Punkt. has released a second mobile phone called MP 02, once again designed by Jasper Morrison.

Like its predecessor, it’s a simple mobile phone for calling and texting but this time with 4G LTE, tethering for Internet access, and BlackBerry Secure (the first non-BlackBerry handset to use the BlackBerry Secure embedded technology). Again eye-catching without being showy, with excellent ergonomics and audio quality, the MP 02 is an entirely new product: different hardware, subtly different physical aesthetics, threaded text-messaging, and bespoke UI.

The MP02 is not a ‘detox phone’. It’s a new kind of everyday phone, for people who have realized that smartphones can get in the way of life, and actually create invisible barriers between people. Real talking, rather than the exchange of text (i.e. data), is still often the most efficient way to connect – and is always the most human. So, no distractions, no notifications. But when you decide that you want to access the Internet, it’s there. Whether in combination with a small tablet or a 15″ laptop, MP 02 users can fine-tune their digital toolkit to suit their needs, benefiting from a sensible-sized keyboard screen.

The resting animals are inspired by a series of research interviews we made with people about their objects in their homes. We found that many interesting stories were connected to the figurative objects they owned. This was interesting to look into further and we found studies that showed how people looking at pets or soft toys had a positive feeling of wellbeing. Dopamine and Oxytocine were released in the body, giving a sense of calm. This has even been proven to work in treatment in patients suffering from depression, says Anna Lindgren from Front design.

With the Resting Animals we wanted to create a series of friends that populate the room and give a sense of calm and companionship, says Sofia Lagerkvist from Front design.

Resting animals will be produced by Vitra.

The design of Crowded, a Limited Edition Cycling Jersey is from an original artwork named ‘Crowded’ by Sidney Waerts (aka SIT) who showed at The Scarlett Gallery in Stockholm 2012. The jersey is produced by Stolen Goat, a UK cycling apparel company who use best quality garments, made in Belgium.

I just had my urban art gallery as a popup on Gotland for the Summer, which was fun and a change from photography for a while. I created a few cool events with the artists whilst there. One of which has just arrived (a bit late) to Stockholm. I am a huge road cycling fan, the fault of Gustav Larsson (ex Swedish Olympic time trialist) who I photographed several years ago. So, I decided to create a limited edition cycling jersey, says Anthony Hill, the founder of The Scarlett Gallery.

Edition Size is 200 and the jersey was created especially for the ‘Scarlett X Gotland’ Summer event. Available from The Scarlett Gallery web shop.

The development of this series of My Secret Garden paintings was preceded by a great quest. Arne Quinze started this project 6 years ago by planting a flower meadow of more than 4000 plants and flowers around his house, achieving a complete metamorphosis in order to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of nature. How do plants grow, develop and behave? How do they evolve through the seasons? What is the symbiotic relationship between different plants? And above all, how do they influence us?

The My Secret Garden exhibition takes place 31 March 2018 – 14 May 2018 at Maruani Mercier Gallery, Kustlaan 90, Knokke, Belgium.

As an outcome from a workshop with the Swedish producer Swedese, the design group Front will show a couple of new pieces at the coming Stockholm Design Week.

The workshop was swiveling around the excess of materials from the production at the factory. The mirror and the tables are made from the seating curve cut-offs of Yngve Ekströms classic Lamino chair.

CAKE, manufacturer of lightweight electric off-road performance motorcycles has presented its first model, KALK. An all-electric high-performance off-road motorcycle designed for exploration and discovery. An evolution of light electric motorcycles previously customized by small builders, the KALK is engineered from scratch to give riders unprecedented reliability and durability, industry-leading performance and exceptional safety.

With a clear mission to contribute speeding up the transition towards a zero emission society, CAKE aims to turn the motorized two-wheeled future upside down, said Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of CAKE.

Each component of the KALK had to be developed from scratch to support the category, since mountain bike parts are too weak and available motorbike parts too heavy. Every part of the KALK, including rolling chassis — frame, cockpit, wheels and tires — components, suspension and drive train, was engineered, designed and manufactured for optimal performance.

Light, silent and clean electric off-road motorbikes will make the era of noise, disturbance, pollution and complexity a thing of the past, Stefan Ytterborn continues. The category will evolve into an independent pursuit, offering action and magic in combination with responsibility and respect towards people and planet.

The name KALK was derived directly from kalksten, limestone being the bedrock of the island of Gotland, CAKE’s test grounds in Sweden. The bright white limestone CAKE has used for its test track, developing the KALK, is ideal for building jumps, curves, banks and rollers.

The design group Front presents Parquet – a new line of rugs and poufs for GAN at the IMM Cologne fair. The three colorful handcrafted kilims Tetragon, Rhomb and Hexagon were inspired by patterns of classic parquet flooring.

The geometrical shapes and the colours create an illusion of depth in the pattern. The irregular outlines make the rugs modular and fit together as a jigsaw puzzle.

We were inspired by old floors in palaces and churches that often were decorated. We wanted to create a colourful rug with geometrical patterns, says Sofia Lagerkvist.

The old craft of parquet flooring were translated by the skilled weavers in the traditional kilim technique, says Anna Lindgren.

Nuage promenade is a 100 metre-long urban design by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in collaboration with Nathan Browning @ islandplanningcorporation. The modules and columns are made of stainless steel and tinted glass. The ground elements, ponds, planters and seating areas are made of raw concrete.

It’s mainly characterized by an organic pergola, raised above some ponds and planters. This installation brings shade, shelter, seating and charm to the Paseo Ponti in the Miami Design District. Like ivy that grows along the street, Nuage promenade engages with buildings and facades, creating a natural relationship with the surrounding architecture.

The sun shines through the steel and colored glass structure that mimics cloud apertures, casting graphic shadows that vibrate with blues and greens like stained-glass windows crossed by the sun in cathedrals. Local rustic plants envelop the project, with trees jutting through the clouds to the sky, or relaxing against them.

Quickly, vines will colonize the system, gaining depth and patina throughout the years, encircling the quiet ponds and plant beds arranged along the path. These freely shaped concrete forms emerge as if from the ground, mineral and heavy. They contrast the stainless-steel roof on which the environment, the sky, the vegetation are reflected. The reflection resonates with the changes of day, with the seasons, inviting relaxation, reflection, and respite from Miami’s bright sun.

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nendo is presenting a flashlight that have been designed using the technology of AgIC, that prints electronic circuit boards onto paper, films and cloth using silver particle ink.

After testing various types of paper, we selected YUPO paper by Takeo that is used in ballot paper for elections. With YUPO paper, ink sits evenly and the smooth surface ensures the ink and paper can be rounded with minimal force, and are less likely to curl, says Oki Sato, the founder of nendo.

The paper is also hard-wearing, water resistant and therefore also suitable for industrial applications.

The circuits on both sides of the paper were printed with a checker pattern, and two button cells and seven LEDs were glued on with conductive adhesive. The resistance was changed by varying the path length of each LED by adjusting how tight you roll the paper, enabling the lighting to be controlled. The longer the path the higher the resistance, conversely the shorter the path the lower the resistance.

Therefore, light becomes dimmer when paper is rolled loosely, and brighter when tightly rolled. Furthermore, due to the characteristic that the LEDs change color while touching paper, when the paper is wrapped with the surface adhered to the LED facing upwards, the light turns into a warm orange color and when the paper is rolled inside out, the light turns into a white color. In this way users can enjoy two types of color temperature.

Furthermore, when pushed through a stand with rings attached to the end, it can also be used as a simple desk lamp.

Many different applications are possible in the future such as emergency use and disaster prevention, One Sato ends.