Very Cool Design Company

The simple yet artfully crafted coat stand (above) explores the way in which people interact with their natural surroundings. It's made of 100% plywood and would compliment any room, whether traditional or modern. I love the idea of bringing something from the outside, inside and this concept works really well here.

The design company behind the tree coat hanger, Wedid-id, have also created a rather humorous plate series, entitled 'What We Eat'. The plates are printed with designs of animals alongside the food that they 'turn into'. For example there are pigs made of bacon, and a cooked chicken is placed alongside one that is living. Again a simple concept, but an interesting, (and in this case rather blunt) result.

Paper Creations

Le Creative Sweatshop have developed a range of weird and wonderful designs made entirely of folded paper. Products include jewellery, window displays, handbags, shoes and installations for brands such as Nissan, Stella McCartney and high-class fashion magazines.

Le Creative Sweatshop is the result of the encounter between Ndeur and Make a Paper World in January 2009: a conceptual agency based of modern communication means and mediums, through the lens of the DIY culture, working on volume and space scenography.

TIMMMBBERRRR!

These beautifully rustic bar stools are part of an inspiring exhibition in Melbourne that focuses on unpolished, organic materials. The show challenges 10 artists to use 10 different types of recycled materials sourced from either found objects or existing pieces, to fashion into time-honoured furniture or sculptures.