Ardent gamers can sometimes be a little obsessive about their dice, but this takes it to absolutely another level. Styled like an antique pocket watch from the 17th and 18th centuries, this portable trinket actually has a trigger-activated die (or dice if that’s what you call it) on the inside. Built from scratch by YouTuber W&M Levsha, the mechanism rotates at high speeds when you plunge the trigger down. Release and it instantly stops rotating, revealing a die-face with a number on it sort of like a miniature wheel of fortune.
W&M Levsha charted his entire journey in the YouTube video above, showing what it takes to make this portable one-of-a-kind ornament. The entire thing is made from solid brass, with a combination of CNC machining, lathe machining, laser cutting, laser etching, and sanding/polishing by hand. The product is then assembled with the inner mechanism being activated using a spring-loaded plunger system. The result is something wonderfully vintage with a novel, steampunk-like appeal. It’s just as randomized as actually throwing dice, given that you can never tell what number the rotating disc will stop at.
Designer: W&M Levsha
Mechanical dice have been around for a long time, but haven’t really gained much popularity over their original gravity-based counterparts. Relegated to pretty much being a quirky novelty item, they’re still pretty cool to look at and even cooler to use.
On the outside, the mechanical dice is an absolute beauty to look at. It features engravings on both the front as well as the back, making it something your eyes won’t be able to look away from. Both the engravings were done using laser machines, resulting in a kind of perfection that you’d see from top-notch craftsmanship in the 17th-18th century.
The mechanism on the inside is pretty fascinating, featuring a flat tension spring that gets the disc spinning when the plunger is lowered, and causes it to immediately stop when the plunger is released. A well-oiled ball-bearing set gets the disc to spin effortlessly, creating a high speed that makes it difficult to ‘game the system’.
A disc with etched dice patterns spins incredibly fast, making the mechanical process so rapid it’s almost entirely random and can’t be influenced.
The result is a mechanical medallion that’s perfect for vintage-style dice-based games. Although W&M Levsha isn’t producing this at mass scale (so you can’t buy one), the entire process video is incredibly fascinating if you’re into tinkering and DIY. It also demystifies the process if you’ve got the equipment and materials (and willpower) to make a mechanical dice of your own! If not, you can try snagging a Demley Auto Dice spinner from the 1920s that has not one, but two spinning dice discs!
Ardent gamers can sometimes be a little obsessive about their dice, but this takes it to absolutely another level. Styled like an antique pocket watch from the 17th and 18th centuries, this portable trinket actually has a trigger-activated die (or dice if that’s what you call it) on the inside. Built from scratch by YouTuber W&M Levsha, the mechanism rotates at high speeds when you plunge the trigger down. Release and it instantly stops rotating, revealing a die-face with a number on it sort of like a miniature wheel of fortune.
W&M Levsha charted his entire journey in the YouTube video above, showing what it takes to make this portable one-of-a-kind ornament. The entire thing is made from solid brass, with a combination of CNC machining, lathe machining, laser cutting, laser etching, and sanding/polishing by hand. The product is then assembled with the inner mechanism being activated using a spring-loaded plunger system. The result is something wonderfully vintage with a novel, steampunk-like appeal. It’s just as randomized as actually throwing dice, given that you can never tell what number the rotating disc will stop at.
Designer: W&M Levsha
Mechanical dice have been around for a long time, but haven’t really gained much popularity over their original gravity-based counterparts. Relegated to pretty much being a quirky novelty item, they’re still pretty cool to look at and even cooler to use.
On the outside, the mechanical dice is an absolute beauty to look at. It features engravings on both the front as well as the back, making it something your eyes won’t be able to look away from. Both the engravings were done using laser machines, resulting in a kind of perfection that you’d see from top-notch craftsmanship in the 17th-18th century.
The mechanism on the inside is pretty fascinating, featuring a flat tension spring that gets the disc spinning when the plunger is lowered, and causes it to immediately stop when the plunger is released. A well-oiled ball-bearing set gets the disc to spin effortlessly, creating a high speed that makes it difficult to ‘game the system’.
A disc with etched dice patterns spins incredibly fast, making the mechanical process so rapid it’s almost entirely random and can’t be influenced.
The result is a mechanical medallion that’s perfect for vintage-style dice-based games. Although W&M Levsha isn’t producing this at mass scale (so you can’t buy one), the entire process video is incredibly fascinating if you’re into tinkering and DIY. It also demystifies the process if you’ve got the equipment and materials (and willpower) to make a mechanical dice of your own! If not, you can try snagging a Demley Auto Dice spinner from the 1920s that has not one, but two spinning dice discs!
Don’t worry, it won’t eat your stationery or deplete a life!
While the Piranha Plant was always considered the scourge of the Super Mario landscape, LEGO helps rehabilitate the plant’s character, turning it into a lovable little desk accessory for Mario fans. The Piranha Plant is a 540-brick masterpiece that stands at an impressive 9 inches tall. It has a movable jaw, adjustable head, positionable leaves, and comes with two golden coins that you can drop right into the plant’s pipe as a surprise trinket!
This 540-piece marvel allows you to capture every distinctive feature of the life-sucking plant from the iconic 1983 Nintendo game. Pose its head, mouth, stalk, and leaves to recreate those iconic in-game moments. With a relatively low brick count, the Piranha Plant is easy to assemble even for novices. Clear, step-by-step instructions in the box and on the LEGO® Builder app make it accessible even to newcomers to the LEGO world.
Standing tall at over 9 inches (23 cm) and measuring 4.5 inches (11 cm) wide, with a depth of 6.5 inches (17 cm), the Piranha Plant is a perfect addition to a display unit for Mario lovers and nostalgia-chasers alike. It’s also incredibly true to its inspiration, with an appearance so remarkable it looks like it was pulled right out of the video game. The Super Mario Piranha Plant (71426) set is scheduled for release on November 6, 2023, with a retail price of $59.99.
The kids of today will be the adults of tomorrow, and the experiences they have will shape their skills and behavior in the world they grow up to inhabit. Keeping this in mind, designer Cindy Kwok of Husky Design created an e-scooter designed to help children get accustomed to learning how to ride both standing as well as sitting-style scooters. Tiny toy electric cars are a dime a dozen, but this electric scooter is more than just a toy… it’s the child’s first proper vehicle with its own accelerator, headlight, horn, and a hybrid design that alternates between sitting and standing positions.
The scooter’s 2-in-1 design makes it a compelling vehicle for kids, giving them both the ‘scooter’ experiences. In the seated mode, the main stem folds downwards and becomes a seat, while the handlebars plug directly into the front fairing above the headlight. To use the scooter in standing mode, detach the handlebars and lift the seat up. Once the seat is fixed in its vertical position, clamp the handlebars on top to give you a standing scooter that’s much more akin to the last-mile e-scooters we see in urban setups today. The three-wheeled ride makes it more of a trike than a scooter, but it helps children maintain their stability without having them learn how to balance the way they would on a bicycle – something reserved for older kids after they grow up.
The e-scooter comes outfitted with a rear-wheel motor that’s activated through a big pedal switch on the back of the e-scooter. A ‘Go’ button on the front of the platform helps control acceleration (letting go brakes the scooter), and the handlebars offer a steer-by-wire functionality, allowing them to be plugged directly in the sitting mode or indirectly in the standing mode. The handlebars also have dedicated buttons to toggle the headlight or sound the e-scooter’s horn, helping children pick up the right on-road practices.
While this e-scooter is currently just a concept, one imagines that its top-speed mustn’t be rather high. Like most toy vehicles, the e-scooter is a slow-steady toy that has real-world features and details that allow the child to learn proper riding techniques and on-road etiquette through playtime.
There’s no shortage of keyboards and mice available in the market today, each of them trying to cover an equally wide range of needs and tastes. There are keyboards designed for gamers, mice made for artists, and all sorts of designs claiming to deliver the perfect ergonomic experience. Mechanical keyboards, in particular, are quite popular among heavy computer users, but the majority of the options available lean more toward gamer aesthetics with their hard edges and psychedelic RGB lighting. Fortunately, there are exceptions, like this collection of computer peripherals that make use of big, chunky keys, soft colors, and plenty of gold accents that earmark them for a different and more appraising clientele.
It’s actually not that easy to design a correct and usable keyboard. One has to consider performance first, with comfort usually following it. Aesthetics often takes a back seat, as if it was mutually exclusive from a good technological product. The visual and tactile experience of a product, however, can make or break its success, and devices are no different. The IZO keyboard, mouse, and numeric keypad try to prove that by delivering a design that is not only functional but also luxurious.
Unlike your typical keyboards, the IZO wireless keyboard and numpad use rather chunky and big keycaps that look more like smooth pebbles than the usual trapezoidal shape. Even the choice of white color for the keys gives it a softer aura, which complements the colors of the frame which is treated with a glistening pearl finish. The most eye-catching parts, however, are perhaps the gold accents on some of the keys and on the mouse, elevating the objects from being tools to fashionable accessories.
The devices do have a few tricks up their sleeves beyond just looking sophisticated. The keyboard, for example, has a knob that actually houses two different dials to control different things. The numpad has its own display and functions as a calculator on its own. These aren’t mind-blowing additions, but they help assure buyers that the devices are more than just pretty faces.
The AZIO IZO wireless keyboard, numpad, and wireless mouse present not only a unique design but also a challenge to manufacturers. At this point in time, we have already perfected the essentials of performance, ergonomics, and features for these peripherals, so it’s about time that we start focusing on materials, aesthetics, and the human experience that these products provide. Why should you settle for plain dark accessories when you can have the same performance wrapped in elegant and luxurious designs that better match your style.
Nothing started its maiden journey with a pair of earbuds, followed by the radical phone design, backed by loads of hype and anticipation. Carl Pie’s brand has since then consolidated with stellar second-generation products. Now Carl wants to cater to the more affordable section of the market with the newly launched CMF by Nothing.
Abbreviated Color, Material, Finish – the brand is a direct aspiration of the parent company to bring great accessible design to the masses. The budget-friendly brand announced today has three products in its kitty – smartphone, earbuds and charger. According to Carl, CMF is, “here to question the world.” By our understanding that statement is clearly focused on the high price tags of some of the gadgets out there.
Keeping with the trend of revealing earbuds as the first product, CMF by Nothing has the $49 Buds Pro earbuds to offer. At that price tag, the active noise cancellation, 11 hours of standalone battery in the buds and 39 hours of battery in the charging case are worth the deal. Compared to the now premium Nothing Ear (2) earbuds, the sub-brand’s buds have a more contoured look.
There’s no transparent aesthetic, normally associated with the Nothing products. Also, the case design is different from the Big Brother as they are stored in a circular puck case. The Buds Pro features like equalizer, ANC settings and more can be toggled via the Nothing X app earbuds. For now, the earbuds will be available in grey, black, and vibrant orange colors.
Next, there is the CMF Watch Pro which is a reflection of the brand’s ‘accessible’ motto. The price tag of $54 will shake up the smartwatch market. There are clear traces of the unannounced Apple Watch design and the Watch Ultra’s orange strap here. At one-tenth the price of Apple’s wearable, the 1.96-inch AMOLED display smartwatch touches important bases with a dedicated heart rate sensor, blood oxygen saturation sensor and multi-system GPS. Also, it comes with a claimed battery life of 13 days and 110 sports activities for fitness tracking to choose from.
The most interesting product in the line-up from the perspective of utility is the CMF Power 65W Charger. The GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger juices up most of your gadgets including phones, earbuds, smartwatches, or portable speakers. With the inclusion of three ports, two USB Type-C and a USB Type-A, the branded accessory is cheaper than most other brands at $39.
The wide range of compatibility for PD3.0, QC4.0+/3.0/2.0, SCP, FCP, PPS, AFC, Samsung 9V2A, DCP, and Apple 2.4A protocols will make it a value-for-money proposition for users buying new flagships or products that don’t have the charger included in the package.
Summertime means there is excitement in the air, pina coladas in our hands, and of course beads of sweat on our foreheads. But, unfortunately, summer 2023 is coming to an end! As we gear up for fall, it is only fair that we pay tribute to the excellent summer we had with a few super cool products such as the Pool Pasta collection. The quirky collection is something you definitely would love to get your hands on to prepare for summer next year.
The Standard Hotel teamed up with NYC design studio Jumbo to create the adorable Pool Pasta collection which is basically a range of pasta-shaped inflatable pool floats! Inspired by Italian cuisine and the various types of pastas, these pool noodles provide pool lovers with a playful and amusing experience. The collection includes large macaroni, farfalle, rigatoni, lasagna, tortellini, ravioli, and shells. Pick the pasta float of your choice, and float around as if you’re in a massive pot of water.
The collection of giant pastas was launched in December 2022 at Art Basel Miami. The floats were designed to add some whimsical fun to the iconic pool at the Standard Miami. The pool floats perfectly replicate the type of pasta they are mimicking, and in fact, they feature an Emoji-like essence, that makes them even more animated and quirky. The pasta shapes have a personality and identity of their own! They’re all a standard pasta yellow, and we do wonder if wouldn’t it have been more fun if the pastas were made in various color options. Imagine the Standard Miami pool scattered with myriad pasta shapes in pink, blue, orange, magenta, or even purple!
These supersized pasta shapes will have more installations in Ibiza, Hua Hin, Bangkok, and the Maldives. But if you’re in the mood to relax and unwind on a massive tortellini, and or catch a nap on a ginormous macaroni in your pool, then you can check out the Pool Pasta collection online, and grab a few for yourself! Pick the pasta shape that perfectly defines you and your pasta preferences and adorn your yard pool with them!
The foundation of innovation lies in how we conceptualize the future… and our capacity to enhance and develop these concepts is crucial for this future. This is why concepts have always fascinated us at Yanko Design. They are the foundation of our work, providing a glimpse into the future of products, technologies, and experiences. It’s also one fundamental thing we have in common with the Red Dot Award: Design Concept, as they celebrate the power of conceptualization.
The Best of Best category of this year’s Red Dot Award: Design Concept showcases some truly exciting concepts. From cutting-edge technology in consumer electronics to innovative designs in the health sector, these concepts demonstrate inventiveness and creativity that deserve recognition. We are particularly drawn to designs that enhance user experiences and environments, as they exemplify the intersection of art and functionality.
The Red Dot Award: Design Concept “Best of Best” is our annual source of inspiration, showcasing designs that embody creativity, collaboration, and impeccable execution. We are thrilled to share a few of our favorites from this year’s selection. And don’t forget to scroll down to discover the winner of the prestigious Luminary Award. You saw it here first!
Time to Snow by Baek Sunwoo, Kim Myeongseong & Prof. Lee Woohun
Time to Snow is an interactive installation that displays the time using Styrofoam grains resembling snow. The clock defies the laws of physics with how it causes the particles to form numbers within the clock’s face, while also simulating the effect of snowfall and snow blowing through the breeze. The result isn’t just form and function, it’s emotion too, in the form of awe and curiosity as viewers are captivated by the effects of this faux snow and its ability to tell time. A camera on top also allows people to interact with the snow through gestures, creating an experience so fun you’ll never want to look at another boring clock again!
UFO Intelligent Rotary Stove by Liang Wengan, Li Zhaoping, Wu Qiting, Wu Shengjia & Zhou Jinhui
Who among us hasn’t dreaded cleaning up a stovetop after the pasta water or a saucepan of milk boiled over while cooking?! The UFO Intelligent Rotary Stove features an elevated, rotatable burner that offers an easy stovetop cleaning solution and extra countertop space when not in use. Gas stoves, while essential for cooking, can be tricky to clean given their shape (and sometimes how hot they are after usage). The UFO Intelligent Rotary Stove simplifies cleaning by putting the burners on a rotating arm so they can be moved away whenever needed, making cooking more enjoyable and maximizing kitchen space. The stove also offers precise fire intensity adjustment with an 8-level touch control for better cooking results.
Kid’s Service Design Toolkit For Saving The Earth by Choi Seolyung, Hyun Eunryung, Mun Juyeong
The Kid’s Service Design Toolkit for Saving the Earth helps children understand carbon emissions and develop their solutions using the Double Diamond process. It fosters environmental awareness and encourages creative thinking. The toolkit guides kids through learning phases, including the Carbon Footprint Game, customer journey maps, and idea generation. It promotes cooperation, communication, and concrete action plans to address real-world environmental issues, contributing to climate action for sustainable living.
Tetrix Roof Tiles From Recycled Composite by Adam Friedrich & Kajetan Topolewski
Crafted from recycled plastic composite, the Tetrix Roof Tiles, offer sustainable, lightweight, and durable roofing. They’re frost-proof, waterproof, UV-resistant, and ideal for photovoltaic systems aka solar panels. The tiles come in a series of modular units and are available across a variety of design styles, allowing you to customize your roof design. They’re made to replace hazardous asbestos roofs, and are an absolute breeze to install thanks to their modular design that lets you simply plug tiles together. Produced with recycled plastic and quartz sand, the tiles are eco-friendly and are virtually unbreakable too.
O-Vision Noice Cancellation Sleep Mask by Chen Shaolong, Chen Fengming, Chen Weihao, Luo Qimei, Yang Junlong & Zheng Xiangjing
The O-Vision Noise Cancellation Sleep Mask offers 3D noise reduction and total light blockage for peaceful, high-quality sleep. Its innovative design combines 3D noise cancellation technology with a pressure-free, light-blocking eye mask. Breathable materials ensure comfort, while advanced noise-isolation earplugs create a quiet sleep environment. The earplugs are easily replaceable and come in a convenient silicone package, making this a portable and comprehensive sleep solution.
Ingo – Reusable CGM & Insulin Pump by Chris Kilbane & Maxwell Stevens
Ingo is an innovative, sustainable CGM and insulin pump that combines both functions in a compact design, eliminating the need for separate devices and tubing. It offers wireless charging and on-body insulin pump refilling for user convenience. Ingo features recyclable sensor patches, promoting cost savings and sustainability. The companion app provides real-time feedback, battery monitoring, and customization options for a personal touch.
Geneverse SolarGenerator S1 by Bai Wei, He Jiajin & Yin Xiaowei
The Geneverse SolarGenerator S1 is a customizable modular photovoltaic sunshade with 200w double-sided solar modules. It cools spaces, generates electricity, and stores it in your home energy system. These modules continuously convert clean energy, reducing household expenses. It features a self-circulating lighting system and a sturdy, foldable design for easy transportation and installation.
INO200 Intraoral Scanner User System by Zhao Yachong, Song Weiwei, Su Zhendong, Sun Jia, Wang Gege & Zhao Yachong
The INO200 Intraoral Scanner User System streamlines dental digitization for dentists and patients. Using advanced 3D technology and multifunctional software, it delivers real-time, cost-effective, and accurate impressions. Designed for ease of use, it accommodates different patients, sterilizes easily, and offers intuitive controls. The tiny handheld scanner packs AI technology and cloud integration, helping improve accuracy/efficiency, and enabling real-time tracking and convenience for both doctors as well as patients.
Grass by Lin Chih-Hong Chan Chi-Yin, Huang Yu-Ming, Jian Ling-Chien & Luo Jia-Wei
Dubbed ‘Grass’, this awe-striking light installation uses real-time traffic data to capture the city’s vitality, reflecting the dynamic interaction between cities and people. It offers a unique perspective on urban expansion, breaking away from traditional light and shadow art. Each individual cell varies in size, undulation, and pattern, and depicts major traffic routes in the same way that buildings and roads do in cities. The cells glow bright or dim depending on the activity/area they represent, creating a unique expression of a city that looks at urban planning and life through the eyes of artists.
Lunet by David Edquilang (Luminary Winner)
A winner of this year’s Luminary Award, Lunet is an affordable, 3D-printed mechanical finger prosthesis designed to restore finger functionality for amputees worldwide. Produced through 3D printing, it’s customizable in style (CMF) and anatomical fit, thanks to parametric modeling and a modular design that allows for micro-adjustments based on ergonomics. Lunet’s snap-together, metal-free assembly features a robust linkage mechanism mimicking real finger motion. With 3D printing’s accessibility, Lunet offers a cost-effective solution, priced at less than 1% of commercial alternatives.
The Italian Sea Group (TISG) left the maritime world in awe when it released the first look of its intriguing catamaran. Now the vessel maker has launched the first look at the magnificent interiors of “This Is It.” Crafted under Tecnomar brand, this 43.5-meter motor catamaran is poised to make its grand debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
‘This Is It’ boasts an exterior that seems to have sprung from the depths of a fantasy realm, evoking the graceful forms of mythical sea creatures. Its hull has been engineered meticulously to enhance hydrodynamic efficiency, which should result in reduced fuel consumption, a benefit every vessel maker strives for on the water.
The catamaran’s exterior is mostly glass, which according to the makers measures about 600 square meters. The expansive view out of the window not only adds to the aesthetic appeal, but also sheds weight on the vessel’s construction, adding to the fuel efficiency.
If you’re not satisfied with the mere green aspect and crave speed and adventure on the open waters, ‘This Is It’ won’t disappoint. With a maximum speed of 19 knots, the motor catamaran promises to offer exhilarating voyages. However, if sustainability and milage have more impact on your buying decision; the catamaran can leisurely cruise at 10 knots to an astounding range of 3,500 nautical miles.
‘This Is It’ is designed for 12 people and boast cabins that are well lit with natural light penetrating through the skylight. The cabins are attached to a terrace, while the two on-board decks have vertical gardens for green appeal. The main lounge has floor-to-ceiling doors and connects to a multifunctional exterior area comprising a dining area, bar, game area, and swimming pool. On the upper deck is the rejuvenation area with a sauna, a sensorial shower and a playroom just adjacent to it.
Starting in April 2024, ‘This Is It’ will be ready to welcome guests as the largest motor catamaran available for charter. Environmental consciousness is at the forefront of its design and it should be a capable ride to embark on luxurious journeys to the world’s most stunning destinations.
A dining table is more than just furniture; it’s the heart of the dining experience.Luxury Dining Tables take this concept to new heights, blending craftsmanship and innovation to create stunning pieces that redefine opulence. In this article, Boca do Lobo Blog explores the world of luxury dining tables, exploring the artistry and materials that make them exceptional. Join us as we uncover the essence of hosting and dining in true style.
Fortuna is a contemporary dining table witha one-of-a-kind design aesthetic and refined statement to the most influential minds. Representing the essence of empowerment, sophistication, and mysticism, the Fortuna features an exclusive gold brass surface for ground-breaking dining rooms.
Like the first version of this unique piece, the Fortuna RoundDining Table has a unique design aesthetic in its contemporary style, representing the essence of power, sophistication and mysticism.
The Empire Dining Table symbolizes generations of gatherings and decisions, both in times of celebration and tension. Its cracks reflect tough times, revealing a gold interior in a manifesto towards power. Flawless and bright, the remaining surface points towards a thriving future, reminding one to toast to prosperity.
The Pietra Dining Table, crafted from Nero Marquina black marble, combines function and sculptural form, creating a timeless experience. Its oval top is surrounded by three robust marblecolumns, each hand-sculpted from solid blocks for texture.
Extreme simplicity, contemporary and seductivepower: these are the characteristics reflected in each detail that will make you fall in love at first glimpse. Bonsai relates to Boca do Lobo’s tradition of furniture which is inseparably combined with the innovation and vanguard of contemporary art.
Newton is an outstanding moment of inspiration. A luxury statement piece created to fulfil the needs of those who are looking for the best in contemporary furniture design mixed up with luxurious details and high-quality materials.
The Heritage Dining Table, inspired by Portuguese history, is a sophisticated piece with a noble design featuring alternatingpolished brass, a bevelled mirror, azulejo strips, and atempered glass top. Its noble lines reflect the finest elements of your dining room, adding warmth and finesse.
Like the rectangular version of this unique piece, The EmpireRound Dining Table symbolizes generations of gatherings and decisions. The cracks in this unique piece reflect tough times, revealing a gold interior in a manifesto towards power.
Boca do Lobo’s exclusive Patch Dining Table has an intricate wood veneer top and sculptural base for adding sophistication to any dining room. Patch table fits in a contemporary dining room or a sophisticated kitchen.
Playing with function and sculptural form, the Pietra Dining Table shapes a timeless experience through its classical aura and finest Nero Marquina black marble. The table is square, adding a touch of geometric elegance to its design.
The round version of Pietra, this unique table is a stunning rendition of classic elegance. Like the other versions, crafted from the finestNero Marquina black marble the Pietra Round shapes a timeless experience through its classical aura.
Stonehenge Dining Table, positioned asymmetrically and composed of striking finishes and materials. This piece promises to elevate your dining space to the next level. The metallic hues make an elegant contrast while beautifully combined paying tribute to the Neolithic and Bronze Age.
The Royal is a real step forward for Boca do Lobo. Its hand-carved details of the intricate marquetry design and finishes are executed with amazing precision by our artisans. This extraordinary piece combines new design and architectural trends, but never forgetting the rich tradition of the past.
Metamorphosis Dining Table has come to symbolize the evolutionary history of life, representing the last stage of the cycle through the usage of sculpted fossils on display at the top of the table. A unique piece for those who have a peculiar taste for limited edition pieces and conceptual designs.
The Lapiaz Dining Table symbolizes generations of gatherings and decisions, both in times of celebration and tension. Like the Empire Dining Table, the cracks reflect tough times, revealing a gold interior in a manifesto towards power.
Like the other versions, the Pietra Dining Table shapes a timeless experience through its classical aura and finest Estremoz white marble. The oval top gently lies in two robust marble columns, each one conceived from solid blocks hand-sculpted and turned to create different details for additional texture.
Which one of these dining tables do you love the most?
Laptops are extremely convenient in letting us bring the power of computing almost anywhere we go, sometimes even when we don’t have a flat surface to place it on. That portability, however, does come at a cost, taking a toll on our health because of the bad posture they enforce. Screens are well below our natural eye level, and keyboards are not only cramped but also very, very flat. There are laptop stands that try to raise your laptop to match your eye level or ones that tilt the keyboard a bit, but very few can do both. That’s the kind of flexibility that this innovative laptop stand brings to your table, literally and figuratively, and it goes beyond just raising your laptop to offer a new level of productivity and comfort.
Laptop Stand & Hub – The CASA Hub Stand Pro integrates stand, ergonomic adjustment, and USB-C hub functions.
Detachable Design – The lightweight hub works as either an integrated part of the stand or an independent device.
Designed with the MacBook in mind, the CASA Hub Stand Pro is able to raise any laptop up to 29cm in height, providing a more ergonomic position that won’t strain your neck. Of course, you can also set it a bit lower if you don’t have an external keyboard available, or if you want to use its inclined platform as an easel for drawing on a tablet. With a high-precision load-bearing mechanism that can handle weights of up to 3.5kg, this handsome laptop accessory can handle not just MacBook Pros but even heftier gaming laptops as well.
Fits Personal View Angles – With a maximum elevation angle of 180 degrees and a height of up to 11.4″ (29cm).
Suitable for MacBook and iPad – Compatible with the M2/M1 MacBook and iPad series.
Stable & Durable – Virtually no laptop the CASA Hub Stand Pro cannot support.
This Red Dot 2023 award winner carries an atmosphere of elegance and durability with its sleek, all-aluminum design and premium craftsmanship that fits perfectly with the MacBook’s own aesthetic. That design, however, isn’t just for show, because every part has a purpose and function to help increase your working efficiency. The plate, for example, is perforated to help dissipate heat and reduce its weight. The base can also rotate 360 degrees, so it only takes a swivel to get the laptop into a comfortable position or to share your screen with other people present.
4K High-resolution – The hub supports super-crisp 4K@60Hz resolution and HDCP 2.2 encoding for perfect video streaming.
6 Multi-function Ports – For charging, video and data transmission.
The surprises don’t end there, though. The CASA Hub Stand Pro is also home to a detachable USB-C hub that can extend the selection of ports on your laptop, including 4K 60Hz output to an external monitor and 100W pass-through charging to keep the laptop topped up. The hub perfectly fits the base when you’re at your desk, and when you need to go, you can easily remove it and take it with you so that you can have the same conveniences even when away from the laptop stand.
Your MacBook Pro might not be designed for the ultimate comfort, but that doesn’t mean you need to suffer the pain and injury all through your life. With the CASA Hub Stand Pro, you can raise, tilt, and swivel your MacBook or any laptop at any height and angle, letting your body decide your perfect working conditions. Best of all, with a detachable USB-C hub, you can also extend the power of your computer, whether at home or on the go, leveling up your productivity game in comfort, convenience, and style.
Ardent gamers can sometimes be a little obsessive about their dice, but this takes it to absolutely another level. Styled like an antique pocket watch from the 17th and 18th centuries, this portable trinket actually has a trigger-activated die (or dice if that’s what you call it) on the inside. Built from scratch by YouTuber W&M Levsha, the mechanism rotates at high speeds when you plunge the trigger down. Release and it instantly stops rotating, revealing a die-face with a number on it sort of like a miniature wheel of fortune.
W&M Levsha charted his entire journey in the YouTube video above, showing what it takes to make this portable one-of-a-kind ornament. The entire thing is made from solid brass, with a combination of CNC machining, lathe machining, laser cutting, laser etching, and sanding/polishing by hand. The product is then assembled with the inner mechanism being activated using a spring-loaded plunger system. The result is something wonderfully vintage with a novel, steampunk-like appeal. It’s just as randomized as actually throwing dice, given that you can never tell what number the rotating disc will stop at.
Designer: W&M Levsha
Mechanical dice have been around for a long time, but haven’t really gained much popularity over their original gravity-based counterparts. Relegated to pretty much being a quirky novelty item, they’re still pretty cool to look at and even cooler to use.
On the outside, the mechanical dice is an absolute beauty to look at. It features engravings on both the front as well as the back, making it something your eyes won’t be able to look away from. Both the engravings were done using laser machines, resulting in a kind of perfection that you’d see from top-notch craftsmanship in the 17th-18th century.
The mechanism on the inside is pretty fascinating, featuring a flat tension spring that gets the disc spinning when the plunger is lowered, and causes it to immediately stop when the plunger is released. A well-oiled ball-bearing set gets the disc to spin effortlessly, creating a high speed that makes it difficult to ‘game the system’.
A disc with etched dice patterns spins incredibly fast, making the mechanical process so rapid it’s almost entirely random and can’t be influenced.
The result is a mechanical medallion that’s perfect for vintage-style dice-based games. Although W&M Levsha isn’t producing this at mass scale (so you can’t buy one), the entire process video is incredibly fascinating if you’re into tinkering and DIY. It also demystifies the process if you’ve got the equipment and materials (and willpower) to make a mechanical dice of your own! If not, you can try snagging a Demley Auto Dice spinner from the 1920s that has not one, but two spinning dice discs!
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Ardent gamers can sometimes be a little obsessive about their dice, but this takes it to absolutely another level. Styled like an antique pocket watch from the 17th and 18th centuries, this portable trinket actually has a trigger-activated die (or dice if that’s what you call it) on the inside. Built from scratch by YouTuber W&M Levsha, the mechanism rotates at high speeds when you plunge the trigger down. Release and it instantly stops rotating, revealing a die-face with a number on it sort of like a miniature wheel of fortune.
W&M Levsha charted his entire journey in the YouTube video above, showing what it takes to make this portable one-of-a-kind ornament. The entire thing is made from solid brass, with a combination of CNC machining, lathe machining, laser cutting, laser etching, and sanding/polishing by hand. The product is then assembled with the inner mechanism being activated using a spring-loaded plunger system. The result is something wonderfully vintage with a novel, steampunk-like appeal. It’s just as randomized as actually throwing dice, given that you can never tell what number the rotating disc will stop at.
Designer: W&M Levsha
Mechanical dice have been around for a long time, but haven’t really gained much popularity over their original gravity-based counterparts. Relegated to pretty much being a quirky novelty item, they’re still pretty cool to look at and even cooler to use.
On the outside, the mechanical dice is an absolute beauty to look at. It features engravings on both the front as well as the back, making it something your eyes won’t be able to look away from. Both the engravings were done using laser machines, resulting in a kind of perfection that you’d see from top-notch craftsmanship in the 17th-18th century.
The mechanism on the inside is pretty fascinating, featuring a flat tension spring that gets the disc spinning when the plunger is lowered, and causes it to immediately stop when the plunger is released. A well-oiled ball-bearing set gets the disc to spin effortlessly, creating a high speed that makes it difficult to ‘game the system’.
A disc with etched dice patterns spins incredibly fast, making the mechanical process so rapid it’s almost entirely random and can’t be influenced.
The result is a mechanical medallion that’s perfect for vintage-style dice-based games. Although W&M Levsha isn’t producing this at mass scale (so you can’t buy one), the entire process video is incredibly fascinating if you’re into tinkering and DIY. It also demystifies the process if you’ve got the equipment and materials (and willpower) to make a mechanical dice of your own! If not, you can try snagging a Demley Auto Dice spinner from the 1920s that has not one, but two spinning dice discs!
Don’t worry, it won’t eat your stationery or deplete a life!
While the Piranha Plant was always considered the scourge of the Super Mario landscape, LEGO helps rehabilitate the plant’s character, turning it into a lovable little desk accessory for Mario fans. The Piranha Plant is a 540-brick masterpiece that stands at an impressive 9 inches tall. It has a movable jaw, adjustable head, positionable leaves, and comes with two golden coins that you can drop right into the plant’s pipe as a surprise trinket!
This 540-piece marvel allows you to capture every distinctive feature of the life-sucking plant from the iconic 1983 Nintendo game. Pose its head, mouth, stalk, and leaves to recreate those iconic in-game moments. With a relatively low brick count, the Piranha Plant is easy to assemble even for novices. Clear, step-by-step instructions in the box and on the LEGO® Builder app make it accessible even to newcomers to the LEGO world.
Standing tall at over 9 inches (23 cm) and measuring 4.5 inches (11 cm) wide, with a depth of 6.5 inches (17 cm), the Piranha Plant is a perfect addition to a display unit for Mario lovers and nostalgia-chasers alike. It’s also incredibly true to its inspiration, with an appearance so remarkable it looks like it was pulled right out of the video game. The Super Mario Piranha Plant (71426) set is scheduled for release on November 6, 2023, with a retail price of $59.99.
The kids of today will be the adults of tomorrow, and the experiences they have will shape their skills and behavior in the world they grow up to inhabit. Keeping this in mind, designer Cindy Kwok of Husky Design created an e-scooter designed to help children get accustomed to learning how to ride both standing as well as sitting-style scooters. Tiny toy electric cars are a dime a dozen, but this electric scooter is more than just a toy… it’s the child’s first proper vehicle with its own accelerator, headlight, horn, and a hybrid design that alternates between sitting and standing positions.
The scooter’s 2-in-1 design makes it a compelling vehicle for kids, giving them both the ‘scooter’ experiences. In the seated mode, the main stem folds downwards and becomes a seat, while the handlebars plug directly into the front fairing above the headlight. To use the scooter in standing mode, detach the handlebars and lift the seat up. Once the seat is fixed in its vertical position, clamp the handlebars on top to give you a standing scooter that’s much more akin to the last-mile e-scooters we see in urban setups today. The three-wheeled ride makes it more of a trike than a scooter, but it helps children maintain their stability without having them learn how to balance the way they would on a bicycle – something reserved for older kids after they grow up.
The e-scooter comes outfitted with a rear-wheel motor that’s activated through a big pedal switch on the back of the e-scooter. A ‘Go’ button on the front of the platform helps control acceleration (letting go brakes the scooter), and the handlebars offer a steer-by-wire functionality, allowing them to be plugged directly in the sitting mode or indirectly in the standing mode. The handlebars also have dedicated buttons to toggle the headlight or sound the e-scooter’s horn, helping children pick up the right on-road practices.
While this e-scooter is currently just a concept, one imagines that its top-speed mustn’t be rather high. Like most toy vehicles, the e-scooter is a slow-steady toy that has real-world features and details that allow the child to learn proper riding techniques and on-road etiquette through playtime.
There’s no shortage of keyboards and mice available in the market today, each of them trying to cover an equally wide range of needs and tastes. There are keyboards designed for gamers, mice made for artists, and all sorts of designs claiming to deliver the perfect ergonomic experience. Mechanical keyboards, in particular, are quite popular among heavy computer users, but the majority of the options available lean more toward gamer aesthetics with their hard edges and psychedelic RGB lighting. Fortunately, there are exceptions, like this collection of computer peripherals that make use of big, chunky keys, soft colors, and plenty of gold accents that earmark them for a different and more appraising clientele.
It’s actually not that easy to design a correct and usable keyboard. One has to consider performance first, with comfort usually following it. Aesthetics often takes a back seat, as if it was mutually exclusive from a good technological product. The visual and tactile experience of a product, however, can make or break its success, and devices are no different. The IZO keyboard, mouse, and numeric keypad try to prove that by delivering a design that is not only functional but also luxurious.
Unlike your typical keyboards, the IZO wireless keyboard and numpad use rather chunky and big keycaps that look more like smooth pebbles than the usual trapezoidal shape. Even the choice of white color for the keys gives it a softer aura, which complements the colors of the frame which is treated with a glistening pearl finish. The most eye-catching parts, however, are perhaps the gold accents on some of the keys and on the mouse, elevating the objects from being tools to fashionable accessories.
The devices do have a few tricks up their sleeves beyond just looking sophisticated. The keyboard, for example, has a knob that actually houses two different dials to control different things. The numpad has its own display and functions as a calculator on its own. These aren’t mind-blowing additions, but they help assure buyers that the devices are more than just pretty faces.
The AZIO IZO wireless keyboard, numpad, and wireless mouse present not only a unique design but also a challenge to manufacturers. At this point in time, we have already perfected the essentials of performance, ergonomics, and features for these peripherals, so it’s about time that we start focusing on materials, aesthetics, and the human experience that these products provide. Why should you settle for plain dark accessories when you can have the same performance wrapped in elegant and luxurious designs that better match your style.
Nothing started its maiden journey with a pair of earbuds, followed by the radical phone design, backed by loads of hype and anticipation. Carl Pie’s brand has since then consolidated with stellar second-generation products. Now Carl wants to cater to the more affordable section of the market with the newly launched CMF by Nothing.
Abbreviated Color, Material, Finish – the brand is a direct aspiration of the parent company to bring great accessible design to the masses. The budget-friendly brand announced today has three products in its kitty – smartphone, earbuds and charger. According to Carl, CMF is, “here to question the world.” By our understanding that statement is clearly focused on the high price tags of some of the gadgets out there.
Keeping with the trend of revealing earbuds as the first product, CMF by Nothing has the $49 Buds Pro earbuds to offer. At that price tag, the active noise cancellation, 11 hours of standalone battery in the buds and 39 hours of battery in the charging case are worth the deal. Compared to the now premium Nothing Ear (2) earbuds, the sub-brand’s buds have a more contoured look.
There’s no transparent aesthetic, normally associated with the Nothing products. Also, the case design is different from the Big Brother as they are stored in a circular puck case. The Buds Pro features like equalizer, ANC settings and more can be toggled via the Nothing X app earbuds. For now, the earbuds will be available in grey, black, and vibrant orange colors.
Next, there is the CMF Watch Pro which is a reflection of the brand’s ‘accessible’ motto. The price tag of $54 will shake up the smartwatch market. There are clear traces of the unannounced Apple Watch design and the Watch Ultra’s orange strap here. At one-tenth the price of Apple’s wearable, the 1.96-inch AMOLED display smartwatch touches important bases with a dedicated heart rate sensor, blood oxygen saturation sensor and multi-system GPS. Also, it comes with a claimed battery life of 13 days and 110 sports activities for fitness tracking to choose from.
The most interesting product in the line-up from the perspective of utility is the CMF Power 65W Charger. The GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger juices up most of your gadgets including phones, earbuds, smartwatches, or portable speakers. With the inclusion of three ports, two USB Type-C and a USB Type-A, the branded accessory is cheaper than most other brands at $39.
The wide range of compatibility for PD3.0, QC4.0+/3.0/2.0, SCP, FCP, PPS, AFC, Samsung 9V2A, DCP, and Apple 2.4A protocols will make it a value-for-money proposition for users buying new flagships or products that don’t have the charger included in the package.
