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Move It Mobile Office System

Move It

Move It is a mobile office system designed for flexible and agile work environments. Move It supports desk sharing, co-working, activity-based working and project work. The system has a modular design and can be used to transport office supplies. Office boxes in two sizes, small and large, are attached with a simple coupling mechanism. The height of the system is adjustable. High-quality materials are used, and product safety has been certified by an independent testing service. Move It is intended for modern offices where workplaces change often.

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Glassy Library  Lighting

Glassy Library

Glass Library is a lighting scheme for a library set inside a three-level split glass building. The ambient lighting is kept soft and even, so reading stays comfortable as daylight changes. Concealed LED strips inside suspended steel rods create a flowing halo. Recessed floor uplights emphasize the column and the feature wall, while custom recessed accent lights highlight the artifacts. A photo sensor near the glass curtain walls balances interior light levels during the day, as no dimming system could be used.

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Folded 01 Dinning Chair

Folded 01

Folded 01 is a dining chair. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of raw aluminium, bent by hand. The folded shape gives the chair rigidity and a natural bending effect that adds comfort. The aluminium sheet is mounted on a coloured steel frame, which provides a subtle colour detail. The design was inspired by the folding of a square paper note, which becomes rigid once folded. The chair measures 450 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 800 mm in height. The aim was to return to the essence of the object with a minimal appearance.

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Little Kong Lamp

Little Kong

Little Kong is a series of ambient lamps that contains oriental philosophy. Oriental aesthetics pays great attention to the relationship between virtual and actual, full and empty. Hiding the LEDs subtly into the metal pole not only ensures the empty and purity of the lampshade but also distinguishes Kong from other lamps. Designers found out the feasible craft after more than 30 times experiments to present the light and various texture perfectly, which enables amazing lighting experience. The base supports wireless charging and has a USB port. It can be turned on or off just by waving hands.

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Tatamu Folding Stool

Tatamu

By 2050 two thirds of the earth population will live in cities. The main ambition behind Tatamu is to provide flexible furniture for people whose space is limited, including those who are frequently moving. The aim is to create an intuitive furniture that combines robustness with an ultra-thin shape. It takes only one twisting movement to deploy the stool. While all the hinges made of durable fabric keeping it light weight, the wooden sides provide stability. Once pressure is applied to it, the stool only gets stronger as its pieces lock together, thanks to its unique mechanism and geometry.

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Loover Sofa

Loover

Loover is a sofa designed for simple assembly and disassembly. The separate, detachable parts are joined without tools and without screws, nails, pegs or glue. The connection method keeps the frame stable and sturdy. The frame combines walnut veneered birch boards, cut and shaped by a CNC machine, with a metal base made from a hollow circular profile finished in electrostatic paint. The seat and back cushions are upholstered in fabric. Loover can be transported and stored with ease, and wood textures, base colors and fabrics can be combined in many ways.

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