso or an americano and there’s also a button or level for the water and the beans

What we dislike

• The industrial aesthetics make it a tough fit in modern kitchens

6. The SüpKüp

The SüpKüp is a travel mug that is not really a mug in itself but serves more as an alternative to the disposable paper coffee sleeves. It is able to hold the paper cups (medium and large at least) that most coffee shops provide, including the still pretty popular Starbucks.

Why is it noteworthy?

It is made from durable polycarbonate and has a pretty elegant and minimalist design that can still display whatever cup is snugly placed inside. This holder doesn’t need any liquid transfer or constant cleaning that’s why it’s more convenient.

What we like

• Your hot drink can remain hot for longer, 50% longer, than when you just hold your paper cup
• Has a double helix screw ejector that lets you eject the cup when you’ve finished just by twisting the rotating base

What we dislike

• It helps retain your coffee drinkability rather than an alternative to disposable cups, leaving more scope for future improvements which we hope to see soon.

7. The Gevi

At first glance, the Gevi doesn’t look like your conventional 2-in-1 coffee maker. Those are much bulkier, and look industrial, while Gevi has a sleek, slim appearance to it. On the inside, however, the Gevi can both grind as well as brew your coffee beans… and it can weigh the beans out beforehand too, resulting in a well-calibrated brew that’s just right.

Why is it noteworthy?

A 2021 winner of the Red Dot Design Award, the Gevi rubbishes the notion that a coffee machine needs to look like a large, bulky, boxy appliance. With its cylindrical design that branches out into the cantilevered coffee grinder and brewer, the Gevi capitalizes on visual drama, looking almost sculptural, like a ballerina on a single leg. While that description may be a little too artistic for what’s essentially a coffee machine, it drives home a point… that even a mundane kitchen appliance can be designed to look beautiful.

What we like

• Comes with a base platform that has its own dedicated weighing scale to help you weigh the beans before you add them to the grinder
• The commercial-level 60mm flat steel burrs help create a consistent grind of your beans

What we dislike

• No complaints!

8. The Bariseur 2.0

In its second edition, the beverage-brewing alarm clock comes with an updated design featuring a better brewing system using a one-of-a-kind immersion brewer that works equally well with tea or coffee. Rather than brewing your drink right into the cup, the immersion brewer keeps your beverage contained in a chamber, allowing you to pour yourself a cuppa whenever you need it. The smell, however, wafts out pretty effortlessly, allowing you to wake up to the aroma of coffee beans or aromatic tea.

Why is it noteworthy?

Bariseur’s ability to cross over into the multisensory realm makes waking up an absolute treat, because not only does it wake you up with the sound, it tantalizes your nostrils with the smell of fresh coffee, getting you out of bed with something to look forward to, and probably a sunnier disposition too.

What we like

• Comes with a mini-fridge to keep a small glass of milk refrigerated for you to pour into your coffee or tea
• The immersion brewer is detachable, so you can brew multiple cups in a day

9. The Flair 58

Created to let you manually brew your own coffee, the Flair 58 is an espresso maker that requires a bit of elbow grease. A lever-operated design lets you physically ‘pump’ your espresso, while a pressure gauge lets you know whether you’re hitting the exact 9 bars needed to make a delightfully brewed cup.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Flair 58, as its name suggests, comes outfitted with an industry-standard 58mm portafilter, allowing you to use existing filters/tampers with your device. If you’re the kind of person to obsess over the coffee they drink (as are a lot of people), the Flair 58 is the perfect addition to your coffee-making ritual, giving you the ability to make a cup that’s as artisanal and fresh as it gets!

What we like

• The aluminum, complete with a black anodized finish, withstands years upon years of constant and consistent use, so your coffee tastes stunning even a decade from when you buy the Flair 58
• The Flair 58 offers 3 temperature settings to choose from

10. The Apple Drip

The Apple Drip officially becomes the first Apple concept we’ve seen that’s designed for the kitchen. Truth be told, Apple’s brand of minimalism fits pretty much anywhere, after all, a HomePod looks pretty darn good in a kitchen, right?

Why is it noteworthy?

The Apple Drip has a style that’s comparable to the Ember Mug (fun fact, Ember’s lead designer Robert Brunner worked extensively at Apple) with a slick, black design that looks equal parts mysterious and approachable. Uncomplicated, yet professional. The black cylinder comes with a touchscreen interface on its upper rim, with just three buttons – a power button, a temperature button, and a coffee dispensing button. Designed to work (one assumes) with an app or even with Siri, the Drip dispenses coffee into a sleek-looking mug that sits in its designated place on a larger rectangular platform.

What we like

• Turns an ill-received desktop computer into a tabletop brewer
• Features a dispenser nozzle that slides out to dispense coffee

What we dislike

• A conceptual design that, like most people, has us waiting for the real world product.

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We often underestimate the importance of a great chair. When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs, whether we’re working in our home office, enjoying a meal, or simply sitting and reading a book for leisure! Hence, this piece of furniture needs to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And one such intriguing chair design I recently came across is the Naku Stack Chair.

Designer: Harri Korhonen for Inno

Finnish brand Inno’s founder Harri Korhonen designed a minimal and clean chair called Naku. The beauty of Naku is that it’s a stackable chair! Built from solid wood, Naku features a simple and sophisticated design which is further enhanced by its long legs that connect to form a dynamic A-shaped frame, which allows multiple chairs to be stacked on top of each other. This little Naku tower has a pretty compact structure, enabling it to be stored quite easily and efficiently.

Created with fine wood craftsmanship, Naku boasts a timeless and elegant aesthetic that cements a long life cycle and provides it with the ability to always match contemporary tastes. The Naku chair comes in an option of – birch, ash, or oak wood. You can also choose to opt for a fabric-upholstered seat or a leather front surface. The wood has been equipped with a UV-protected, non-yellowing, water-based varnish as a finish.

The Naku chair is complemented by other products in the Naku family such as a stool, a bookshelf unit, and dining and coffee tables. You can add other designs, and mix and match, to create a cohesive and harmonious living space. These premium quality products have been designed specifically to be placed in public spaces such as meeting rooms, dining rooms, restaurants, living rooms, and other cozy and comfy spots.

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Pink plastered columns and fireplaces surround this open-concept restaurant on Los Angeles‘ Melrose Avenue, which co-founder and creative director Sam Cooper coloured to match his childhood home.

Cooper and his business partner Sam Trude recently opened Great White Melrose as their third and largest location in the city, following outposts in Venice Beach and Larchmont Village.

On the site of a former laundromat, the 5,000-square-foot (465-square-metre) restaurant was designed by Cooper and his in-house team. Along with its casual menu by chef Juan Ferreiro, the space combines influences from coastal cultures in Australia, Mexico and Europe.

Dining is available on a partially open patio facing the street, beneath a roof of slatted panels between weathered timber beams.

Pink fireplaces face each other across this area, which is lit with a soft glow from large woven pendants found in Pakistan.

“Completely visible from the street, the open concept was developed very intentionally to create a relationship with the neighborhood, the antithesis of the way so many Los Angeles – and specifically West Hollywood – hospitality venues operate,” said the restaurant team.

Guests arrive via a ramped cobblestone walkway that passes through a procession of pink arches, each draped in greenery and featuring sconces built into the plasterwork.

The colour was chosen to match the home where Cooper grew up in Australia, adding “a sentimental touch” to the project.

The reclaimed cobblestone flooring sourced from Germany continues inside, where pink is swapped for neutral tones and a focus is placed on craft.

A bar made from Portuguese limestone runs along the back of the space, with arched niches behind displaying wine bottles on wooden shelves.

On the main wall hangs a large painting by Berlin-based artist Danny Gretscher that brings hints of the colours found outside into the room.

Glazed doors with black metal frames concertina open to connect the indoor and outdoor areas.

Rattan chairs and brown-toned seat cushions found across both echo the laid-back style typically found at hospitality venues in the Mexican resort of Tulum.

“Our West Hollywood location is an extension of what we’ve found to be a successful formula that considers all of the necessary elements for an unforgettable dining experience,” said Trude.

Great White Melrose combines “interesting art, design, architecture, music, and a variety of options as it pertains to both food and beverage that feature the best ingredients and an ever-growing list of talented makers”, he added.

Melrose Avenue is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, thanks to its wealth of boutique shops like Forte Forte, eateries such as the now-shuttered Auburn and design galleries including Francis Gallery LA.

“I have always enjoyed this part of West Hollywood, which seems to seamlessly connect all of the different worlds within it such as entertainment, nightlife, tourism, etc,” said Cooper.

“There is a real energy about this space and the surrounding area and we are excited to tap into that with Great White Melrose.”

Other hospitality projects to open recently in LA include Hotel Per La, designed by Jaqui Seerman in a neoclassical building.

Last year, we rounded up six of the best restaurant designs in California.

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Positioned on the edge of a hill, surrounded by the Apennine Mountains, and overlooking the Trebbia Valley near Genoa, is a minimal off-grid cabin called the Hermitage Cabin. This beautiful wooden cabin was built for “contemplation and introspection”, and occupies only 12 square meters. It can function as a secluded little home or even a cozy yoga retreat!

Designer: Llabb

Italian architecture studio Llabb drew inspiration from Scandinavian cabins and Japanese teahouses while designing the Hermitage. The cabin is raised on four wooden and steel supports, which stand on a base of sandstone beds. It features an intriguing modular form created from Okoume marine plywood in Llabb’s carpentry workshop!

“The basicness of construction, the minimal impact on the land, and the use of natural materials that can be easily sourced locally enable a respectful installation in natural contexts. These Hermitages put human beings back in touch with nature by lightening the anthropization load that marks all building activities,” said Llabb co-founder Luca Scardulla.

The cabin creates minimum impact on its surrounding landscape, and is in fact,” easily scalable and adaptable into different compositions”. It strategically extends over the edge of a hill. This portion of the cabin features a full-height glazed end, with a sliding door that provides access to a quaint wooden terrace. The terrace is protected by a retractable fabric awning. The Hermitage Cabin is also wholly off-grid! It has been equipped with photovoltaic panels on the roof, as well as a composting toilet and water canisters in the washroom.

“Minimal and flexible, with the expansive glass wall facing the terrace, the space feels light and contemplative,” said Llabb co-founder Federico Robbiano. “The interplay between different levels offers the possibility to better manage storage spaces and technical compartments while contributing to the definition of a graceful atmosphere,” finished Robbiano.

The interiors of the home are warm, wooden, and inviting. It is marked by a long countertop on the right side of the cabin. A letterbox window is positioned above the countertop, and it can be used as a seat or a desk with storage space. On the other side is a cozy seating section, and a fold-out bed. There is a small bathroom at the back of the cabin.

The Hermitage Cabin is a beautifully minimalistic and flexible cabin that can function as a picturesque space to unwind or even practice yoga in! Surrounded by nature on all sides, it is the ultimate escape from city life.

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