Dezeen Showroom: children’s furniture brand Wigiwama has introduced the Moon chair, a modular seat that can also be played with.

The Moon chair, created by Wigiwama product designer Mark Litvyakov, is in the shape of a crescent moon.

It consists of three separate modules that make it easily adjustable, meaning it can be comfortable for different members of the family and accommodate children as they grow.

The elements can also be taken apart to be incorporated into imaginative games such as fort-building.

“If your child takes it from the playroom to the living room, it won’t look out of place,” said Litvyakov.

“By opting for aesthetic design, we stimulate children’s creativity and imagination without visually overwhelming them and our homes – we believe that good taste can be cultivated from an early age.”

The Moon chair is handmade in Wigimama’s factory in Latvia, with either corduroy fabric made from recycled PET plastic bottles or teddy fabric. It comes in toffee, brown sugar, biscuit or cream-white colour options, which can be removed and washed.

Product details:

Product: Moon chair
Designer: Mark Litvyakov
Brand: Wigiwama
Contact: eva@wigiwama.com

Material: polyurethane foam and recycled PET corduroy or teddy fabric, both OEKO-TEX certified
Colours/finishes: toffee or brown sugar in corduroy fabric, biscuit, cream white, matcha or guava in teddy fabric
Dimensions: 650 millimetres x 800 millimetres x 550 millimetres

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A French company called Epsilon Composites has developed a production method called pultrusion. As you can guess, it’s a form of extrusion where the raw materals are pulled, rather than pushed, through the die. This is because Epsilon’s raw material is multiple strands of carbon fiber, which is wound together prior to being pulled through a heated die and impregnated with resin.

The method is used to produce profiles from 3mm to 300mm (less than 1/8″ to 11.8″) in diameter, with a wall thickness of 0.8mm to 20mm (0.03″ to just over 3/4″). The part length is essentially unlimited; if your part can be coiled onto a reel, Epsilon says they can produce a continuous part that’s 10km (6.2 miles) long!

Here’s a look at the process:

August 2024 brought a whole bunch of innovative gadgets to us – unique designs that merge cutting-edge technology with everyday convenience. These groundbreaking designs intend to elevate our daily productivity, streamline our tedious tasks, and enhance our digital experience. From a Nokia phone concept with a pill-shaped form to a Tri-Fold smartphone from Huawei – we’ve curated a collection of 10 best tech gadgets for you! If you’re a tech lover exploring innovations, or someone who simply wants to elevate their tech gear – these exceptional gadgets will surely impress and inspire you.

1. Nokia Infinity Pro

Named the Nokia Infinity Pro, this unique phone concept features a thin pill-shaped design, which challenges the conventional ‘candy bar’ form factor of smartphones. It looks like an intriguing cross between a foldable clamshell and a smartwatch. It has a curvaceous form which fits snugly in your hand.

Why is it noteworthy?

The screen covers the phone’s front, not simply the rectangular sector. The back of the phone is equipped with two circular mounds, opposite to one another. One mound is essentially a dual-camera system, while the second is a circular display.

What we like

• The circular display offers access to important controls and notifications even if the phone is placed down

What we dislike

• Putting the phone face down often could scratch the screen
• We don’t know which UI elements can be used at the top and bottom of the screen since most platforms are designed for rectangular screens

2. Huawei Tri-Fold Phone

This Tri-Fold smartphone was spotted in the hands of the Huawei CEO, and it may end up becoming a reality. The phone was seen recently, and it is quite a strange one. It is foldable, but unlike typical flip or fold phones, it features three panels with two hinges.

Why is it noteworthy?

It is called the Tri-Fold, and it got quite a bit of coverage and attention on the internet. People have been guessing tech specs and launch dates, and someone even speculated a price of USD 4000. It is essentially a single display zigzagging from the front to the side, forming three screen panels.

What we like

• It is impressively thin

What we dislike

• Doesnt seem like there can be a case or screen guard for the phone
• The phone isn’t available in the market yet, it is currently all speculations

3. Battery-Free Amplifying Speakers

Dubbed the Battery-Free Amplifying Speakers, these one-of-a-kind speakers are portable and battery-free. They are built from metal and are blessed with sleek good looks and amped functionality. They are intended to be a refreshing version of the conventional no-power smartphone speaker.

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Why is it noteworthy?

They’re made from Duralumin – an aluminum alloy used in aviation and aerospace industries, as it is equipped with vibration-resistant properties. All you need to do is place the smartphone into the speaker and let the sound envelop the room and you.

What we like

• The speakers are power-free
• Sleek and minimal good looks

What we dislike

• They don’t pair well with bulky smartphone covers and cases

4. Transparent Gameboy

Designed by LFD Official, this conceptual Gameboy design is an ultra-advanced gaming accessory. It is designed to cater to your gaming needs both indoors and outdoors, without any restrictions, allowing you to play on the native small screen or a bigger one. And it is transparent!

Why is it noteworthy?

The transparent Gameboy includes an integrated mini projector, which can be removed and placed to project on any room wall, outdoor tent, or more. This projector allows the gameplay output to be switched, letting you play the game on a larger surface whenever you feel like it.

What we like

• Transparent aesthetics
• Bigger display with minimal bezels

What we dislike

• It is a concept, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a real product

5. Woojer Edge

Say hello to the Woojer Edge, it is designed to provide an immersive experience that lets you feel sound! Irrespective if you’re listening to music, gaming, or watching a movie, Woojer Edge will provide you with the ultimate immersive audio experience. It lets you feel sound like never before with a built-in aptX Low Latency Bluetooth 5.0 and analog headphone amplifier.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Woojer Edge series includes a Strap Edge for gamers, and on-the-go music lovers, and a Vest Edge designed for VR, gaming, audio professionals, and music producers.

What we like

• Made using high-end breathable fabrics
• It has powerful and accurate, hi-res haptic feedback

What we dislike

• The vest can be a bit cumbersome and uncomfortable when users are seated

6. ChopBox

Meet the Chopbox – it is a smart chopping board with a bunch of unique features! It can kill germs on your cooking tools and kitchen space. You can rid your kitchen counter of clutter, and the extra kitchen accessories using this innovative kitchen appliance. Chopbox features a built-in disinfecting UVC light, letting you clean your knives and cutting surfaces.

Why is it noteworthy?

You need to place your knife in between two cutting surfaces and activate the small 254nm UVC light which can clean up to 3 knives in one go. The UVC light is guaranteed to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria, and it is 100% safe for humans to be around this light.

What we like

• No negative side effects from the UVC light
• You can replace the main cutting surface when needed

What we dislike

• You cannot put it in the dishwasher, as the heat can damage the appliance

7. Omni

Dubbed the “next-generation smart speaker concept”, this is the Omni. Omni is amped with a voice-enabled assistant, and it enables users to employ voice control to handle home appliances with ease and efficiency. The speaker is intended for indoor use only, and it allows you to listen to different music in any room of your home.

Why is it noteworthy?

You can connect multiple devices in different rooms, and control them using Omni, without moving even a bit. The Omni smart speaker makes every voice command “straightforward and responsive”, allowing you to easily use it.

What we like

• Lets you connect multiple devices
• Makes giving commands super easy

What we dislike

• It is a concept, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a tangible product

8. nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version

The nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version – an overclocked version of the flagship chip everyone is currently using. They’ve essentially taken a pretty powerful chipset, and dialed it up to 11, allowing it to give most tasks an additional boost, especially gaming.

Why is it noteworthy?

It has some impressive numbers in benchmark tests, and it can handle tasks with ease, especially mobile games. It also doesn’t get bothered when handling image and video processing in real time.

What we like

• Unique and quirky design
• Exceptional camera output

What we dislike

• There is no wireless charging
• The phone gets a little too warm during graphic-intensive tasks like gaming

9. JMGO N1 Ultra

Say hello to the JMGO N1 Ultra – the projector that’s designed to be one step closer to perfection. It features modularized laser stacking, quad layered diffuser system, and dynamic light speckle reducer technology. It also has an integrated gimbal design, that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.

Why is it noteworthy?

It features JMGO’s LSR technology, providing a 96% speckle reduction, which delivers stunning and crisp visuals. You can enjoy an immersive viewing experience that will feel completely natural and comfortable.

What we like

• Fine-tunes your projection angles accurately
• Provides an elevated viewing experience from any angle

What we dislike

• Only connects for Wi-Fi streaming, no Ethernet

10. Superscreen

Say hello to Superscreen – it offers you the benefits and perks of a tablet with the power and convenience of your smartphone. It is an HD display that wirelessly transmits your mobile device, allowing you to see and engage with your smartphone content at a larger scale. It wirelessly upgrades your phone to a full-sized touch-screen display.

Why is it noteworthy?

Superscreen provides you with a new and refreshing way to experience the digital world you usually witness on your phone. It can do everything a tablet can, as well as everything your phone can do in a good-looking form which is also quite affordable.

What we like

• Scales your content in full HD so nothing gets stretched or blurred
• It is faster than Wi-Fi in transferring data

What we dislike

• Your phone screen needs to stay on, draining its battery faster

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This video highlights the Chowdry Walk social-housing scheme by Al-Jawad Pike, which is one of six buildings shortlisted for this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize.

It is the first of six short films that are being published by Dezeen in collaboration with Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to showcase the buildings on this year’s shortlist.

One of four buildings in London shortlisted for this year’s prize, Chowdry Walk is formed of 11 terraced houses sandwiched between two existing terraces on the site of a row of former garages.

Al-Jawad Pike designed the row of houses to be an alternative to standard terraced housing, with each home rotated slightly to create a varied streetscape. Seven of the houses are available for social rent.

“We knew that whatever we put here was going to have to be modest in scale. It felt like the best use of the space was to create a repetitive terrace,” explained Al-Jawad Pike co-founder Jessam Al-Jawad in the video.

“What we were keen to do was introduce something that was not a monolithic block – a lot of what we like to try and achieve is through form,” he continued.

“The gesture of twisting the house came about for several reasons, the first of which was essentially to break up what would otherwise have been a long block of repetitive windows and doors; and we wanted to create something that had a play of light, a play of mass and sculpture to it.”

The project, which is also shortlisted for the Neave Brown Award for Housing, was described by RIBA as “an exemplary blueprint for social housing”. It was designed for Hackney Council.

“Design is important in terms of what it offers our residents, and it is often about very, very simple things,” added Hackney Council’s head of regeneration strategic design Ken Morrison.

“It’s about trying to make places that are cherished, because if they are cherished they will be looked after and will last.”

Alongside Chowdry Walk, the other projects on the Stirling Prize shortlist are the Elizabeth Line infrastructure by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins, Phase 2 of the Park Hill estate regeneration in Sheffield by Mikhail Riches, the Wraxall Yard holiday accommodation in Dorset by Clementine Blakemore Architects, the overhaul of the National Portrait Gallery by Jamie Fobert Architects with Purcell and the King’s Cross Masterplan by Allies and Morrison and Porphyrios Associates.

The film was produced by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

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Dental hygiene is already quite the tiresome chore at home, so you can probably imagine how some people use travel as an excuse to conveniently “forget” brushing their teeth. Of course, you can always bring your own toothbrush, or hope your hotel provides one, but not all travel toothbrushes seem to be designed for travel. Conventional toothbrushes take up plenty of space with their long bodies while folding designs feel flimsy, unreliable, and always disposable. For those who really want to keep their teeth healthy even when far from home, they’ll need this kind of toothbrush that can keep them company for years to come, thanks to a modular design that also ensures that the planet’s health isn’t sacrificed for the sake of yours.

Designer: Uladzislau Patapchyk

The vast majority of toothbrushes, whether those for the home or for travel, are made from plastic. Given how people are advised to replace their toothbrushes regularly, the accumulated waste from all these dental hygiene tools is staggering. In reality, what you really need to replace is just the bristles of the brush, something that this concept design takes into heart.

More than just its compact foldable form, the IO travel toothbrush concept embraces a modular design that lets you swap out those bristles as needed. It helps reduce the amount of waste from toothbrushes that are thrown out as a whole object when you really need to only replace the head. It also makes the toothbrush more hygienic and convenient, since you can replace the bristles anytime, especially after an accidental drop or brush (no pun intended) with unsanitary surfaces.

The body of the toothbrush itself is also designed to last and is made using surgical steel or other durable metals. The smooth, edge-free design prevents that metal from cutting into your mouth or skin. It has an elegant minimalist design that not only makes it aesthetically pleasing but also reduces the space it takes up in your bag or kit. Like the bristles, it actually also has a modular design that lets you separate the two parts, in case you need to replace one or the other.

This IO toothbrush concept is designed for sustainability from every angle. Even the packaging is supposed to be biodegradable and can even be dissolved in water. You can easily just dissolve the packaging rather than throw it away, ensuring that you won’t be leaving any trash behind. With some outside-the-box thinking, this toothbrush concept proves that human health and convenience don’t have to come at the expense of the planet.

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