Reusable and sustainable: this cutlery set comes together like a puzzle!

Putting together LEGO blocks and puzzles was always a delight during our childhood. The entire experience of bringing together different pieces, and pulling them apart had some mystical satisfaction to it. Product designer Shane Chen seems to have applied the same design philosophy to his ‘Xros Cutlery Set’.

Instead of your usual sturdy fork and spoon, the cutlery in Chen’s set comes apart like a couple of LEGO blocks or puzzle pieces. Inspired by the instant connectivity between pieces of woodwork, the Xros fork and spoon can be pulled away to form two different components. The head of the fork and spoon forms one tip, whereas the end which enables us to hold them forms the other tip. Unlike other detachable cutlery in the market, the Xros set was designed in such a way that both the tips could be effortlessly and thoroughly cleaned. Usually, the holdable end of the fork or spoon tends to be hollow and cylindrical, making it difficult to clean. However, the tips of the Xros cutlery are almost like a pair of tweezers, with enough space to tackle every dirty little nook and cranny.

The cutlery set comes along with a compact case, allowing you to place the cutlery into it and carry it along with you everywhere! You can reuse them time and again, without having to depend on single usage plastic cutlery. Portable, detachable and not to mention super sleek, Chen’s Xros Cutlery Set is an efficient and convenient alternative to our traditional cutlery sets.

Designer: Shane Chen

The Eames Chair-inspired “Lounge Mouse” is also a luxurious arm-rest

Claiming he was tired of ‘electronic-looking electronics’, Shane Chen designed what one might consider an awakening for the tech industry. Taking inspiration from an iconic chapter in furniture design, Chen envisioned the Lounge Mouse, a hat-tip to Ray and Charles Eames’ Lounge Chair. The Lounge Mouse follows the form and visual direction of the ottoman footrest that comes along with the chair. The base of the mouse is made from bent plywood, while the upper half is an incredibly soft leather clad with a scroll-wheel in its upper center. “The design addresses the ergonomics and style of a computer mouse from the perspective of designing furniture”, says Chen, who designed the Lounge Mouse as an entry for Render Weekly’s online rendering challenge.

Designer: Shane Chen for Render Weekly

Hoverboard Minus the Board!

Who thought that one day you could buy a motorized vehicle that was just slightly larger than a hamburger. Aptly named, the Solowheel Iota is officially the smallest hover-board money can buy.

The Iota comes from Inventist, the company that put hover-boards on the map. The Hover-board craze of 2015-16 can be directly attributed to the launch of the original Hovertrax by Inventist. However, the Hovertrax wasn’t really portable as much as it was compact and convenient. The Iota changes that with a design that’s less than 1/3rd the size of the Hovertrax. With a design that you can literally fit two of in a backpack, and a handle in case you want to flaunt it like a boombox, the Iota only downsizes without the compromises. With a charge time of 40 minutes, the Iota can go on for 8 hours non-stop. It hits a maximum speed of 16km/h and can take up to 250lbs (113 kilos) in weight. The Iota is backed by Inventist’s self-balancing technology, which is still the best in the industry. It comes with smart rider detection, Bluetooth capabilities (with smartphone and watch apps), and a one-of-a-kind suspension system. All of this with Inventist’s unwavering dedication to quality, performance and safety (unlike most illegal knock-offs, not a single of Inventist’s Hovertrax was recalled during the CSPC hoverboard recall in 2016).

With its 8 hour run-time, the Iota is perfect for last-mile commuting or running quick errands. It’s also the perfect choice for some killer Quidditch cosplay! Just hop onto the Iota and put a broomstick between your legs. The Iota’s so small, it’ll look like you’re an actual legit wizard!

Designer: Shane Chen

BUY IT HERE: $445.00 $600.00

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