The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

Twisting is a pretty common interaction that we’ve sort of taken for granted. You can use it for any sort of secure tightening (or loosening) action, or even for compression and expansion, especially given that it requires much lesser effort… take the car-jack for instance.

The twisting action is a fun and functional one, and it found its way into this Joseph Joseph Lemon Juicer, and consequently into the Twist Press, a hand-operated espresso maker that can rival a state-of-the-art, expensive, espresso machine. The Twist uses a container with a helical guide, and a plunger that twists downwards, forcing the liquid through the coffee powder. It creates a high-pressure that’s effortless and powerful enough to churn out a thick coffee concentrate that you most definitely wouldn’t get with a french-press or a pour-over.

80% of the fun is in operating the Twist (the remaining 20% is in drinking your coffee, duh!) With the simple, effortless interaction that is a whole lot easier than applying vertical pressure (as you probably would with an aeropress), the Twist allows you to brew the coffee you desire. Just by regulating the amount of water and the brew time, you can make yourself anything from an intense, thick shot of espresso, to a tall, irresistible glass of black coffee. With just three cylindrical parts that can easily be rinsed under running water or placed in a dishwasher, maintaining the Twist is as simple as operating it is… Be careful though, you may find yourself making too many cups of coffee!

Designer: Barista & Co.

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The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

The Twist Press brings joy to the process of coffee-brewing

Twist-N-Dim Lighting

TWIST is a literal and figurative twist on the pendant light that makes dimming possible without installing a dimmer switch. Its unique construction and woven form make it possible to manually twist the base to enclose the bulb and instantly reduce its brightness. Let’s say you want to set the mood, or maybe you just need some brightness as you sit down with your favorite book, you can give TWIST a twist and create the custom illumination you need. Its artistic, sculptural shape also looks great whether the lights on or off.

Designer: Evan Gant

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USB = Ultimately, Supremely Brilliant

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USBs. Love them or hate them, you can’t ignore them. However, even though I hold a great deal of respect for USBs, I’ve got my beef against cables. Their design pretty much limits usage in a way. For example, I can never plug something into my laptop and have it close to the wall. The cable gets frayed. Now, with the conceptual USB cable by Chou Wan Yun, that doesn’t pose to be a problem. The cable does what mobile earphone cables have started doing, but with more finesse. Right near the USB lies a rotating detail that allows you to make your USB cable extend at an angle that’s perpendicular to the USB jack. Simple, effective, brilliant!

The ‘Change The Angle’ USB Cable is a Red Dot award winner for the year 2015.

Designer: Chou Wan Yun

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Twistening and Listening

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Donut underestimate the AeroTwist speakers! They come in all shapes and sizes. Well, basically one shape, but with its flexible design, you can twist it to suit your fancy. These speakers come from Jarre Technologies, known for their kitschy take on audio systems and docks. The Aero Twist is their latest, award winning twist-able Bluetooth speakers. Available in sexy Matte, svelte Gloss, and slick Chrome variants, the speakers come with NFC, and the ability to make you the coolest in your pack!

The Aero Twist was an Honorable Mention at the Red Dot Awards for 2015.

Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Jarre Technologies

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