Minimalistic style meets comfort in these pet-friendly furniture designs!

Posted on 18/11/2019 by Srishti Mitra

No matter how rough a day you’ve had, just returning back home to your beloved pet is sure to brighten up the remainder of your day! And what keeps your pet bright and happy? That’s right, a couple of comfy spaces curated especially for them to just chill out and have a ball. Product designer Onurhan Demir has created a collection of premium furniture items for your little furry babies, called Weelywally. Weelywally consists of a selection of minimal wooden pieces with a metal or fabric patterned detail for your pets, ranging from little houses to an elevated feeder! Though they all maintain different functionalities, they share a very simple yet modern appeal. With an almost Japanese style philosophy, these pieces will complement any home with their organic and wooden aesthetic. Created from natural wood, coated with pet-friendly varnish, and using 100% cotton the entire collection is completely safe for your furry buddies, and devoid of any sharp edges for them to hurt themselves with!

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One of my favorites is ‘Oslo’. A handy side table that can accommodate books, lamps, magazines, and all your tidbits, while functioning as a little resting space for your pet. The house-shaped opening provides a nifty entrance for your pet, allowing them to cuddle up in Oslo with a couple of fluffy pillows. A perfect snooze session is guaranteed!

Second in the collection is ‘Odense’, a mini sofa for your pet to sprawl in and have a power nap. Crafted from natural wood and stainless lightweight aluminum, the seating arrangement consists of ample space, so your pet can relax on the premium-quality cushions with a fiber ball filling, in comfort.

Up next is Toscana, a classically simple food feeder for your pet, suitable for dogs as well as cats. Available in a variety of sizes, it consists of a food and water bowl with an accompanying platform. The entire set up has been created from walnut wood, and feeds your pet in style!

And last but not least is their collection of mini houses which has my complete heart! The collection comprises of three cottage-like structures perfectly sized for your pets! Sydney, Volendam, and Wien host a slanted roof, with a triangular metallic structure, the mini houses resemble the home icon on our desktops! Combining cloth, metal, and wood, the mini houses are a fresh change from the boring old pet homes! Sydney boasts a complete aluminum body with a slanted wooden entrance, maintaining a stark and sleek aura. Using wooden rods and slatted structure, each of these pet homes can be easily dismantled for flat storage. The last mini house Wien features a completely natural wood structure with a cotton rooftop flourished with prints! With different print options in a variety of colors, you can add a pop of fun to your pet’s trusted retreat.

This isn’t a smart speaker… it’s a smart boombox!

Posted on 01/08/2019 by Sarang Sheth

The Fooks looks like an iPod decided to grow a pair of speakers. Designed to deliver your music to you with absolute finesse, Fooks isn’t a smart speaker… it’s a smart boombox. It owns all its music, so you don’t need your smartphone or tablet to play your music via Bluetooth, and it packs a touchscreen interface that lets you swipe through your music just like you would on your iPod… except you don’t hook the iPod to a dock or a pair of headphones, because this boombox is well equipped with all the audio drivers necessary to pump your music out in full glory.

At its heart, Fooks isn’t a service-providing speaker. It isn’t designed by a large company to harvest your data… it’s just a good speaker for cranking out tunes from your music provider. The display on the Fooks allows you to install music apps and access tunes across different services you may be subscribed to. Additionally, it displays relevant data like the time, weather, and temperature information. Its touch-screen interface is more than enough to let you control playback features like pausing or skipping to the next track, while a good old-fashioned volume knob gives you control over the decibel level of your music. A convenient combination of the best of the old worlds and new!

Designer: Onurhan Demir

Fooks smart speaker makes your smartphone redundant as your music supply

Posted on 30/07/2019 by Radhika Seth

The typical routine is that you pair your phone to your speaker, pull out your playlist on your favorite app and then listen to your tunes. The Fooks cuts the middleman – here it’s your Smartphone – and makes it redundant in terms of hosting and playing your songs. All you need to do is tune it directly via the speaker, as it hosts an impressive interface and spacious display.

Navigate to your favorite music app or simply download your songs – and what I love the most is that you can rate and search for your music, right from the device. It makes it so much simpler but cutting out the phone.

Although it’s not mentioned, I’m hoping there is backward integration, so that the new music you pick, can reside in your phone as well. This ways, it’s always going to be about the music and clear sound, and not about the device!

Designer: Onurhan Demir

A wholistic dental solution that looks as good as you

Posted on 03/06/2019 by James Hoare

Despite us interacting with the humble toothbrush twice each day, its design is often overlooked or dismissed. TOOBRU is here to change this, as it injects elements of thoughtful and considered design into the mundane product. A minimalistic approach to the design language has led to clean and well-put together oral hygiene instrument; the bulky form, satin finishes and strong curves create a confident aesthetic that proudly sits within the bathroom.

In addition to the toothbrush itself, TOOBRU also includes a tongue cleaner. These two heads can be quickly and easily interchanged, each residing within their own plastic cover when not in use. Not only does this plastic cover offer a location for storing the components, but also creates a barrier against bacteria in the air! To complete the product family is a holder, which, in addition to providing a place for the device to stand, it also catches the excess water that flows from the toothbrush after use, therefore keeping the bathroom tidy!

Designer: Onurhan Demir

The Sewing Machine Has Been Beautifully Redesigned

Posted on 31/08/2018 by James Hoare

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Sewing machines are often used to create stylish, fashionable and striking items of clothing, so it’s only right that the sewing machine compliments the outfits that it produces, right? Well, we think so, and luckily so did Onurhan Demir, who has successfully brought the humble sewing machine into 2018!

Using the same inner workings as its oldest ancestors, the Sewing.Pro does not require energy to be operated, and instead relies on a manual effort to get the job done. This creates a beautiful juxtaposition between traditional mechanical engineering and sleek modern aesthetics.

The clear and tactile dials make Sewing.Pro easy to operate, this is only enhanced by the lack of electronic interruption the daunting plethora of settings that comes with modern machines. And with a range of color options to choose from, the user is bound to find a machine that best reflects their personality and style!

Designer: Onurhan Demir

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Waterbook: Whadda Notebook!

Posted on 02/04/2018 by Troy Turner

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Sure, the Waterbook notebook concept is minimalistic, matte, and has all the aesthetic touches you might look for in a distinctly PC laptop. However, what sets it apart is an innovative notifications feature highlight that’s built directly into the body. See if you can find it!

The side of the computer is actually a scrolling marquee display. You’d hardly notice it if we didn’t point it out! This is where notifications for messages, emails, date, time and any other information you choose to alert will appear. This way, you save battery and stay on top off all your important to-dos. No word on what makes up the guts yet but we’re loving this tiny tweak that makes life a little bit easier!

Designer: Onurhan Demir

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