Eva Solo Smiley
That’s the Eva Solo Smiley, designed by the Danish duo Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbæk. At first look it reminded me of the humidifier designed by Naoto Fukasawa – another organic, glossy and rounded addition to the home lifestyle product. After taking a closer look at it, however, I got more impressed – it is certainly well-conceived and designed.
Instead of plastic, it is made of several layers of mouth-blown glass layers – that would add a touch of class and elegance in the midst of deeply IKEA-fied lifestyle products. The edge has a cut to on the side that adds much to its functionality: the perfect receptacle for snack wastes like pistachio shells or food wrappings. But it doesn’t stop there – it also leaves a positive feel-good ‘smiley’ on the product – what a way to do all these in literally one stroke!
Great stuff!
This is interesting! http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/
the best products solve problems you didn’t even realize you had, and when you see them you have an eureka moment.
it’s not entirely obvious what the thing is for though, if I just saw them stacked up at a store.
“the best products solve problems you didn’t even realize you had, and when you see them you have an eureka moment.”
Very well put Andrew – that expresses my sentiments exactly too!