Gifts for Product Designers

Elephant Key Ring

£17.00

Colour Sand Black

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It was without a doubt the Eames Elephant that inspired Hella Jongerius to create this charming and key ring It is crafted from two layers of Vitra's fine sofa leather, which gives it a pleasant tactile quality Available in sand and black

Wooden Doll No.16

£90.00

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Alexander Girard created this charming cohort of partly joyful, partly grim-looking dolls to decorate his home in Santa Fe Vitra have lovingly reproduced a collection of dolls based on originals found in the Girard Estate Originally intended for personal use, the dolls are now part of the Vitra Design Museum Collection Alexander Girard was one of the decisive figures in post-War American design The focus of his broad oeuvre was on textile design, and a key source of inspiration for him was his passion for the popular art of South America, Asia and East Europe View the collection of wooden dolls

Arne Jacobsen 24 piece flatware cutlery set

£245.00

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Few humble cutlery sets deserve the title of design icons but the Arne Jacobsen collection from Georg Jensen is the noble exception. Designed in 1957, the pieces were a radical interpretation of tableware, with Jacobsen reducing knives, forks and spoons to their very essence without ever losing sight of functionality This 24 piece set comprises 6 placings of a long dinner knife, dinner fork, dinner spoon and teaspoon making it the perfect gift for a lover of true style Considered by many as the quintessential Scandinavian designer, Arne Jacobsen’s legacy lives on in the many products and buildings he created. Georg Jensen’s Arne Jacobsen cutlery shows the designer at his most innovative and looks as striking now as it did when it was first launched The minimal Arne Jacobsen cutlery is made from stainless steel with a matte finish that is both modern and tactile

The World of Charles and Ray Eames

£29.95

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Charles (1907–1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames are among the most important designers of the 20th century, and the story of the Eames Office is that of visual and material culture in the post-war modern period. The World of Charles and Ray Eames charts the history of their inspiring and prolific world and brings together key works and ideas explored at the Eames Office throughout its extraordinary history This definitive monograph explores the era-defining work of the Eames Office, a ‘laboratory’ active for over four decades, where the Eameses and their collaborators produced a vast array of pioneering and influential projects – from architecture, furniture and product design to film, photography, multi-media installation and exhibitions, as well as new models for arts education. Themes include ‘The Eames Office: Life in Work’, ‘At Home with the Eameses’, ‘Information Machines’, ‘The Seeing Eye’, ‘Office USA: Communicating “America” at Home and Abroad’, and ‘The Art of Living’ Alongside specially commissioned texts by leading design experts, The World of Charles and Ray Eames includes contemporaneous reviews and magazine articles, writings by Charles and Ray Eames themselves, personal correspondence and a comprehensive reference section

Plumen 001 LED bulb and pendant set

£89.00

Colour Copper Black White

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The Plumen Pendant is designed to be the perfect partner for the Plumen 001 LED light bulbs but is also suitable for other bulbs Includes a painted metal ceiling rose, lamp holder, drop cap and two metres of matching fabric cable The Plumen Pendant is suitable for installation in any ceiling and the cable length can be adjusted to your preference Available in black, white and copper This product is only suitable for bulbs with an E27 Edison Screw fitting

Double Wall Coffee Cup

£12.50

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The double wall design of the these glasses make drinks appear as if they are floating in mid air Hot and cold beverages maintain their temperature longer without condensation, thanks to the insulating properties of the double layered heat-resistant glass The round shape and base provide stability, while the ring around the centre makes for easy gripping These glasses are also excellent for serving desserts

Mu Folding Plug - International Traveller Duo

£34.99

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The Mu Folding Plug won the Design Museum Designs of the Year 2010 Stylish and compact, the Mu International Traveller Duo bundle is the international cousin of the original award-winning Mu charger enabling the charger to be used across the world For high-quality performance, the Mu System power block has an embedded auto-detect chip enabling the Mu to identify the device being connected and, in turn, deliver the device-optimum charge Reduces the overall size of the traditional three pin plug by 70% Now you can easily fit your charger in your pocket Ideal for charging all tablets (as a top-up/slow charge), smartphones, MP3 players and most small USB-charged devices Bundle contains:2x 1.2 Amp Dual USB power block1 x UK Folding plug head - utilising patented PVT technology1 x US Folding plug head - with retractable pins1x EU Folding plug head - for bi-directional use

Reparatur / Repair: Encouragement to Think and Make

£25.00

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Arising from a course on repair at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, this book responds to our culture of disposability and built-in obsolescence, to encourage thinking and making, from product design to architecture

Sugru Multi Coloured (3-Pack)

£7.00

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Sugru is a silicone-based mouldable glue designed to inspire a revolution of hacking and repairing Fresh from its pack it looks like modelling clay and can be simply formed by hand When left overnight it forms a durable and flexible material, which is dishwasher-proof and heatproof Family safe skin friendly formula 3 x 5g sachets: 1 x red, 1 x blue, and 1 x yellow

The Red Thread

£49.95

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From literature to food, lifestyle to fashion, cinema to architecture, Nordic influence is evident throughout contemporary culture The Red Thread: Nordic Design celebrates this deep-rooted aesthetic, showcasing the diversity of design from Scandinavia and Finland via more than 200 objects - from everyday items to exquisitely produced decorative glassware, and from traditional handmade textiles to mass-produced products found in homes across the globe The title is taken from a metaphor, common in the Nordic countries, of a shared and highlighted characteristic (like a long connecting thread in woven material), that runs through and connects themes, ideas, stories, and, in this case, design

Sugru Black (3-Pack)

£7.00

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Sugru is a silicone-based material designed to inspire a revolution of hacking and repairing Fresh from its pack it looks like modelling clay and can be simply formed by hand. You have 30 minutes to fix, bond, make, seal, mount, hang and customise enough time to reposition and make it perfect When left overnight it forms a durable and flexible material, which is dishwasher-proof and heatproof Sugru's unique chemical properties make it waterproof, heat- and cold-resistant, durable, flexible, shock-resistant and electrically insulating (up to 24 volts)

Designs of our Time: 10 Years of Designs of the Year

£25.00

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This book celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the Designs of the Year exhibition at the Design Museum. It is unique worldwide survey of contemporary design, reflecting a period of enormous social and technological change that began with the launch of the iPhone in 2007  A total of 840 innovative and thought-provoking designs from across the world, selected by 205 nominators, are featured in design categories: 135 projects in architecture, 117 in digital, 92 in fashion, 145 in graphics, 275 in product and 76 in transport Ranging from the scale of Zaha Hadid’s architecture to Harvard’s human organs-on-chips project, these are some of the designs that have defined our times: Alexander McQueen’s bridal dress for the Duchess of Cambridge, Google’s self-driving car, the London 2012 Olympic Torch, Pokémon Go, David Adjaye’s newly opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and many more

Braun round alarm clock

£22.00

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Round alarm clock with easy to read dial layout (BNC001 range) Crescendo alarm Quiet German precision quartz movement One Duracell AA battery included 2 year warranty by manufacturer Colour: white

Anglepoise Type 75 giant floor lamp - Paul Smith

£3,200.00

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Featuring Paul Smith Edition One colours, this version of the Type 75 giant floor lamp is a striking, modernist alternative to the Original 1227 Giant Precision machined components and a rotating shade, this is a statement piece that is as functional as it is beautiful Combines the unmistakable form and function of an Anglepoise lamp with the unique handprint of one of Britain’s foremost designers Created for Anglepoise by leading British industrial product designer, Sir Kenneth Grange, the timeless Type 75 design provides the perfect canvas for Paul Smith's mastery of colour Materials:Satin powder coated finishAluminium shade, fork and spacersAluminium and steel base with cast iron base weightsStainless steel fasteners and adjusters Anglepoise constant tension spring technology   Dimensions:Shade diameter: 42cmShade height: 47cmMax reach: 270cm (from base to shade)Base Diameter: 60cmCable length: 450cm Delivery time: 6 - 8 weeks

Cameras print - blue

£45.00

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Number 6 in the 'Blueprint' series by 67Inc, this print celebrates and is inspired by classic film cameras From the Ilford Witness 1952 rangefinder to the Leica M6 from 1984, this poster sports ten of the most iconic and important analog cameras, all represented in plan view - white on a blue background, like a traditional blueprint Print type: Giclée Size: A2 (42 x 59.4cm) Paper: Hahnemule Archival FineArt Paper, 100% Cotton, acid free, 310 gsm Ink: UltraChrome HDR professional pigment inks Print is supplied unframed

Sony Design: Making Modernity

£50.00

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An impressive book dedicated to the innovative designs of Sony, a trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of legendary portable electronics This book beautifully catalogues their vast achievements in design and impact on global culture for almost seventy years In-depth case studies from Sony's archives on the development of the WALKMAN, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts