Samsung’s Dual Oven gets an upgrade with matte aesthetics, new UI & seemingly invisible glass!

This year Samsung has been moving in the direction of bespoke and customized appliances. In 2020, we all spent more time at home, and therefore the interaction with appliances significantly increased (remember the banana bread phase?) which led to many of us wanting to upgrade the otherwise ignored mundane products – ovens being one of them. They are traditionally bulky but Samsung changed that with its dual cook oven which gave it a sleek makeover. Now the brand has teamed up with Relvāokellermann to take it one step further and seamlessly integrate it into your surroundings to a point that they make the glass “disappear”!  Called the Infinite Line Dual Cook,  this design will be a part of the brand’s new mainline built-in oven.

The Infinite Line Dual Cook is designed for better integration within the furniture while simultaneously offering an exceptional user experience. The designers believed in the need to find new ways of innovation, not only centered in technology but more towards culture and behavioral changes in society which echoes the sentiments of JaeSeung Lee (President & Head of Samsung Electronics’ Digital Appliances Division) who said, “Consumers, especially millennials, are spending more time at home and demanding products that enhance their everyday lives with customized features. Great, reliable performance is now a basic expectation. The standard for a better, smarter home experience is now decided by how closely appliances can be ‘fit’ to various customer lifestyles,” and that is where form can upgrade the functionality of tech.

Kitchen and living room boundaries are increasingly disappearing due to mass urbanization and the lack of space in big cities – so how do ovens fit in the new, modern, interior architecture set up? To address this contemporary issue, the Infinite Line Dual Cook oven was created to blend harmoniously into the living environment. It showcases advances in materials and finishings, takes into account that appliances have become more haptic, and the popularity of matte surfaces due to their aesthetic. The best part? The perfectly clear glass’s reflection was made to disappear by the design team. “By reducing the size of the window without compromising the view of the consumer while cooking and adding a satin finish to the door’s surface, it was possible to design an oven that performs exceptionally while in use but merges with surrounding when not needed,” explained Kellermann and Ana Relvao.

Interaction with the appliance was the next priority. Nothing is more frustrating than a complicated digital interface when all you need to do is bake the banana bread at 350°F – the interaction should be very intuitive since appliances are fundamental tools. The protruded knob is the center for all the action and is supported by a matte touch screen where simple instructions can be followed. All interaction points are aligned into a control panel, almost like a cockpit, underlining the area from which a user controls the appliance. Think of how simple it is to use a microwave, the same simplicity is being applied to ovens so you are able to operate them without looking as if you are solving a math problem.

Samsung’s Infinite Line Dual Cook oven has been awarded the iF Award 2020 and the IDEA Award 2020 in Bronze.

Designers: Gerhardt Kellermann and Ana Relvao

The newest addition to your brainstorming team!

Everyone loves a good brainstorming session; it’s what forms the foundations of a project and all worries about neatness go out of the window! So, it’s only appropriate that the equipment we use is up to the job… Flipchart by Gumpo certainly is! It carries a laidback yet confident design that is composed of three panels; the horizontal panel not only secures the structure of the device, but also provides a location for pens and other writing utensils to reside when they are not in use!

Like the rest of the members of the Gumpo family, Flipchart does not demand attention within the workplace, but instead seamlessly compliments the furnishings around it and is considerate of the fuss-free environment.

Designers: Gerhardt Kellermann & Ana Relvao for Gumpo

A Rollable Desk for The Ever-Changing Workplace!

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Whilst at first it may be thought that a table within the workplace is a relatively permanent fixture, the ever-changing demands and increase in popularity of flexible workspaces as seen a desk’s location needing to be far more fluid.

The TEMP table is exactly what its name would suggest, temporary. Its high form elevates the table top making it ideal for a standing desk, whilst its clever construction means that it can be removed from the workplace in no time; a cleverly thought-out locking mechanism ensures for a sturdy desk, but when necessary, the top pivots to rest parallel with the stand. A large void in the body makes carrying the table easier, as do the contrasting wheels in the lower corner.

Despite TEMP’s form being unique and bold, it does not dominate the workplace, but rather compliments its surroundings and fits in perfectly.

Designer: Gerhardt Kellermann for Gump

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A Modular Conference Table for the Modern Workplace!

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A conference table can say a lot about the office, meeting room or studio that it is placed within, and for that reason it must be selected carefully… however, DITO may have just made that decision slightly easier!

DITO is a modern conference table that has the user’s and workplace’s needs firmly in mind; understanding that each establishment requires different uses from the table, the table top can be configured to cater to their needs. The center split not only adds to the strikingly simplistic design style, but also allows for cables to pass through the mesh that lies beneath it… after all, there are often more communication devices than people around the table nowadays!

Contrasting against the white expanse of the product is a central tray and power brick, both elevating the usability of the table to allow for it to meet the demanding needs of a modern-day workplace!

Designer: Gerhardt Kellermann for Gumpo

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A Functional Addition to The Modern Workspace

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Workspaces have been forced to become increasingly flexible environments in order to meet modern styles of work, and for this reason it’s important for the furniture to be able to adapt as well. This innovative product is neither a wall, shelving unit or room divider, but rather a multifunctional backdrop for varied and situational use.

Chart creates a multitude of functional zones aimed at casual yet practical use and takes into account the user’s privacy and personal space. The outer surfaces can be configured to meet the needs of the workspace as well as allowing the office’s personality to be expressed in the piece of furniture.

The upholstered finish conceals the lightweight, paper honeycomb -filled, framework allowing for the partition to be easily maneuvered around the room to suit the workspace’s ever-changing needs. Or alternatively, it can be secured to the ground if a more permanent item of furniture is desired!

Designers: Ana Relvao & Gerhardt Kellermann

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The pen that captures ideas and holds pages

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Whether you’re reading a book or writing one, the Kikkerland Writersblok Bookmark Pen can be quite a handy little instrument. Its elliptical shape lends to easy gripping, while also making it rest nicely between pages, working as both pen and bookmark.

The Writersblok Bookmark Pen comes in a nice black body with an elliptical cross-section that then transitions at the end to a circular one, making sure it doesn’t slip through your pages. Its simplistic style and dual-purpose nature make it quite a pleasant product to own and use. Our only complaint? The lack of a retracting pen-nib.

Designers: Gerhardt Kellermann & Ana Relvao.

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