Technology Detox

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The Mindfulness Phone is the latest in a trend of devices that aim to get people’s faces out of their phones! Composed of just a standard numeric keypad and an opaque screen, its ultra-minimalist, stark aesthetic is complimentary of this goal. It’s seemingly simple, but does allow the user brief periods of internet access so that they are always mindful of how they spend their time online. No camera, no superfluous applications… just back to basics so you can live in the real world!

Designer: Blond

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Dynamic Duo

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If you are anything like I am, you have quite a few electronic devices that you use daily and always seem to be having to charge devices throughout the home. Having cables running out of every wall outlet can look cluttered and really mess with the style of the home – making for a messy, unorganized feel.

Designers have been coming up with ideas to charge our devices in new ways such as induction charging – ridding ourselves of the need for so many wires to get tangled up in. Designers at London based design studio, Blond have created a case study with Duo, focusing on both induction charging of multiple devices, and style.

The charging docks of Duo, are made from Corian and are milled to help tolerate wear and tear longer, while having a finish that looks amazing with any home interior. Duo gets its name from its two charging docks – one charging dock for the speaker and the other for your mobile devices. The speaker can easily connect to your mobile device via bluetooth and allows for 360 degree sound. A great, modern design for any home and a great product idea that I hope see come to fruition.

Designer: Blond

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An Enchanting Appliance

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Gotta love the way the designers at Blond have reinterpreted the washing machine from a basic appliance to an artistic compliment in any interior! Now, instead of simply watching your clothes tumble through the window, you can have a mesmerizing visual element that’s completely unexpected.

The waved glass door was inspired by a water ripple and has been used to reinforce the notion of hygiene. The door surface allows the user to see into the drum but also creates a kaleidoscope type effect. These refractions turn the simple washing machine into something more sculptural and visually stimulating for the home environment.

Designer: Blond

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One Sexy Point-and-Shoot

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Segment is a simple, compact, mirrorless camera for the modern user. The design earns its namesake from a segment of the body that has been removed, as if it’s been cut away, to make room for the physical controls nested into this cavity. This not only protects the controls but allows the user easy access. Wrapped in genuine leather and sporting a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic interpreted in a contemporary manner, it’s sure to win the hearts of point-and-shoot photographers everywhere!

Designer: Blond Studio

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