Furniture That’ll Hurt Your Feelings

Posted on 21/09/2017 by Troy Turner

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This collection of satirical seating is sure to give you the giggles! They’re aptly named ‘Uncomfortable Chairs’ and each has been modified to bring you back to a place of discomfort, pain, and heartache. More artistic expression than they are practical seating solution, they’re a playful reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you’ve still managed to land on two feet.

Dumped: lets you relive the experience of being dumped. You’ll think you have support, but before you know it, you’ll be sitting on the ground, not knowing what’s happened or how you can fix it.

Stabbed: brings to mind all the times you may have been stabbed in the back. The chair looks inviting – but when you plop yourself down, don’t be surprised with the pain you might feel.

Tipped: helps you remember that you can’t keep it all together all the time. You may try your best to balance, but you’ll tip over the second you take your mind off the task at hand.

Designer: Jack Marple

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A portable keyboard (the musical kind!)

Posted on 06/07/2017 by Sarang Sheth

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There’s one word that most musicians associate with their gear. Bulky. Everything is big, and clunky, and needs to get stored in large containers. There’s a massive logistical element involved when it comes to musicians touring. That’s why people are trying to make most of their music on software. Because a laptop is portable. A real synthesizer isn’t.

Piino tries to fill in the gap by being a super-thin synth for jammers, tinkerers, and serious musicians on the go. Fitting an electronic synth into something probably the size of a portable bluetooth keyboard, the Piino comes equipped with keys (the arcade kind), sliders, rotary knobs, a control panel (for recording, looping, and sampling), a wooden trackpad, a touch-sensitive display, and even a 3″ speaker! If you choose, you can even route audio to a headset. The overall aesthetic keeps things minimal and reminds me a lot of instruments like the MIDI Fighter, and Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 synth. Sadly though, Piino is conceptual, but would I give good money to try out a prototype!

Designer: Jack Marple

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Move Over, Moog

Posted on 14/06/2017 by Troy Turner

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When we imagine synthesizers, we often picture big, bulky equipment like the massive Moog. The Piino explores a more compact form that allows musicians to capture inspiration on the go!

It’s kinda like a sketchbook… in fact, it’s about the same size – only, it’s just for musicians. Composed of a real wood exterior, it almost feels like an authentic instrument. In contract, if you unfold it, you’ll find a colorful and modern interface that encourages play and exploration of its many functions. Ultra-compact, foldable, and portable, you can easily throw it in a bag or backpack and open it up any time inspiration hits!

Included in the compact package are 16 keys, 6 customizable effects presets, 2 effects sliders, 4 effect knobs, a touch screen, a loop station, a speaker and a stylish wooden trackpad to further manipulate and fine-tune sound.

Designer: Jack Marple

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