Maigrau, the German design team of Alex Stamminger and Nik Back, has just launched new products at the Blickfang design fair in Stuttgart where they received a gold award. Line is a minimalist tray that functions as a shelf, singly or in multiples to create a wall installation. Split is an equally zen fruit bowl of laser cut aluminium, all angles and geometry.
Aquaovo’s OVOPUR is the environmentally friendly water dispenser. So much so that 1) it doesn’t consume any electricity, using gravity instead to filter and revitalize tapwater, 2) the unit itself is made of porcelain, glass, and metal, and 3) it features a reusable, multilayer filter cartridge whose contents are 100% recyclable. The main reservoir can hold up to 11 liters of fresh water, with the water level indicated by the magnetic gauge. The filter cartridge uses a combination of KDF 55, activated carbon, microporous bioceramics and quartz crystal to remove impurities from the water.
Industrial designer Jorre van Ast (remember his Clampology?) came up with a killer way to extend the life of jars: design new tops for them. With his plastic add-ons, your old jars of Smuckers get a second life as sugar shakers, oil & vinegar sets, spice containers, and more. Check ‘em all out here.