Awesome Design Ideas » simple

by Paul Rand

toma — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:39:08 +0000

“Design is so simple, that’s why it’s so complicated.” – Paul Rand

Blackboard Pendant Lamp by Adam Sandenholt

toma — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:09:16 +0000

Designer Adam Sandenholt about project: “With this lamp of Sandenholt you can change daily your own messages, be creative ! This lamp is made of recordable black board material and has a diameter of 40 cm. Chalk holder attached to a chain mounted in the center of the lamp. The chalk is supplied to the light and can be easily attached with a magnet.”

Designer Adam Sandenholt | Denmark

Prism nightlight by Nicholas Baker

toma — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 04:38:40 +0000

Industrial designer Nicholas Baker about project: “Prism nightlight is a bedside light, turned on by a simple tilt. The goal of this project was to explore a personal light device and create an innovative product taking inspiration from a notable designer. I researched the subtle subconscious cues from Naoto Fukasawa’s design philosophy, along with his playful attitude to create my design. The Prism is a simple nightlight, inspired by the classic see-saw. The light is turned on by a single tilt of the product, easing the hassle of finding and flipping a switch in the middle of the night.”

Nicholas Baker | Savannah, GA, USA

Finger Mouse by Shinji Nukumi

toma — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:29:23 +0000

Art Director, Developer and designer Shinji Nukumi about concept: “Current mice are too big. Control computers with a swipe of your finger. If possible, we want computer operation to be easier. If it could be made more compact and simple, computers would be easier to use, and computer operation more enjoyable.”

Designer Shinji Nukumi | Tokyo, Japan

Mini shaver by Chan Jeon, Heo Susun, Im Sungjin, Kim Sungeun and Park Cheolyeon

toma — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:31:47 +0000

Mini Shaver is a simple portable implement that is worn like a ring on the index and middle fingers when being used. The grip section is lined with rubber for comfort and stability. Its lightness of weight and low material costs make it extremely portable. The blades can be replaced.

Designers: Chan Jeon, Heo Susun, Im Sungjin, Kim Sungeun and Park Cheolyeon

Lamps by Jarosław Jankowiak for Aello

toma — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:42:52 +0000

Designer Jarosław Jankowiak about project: “Lamp N16 was to be technical and simple. It is inspired by the climate of lofts. The used materials - painted aluminum and white glass give it an elegant character.”

“N15 lamp gives the interior a warm climate. Traditional materials which are wood and fabric are denying its unusual form. Can be used both indoors with a more traditional character and those more advanced.”

“Aello as the duo took off at the beginning of 2013, combining knowledge of design and wood technology.

Aello designs a wide range of objects, such as lamps, furnishings or furniture.Our designs are a reaction to the increasingly frequent appearance in the world of plastic, unnatural items. Our designs are meant to stand in opposition. Although we use natural “traditional” materials – especially glass and wood – they are still modern and universal. We hope they fit into the style of the modern world. We want to give you “something to be proud of”- says Jarosław Jankowiak.

Designer Jarosław Jankowiak | Aello | Poland

Minimal Analog Watch by Roderick

toma — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 15:22:32 +0000

Minimal Analog Watch Concept design by Roderick from Malta. Roderick about project: “Due to my passion for simple and minimalist product design, I decided to simplify the stereotypical form of the analogue watch as much as possible while retaining its functionality and ease of use.”

Wood Calendar by Munito

toma — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:46:43 +0000

The design studio dialogue method based on Republic of Korea designed Wood Calendar for Munito. This Wood calendar has special point to manufacture it. It is an eco-friendly upcycled product made by throwaway spruce timber. When the building is constructed in Republic of Korea, most of them use the spruce timber for making basic structure. But it is easily wasted, so we think it isn’t good for our planet. The Calendar is consist of base for days and body for numbers. The body can be changed easily once a month. When this month’s first day is Wednesday, you put the No.1 body on Wed base. You can use entire life like this.

Design studio dialogue method | Munito | Korea

Giulietta mirror by Luis Arrivillaga

toma — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:51:32 +0000

A floor standing mirror in a simple and effective elementary form, graphically displayed. Tubular steel powdercoated with solid wood details, gives the flexibility to be used in different areas inside the house.

Luis Arrivillaga | Milano, Italia

Teacup by Laura Bougdanos and Vesa Jääskö

toma — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 11:36:20 +0000

Do you want a perfect cup of tea? We do. The Magisso Teacup makes enjoying tea nice and simple. Thanks to the triangle bottom, it is easy to adjust the strength of tea depending on your taste without making a mess. This is how you do it: Just tilt the Magisso Teacup so that the strainer side of the cup is lower. Then place tea leaves into the strainer, pour hot water until leaves are covered and let it steep for a while. By tilting the Magisso Teacup the other way, tea doesn’t get any stronger. Now tea is ready to be enjoyed while leaves in the strainer spread their natural fragrance.

Designers Laura Bougdanos & Vesa Jääskö| Magisso | Helsinki, Finland

Gro Rocking Horse by Michael Svane Knap and Christian Troels

toma — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:30:19 +0000

GRO^ is a new interpretation of the classic rocking horse. With a simple aesthetic that speaks to adults and with a simple function that speaks to children. Rocking horse is built on Fritz Hansen’s knowledge about furniture made of veneers, as well as an idea to create a children’s furniture that contains a simple Scandinavian style.

Industrial designer Michael Svane Knap | Product designer Christian Troels | Denmark

Bar Tools Bottle Openers by Brendan Keim

toma — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:13:25 +0000

These sleek and minimal bottle openers feel wonderful in your hand. Their smooth finish and weight make opening any beverage a pleasure. They come in 5 and 10 inch lengths. The 10″ version is great for crushing ice.

Brendan Keim | Brooklyn, NY

Dowel Lamp by Riley Sanders

toma — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:50:33 +0000

Only three wooden elements compose and characterize this minimal structure. The use of LED strip lighting allows the desk lamp to be used for up to 50 000 hours without replacing any of the lighting components.

Design: Riley Sanders | New Zealand

ELLA by Simon Enever

toma — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:51:59 +0000

A simple idea to capture the dripping water from umbrellas to grow grass, creating a stimulating product to brighten up otherwise uninspiring hallways.

Industrial Designer Simon Enever | New York

Clean Sweep by Jan Kochański

toma — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:06:14 +0000

Most of dustpans sold are a design of low esthetic value. My intention was to design a simple, refined in form and functional solution – an object enjoyable to use. The key innovation is the use of the dustpan’s handle as a funnel. Thanks to that you won’t have problems in removing the dust even to a small bathroom dustbin. The set can be hanged in a cupboard or storeroom on the loop attached to the end of the sweeper. The sweeper is made of natural horsehair and beechwood, because natural hair sweeps better than its synthetic equivalent. The wooden handle covered with oil is nice to touch, well balanced and comfortable to hold. The project was made in collaboration with a Warsaw craftsman who has been producing brooms and brushed for many years.
The design of the dustpan allows the technology of injection moulding to be applied. The plastic was used in order to obtain a streamlined shape which the waste can easily go through.
The project is a reflection on a dull object of everyday use. An object we often use but rarely pay attention to. I wanted to create an object which, thanks to its esthetic and functional quality, would slightly enhance the quality of our lives and make everyday chores more pleasant.

Jan Kochański | Warsaw, Poland