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Easy Listening at Any Age

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I can’t remember the last time a radio even came across the desk, but there’s something quite refreshing about this throwback to the technology that started it all. Designed with elderly folk in mind, Elderadio (see what they did there?) aims to reintroduce the enjoyment of music in a familiar, easy-to-use way.

With an aesthetic that takes inspiration from Grundig radios of yesteryear, the design not only has vintage charm but is purposefully crafted to be more familiar than foreign. Its controls are also reduced to the essentials to encourage intuitive use. One knob controls channels, while the other functions as an on/off switch and volume control. In a handsome mix of wood, textile, and brass, this is one radio that can be passed down for generations.

Designers: Erfan Sheidai, Farid Hatami, Kimia Chavoshi & Shirin Amini

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Using Creativity to Make School Less Scary

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Between being introduced to an unfamiliar, often sterile place and being separated from their family temporarily, a child’s first few days of school can be scary. Designed with this in mind (and just in time for the back to school season), the Zooo table aims to take their worries away by providing a creative and comfortable space from the get-go.

Kids can customize their own chair with a number of different animal facial features from ears to eyes to noses, simultaneously creating a sense of ownership and familiarity while exercising their creativity. They’ll make and be able to identify their own personal spot each day and associate it with fun and comfort. Furthermore, the design is made of warm, welcoming materials like wood and felt to make it as inviting and comfortable as possible.

Designer: Farid Hatami and Shirin Amini

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