Dezeen School Shows: bird boxes designed to be mounted under bridges and a series of prosthetics that use VR technology are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at Zurich University of the Arts.

Also included are a waterproof garment design for individuals who use wheelchairs and a piece of mobile furniture that aims to unite the functionality of kitchen and living areas.

Zurich University of the Arts

Institution: Zurich University of the Arts
School: Zurich University of the Arts
Course: Bachelor Diploma Industrial Design
Tutors: Nicole Kind, Hanspeter Wirth, Lisa Ochsenbein and Susanne Marti

School statement:

“Industrial designers are facing major technological, ecological and societal challenges.

“While human-centred design has become the prevalent standard in design, this approach fails to look beyond the immediate user and is limiting the ability of design to lead to planetary-relevant solutions.

“To embrace new possibilities of industrial design, the Bachelor’s degree 2023 presents a broad range of projects including new ways of interacting with animals, envisioning sustainable and inclusive futures as well as innovation-based approaches in health, sport and mobility.”

Mochú – Kitchen Furniture for a Flexible Use of Space by Severin Fischli

“In residential construction, flexible floor plans and open, multi-use spaces are increasingly prevalent.

“Mochú offers storage and working spaces through furniture that can be placed anywhere in the room, while the kitchen is reduced to essential built-in units.

“The pieces create an aesthetic connection between kitchen and living areas and allow individual usage.”

Student: Severin Fischli
Tutors: Nicole Kind and Hanspeter Wirth

Diaxxo Care – Point-of-Care PCR Test System by Henrik Lebender

“How will we get a handle on the next pandemic? Through good testing systems, amongst other things!

“Diaxxo Care delivers precise results in a very short time. The test capsules can be changed, making it possible to analyse samples for different infectious diseases.

“The compact design means it can be used in situ, independent of centralised laboratory infrastructures.”

Student: Henrik Lebender
Tutors: Nicole Kind and Hanspeter Wirth

Monofold – The Sports Shoe for Before and After by Eric Weber

“Cycling shoes, rollerblades and climbing footwear are all necessary for different activities, but where do you store your shoes during transit?

“Monofold re-imagines footwear in a new way: foldable and space-saving, simultaneously cushioning and stabilising.”

Student: Eric Weber
Tutors: Lisa Ochsenbein and Susanne Marti

Para – Outerwear without Barriers by Tabea Wschiansky

“This light, breathable and versatile rain protection is tailored to the needs of people in wheelchairs.

“The pockets and fasteners of the jacket and the leg cover are easy and quick to manipulate. They adapt to different body shapes and give wearers a large degree of flexibility in their daily lives.”

Student: Tabea Wschiansky
Tutors: Lisa Ochsenbein and Susanne Marti

ACEIA – Easier Handling of Medical Products by Claudia Zanetti

“Many medical products – such as pill containers, blister packs, eye drops – are not easy to handle. Elderly people in particular have to rely on help.

“ACEIA takes eye drops as an example to show what a solution could look like that is user-friendly and gives patients their independence back.”

Student: Claudia Zanetti
Tutors: Lisa Ochsenbein and Susanne Marti

Obru – Nesting Aids on Concrete Bridges by Agnes Eklund

“In many places, modern types of construction impair the habitat conditions for birds that are dependent on human architecture.

“The nesting aid Obru offers a new shelter on concrete bridges and is mounted using already existing anchor holes.

“Obru works with the built landscape to create new habitats for endangered species.”

Student: Agnes Eklund
Tutors: Nicole Kind and Hanspeter Wirth

Aion – A Prosthesis for Immersion in Cyberspace by Tiffany Louis

“A vision for the year 2062: the soft robotic prosthesis Aion connects the physical and digital worlds.

“It employs VR technology and artificial intelligence for an immersive experience in cyberspace.

“Aion makes the imaginable real, evokes admiration and encourages users to enter new territory and discover a future worth living.”

Student: Tiffany Louis
Tutors: Lisa Ochsenbein and Susanne Marti

Partnership content

This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and Zurich University of the Arts. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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If you’re a passionate lover of cooking, or you’ve recently kickstarted your cooking journey, and want to accelerate it even further then you’ve reached the right place. Having an efficient and streamlined cooking process is the key to preparing dishes that simply taste excellent! And the number one aid you need in having an effortless process is an arsenal of great kitchen appliances.  With the right kitchen tools and appliances, cooking can be an increasingly fun and simplified process. The right products can reduce your prep time in half, make the little cooking tasks much easier, and help you with tedious and complicated techniques. From the ultimate smoker to a sleek + soft coffee machine for diehard coffee lovers – these innovative and exceptional appliances are all you need in your kitchen.

1. The COit

The COit was designed by LG to function as a robot that can serve as a hub in your kitchen ecosystem. The robot can be easily used by both novices and professional chefs alike, and it functions as an autonomous device that shifts from focus from videography back to cooking – which is the primary aim behind entering a kitchen.

Why is it noteworthy?

The COit features a mountable rail with a circular display that is encircled by a projector, light, camera, and a smart grip. All the various modules can be moved around freely and independently on the small rail, covering the entire prep area or keeping them away from the fire and vapors.

What we like

• These modules – that clip onto the rail with built-in magnets – can be customized in orientation, depending on user requirements

What we dislike

• Food over the globe has such diversity, trying to standardize the recipe as per one instruction set would impact the diversity of that dish

2. The SMOKER-X

The SMOKER-X measures only 24cm x 24cm by 21cm, and it lets you smoke wherever you like – whether indoors or outdoors. The smoker features a compact body that can work with any kind of stovetop – irrespective if it’s gas, electric, or induction. Whenever you feel the craving for a good smoked dish, you can quickly whip out the SMOKER-X to satisfy your appetite.

Why is it noteworthy?

The SMOKER-X is portable, and also extremely versatile, as it allows you to smoke any kind of food or ingredient. If you want a traditional hot barbecue, you can simply place some wood chips within the main frame, and light up a fire underneath. Equipped with a built-in thermometer, the smoker gives you a precise readout of how hot is it inside.

What we like

• The smoker’s unique design creates a narrow 6mm pathway for the smoke to pass through the saucer, making it possible to create all types of smoked foods

What we dislike

• Aesthetics are a bit boring and unassuming

3. The Luvia Jug

The Luvia Jug lets you watch your water being purified! It’s built from glass and has a good-looking minimal appearance which makes it great to place on your tabletop or kitchen counter.

Why is it noteworthy?

Usually, water purifiers tend to look quite industrial, however, the Luvia has a rather decor-worthy appearance, with a compact catalytic carbon filter suspended in the center, and a chic bamboo lid, that helps you keep it covered.

What we like

• The jar has a double-walled construction with two levels – one for the water you pour in, and another for the water that gets purified by the Luvia jar
• Environment-friendly + somewhat recyclable design

What we dislike

• It seems to be easily breakable

4. The VAVA Air Fryer Sleek Cooker

The VAVA Air Fryer sleek cooker is the ultimate kitchen appliance to take your air frying experience to another level with its visual glass door design. This allows you to keep an eye on your food as it cooks along, letting you keep a constant check on your food.

Why is it noteworthy?

The air fryer features a visual glass door design that lets you keep an eye on your cooking process. It has a customizable temperature and time option that lets you cook to the level of doneness you want in your food. It also features eight preset menus with LED displays allowing you to select your cooking mode easily with the 1-touch LED buttons.

What we like

• Provides you and your family with a safe cooking experience owing to its FDA and ETL certifications
• Offers safety protection. You simply need to remove the frying basket while cooking to stop the oven

What we dislike

• A bulky appliance that will occupy some substantial space on your kitchen countertop

5. The Kohler Purist Suspend Ceiling Mount Kitchen Faucet

The Kohler Purist Suspend Ceiling Mount Kitchen Faucet is the ultimate modernist element you can add to your modern kitchen. This innovative appliance hangs into your kitchen sink and follows commands from a wireless remote puck.

Why is it noteworthy?

The wireless puck controls the temperature, activation, and volume, and allows you to regulate all of them. The hose on the arms rotates at 180 degrees and has a wide variety of spray patterns.

What we like

• The hose is weighted to prevent splashes
• The water’s flow on the faucet can be adjusted or stopped

What we dislike

• We’re not sure how easy it would be to clean and maintain the appliance

6. The Yuanye

The Yuanye is a portable outdoor barbecue grilling pan that you can bring to your outdoor adventures this summer. Though it looks like a portable projector, it is a super useful outdoor kitchen appliance that has been amped with a gas tank, fire source, and oil storage module.

Why is it noteworthy?

When you open it up, you’ll see two partitions where you can grill your meats on one side and your vegetable on the other. The design of this portable grill is inspired by the usual suitcases we bring when we travel, from the foldable design to the handle and all the accessories. But instead of being storage for clothes and other stuff we need, it’s actually for the food we need when going on a picnic or camping out in the middle of nature.

What we like

• You can cook steak and barbecue all kinds of meats as well as different types of vegetables with the Yuanye, allowing you to prepare a balanced and well-rounded meal
• Fashionable + good-looking appliance

What we dislike

• It’s a concept
• Looks a bit heavy to be carrying around, better suited for your backyard or close distances

7. Brava

Say hello to Brava – an oven that harnesses the power of pure light to cook food to perfection! Unlike radiant heat, which heats the entire oven chamber, light can be precisely delivered to specific zones within the oven chamber, allowing you to cook with precise control and no energy wastage.

Why is it noteworthy?

With three dedicated zones on the cooking tray and lights above and below it to match, Brava can cook three-part meals at three different temperatures at the same time, on the same tray, and in minutes as opposed to hours on a grill or oven

What we like

• The three light zones help focus the heat into three distinct categories, letting you cook meats and veggies on one tray, but at different temperatures
• A camera built into the smart oven gives you a literal window into the oven’s interiors, letting you see your lasagna bake and your meat sear in real-time

What we dislike

• Some people may prefer ovens with transparent displays

8. The Woolly Capsule Coffee Machine

The Woolly capsule coffee machine concept radiates a sense of softness and approachability and has a rather adorable appeal to it. It consists of very few straight lines and a muted color palette that heavily avoids black and reds.

Why is it noteworthy?

The coffee machine consists of wooden panels and metallic accents that contrast interestingly against the textured plastic surface of the body, creating a unique composition that is appealing to the eyes.

What we like

• Soft and friendly aesthetic, unlike the typical daunting coffee machines we come across
• Features embedded touch-sensitive buttons on the panel that take interaction to the next level

What we dislike

• A wooden body and coffee-stained fingers may disrupt the aesthetics of the machine

9. Porsche Pepper Grinder

Say no to tedious twisting or manual grinding. Enter, Porsche’s pepper grinder to freshly ground peppercorns and season your dishes in an instant!

Why is it noteworthy?

Are you a foodie who appreciates finer things in life and has a taste for uber luxe? This Porsche Pepper Grinder is a perfect kitchen gadget designed for your special interests. Conceived keeping a discerning auto enthusiast in mind, this gear stick-inspired pepper grinder draws timeless Porsche design elements to deliver an unparalleled grinding experience.

What we like

• The intuitive one-touch operation ensures ease of use, making seasoning your favorite dishes a breeze
• A standout feature of the Porsche Pepper Grinder is its unique rotor-like grind-level adjustment

What we dislike

• There is minimal transparent/see-through space to judge the quantity of material in the grinder

10. Breeze Coffee Machine

Designed for the South Korean coffee brand Dongsuh, the Breeze coffee machine is a capsule coffee machine with a twist. It has a refreshing soft color palette with white, charcoal, and pink variants to represent a gentler personality.

Why is it noteworthy?

The coffee machine features a ridged surface wrapped around the base, which contrasts with the smoother texture of the head. The tall water tank at the back complements the subdued hues of the machine, sending across a message of calm.

What we like

• The design includes a more tactile interface to operate the machine, using clearly marked LED-backlit buttons at the top of the head

What we dislike

• It’s a capsule-based coffee machine but there is no knowledge shared on how to make the process reduce wastage or make it more sustainable

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A steel bathtub in a grey carpeted bedroom and a marble bath positioned on a wooden plinth are included in Dezeen’s latest lookbook, highlighting luxurious bedrooms with bathtubs.

Typically confined to bathrooms with splash-safe surfaces, a bathtub in a bedroom has an air of grandiosity and indulgence.

It is often seen as an impractical design trend due to ventilation considerations, the need for a strengthened floor and the transition of moving from a soapy bath soak to fresh bed sheets, but this roundup showcases different ways baths in bedrooms have been achieved in homes and hotels.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring cherry red interiors, minimalist bedrooms and concrete kitchens.

Nicolai Paris, France, by Network of Architecture

Architecture studio Network of Architecture added curved lines and custom oak furniture to this Parisian apartment, including a curved wooden plinth for a Botticino Fiorito marble bathtub in the main bedroom.

Located in the former Hotel Nicolai, the studio transformed the interior into a two-level family home that “reflects the elegance of the Parisian ambience in the flat”.

Find out more about Nicolai Paris ›

Apartment A, Belgium, by Atelier Dialect

For the Apartment A residence in Antwerp, Belgian design studio Atelier Dialect placed a shiny steel rectangular bathtub in the carpeted open-plan bedroom, offsetting the surrounding green walls.

Behind the tub is a partition wall covered in white and black subway tiles, creating a graphic backdrop and concealing a walk-in shower.

Find out more about Apartment A ›

Lundies House, UK, by Groves-Raines Architects

Scottish studio Groves-Raines Architects combined Scottish vernacular and contemporary Scandinavian design when converting a former clergy living quarters into the Lundies House guesthouse, complete with a slipper bath in the main bedroom.

With views out the nearby window of the Scottish highlands, the freestanding tub is a luxurious addition to the calming neutral-toned interior.

Find out more about Lundies House ›

Concrete Cabin, Switzerland, Nickisch Sano Walder Architects

A deep polished concrete ledge with a sunken bath stretches the width of this holiday cabin bedroom, which is sunken into a rocky site in the Swiss Alps.

Architecture studio Nickisch Sano Walder Architects designed the Concrete Cabin as a stark hideaway for up to two people. Timber salvaged from a log cabin previously on the site was used as the formwork for the cast concrete walls.

Find out more about Concrete Cabin ›

Primrose Hill townhouse, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall

The owners of this refurbished London townhouse can draw a pink curtain to separate the cork-tiled bathtub from the rest of the bedroom, designed by architecture office Studio Hagen Hall.

The pastel-toned bedroom has a paired-back appearance compared to the rest of the home, which features elm, velvet and fluted glass surfaces informed by 1970s Californian modernism.

Find out more about the Primrose Hill townhouse ›

Amsterdam canal house, the Netherlands, by Standard Studio

Local firm Standard Studio converted a canal house in Amsterdam into an apartment with rooms arranged around a central courtyard, including a bedroom with an oval bath and freestanding bath tap.

Large glazed doors open the bedroom and bath area to the courtyard, and both interior and exterior spaces were finished with polished concrete floors.

Find out more about the Amsterdam canal house ›

Open Hearts, Portugal, by AB+AC Architects

Open Hearts is a wellness centre in Lisbon that doubles as an artists’ residence, designed by Portuguese practice AB+AC Architects.

The studio added terracotta tiling to a corner of the white bedroom, visually separating the bath area from the rest of the space.

Find out more about Open Hearts ›

Mona Athens, Greece, by House of Shila

Located in a former 1950s textile factory, design studio House of Shila created luxurious open-plan rooms with freestanding baths for the Mona Athens hotel.

A change in floor level and translucent drapes separate sleeping and bathing areas, creating a “certain balance of comfort and drama” according to the studio.

Find out more about Mona Athens ›

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring cherry red interiors, minimalist bedrooms and concrete kitchens.

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As a species, we’ve adapted to indoor life because it’s easier and more comfortable. Over the centuries, we’ve made the indoors so comfortable that there’s little reason to venture outdoors aside from the thrill of being in nature. Some may occasionally enjoy this thrill, while others prefer indoor comfort, like me. The Space Acacia is a tent that uniquely caters to both types of people. Designed to provide the indoor comfort you crave, the Space Acacia is an adventure-ready tent that’s easy to deploy, durable, and is engineered to withstand heat, rain, and even winter.

Designer: Donny Dong

Click Here to Buy Now: $969 $1236 ($267 off). Hurry, the exclusive deal is for YD readers only! Raised over $600,000.

The Space Acacia isn’t your average tent. While compact when folded, it transforms into a spacious and durable shelter, being able to take external forces of wind and rain, and internal forces of kids playing a little too enthusiastically. It comes with a hexagonal design that ensures stability and can withstand wind from all directions. It has a 6’9″ roof that’s significantly higher than the ones found on most tents, so you can move freely inside without having to crawl or hunch.

Expedition Grade Inflatable Air Floor – The heavy-duty 4-ply air floor is designed to handle the toughest conditions, including rocks and rugged terrains.

Maximum capacity of over 4000 lbs.

Built for the Wind – Level 8 wind resistance, PU2000 water protection and CPAI-84 compliant fire protection.

Setting up your Space Acacia tent takes less than 20 minutes and requires just three simple actions – Pop, Push, and Pump. Popping and pushing helps TO set up the overall structure on the sides and the upper roof, while the pumping inflates the tent’s expedition-grade floor. Made from 4 layers of heavy-duty material with the same construction of inflatable kayaks and stand up paddle boards, the Air Floor is firm and ridiculously durable, being able to take up to 4000 lbs of pressure without buckling. The floor is 100% waterproof and moisture-proof, while the tent’s 300D Oxford fabric resists wind up to 40m/h and rain up to 2000mm. Space Acacia’s canopy acts as an additional insulation layer, keeping the inside comfortable and cozy even on colder days.

The patented air ventilation structure enables speedy airflow so you can feel the summer breeze. The canopy helps maintain a 10℉ warmer temperature than the outside when in its close-on position.

On sunny days, the Space Acacia goes above and beyond to keep you cool, shaded, and protected. Fold-out SPF50+ canopy structures shield you from direct sunlight, absorbing 98% of UVB radiation and keeping the interior cool Meanwhile, large meshed windows on the walls and over the ceiling keep your inner space well-ventilated while keeping those pesky mosquitoes out.

Beyond Land – With its inflatable air floor, the Space Acacia can effortlessly float on water.

Each Space Acacia tent comes in 12 fun colors, as well as two sizes – a regular that fits as many as 3 people, and an XL that accommodates up to 6 people. The tents also come with an add-on built-in interior lighting system that gives you a taste of being indoors, and if push comes to shove, the Space Acacia also comes with an optional 330W power station to help make your camping experience even more comfortable!

Click Here to Buy Now: $969 $1236 ($267 off). Hurry, the exclusive deal is for YD readers only! Raised over $600,000.

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, we’ve put together a collection of stool designs that not only provide a healthy seating experience while promoting a good and stable posture but most of them are created from sustainable materials as well. And a great stool design I recently set my eyes on is the Stump Stool!

Designer: Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot

Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain designed the Stump stool for the furniture brand Derlot. The circular stool is an adorable stump-looking stool that can be customized with wheels or integrated lights. “Bold, minimalist, and uncomplicated, Stump gives an appreciative nod to one of the earliest forms of seating. Ideal for moments of impromptu conversation or much-needed repose, Stump satisfies any social or seating arrangement,” said Derlot. And it’s true, the Stump stool is a simple minimal-looking stool, with no unnecessary tussles or frills, it does its job and it does it well.

The stool is available in three heights and a variety of fun and bright colors. It was designed to offer adaptable seating for spontaneous interactions. The stool is crafted from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. So, it would make an excellent addition to not only your backyard but also your living room. You can take your pick, and place it wherever you like. Users can even add wheels to the bottom, making the stool portable and easy to move around from one location to another.

The stool can be upholstered in fabric or leather options. You can make a selection on the basis of your home interiors. Stump can also be equipped with integrated battery-powered LEDs that light up the stool from within.

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