Design Gizmo

Design Gizmo

Design Gizmo featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Catzz

When designing Catzz cat bed, the inspiration was drawn from needs of cats and owners alike, and need to unite function, simplicity and beauty. While observing cats, their unique geometrical features inspired the clean and recognizable form. Some characteristic behavioral patterns (e.g. ear movement) became incorporated into cat's user experience. Also, bearing owners in mind, the aim was to create a piece of furniture they could customize and proudly display. Moreover, it was important to ensure easy maintenance. All of which the sleek, geometrical design and modular structure enable.

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Mocats

The Mocats (Modular Cacoons for Cats) are modular elements for feline environmental enrichment and are made up of a series of pieces of Cardboard and Plywood, joined by an internal structure. The cardboard pieces form the floor, the ceiling, and the internal walls of the modules; while plywood pieces form the internal structure and external walls. This multifunctional and eco-friendly furniture, allows cats to scratch, climb, hide, observe, sleep, and play; and can adapt to the different lifestyles and spaces within the homes.

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Cone

Cone Bowl was created to nurture good habits in pets, acting as a physical and psychological guide for feeding and drinking properly, safely and with discipline. The shape of the object was researched to benefit both pets and owners, promoting slower feeding times and preventing water spillage. A single unique form is usable for both purposes depending on orientation.

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Mew Gic

Mew gic is a pet furniture that can be DIY and can be installed indefinitely without nails. Every user is a creator. They can choose the number of plates and sisal columns to assemble according to their needs. The shape of the assembly is also based on their ideas. Realize, bring users endless fun of DIY. Each board is the same, allowing customers to experience the process from 1 to infinity, allowing consumers to become creators of innovative practices

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Mushroom

The mushroom bowl stands out due to its comfortable usability, excellent food safety, and impressive styling design. The size and depth of the bowl have been carefully determined after a thorough investigation into the physiological and eating behaviors of pets, allowing them to consume their food naturally and reducing discomfort while swallowing. The easy-to-clean, fade-resistant ceramic material also offers improved food hygiene for pets. Moreover, the bowl's appearance, inspired by the form of a mushroom, seamlessly brings the beauty of nature into daily life.

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Connect

The Connect Collection, Papuk's flagship line, was designed with the belief that humans and cats can live together without sacrificing a home's aesthetic for their cats comfort. This human friendly modular cat tree allows for personalization with a series of attachable accessories such as cushion, toy, scratch pad and food tray, creating an experience as unique as your feline friend. The customization extends to product materials and finishes, providing cat owners with the ability to match their own personal style.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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