A wireless charger & desk fan that takes inspiration from renewable fuel

Posted on 13/08/2019 by James Hoare

Windfarms are popping up so regularly that they are rapidly becoming a common sight within our landscapes… this little device goes one-step further and introduces them into our homes, on a far smaller, more manageable level!

Inspired by the offshore wind farm located just off the coast of Jeju Island in South Korea, this intriguing device provides power to your mobile device through wireless charging. Okay… so the turbine doesn’t actually generate the power, but I think we can let that one slide considering how beautiful the aesthetics of the device is. The gentle surface detailing has been taken directly from the calm waves that gently break against the shores of the volcanic island. Just to elevate the alluring styles even further, it has been displayed in four color tones that beautifully reflect the conditions that surround Jeju Island.

Designer: Do Hyeung Kim

“Jeju Island is a special autonomous province located in the southernmost part of Korea. 90% of the island is made up of basalt. Compared to land, the oceanic climate is characterized by high temperature, high rainfall and high winds. As a result, there is a large wind farm in Jeju Island,” Kim told Yanko Design.

A Cupboard Friendly Iron!

Posted on 02/10/2018 by James Hoare

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An iron’s triangular form leads to the device being a difficult product to store when not in use; the bulky design combined with the long cable means that a lot of the time it either gets forced into an uncooperating cupboard or left for all to see on the worktop. Both of these scenarios are far from ideal.

The Smooth may just well be a solution to the ever-frustrating problem, and it goes about doing so in an intuitive and space-conserving manner. The conventional, and now iconic, form of the iron has been abandoned, and instead replaced by a more rectangular alternative. The lengthy cable now been assigned a home; the gap between the handle and the body is filled by the cable, while the plug neatly engages with the iron’s body.

Each and every element of the product has been considered in great detail, from the lid of the container that doubles as a base for the hot iron, to the color changing water level indicator!

Designer: Do Hyeung Kim

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Refresh Your Umbrella in a Jiffy

Posted on 12/12/2017 by Troy Turner

Anyone who’s lived in a rainy city knows the trials and tribulations of using an umbrella. As much as they keep you dry, they can also make your entryway a soppy wet mess. Even worse, the trapped moisture when you roll it up can create mildew. Designer Do Hyeung Kim aims to combat these issues using tech from the best brand for drying – Dyson!

Both an umbrella stand and a dryer, it harnesses the power of Dyson’s cyclone motor system to quietly yet effectively blast a wet umbrella with warm air. Within a minute, the entire umbrella will be mostly dry and free of collected moisture that can result in bacteria and bad smells. Perfect for everywhere from home mudrooms to hotel lobbies, it’s an great way to keep entryways as dry as your umbrella keeps you!

Designer: Do Hyeung KIm

One Speaker to Rule Them All

Posted on 11/12/2017 by Troy Turner

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If you want to equip multiple rooms in your home with high quality audio, the most popular home speaker systems out there require you to purchase multiple units in their product range. Things can quickly get pricey and complicated when trying to sync. Designed with this in mind, the One Piece speaker system simplifies things to exactly how they should be so you can do more listening and less setting up.

What appears to be an elegant, cylindrical pillar is actual 4 distinct sound-bar-style speakers that can be used in tandem or independently. They’re already synced together, so you save time not having to set them up. Just pair them with your TV, phone or other devices, then arrange them accordingly for surround sound on movies or music from room to room. With their convenient wireless charging station, they’re compact and light enough to move around yet substantial enough to deliver the crisp, high definition audio you expect.

Designer: Do Hyeung Kim

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