Sarah Krieger

Modular coat hooks by Sarah Krienger allow the user to create a graphic element on their wall. (via today and tomorrow)

No Problem

No Problem is a Danish design studio whose portfolio includes some simple and smart projects. Mule is defined as "plant furniture" - a place to hang and display your pots without blocking sunlight on the windowsill. Their Hang-On! wall mounted hangers lift up for easy access and fold down to keep clothes neatly pressed against the wall. (via neo2)

ICFF: RISD

Another nice exhibit among the student booths was RISD's Immaterialize. The pieces focused on materials' abilities vs. their typical applications. Among the highlights were Elisa Werbler's Pour cups, Ruth Fore's Crochet Crochet chair, Ian Horowitz's Loofah Ankle Boot and Debra Folz's 100% Wax table.

ICFF: Cranbrook

During ICFF, I spent most of my time scouring the off-site exhibitions for MoCo Loco. Over the next few weeks you can read many, many posts over there. However, I did make it to the Javitts Center for a few hours and came across some interesting new items.

Some of my favorite places to stop are the booths containing student work. Cranbrook's collection was called 'Innate Gestures', items that have been designed to interact with the the user through "natural sensory cues" thus enhancing the function and pleasure the object brings.

Above are the 'Newspaper Table' and 'Magazine Hanger' by Isaac Yu Chen, 'Symmetrican' by Saebyul Lim, and 'Triad' by Talha Khwaja. With the glut of "stuff" at ICFF, these objects were beautiful in their simplicity.

Jón Björnsson

Stumbled across the work of Icelandic designer, Jón Björnsson, and really enjoyed his portfolio. Above are Björnsson's 'Table Rack', a magazine holder/side table combo and 'Flower Eruption', a series of vases he made by casting volcanic sand in paper molds. Mixed with resin, the sand dries and the paper is torn away - leaving a simple and crisp geometric form. He has some other nice projects made from folded paper (a chair and lights) that are worth checking out.

Christien Meindertsma: Flax Part 2

More photos of Christien Meindertsma's Flax project on display in Milan. Above are the pendant light, tea towels and rug.

Christien Meindertsma: Flax

This is one of the projects I've been waiting to hear about from Milan - thankfully Thomas Eyck updated their website first. Designer Christien Meindertsma, (creator of Flocks) has introduced a beautiful new series titled, 'Flax'. By studying the history of the 16th century Dutch cordage industry, Meindertsma collected flax, spun the filaments into yarn/strands and then crafted several objects, including an extension cord and ottoman (above). More photos of the other pieces tomorrow.

BCXSY: CHANGE!

Set to debut in Milan, BCXSY has created a new series of furniture and accessories called CHANGE! The collection, which is made from rubber coated foam, is designed to be durable and lightweight. The designers also took a different approach to the recent foam fad carving each piece by hand.

Drawn From Clay

Recent Eindhoven graduates Lonny van Ryswyck and Nadine Sterk embarked on a science project/craft exploration by studying the soils/clays of the Noordoostpolder region in the Netherlands. The results of their findings are part of the latest exhibit at Gallery Libby Sellers, 'Drawn From Clay - Noordoostpolder', which showcases the research and tableware pieces made by the duo.

Ditte Hammerstroem: Bunch of Boxes

'Bunch of Boxes' by Ditte Hammerstroem will be on display in Milan as past of Danish Crafts' exhibit, "Shh...Craft is Golden." The piece is designed to be a hanging cabinet from which you can hide all of your small treasures.

Hommin: Necklace & Clothes

New item from Hommin - 'Necklace & Clothes' breaks free from the traditional horizontal clothes rack and allows users to hang their wardrobe from different heights.

5.5 Designers for Coincasa

New table design from 5.5 designers for Coincasa. This modular piece has an interchangeable third leg - users can choose from a book stand, bird cage or light. (via designboom)

Daniel Hulsbergen

Daniel Hulsbergen, a student at Eindhoven Academy, designed a series of vases encompassing two Dutch traditions. Hulsbergen took broken delft vases and made them whole again using Dutch basketry techniques.

William Stone

Cardboard grandfather clock by William Stone. (via pan-dan)

Richard Arqui

Designer Richard Arqui conceived fifteen different variations of the common fish bowl, each aiming to address a different topic or issue. Above, 'Russian Dolls' provides multiple sized bowls, allowing the fish to determine his level of growth, while 'XS or XL' explores the possibilities of co-habitation.

Taschide

This is probably more of a DIY project, but I am enjoying these furniture socks by the German design collective Taschide. They're like leg warmers for your table - hot 80's colors and all.

Swoc

Swoc is a modular storage system built with fabric blocks. Designed by the German firm ett la benn. Too bad none of their shots show the system with stuff inside -I'm curious to see how it holds up.

Jethro Macey

These new powder coated bathroom cabinets by Jethro Macey have a built-in space for a special little object. Available in 2009.

Eco Brolly

Found the 'Eco-Brolly' while looking through some of the items that will be on display in London as part of Kithkin Presents. The pocket-size umbrella frame makes use of whatever materials are handy - everything from plastic bags to newspapers can be used for cover with this simple structure. Designed by Shiu Yuk Yuen.

Tocornal Design

'Beecups' by Santiago-based Tocornal Design are a study in people's attachment to objects. A familiar form combined with an unfamiliar material challenges the relationship and function one has with the design.