Touchey Design

The very sexy BMW i8 Spyder

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:11:22 +0300

Designer Sonny Lim can’t say for sure whether or not this is what we can expect the BMW i8 Spyder (set to be unveiled in 2014) to look like, but we’re going to trust that the former Senior Designer at BMW Designworks has a unique perspective. Wink Wink. It’s a bit more “foldy” than you’d expect from the brand, but nonetheless… one very sexy ride.

Designer: Sonny Lim

via yankodesign.com

Dulux paints new beautiful packaging

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:59:43 +0300

“This work is something which we recently produced for Icon Magazine’s Rethink project. We were tasked with rethinking something we felt was in need of an overhaul. We focussed our attention up paint tins, and specifically the Dulux brand. Below is an excerpt from the interview for Icon Magazine:

Having recently braved the turmoil that is home decorating, the pain of standing in front of rows of souless tins of paint with no personality was fresh in the mind like a newly glossed skirting board. Therefore, when Icon’s ReThink brief landed, that feeling of being a frustrated paint consumer became the focus of our attention. When everyone thinks of paint (certainly in the UK) I’m sure they think of Dulux.”

“We focused the majority of our attentions on packaging as this is the area we felt the greatest improvements could be suggested in a short space of time. The first thing you will notice is that our paint tins don’t look like paint tins. We’re sure there are many good reasons for keeping paint can’s circular (but we didn’t want that to spoil our fun) as there are some very good reasons to argue for changing paint tins to Cubes; reducing storage space and transport, and as a result reducing their environmental impact.”

“We wanted our design approach to offer a much stonger continuity between products and the different ranges on offer. The colour forms the majority of each package’s surface, making selection for the consumer much easier.The paint finish is also reflected in the packaging. Matt paint has a matt finish, Gloss has a gloss finish (you get the picture)… special paints would be represented by material textures, Metal, Wood, etc.

Using different crops of the logo, each paint or sub brand has it’s own individual look but are all quite clearly part of a bigger family. This helps achieve a greater on-shelf impact and brand awareness.”

Smart Dot. Iphone stylus and laser pointer

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:58:18 +0300

Tangram’s Smart Dot, set to be released this month, is a genius little device that acts as both a stylus and a laser pointer. Simply plug the small pointer component into the 3.5mm audio jack on your iPhone and download the free app to start using the laser pointer! The “appcessory” will also sync wirelessly with your computer and let you use your iPhone as a trackpad to effortlessly navigate through presentations. Pure genius!

Designer: Tangram Design Lab

Fieldview House by Blaze Makoid Architecture

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:58:17 +0300

Check out this great house in East Hampton, New York. Located on a flat, one acre flag lot with neighbors close to the front and side yards, this 4,000 square foot house is configured of three primary volumes arranged in an ‘C’ that frame the expansive, southern view of an adjacent, agricultural reserve. This view serves as a backdrop to an interwoven composition of interior and exterior spaces.

Entry, through a glass void in the northern side of the house, is approached by a raised, stone walk, under an exaggerated uplighted canopy. The entry foyer, at the terminus of the outdoor pool, separates public space to the left and the private, two story bedroom wing to the right. An open floor plan contains living room, dining room and kitchen stretches along the length of the central outdoor patio. Large expanses of south facing glass help to dissolve interior/exterior relationships while a more selective glazing strategy locates individual windows in the predominately solid north, east and west walls that create privacy while modulating temperature.

Photography by Marc Bryan-Brown

Stunning beauty photography by Sasha Larina

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:58:11 +0300

Sasha Larina is a young and talented photographer from Moscow, Russia. Sasha is an expert in beauty and portrait photography.

Cioccolato pastry shop design

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:38:03 +0300

Savvy Studios has whipped up the sweetest little candy shop, set to fulfill all your sugar filled desires! Cioccolato is a pastry boutique specializing in custom deserts. The team at Savvy was called in because the once little pastry company is evolving into a full scale bakery – therefore, the branding, identity, and interiors, needed to get on the same page. Savvy created a minimalistic version of Candy Land in the space by dressing the walls in high gloss white above a reflective sea foam green floor. Vibrantly colored photographs fill up their white frames and are strategically scattered onto the walls, while one large central table reveals the freshest of treats. As a cool design feature, Savvy added a dripping effect to a few elements, such as the dripping “chocolate” on the retail counter and picture frames which have a similar effect. Are we making you hungry yet?

(Photography: Savvy Studios)

Linfa electronic faucet design

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:53:11 +0300

Linfa is a range of electronic faucets that includes several models for washbasin, bath and shower. The main body is from chromed brass featuring an organically shaped component made in corian. The fusion of the two creates an essentially elegant design that celebrates the natural flow of water. Inspired by waterfalls and leaves, the faucet is perfect as luxury fitting. The tech advantage of an electronic mixing device and remote controls makes it all the more alluring!

Designer: Andrea de Dominicis

Beautiful vector illustrations by Hatefuel

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:45:16 +0300

Hatefuel™ (Edo Septiyan) is a fusion between rad-scientist and graphic designer. After years of work, research and continuous exploration on both form and aesthetic, his brainchild continuing to develop and defining his vibrant style while he still experimenting out new stuffs to work with.

First Aid 2.0 design

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:22:23 +0300

First Aid 2.0 features a LED Red Cross panel that displays step-by-step instructions on how to administer first aid, relevant to the injury. It even has a GPS tracking system and can inform you about the nearest hospital or clinic. In the stressful situation of an emergency, this kit helps refines the process, which is the crucial first step in saving lives.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery and AC power, the kit consumes little energy when it is on standby mode. It is capable of operating for a full 24-hours (without recharging), or 6 months when on standby. Frequent injuries and their course of treatment are bookmarked on the screen’s home page for easy access. I love the way it doubles up as a subtle night lamp, so that it is easily reachable, even in darkness!

First Aid 2.0 is a 2011 red dot design concept winner.

Designer: Pow Ying Hern

Inspiring fashion photography by Emily Soto

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:53:09 +0300

Emily Soto is a Fashion Photographer, her images are well composed and beautifully lit. I could spend hours looking through her work! Some of Emily’s clients include; Glamoholic Magazine, Fashion 5.0 Magazine, YOU Magazine and more.

Chongqing Mountain and City Sales Office Design

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:47:00 +0300

Taking inspiration from the surrounding mountain range in Nanshan, the newly designed Chongqing Mountain & City Sales Office has come to life. The interior architecture of the office, designed by One Plus Partnership, has its valleys and its peaks. The space is fitted with an abstract version of a mountain, by connecting triangular grey marble faces to one another. The “mountain range” is central in the office, and custom built angular bronze desks are randomly scattered around architectural element. A field of tube lighting drapes down from the ceilings creating an aesthetic of a rain shower pounding down on the rocks.

(Photographs: Ajax Law Ling Kit and Virginia Lung)

Creative identities by Paval Emelynov

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:52:00 +0200

Paval Emelynov works for Russian design company Eskimo. They have created some excellent identities.

For more Check out his behánce profile, and the company website.

P.S. a super fresh restaurant interior design

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:22:22 +0200

A Restaurant with modern and super fresh interiors in Beijing, China.

G.I.D. created a very linear and geometric design with shades of green, but then juxtaposed it with curvilinear design features such as a swirly lighting fixture on the ceiling of the second floor, and a captivating spiral staircase that reaches from the basement to the top of the restaurant. On the first floor, White hallways with mercury looking hanging lights break up the continuous green rectangular strips that dress the walls and the ceiling. The architects decided to move the green into glass panels which separate the booths, also making its way to the facade glazing, creating a minty glow ambiance within the space. The second floor has a fresh loungy vibe as the seating changes from booths to individual pod chairs, perfect for socializing and sipping cocktails! And if you do make your way down to the basement, you’ll find stark white sexy restrooms which are so stylish, they might as well double as lounge space for the restaurant’s overflow on busy nights!

Photography by Sun Xiangyu
via knstrct

Pop multicolor handles from Enrico Cassina

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:07:20 +0200

These are the coolest door handles we’ve seen in a while, by Enrico Cassina - part of his Rococo Pop Collection. A perfect way to inject a splash of fun in a modern interior scheme, these handles pay tribute to the Late Baroque style, also known as Rococo, which sought to rebel against the strict regulations of the original Baroque style. It’s about curves, expression, asymmetry and fun, which is exactly the message these door handles project. Their bright fresh colors give them a modern edge, while their style makes them nostalgic at the same time.

Visit Enrico Cassina to find out more. via trendir

Conceptual photos by Murat Suyur

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:07:39 +0200

Murat Suyur was born in Istanbul 1984, lives and works in Istanbul - Turkey. His approach to photography is a classic on in early 2005, he says the computer is just a tool that he uses to carry out corrections. He has an unmistakable pictorial idiom, based on his humor, his playfulness and a practically unlimited power of the imagination.

Murat pictorial composition nonetheless remains simple and clear. The multiple levels of interpretation in Suyur’s work points to surrealism art as the creative source of his inspiration.

Modern interior design with a touch of yellow

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:22:47 +0200

Designed by Cecconi Simone, this modern apartment is luxurious and hip with exciting splashes of yellow on an otherwise monochromatic, neutral canvas. The floors and walls are white in this glorious open plan, black accents give the apartment a lot of strength and the walnut built-in furniture softens and warms the space. It’s streamlined, slick with clean industrial suggestions - like that pendant in the dining room or the one in the bathroom.

Tea bar identity and packaging

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:37:35 +0200

“Tea Bar is a Amsterdam based tea shop where you can select, mix and drink your own blend of loose leaf tea. We were asked to create a pack for their most favorite and special blends of loose leaf tea.

We created new names and images to reflect the individual character of each tea blend. Colourful sleeves for the tin containers to slide in. And larger sleeves for the female, male and green collection.

The result is a perfect give-a-way or keep-it-yourself.”

Source: http://www. Lovelypackage.com

La Finca modern house architecture 10 by A-cero

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:23:14 +0200

A wonderful house in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. Its modern design based on impossible angles, projecting and spectacular volumes do of this building one of the maximum exponents of the A-cero architecture. The façade of the house is made of travertine marble which is combined with dark grey granite in several areas, as in the vertical plane of the main façade. White has the main role in the building (in interiors and exteriors). Furthermore, it has numerous ample windows. Both elements give to the house a lot of light and vitality.

The house plot has a rectangular shape and a surface of 4.500 m ². It has a direct access from a private road located in the north. In the south area is a wide garden which is joined with the urban development green spaces. It is a two storey building (ground floor and basement). Both levels are perfectly adapted to plot slope where the house takes place.

In the main entrance is a hall which communicates with an ample wide lounge and a dining room. Both stays overturn towards the back façade. They have plenty ample windows that are opened for a porch where other lounge and dining room are. In this exterior area is a barbecue and a spectacular bar designed by A-cero besides a exterior swimming pool (with jacuzzi). In this level also is the kitchen, cleaning room and service area (it includes a living room, two bedrooms and two baths) with an independent exterior access. In the opposite side of this level is located the principal bedroom. It is decorated in white and golden colours and has a large window. This room includes a dressing-room and a huge bathroom. By an interior stairs you can go down to the basement where three bedrooms are with their bathrooms and a games room. Furthermore, in this level is a gym, a cinema rooms, wine vault, the facilities quarters and the garage. House furniture has been designed by A-cero with top quality materials and finishes.

Smartsquare smart shelving design

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:38:20 +0200

Smartsquare is a simple, beautiful and customizable shelving solution made of bent plywood (and pure genius) that takes modularity to the next level. Each square module can be connected through side-slits that allow the creation of unique compositions that can be adapted to any size space or style.

Designer: Pietro Russomanno

Impressive fashion photography by Robert Earp

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:07:00 +0200

Robert Earp is an international award-winning photographer with 21 years of experience in capturing a full spectrum of people, products and places.