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Upload a status in real life with the new comical work fence for your desk setup

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With the rapidly evolving world, corporate endeavors seem far more difficult and tedious by the day. Industrial designers have been studying corporate behavioral patterns and trying to come up with innovative interior styles comprising newer furniture and other relevant product designs. One such design has emerged that challenges the workspace aesthetics and functionality. The Work Fence is a modern-day symbolic partition that adds a silver lining to the exhausted lives of the employees in office spaces.

Designer: Changho Jeong

Condensing how everyone is struggling at their own levels, into a simple metaphor by drawing a resemblance between how construction workers work long hours under the hot sun behind the fences and the people who work vigorously all day in front of screens at commercial offices. The work fence is a parallel drawn to showcase the fast-paced tedious lives and a realization of the need for some humor.

The work fence is an artistic and dynamic solution that reimagines the way we divide and organize our work environments. Traditional office partitions have long been criticized for creating physical and psychological barriers, hindering collaboration, and stifling creativity. In contrast, the work fence seamlessly blends functionality, style, and flexibility to create a harmonious and productive workspace.

Just as the fences at the construction site signal the pedestrians to park their cars or walk below at their own risk, these work fences are based on a similar concept of notifying people about your moods or ‘status’ and signaling ‘enter at your own risk’ within your space by simply installing these fences on top of the monitor. It is an intuitive and decorative object for your desk to add some fun to your monotonous office routines. It has a comical and light-hearted approach, these fences can be customized using letter plates to create words that represent your mood or cheeky captions to lighten the day. It’s almost like a Facebook or WhatsApp status but in real life. We’re evolving in reverse!

Work Fence stands out for its sleek, minimalist design, combining clean lines with a touch of artistic elegance. The form of the work fence is inspired by the scaffolding outside construction sites. The metal plates are modular in nature and one can connect as many as they wish to complete their sentence, in which the predesigned letters can be inserted. The modular construction allows for easy customization and adaptability to various office layouts and requirements.

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Unlike traditional solid partitions, the work fence promotes a culture of flexibility and collaboration. The modular panels can be effortlessly rearranged, enabling teams to adapt their workspace to different projects and changing needs. The compact and sleek nature of the panels eliminates the boxed-in feeling often associated with cubicles and enclosed spaces.

The thoughtful design of the work fence has a significant impact on the productivity and well-being of office occupants. By fostering an open environment, the partitions promote communication and interaction between team members. The infusion of humor and vibrant patterns contribute to a more positive and stimulating atmosphere, reducing stress and boosting creativity.

The work fence is a game-changer in office design in a world where the lines between work and life are continually blending. Its unique approach to dividing up space not only improves the aesthetics of office settings but also fosters collaboration, adaptability, and well-being. Work Fence paves the way for a more dynamic, interesting, and productive workplace future by rethinking conventional office design.

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Lego-inspired modular accessories can make your desk fun again

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Anyone who ever had a moderately happy childhood probably enjoyed playing with legos or other similar toys with modular blocks. Sometimes this spilled over into adulthood since a lot of these (very expensive) Lego sets aren’t just for kids anymore. Modular accessories and furniture are also pretty popular right now and a lot of the designers get their inspiration from Lego as well. The joy of creating these modular designs is that you won’t run out of ideas anytime soon.

Designers: Yunshang Edu, Ii jianfeng, Szesam Oze

Obviously, Legos are the inspiration for this set of Modular Design accessories for your work area. Not only will they brighten up your space because of the colors but it also aims to give you a sense of play even as you’re working or studying. The various devices can be used on their own but can also be assembled together in various combinations in case you feel the need to mix it up and add some fun to a space that’s normally just associated with tasks and work.

The centerpiece of this collection is the Grasshopper, a wireless Bluetooth speaker that looks to be more three-dimensional because of its parametric design. It looks like a classic Lego piece with its yellow color but it’s something that can be used to play music or to listen to audio from videos and even from voice calls. You can also attach the other accessories to the speaker but hopefully, this will have no effect on the sound quality.

Some of the other accessories or modules shown in the product renders include storage boxes where you can put small plants and also those cute minifigs of various characters. There’s also a clock that looks like a toy but is a real clock. There’s also a night LED light, a card holder, a small fan, and even a disc player although who uses discs now right? You have the option to use them individually as they are or to combine different modules as you see fit.

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Home Tool modular furniture is a kitchen, work area, closet space saver

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When you live in a small space like condos or tiny apartments, modular furniture is something that you’re always on the lookout for. While not everything will fit into the aesthetic I’m trying to go for and some may be too expensive for my tastes, I’m always on the lookout for inspiration and the “maybe someday so let’s put it in the inspiration box” things that I see talented designers and architects are putting out there. This kitchen/living room/work area module is definitely in the latter category.

Designer: studio michael hilgers

Normally when we see modular furniture, it’s meant for certain parts of the house. We’ve seen shelves and storage spaces for kitchen or work areas that also work as bookshelves and stationery storage space. There are also tons of closet space-saving furniture and systems out there. But this Home Tool seems to combine all of these things and more into a tiny package that will occupy just 0.45 square meters of your floor space.

When “deactivated” or all the other panels are closed, you’re left with two open shelves where you can place books, decorations, or even jars of snacks that you’d want to have within reach. There’s a “desk” or work area that you can bring down where you can place your laptop or you can write or study on. Under that is another pullout type where you can place wine bottles. That way you can reward yourself instantly after you finish work or a task.

There are “cabinets” on the side as well. The top ones can be storage for some of your pantry needs. The one underneath it is longer and has enough space for your coats and clothes as there are hanger areas as well. You can also place bags or shoes or other clothes there. The Home Tool has enough compartments and space to place various things that you need to be stored or displayed. But if you need to keep them all hidden and packed up, it serves that purpose as well.

This is still a product concept for now but someday, when it does get produced and I can actually afford it, I’d like to see this piece of modular furniture adorn my living room. Or dining room. Or bedroom. Whichever room has space.

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Using natural objects like stones, this Application Programming Interface communicates with any software

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Palpable is an Application Programming Interface (API) that merges modern-day technologies with the charm of an analog interface.

While there are many differences between today’s generations, the shift from analog devices to touchscreen has to be the most striking. While our parents are busy figuring out how to watch Netflix on the smart TV, we’re out buying vinyl records and old-school stereo systems.

We grew up on touchscreens and devices that kept all of our sources of entertainment in one place, but holding actual records in your two hands or turning the volume knob to full-blast on the stereo still charms us. Merging modern technology with the tangible sensation of analog devices, a team of designers created Palpable, a modular, analog interface that can communicate with any software.

Each module that comprises Palpable carries its own function and the inputs of each module are assigned to an Application Programming Interface (API), or base grid. Depending on the software that the user would like to control, different modules are designed to cater to that software. For instance, a sliding module is lengthy by design and allows users to control home appliances like light dimmers. Then, a rotating module might be used to control an entertainment system’s volume.

Whichever appliance needs controlling, Palpable comes with a slide, rotate, push, and turn module. In order for appliances to register each module’s operation, users must attach each module to a magnetic base grid. This is the main control panel for Palpable users, where they can access each module and control its corresponding appliance. Modular by design, the base grids can even be attached to each other to enlarge control panels.

Designers: Maxime le Grelle, Vladyslav Hreben, Max Shpak, & Roman Kravchenko

Each module provides a different function for the API, allowing users to rotate, slide, turn, and push when appropriate.

The team of designers outfitted each module with a unique rock to give it an organic appeal.

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This modular furniture building system takes an artistic approach to construct functional and playful pieces

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Deku is a modular furniture building system composed of wooden planks that fasten together at the planks’ 45-degree, pyramid-shaped edges.

While modular furniture is functional by design, it also evokes the designer’s most creative tendencies. In time with our world’s rapid WFH movement and mobile lifestyles, the emergence of modular furniture has redefined what our living spaces could look and feel like.

Designer: Takuto Ohta

Combining their artistic skills with the practical edge of an industrial designer, Takuto Ohta designed Deku, a modular furniture system comprised of wooden planks that can be stacked and configured together to form numerous different furniture pieces, from tabletops to benches.

Named after the Japanese word for wooden puppet or doll, Deku is inspired by the stone piles that wash ashore on riverbanks. In creating Deku, Ohta sharpened the ends of each wooden plank to form 45-degree angles, allowing each wooden plank to slink into one another with ease.

This triangular building system is essentially what allows for so many different configurations to be made from Deku. Using colorful masking tape to fasten each module together, Ohta was able to add some playfulness to the project’s overall display and assembly process.

Using human instinct as their natural guide for building each piece of furniture, Ohta notes, “I don’t think about what I’m making, I feel the laws of physics in the freedom and inconvenience of combination, and I see the forest with the smell and texture of trees. When I moved my hand, the furniture was made naturally.” In the development of Deku, Ohta seems to find the human’s most primal desire: to play and fill the gaps.

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A modular kitchen bin design is the ultimate organization hack for sorting and taking out your trash

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GoodHoome’s line of kitchen bins is a modular solution for sorting and taking out the trash.

No matter where you live, no one likes taking out the trash. It can be a messy job—the bin is usually overstuffed and removing the liner is never fun when that’s the case. Plenty of solutions have come out in the past, but too often, designers trade simplicity for highly technical designs that don’t stand the test of time. GoodHome, a home appliance brand operated by Kingfisher Design Studio, developed a line of kitchen trash and recycling bins to help simplify sorting trash and throwing it out.

Designer: GoodHome x Kingfisher Design Studio

GoodHome’s line of trash bins features several different configurations of three different trash bins consolidated into one product. Kingfisher Design Studio worked with GoodHome to create trash bins that help, “[encourage] households to improve the quality of their recycled waste by making it easier to sort and store.”

GoodHome’s trash bins are comprised of three different sections that help make sorting trash simple. While each household can assign different types of waste for each bin, a typical household would allot one for recyclables, regular trash, and then food waste for compost. To provide enough storage capacity while maintaining a compact size, GoodHome merged those three different compartments to create a one-stop shop for all of your trash needs.

The different modules can also be configured to meet your spatial needs. Each trash bin is made from stainless steel for a simple, modern look that’s also impact-resistant to maximize the product’s shelf life. Then, when it’s time to take out the trash, users can lift the bin’s internal container to gain access to the garbage bag’s liner.

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Using embedded magnets, this multi-use power tool comes stocked with 10 unique screw modules

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HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver is a modular screwdriver with ten different screw modules that easily attach to and dislodge from the main body via embedded magnets.

Bulky, sterile, and unorganized, toolboxes are a thing of the past. When it comes to tools, having access to several different types is essential for home renovation projects. One step of an assembly process might call for a Phillips Screwdriver, while the next requires a flathead. Multi-use power tools help bridge that gap, but the complex makeup of power tools can feel more overwhelming than practical. The HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver by Yuxin Zhang aims to bridge that gap more completely, with a screwless and minimalist design.

The design of power tools typically prioritizes function above aesthetics, affecting the overall design’s user-friendliness and approachability. Hoping to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics, Zhang’s HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver finds approachability through a minimalist design and embedded magnets that attach the screws to the power tool. Poking at an ergonomic design as well, the HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver can be operated with just one hand, finding the tool’s control buttons just behind the main drilling unit. Reachable by the user’s thumb, the control dial features three buttons: two directional slides and the main power switch.

Usability and modern aesthetics inspired Zhang to focus on simplicity and minimalism when it came to the design and build of the HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver. Packaged neatly in a softbox, HOTO 3.6V comes assembled with a strip of ten different screw modules. Speaking on the ingenuity of HOTO 3.6V Screwdriver’s configuration, Zhang describes, “Its screw-free design makes the appearance of the product outstanding among conventional screwdrivers…[contributing] to the compactness of the body design without compromising the output power.”

Designer: Yuxin Zhang

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This modular furniture system designed for kids is built to be play-friendly!

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My NooK is a modular furniture system designed for kids to use as their own customizable playground, with plenty of modules and colors to choose from.

You don’t have to have kids to know they make a playground of every room in the house. The cushions are boulders, the lampposts are trees, and the floor, of course, is lava. We’ve all been that age when anything goes, no holds barred. Designed by Olivia and Patrick Rudomino, My NooK is an expandable and customizable furniture system that was created to quench the need for play.

Covering the full spectrum of colors and shapes, each module that comprises My NooK comes in practically every color under the sun and any shape you can imagine, from orange slices to tree logs. The beginnings of My NooK formed close to home for the Australian couple. Spurred by their own children’s imagination and creativity during playtime while locked down due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, My NooK was created by the Rudominos as a source of endless entertainment for their kids.

Citing the inspiration behind the modular furniture system, the Rudominos note on their website, “Their new play seemed to involve every piece of household furniture, cushion, every pillow, and blanket…This led to a revamp of our living and play area where we trawled the web for a proper solution – something that allowed our children creative freedom, encouraged independent play, and was safe and [cozy] too.”

Hoping to create a modular furniture system that didn’t just take up space in the house, but complemented the living room and opened it up during playtime. Answering the need for outdoor furniture as well as indoor, My NooK is upholstered with water-resistant fabric from Australia’s Warwick Fabrics. Being made from water-resistant material, MyNooK means playtime could flow from the living room to the poolside without the worry of ruining the couch.

Designers: Olivia Rudomino and Patrick Rudomino

The possible configurations of MyNooK are endless.

Water-resistant by design, My NooK could even be taken outside.

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This modular open-air pool can be disassembled and moved throughout Copenhagen’s harbor!

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The Dyppezone is a modular, open-air bath that’s easily disassembled and movable throughout the harbor, bringing cold water basins in the winter and children’s pools in the summer.

If you live in a city with a body of water, chances are you’ve felt that spontaneous urge to just jump into the harbor or lake on a late walk for a night swim with friends. While the urge is strong, it’s typically not advised to take the plunge–water depths are unknown, no lifeguard is ever on duty, and the ‘swims’ usually just consist of treading. In Copenhagen, Maritime Architecture Studio unveiled the Dyppezone, a movable open-air bath that’s portable and modular by design.

The Dyppezone, located in Copenhagen’s harbor, comprises eight movable modules that easily attach to one another to form an octagonal pool in the middle of the harbor. When assembled together, the modules come together and form an adjustable bottom that can be raised or elongated according to varying needs and changing seasons.

With its adjustable bottom, Maritime Architecture Studio notes, “the Dyppezone can be used both as a children’s pool in the summer and as a cold water basin in the winter.”

While Copenhagen’s harbor is no stranger to permanent bathing zones, the Dyppezone differs from those structures with the modular structure that allows it to be disassembled, packaged, and transported easily around the harbor. Maritime Architecture Studio envisions the Dyppezone located either in existing bathing zones or in close proximity to harborside events with saunas set up on the quayside for use following the pool.

Bringing the urge to jump in the harbor to all city visitors and residents, Maritime Architecture Studio says that the Dyppezone is, “Free for use to all bathing Copenhageners who want a comfortable and safe way to swim in the harbor.”

Designer: Maritime Architecture Studio

 

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This minimal desk comes with modular parts, creating a versatile design that meets your creative needs!

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The Note Desk is a simple, yet durable wooden office desk with a removable back panel to suit your professional and creative needs.

Desks assume the personality of their owners. Illustrators and designers tend towards drafting desks with slight inclines for a comfortable lean when drawing, while secretaries and assistants go for desks with plenty of catalog drawers and storage space for obvious reasons.

The list goes on–there are as many variations of desks as there are professions. The Note Desk, from OEO Studio, is one variation that transcends professional roles to be a desk designed for everyone.

Propped up on top of four sawhorse legs, the Note Desk keeps a minimal profile, trading a loud personality for a durable and quality build. Entirely constructed from wood, the Note Desk has a traditional shape, with a spacious flat top surface that merges with a back panel for added functional elements.

The back panel is outfitted with short shelves and a felt tack board ideal for calendar reminders and Post-It notes, making it a suitable choice for office workers and artists alike. Conceptualized in an array of different colors, the Note Desk’s wooden build is envisioned as stained ebony, deep chocolate brown, as well as a natural wooden look.

The whole desk comes together with a couple of screws, nuts, and bolts for a simple, yet long-lasting build. Similar to a desk you’d find in a library or working zone, the Note Desk also comes with USB plugins for charging your smartphone, tablet, or laptop while working. The removable back panel, shelving units, and tack board can be applied to each Note Desk easily with built-in attachments that can just as easily be removed. With a versatile, modular structure, the Note Desk can be transformed to fit anyone’s professional and creative needs.

Designer: OEO Studio, Jonathan Formento x HBF

Conceptualized in an array of different colors, the Note Desk also comes in a natural, unstained wooden build. 

The removable shelf attaches to the back panel and adds some storage space to the desk.

The Note Desk was designed in collaboration with OEO Studio and Jonathan Formento for HBF.