Design

The Persistence of Memory

Before the emergence of formalised structures of watch production in the early 19th century, serving as precursors to the modern watch manufacturing houses we know today, watchmaking existed in a cottage industry like setting where watchmakers pursued their métier “independent”… Read More ›

Window lights / light windows

Constructed from steel rods with a hinge opening method, the minimalistic lamp fixtures can be peeled open to form multiple sets of different angles. When Māyā’s steel rods are fully unfurled, forming an obtuse angle with the lamp’s hinges, the… Read More ›

The Bandit9 Jaeger

The Jaeger is the latest collaboration between Bandit9 Motorcycles and Royal Enfield. The Continental GT 650 gets the Bandit9 treatment; a transformation of a modern classic to a sleek, slender, futuristic ride. A motorcycle designed to its limits and engineered… Read More ›

A wearable air conditioner

The Saiga wearable changes our perception of the temperature in two ways. First, it provides cooling by conduction onto specific locations on the neck. Second, it allows the wearer to breathe cold air when they need a boost of relief… Read More ›

The Standsome Double Crafted

Heart and soul & craftsmanship: The Standsome Double Crafted with two levels from the Crafted edition with exclusively lasered lettering “As long as you stand, stand by me”. Hand flattering, clear varnished birch plywood for real wood lovers. Grown in… Read More ›

Montblanc High Artistry

The Montblanc Great Wall Of China Pen collection has a note of poignancy for me since it is the last from Kamal, who has been creative director at Montblanc since 2013. He was always a fascinating interviewee and an interesting… Read More ›