Yanko Design

freakred (57)in #freakred • 7 years ago

Furniture for the Kid Within!

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Just because your bum might be too big for the slide these days doesn’t mean you can’t relish in the days of yesteryear! That’s the idea behind the cleverly named Playgrown furniture collection. Each unit in the set harkens back to a familiar fragment from days spent on the playground so you never have to grow up.

The collection consists of five distinct and playful pieces that kids and adults alike can appreciate. The iconic swing has been reinterpreted as a minimalist chair. A coffee table transforms into a game of hopscotch. Another seating solution is reminiscent of a slide, fit with ladder rungs and all. A planter reminds one of a seesaw. Lastly, monkey bars are transformed into a convenient entryway coatrack. Together, they put the FUN in functionality!

Designer: Taylor Scott Ross

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If IKEA made sailboats

Once upon a time, Ahab sought revenge upon Moby Dick, the albino sperm whale, while sailing upon the glorious Pequod – to hear of that tale would make any man rush to the sea right? Luckily for those who feel that same longing to hit those crashing waves in their own boat, or simply…just wish to have their own boat in general, can now fulfill that dream. Rapid Whale has really alleviated the stresses and burdens of owning a boat, not even beginning to mention the fees and maintenance attached too. If anything they’ve developed a fun, full-sized mini boat, boasting a length of six foot and fully electrical – made to order and assembly.

Comprised of the Mini Boat Kit are laser-cut marine-grade plywood, 3D printer components, a steering wheel, sheeting-shift bearings, and various gaskets – unfortunately, the boat isn’t complete, having to source and purchase the motor, engine, and batteries by the owner. That’s not all too bad considering you now have a boat all to yourself. Weighing in at a staggering sixty-seven pounds and hitting a fairly breezy four miles per hour, the Rapid Whale Mini Boat is sure to itch every nautical tickle you may have.

Designer: Rapid Whale

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Tea ready in 1…2…3!

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It takes usually 3 minutes for your tea leaves to reach peak flavor. Take the leaves out sooner and you haven’t used them to their full capacity, and leave them in for longer and you’ve got over-steeped, bitter tea. So how do you ensure you steep your teabag for exactly 3 minutes? Kang Yeonsoo has a pretty ingenious answer.

Merging teacup and hourglass, Yeonsoo’s contraption lets you time your brew. The tea rests in the container at the top while the hourglass at the base of the cup lets you keep time rather accurately. Once the last grain of sand travels from the upper chamber to the lower chamber, take your teabag out, knowing that your brew is just perfect!

The Hourglass Teacup is a Silver Winner of the K-Design Award for the year 2017.

Designer: Kang Yeonsoo

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