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Finally, a bike basket that doesn't suck. That was our collective response after spotting Faris Elmasu's clean, elegant Bent Basket on Cool Hunting. Designed as a prototype two years ago, the carrier is designed using bent plywood. If you like Eames furniture, this is the bike basket for you. Made using vacuum forming, the Bent Basket offers ample space for twelve beers, which is important.......read more
Indonesian Etsy seller Klemens & Co. makes handcrafted leather bike accessories that are as handsome as they are green. And when we say handcrafted, we mean it--no machines are involved in the production process whatsoever. Designed for a standard diamond men's bike frame, this sturdy bike bag is the perfect unit for carrying small valuables while cycling around town. Made of thick,......read more
From Indonesian designer Singgih Kartono's collection of functional wooden objects comes the terrific Magno Radio, a portable unit shaped from sustainably sourced hardwood. With both AM/FM and MP3 compatibility, the radio sports modern, minimal styling, with two distinct color tones and a timeless shape. Kartono lives in the small village of Kandangan in Central Java, where he employs......read more
Heath Ceramics, the Sausalito, CA-based pottery manufacturer founded by mid-century ceramics legend Edith Heath, has released its new summer collection. From the new assemblage of functional objects comes this Multi Stem Vase, a unique layered design combining two blue glazes to create a new hue. Speaking to "the season, the horizon, to sky and sea," the vase is a lovely interpretation of coastal......read more
As an seasoned farm worker, Sean Coronis has plenty of experience with "drip tape," a plastic ribbon used extensively in irrigation systems. After learning how to weave Adirondack-style backpacks using reed, he decided to do the same using repurposed drip tape. The results are gathered under the AgBag Project banner, and include this attractive, functional backpack. With a canvas flap that......read more
Combining rustic, natural design vibes with vibrant contemporary colors, these chunks of sustainably-harvested pine wood do double duty as stools or tables. With inspiration from traditional Southwestern architecture and American Colonial-era finishes and techniques, the pieces are cut from solid pine wood and hand-painted using milk-based finishes. They come in five colors (Dove Gray, Federal......read more
Polyethylene terephthalate, aka PET, is one of the most common plastics in consumer goods, which means it's also one of the most problematic sources of waste. Luckily, the textiles industry has found novel new uses for discarded PET plastic, using the strong, light fibers to create new fabrics like felt, which Bay Area designer Josh Jakus uses to create the Stola Table Lamp. The "light sculpture"......read more
Here's an interesting floor piece from Toronto's DesignRepublic that's sure to warm up any room. Looking like a collection of round stones, the Pebble Rug is actually made of extra material left over from fuzzy toy animal production. After a long day, who wouldn't want to lay down on a carpet of cuddly teddy bear arms? The Pebble Rug is available in four colors:......read more
As every DJ knows, lugging around dozens of pounds of gear is all part of the job. Even though most selectors have ditched vinyl in favour of digital DJ tools, there is still plenty to haul to gigs. With some help from Bionic Yarn (featured on The Big SHFT) Tablmanrs have created a sustainable solution in the form of the Preditor DJ Bag, constructed in part from recycled plastic fibers. With......read more
Here's the ultimate stocking stuffer that Santa rudely forgot to give us this Christmas. The four-pack of bamboo toothbrushes from Izola comes conveniently labeled in three-month increments. For all you math geniuses, that means pearly whites all year. Izola's range of functional everyday staples are "inspired by the old world utilitarian ideal of making something that is built to......read more
