Four Fifths Design

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Designer: Mauro Bianucci

Carga is the studio that is behind the newest explorations of materials and their repurposing. Known most for the recent experimentation in felt and rivets, the ØW Collection moves the experimentation to the design process itself. The new motto: no waste. Each bag starts as a rectangular strip cut from a roll of fabric. With further trimming, this piece of fabric is cleverly folded and sewn to shape three different models. Every piece of the fabric is retained. In fact, the edge scraps of the used material turns into the distinctive signature feature of the piece.

Designer: Sarah Thorne

Sarah Thorne is a graphic designer based in London who has worked in agencies, studios and magazines but currently works for Topshop as a Creative Designer. Sarah’s current work is focused in packaging but has always seemed to revolve somewhat around fashion.

Designer: Kharma NY/SF

Kharma is an organization of creators, designers, bloggers, thinkers and most of all, consumers. What they set out to do is ‘make consumption beautiful’. Kharma produces products, specifically graphic apparel, that are influenced by, designed by, or created by various artists and designers including Keetra Dixon, Non-Format, No Pattern and many more. They’ve set out to create beautiful things that have a tangible effect on the world while also giving back to various causes.

Designer: Vladim Kibardin

Here’s the second feature on a watch design in one week! This time around its Kibardindesign Studio, who have designed the Sputnik watch. Giving a new look to the classic digital watch, this funky version allows you to accessorize in a myriad of hues. They are actually going on pre-order, so if you, like myself, fancy one, no problem!

Some tech specs:

Size: 40 x 40 x 10mm/Band Width: 30mm
Color: Black, White, Silver and 16 bright colors
Water Resistance: 3ATM
Functions: Alarm, Chronograph, Date, Time
Battery: CR2016 Battery (3.0VDC Operating Voltage)
Module: 32,768Hertz Quartz Crystal Oscillation Frequency
Display: TDF LCD Display
Electroluminescent(EL): Backlight (with Auto – EL option)
Case Material: ABS plastic
Case Back: ABS plastic /Screw In
Wristband: Silicone and ABS plastic buckle
Warranty: 1 Year
Status: manufacture and pre-sale preparation