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A chimney to blow your smoke and mind away

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I must say I’ve really been wowed by what can be done to uplift something as insignificant as a kitchen chimney, all through design. The Nebula is a highly aesthetic and functional kitchen chimney (do read about the other chimneys in the series – Nest and Turbo) that aims at not simply redirecting bad air to the outside, but rather purifying the very same air and maintaining the circulation of clean air in the kitchen.

The aesthetic of the Nebula is impressive in a way that would have me staring away at it instead of watching the food cook! The base of the Nebula is transparent and reveals the stylized rotating blades that give it its galactic/cosmic touch; hence the fitting product name!

Designer: Juan C Restrepo

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A jet propeller for your kitchen

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The Turbo, like yesterday’s Nest chimney is a futuristic kitchen attachment that takes care of the fumes that arise out of cooking. The important thing here is perceiving the difference between the two. While the Nest looks futuristic and draws the eye to it, the Turbo looks much more compact and contemporary. It also looks like an absolute beast.

Taking inspiration from the propulsion jets used in aircrafts, the Turbo looks like it absolutely means business. Its orientation also gives the user a certain confidence because they immediately associate a form of that kind with the powerful sucking-in of air.

Turbo doesn’t channel air outwards, like regular chimneys. It purifies the air and lets it out from the top. A removable filter means easy maintenance, and the Turbo even comes with an illuminating LED ring, allowing it to also function as an overhead lamp.

Designer: Juan C Restrepo

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The futuristic alien chimney

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No that isn’t a UFO hovering over your stove… The Nest is a conceptual smart-chimney with some seriously good looks. It has the ability to open out on its own when it senses food being cooked. The lower compartment also acts as a dust filter and oil particle retainer.

The Nest actively filters your smoke, instead of guiding it outwards, and may I say, it looks like an absolute beauty while doing so!

Designer: Juan C Restrepo

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The happy camper kit!

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I’m a “maybe-packer”. That means when I’m going for a holiday, I overpack based on the most ridiculous presumptions. MAYBE I’ll need this pair of chopsticks if I feel like eating Chinese. Maybe-packers like me need a dedicated kit for everything, and the Campack is just that. Designed to be three things, compact, durable, and convenient, the Campack is your all-inclusive portable cooking kit for when you’re outdoors. This comprehensive kit does a stellar job of nesting nine absolute essentials into a beautifully integrated kit. Don’t leave home without one!

Designer: Juan C Restrepo

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Cosmic Chronometer

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We’d be pretty much nowhere without the moon. The moon is looked at with reverence by philosophers, astrologers, astronomers, forecasters, farmers, sailors, and many more. The Apollo watch celebrates our age-old relationship with the cosmic body by depicting the moon’s waxing-waning cycle along with the time. Designed using a beautiful blend of black matte finish metal, gold, stainless steel, and leather, the timepiece makes quite a style statement!

Designer: Juan C Restrepo

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