So I just got some pretty exciting news from our friends over at Inmod. Seems their modPod  iPod Chair is no longer compatible just with the iPod but also with the iPad!  As a Mac, the release of the iPad is both long awaited and exciting, and as a design blogger I can appreciate the amazing design of this chair, both aesthetically and for the sound quality.

You can check out the press release here.  Good news for sure, now off to a great weekend!  See you all back here Monday.

So today is April Fool’s Day, and the blogosphere is full of pranks.  While Google’s name change to Topeka seems to be getting the most coverage, one of the best pranks I’ve seen today, and right up our furniture and design alley, comes from Inmod.com.  Check out the Easter Egg Chair, a clever spoof of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Egg Chair. Let’s see how many people actually try to order this one!

It was the name of the this collection that first caught my attention, but once I saw this image I was really intrigued.  Haute Bamboo is a collaboration between designers Bo Reudler and Olav Bruin, and “continues the quest to renew our connection with nature, guided by natural forms in an intuitive way”.

In this collection, both designers wanted to re-examine the aesthetics of bamboo, one of the world’s most renewable resources.  The Haute Bamboo Series will be officially launched during Fuori Salone Milan from April 14th through the 19^th.  See more here.

That’s the slogan from the makers of today’s genius product design selection – Mug Hug.  I first heard about this over at Design Milk today, and instantly had to know more. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict I am always looking for ways to make enjoying my favorite brew easier.

So what’s the big deal?  I usually stop for coffee in the morning, not because I enjoy the extra stop but because of my lack of positive experience with travel mugs.  The plastic coated ones always seem to taste like plastic and the metal ones never seem to get all the way clean no matter how many times you wash them. So the idea of being able to use just about any mug in my cabinet, snap the lid on, and be on my way sounds pretty good to me!  And for those of you who are loyal to your local morning spot, check out the Mug Hug website for a list of what size coffees from each establishment this convenient lid will fit on.  It just may prevent those annoying spills in the car or even worse on your desk!

Today I bring you the fabulous work of Melanie Porter. Familiar yet surprising, it’s her combination of classic design with unexpected elements that really caught and continued to hold my attention.

Melanie worked as a knitwear designer for 10 years, and that influence is clearly seen here.  After working with international fashion, Melanie moved on to create the furniture you see here.  Each starts as an existing chair the designer has found and is then reupholstered to be a unique work of art.  See more from Melanie here.

d°light is fun lighting from designer Diana Lin.  This unique lighting lineup includes d°light Bubbles (above), which are soft and squeezable and can be used to create a unique ambiance. Each bubble is cool to the touch, and can be squeezed altering its shape. These lights can be hung, strung, bunched, used on the table –  the possibilities are really endless.

d°light Huggables stay continually lit for 4 hours and then slowly dim.  Combining lighting, décor, and comfortable cushioning, the Huggables make ideal night lights or can be used to add a unique accent to your décor.  See more from Diana Lin here.