Maro Design Studio Blog

The Genius Of Design

Maro — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:31:32 +0000

This five-part series, made by the team behind the award-winning series The Genius of Photography, tells the story of design from the Industrial Revolution through 20s modernism, the swinging 60s, the designer 80s and up to the present day. Features interviews with star designers like Philippe Starck and creatives from Apple and Ford; as well as design fans like Stephen Fry.

First episode ahead.

via BBC London

Part One of this series is entitled ‘Ghosts in the machine.’

“The first episode of this new series tells the fascinating story of the birth of industrial design. Alongside the celebrated names, from Wedgwood to William Morris, it also explores the work of the anonymous designers responsible for prosaic but classic designs for cast-iron cooking pots to sheep shears – harbingers of a breed of industrially produced objects culminating in the Model T Ford. Includes interviews with legendary designer Dieter Rams and J Mays, Ford Motors’ global head of design.”

Infinite USB

Maro — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:03:26 +0000

While the laptop is getting smaller, the USB ports are getting less and limited. But more and more devices are using USB port. So this Infinite USB by Gonglue Jiang can solve this problem. When there is a new USB device plug in and occupied one USB port, at the same time, it provides one more USB port. It’s colors helps users recognize the device and make it more vivid.

via iF concept award 2010

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept

Awesome wood products

Maro — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:33:49 +0000

Compilation on wood-based product designs.

Deep forest chair

by Kibardin Design is made from 374 dowels, placed which is precisely placed one to another to provide a comfortable seating ergonomics.

Vers 2x

iPod dock by Vers Audio. This Cherry Wood speaker is made from 100% recycled materials.

Tailored Wood

by Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay. Production technique similar to that used in the clothing industry is applied to furniture. A pattern is generated and when assembled, the resulting void is filled with foam. Just as a suit is altered to fit the client, the furniture is custom made and adapted to fit the user be they tall, short, skinny or fat.

Nordic Light

Candle holder by Jonas Grundell lets you play with random versatility of candle arrangements.

Loops

Designed by Nina Jobs. This coat stand is produced using bentwood technique. It features three joined wood components that rises up before it splits into three diverse circular shapes. Made from ashwood for both the stand and the base.

Titikaka Bench

by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia. Teak lathes with an aluminium frame defy the traditional shape of an outdoor bench.

Boolean

by Torafu Architects. Made for a cafe space for University of Tokyo.

ODE Chairs

by Jolyon Yates. Made from crafted birchwood.

Savannah Rocker III
990 mm tall by 520 mm wide by 990 mm deep.

Ocean Rocker III
990 mm tall by 520 mm wide by 990 mm deep.

via IHeartWood

Rainer Mutsch’s Linea

Bugatti 16C Galibier

Maro — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:49 +0000

The exclusive Bugatti W16-powered sedan is currently under development. According to the first information, the upcoming 16C Galibier will be powered by the same 8.0 liter W16 unit that equips the Veyron. Compared to the coupé, the sedan will have two turbochargers instead of the four of the Veyron, and an eight-speed automatic dual clutch transmission instead of the seven-speed DSG.

via car body design

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ads of the world January 2010

Maro — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:46:09 +0000

Some of the best ads of January 2010.

Print

“Audiobooks from dig2go.com”

dig2go.com: Ear Glasses

Ford Germany: Do knot forget

“Do knot forget: Bluetooth® comes with every new Ford model.”

Ortoimplant Dental Clinic: Fans

“All your teeth back in just 24 hours.”

Outdoor

TV3: Law & Order outdoor lamp

Toyota Prius: Pre-collision

“The all-new Prius pre-collision system can detect a potential impact before you do.”

Film

Langara College: Rethink scholarship

Aides: Graffiti

Ambient

Andes Beer: Teletransporter

Alfa Romeo Belgium: Shopping cart

Online

Publicis/UNICEF: Advertising Confession

DM

Levi’s: Pop-up closet

Unicef: Toy Soldiers

“Turn soldiers back into children”

Best art director

Mercedes-Benz: Letters

via: Ads of the World

Myrkr Chair

Maro — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:33:00 +0000

Myrkr chair by Christopher Warren. In Myrkr, the modern fabrication techniques have been combined with traditional assembly methods. The lounge chair has no metal connections, but rather is made from a single laser-cut sheet of 12mm plywood and 144 dowels. It has been dipped in black aniline dye and finished with lacquer.

via instinto guapo

OO Wireless Projector

Maro — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:09:13 +0000

OO Concept by David Riesenberg displays High Definition content (1080p) wireless with a internal Li-Ion battery. It can be used over WiFi or internal SSD storage. Made by carbon fiber, also brings a touch screen remote control.

Check out the video!

via. Engadget

Curve Frame sofa

Maro — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:14:22 +0000

This set consist of one rounge sofa, side table and stool. Designed by Cho hyung suk; the frames have smooth curve and hold each cushions. Materials: sts steel pipe and fabric.

Curve sofa & table

Curve Frame stool

Curve Frame table

via: Design Milk

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Best handheld & reading device

Maro — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:53 +0000

Absolutely true, the best reading device of 2009.

via The Sun

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Playground Sessions 4

Maro — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:40:04 +0000

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