Lifestyle Design Magazine

Lifestyle Design Magazine

Lifestyle Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Curved

Curved is a chair made of natural Indonesian rattan. The design combines traditional rattan weaving craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Smooth curved rattan lines recall the mountains and flowing water of traditional Chinese ink paintings. The form is shaped by hand through material selection, steaming, hot bending, shaping, polishing and painting. The armrest height, the leg stability and the curves of the seat and the backrest follow ergonomic study and support the waist and back. The chair measures 630 by 850 by 900 millimeters and suits indoor and outdoor settings.

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Vega Connect

Vega Connect is a robot control interface designed for home users. The system combines a mobile application and a web portal. The mobile application lets people request household tasks with everyday language, and each request is translated into precise robotic actions with progress shown in real time. A three-dimensional digital twin displays the robot and its surroundings for remote monitoring. The web portal allows custom routines to be created for each home. The aim is to make advanced robots usable without technical training.

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Manzo

Manzo is a bedroom furniture collection that includes a wide chest of drawers, a standard chest of drawers and a nightstand. The design is inspired by the interplay of light and shadow seen when sunlight passes through tree leaves. Two materials are combined so that each keeps its own character while supporting the whole. The bodies are made of plywood with a walnut veneer, which removes the need for edge banding. All curves are pressed in one mold, and the upper part is carved by CNC and finished with semi-matte polyurethane paint. The glass panel can be replaced if damaged.

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Sempoa

The Sempoa chair blends traditional inspiration with modern functionality. Inspired by the Japanese Soroban abacus, it features a backrest with moving beads that offer both tactile engagement and a subtle massaging effect. The beads, mounted on stainless steel rods and held by flexible bentwood frames, move with the user's body. Crafted from intersecting solid wood boards, the design balances structured aesthetics with durability, ensuring stability, style, and inviting user interaction.

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Musubi

This stool was inspired by the word Musubi. Musubi is an ancient Japanese Shinto concept, and it is the idea that things and life are formed by connecting various things. The shape of this stool is based on the motif of a Mizuhiki bow knot. When viewed from the front, the design is linear, but when viewed from an angle, the seat appears to have a gentle curve. When not in use, it can be folded up for compact storage. It can be easily assembled by simply inserting the parts without using nails or screws.

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Ori

Ori is a floor lamp influenced by Japanese origami, where Ori signifies folding. Constructed from a single sheet of recyclable aluminum, it features a streamlined and sustainable design without the need for welding. The top section is folded in reverse to create a seamlessly integrated lampshade. With a height of 35 inches and a compact base, Ori delivers soft, glare-free illumination suitable for reading while remaining easy to reposition. Departing from conventional geometric structures, the design achieves a refined balance between functionality and aesthetics.

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