A Premium Case for Your Premium Device

Posted on 28/02/2019 by James Hoare

For many, their smartphone is like an extension of themselves, and therefore it should be protected and kept safe… especially considering their extortionate price! But with a vast array of protective gear on the market, it can be overwhelming to know which to choose, but the BRICK phone case does things differently, and this makes it stand out amongst the sea of cases.

Much like the movement of the conventional draw, the smartphone slides horizontally into its protective surround; the case is made up of two components, and internal section, which the phone sits within, and the outer framework, which offers the protection. Much like its name would suggest, BRICK carries an angular aesthetic, which forms a juxtaposition against the roundness of many modern devices. An element of luxury has been created through the careful selection of colors and subtle detailing, allowing for the case to complement the premium device.

Designers: Hyunsoo Choi & Jeong Kim

When Fashion Meets Function

Posted on 30/03/2018 by James Hoare

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In an ideal world our devices would be able to make it through the day on a single charge and we wouldn’t be constantly on edge about being stranded with a lifeless device, or witnessing our disappointed and lost reflections in the blank screen of our, now useless, phones.

Until this day comes we will have to make-do with carrying around powerbanks, but TASSEL may make this task slightly more bearable. Powerbanks often carry a rather utilitarian aesthetic and this may interfere with your clothing style or current trends; TASSEL combats this by featuring a sleek and minimal outer casing, where just four LEDs feature on its otherwise uninterrupted design.

The cable, which is inspired by the tassels often found on women’s bags, means that the user needn’t worry about ever losing the cable, therefore they are still able to conveniently charge their device to ensure they are never left feeling lost without it.

Designers: Hyunsoo Choi, Jeong Kim & Joongho Choi

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When earphones and jewelry design converge

Posted on 23/02/2018 by Sarang Sheth

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Designed to look like ornaments, rather than those Bluetooth headsets you see businesspeople and security details wearing, the OD Earphones are truly wireless, but come with a cord that connects the earpieces together in a way that looks tasteful while making sure you don’t lose one earpiece on a crowded train.

The elegantly styled OD is named after the two visual elements that comprise it. The O-shaped audio driver, and the D-shaped metal ring that gives the earphones character as well as a place to hang the connecting cord from. They even dock seamlessly into the charging case, and can easily be removed by simply sliding your finger under the D-Ring to take each earpiece out. Designed with classic color combos like black and silver, white and rose gold, and my personal favorite, olive green and gold, the OD may perform like earphones, but they look like haute couture!

Designers: Joongho Choi, Hyunsoo Choi & Jeong Kim.

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A Rant on Wireless Vacuums

Posted on 13/02/2018 by Troy Turner

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Did I miss the memo stating that all cordless vacuum cleaners must now look as though they’ve just stepped off a gay pride parade float?! They’ve literally come out of the appliance closet, rainbowing in full force! (No offense to my LGBT friends.) It seems like everyone from Dyson to Black+Decker is spitting out new models that only get more flashy than the ones before. For those of us who care about how things look, even if they rest behind closed doors, there’s CANE.

It’s a modern, minimalist approach to the cordless vacuum cleaner designed for the discerning user. No obtrusive hues, no superfluous shapes that mimic flexed muscles, just the bare essentials presented in a demure design with pure sucking power. Don’t worry, the less-is-more approach doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing features… like the U-shaped handle that provides a simple fix to reaching remote areas or convenient organization stand for keeping specialized pieces together. So, unless you’re planning on taking your vacuum as a date to Mardis Gras in New Orleans, consider a CANE!

Designers: Hyunsoo Choi, Junho Shin, & Joongho Choi

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The Awesome Asome

Posted on 13/05/2016 by Sarang Sheth

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Your wired headphones are like a leash. You can only move away from your music source as far as the wire takes you. If you’re using the phone, it’s much easier, given that your phone is portable; however moving to a world that does away with 3.5mm audio jacks (yes, Apple, I’m talking to you.), it only makes sense that we exploit wireless music streaming. The Asome is a tiny bluetooth module that you can attach your headphones to. It then connects to your music source via Bluetooth, creating a bridge, allowing your music to stream wirelessly.

The Asome is so tiny, you won’t notice it, yet its bold design allows it to not get lost. It comes with a tiny clip-on accessory too, so that you can flaunt your asome on your person, instead of hide it away in your pocket!

Designers: Joongho Choi & Hyunsoo Choi for Visionscape.

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