Cologne 2011: these lamps with a mechanism derived from marking tools were among a collection of furniture presented by German designer Bao-Nghi Droste at imm cologne. More about Axis Lamp, Tech Chair and Buddy by Bao-Nghi Droste
Stockholm 2011: French designer Inga Sempé will present this ash chair and table for Swedish brand Gärsnäs at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in Sweden next week. More about Österlen by Inga Sempé for Gärsnäs
This inflatable bicycle helmet by Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin folds away into a collar or scarf and inflates instantly when it detects abnormal movements. Here it is being crash-tested.
Cologne 2011: German designers Schwab/Panther presented this dining table comprising five wire frames held together under tension as part of [D3] Design Talents at imm cologne in Germany. More about SP-7 Dining Table by Schwab/Panther
Cologne 2011: industrial designer Linn Kandel exhibited these occasional tables inspired by electricity pylons at imm cologne earlier this month. More about Pylône by Linn Kandel
London designers Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay of Raw Edges created an animated pond at the Bloomberg offices in London using equipment the company had thrown away. More about The Pond by Raw Edges
Cologne 2011: designer Philippe Nigro presented this series of interlocking pendant lights for Ligne Roset at imm cologne earlier this month. More about Stripes and Peignes by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset
Here's another project by Slovakian designer Peter Jakubik (see his Hobby Panton Chair in yesterday's story), this time a cabinet with a chalkboard surface. More about Primary Cabinet by Peter Jakubik
Slovakian designer Peter Jakubik has carved the rough shape of an iconic Panton Chair into a tree trunk with a chain saw. More about Hobby Panton chair by Peter Jakubik
Designer Karim Rashid presented a collection of stainless steel containers for Italian design brand Alessi at Maison & Objet in Paris last week. More about Hellraiser by Karim Rashid for Alessi
Audi Concept Design Munich have developed a carbon ski design that combines technology from the motorsports and winter sports industries. More about Audi Carbon Ski by Audi Concept Design Munich
Cologne 2011: French brand Ligne Roset presented this folded mesh chair by French designer Francois Azambourg at imm cologne in Germany last week. More about Grillage by Francois Azambourg for Ligne Roset
Japanese designers Nendo have created these spoons with a bird profile on the branched handle, designed to resemble a forest when grouped together. More about Forest Spoon by Nendo
Cologne 2011: the Rewrite desk by Copenhagen designers GamFratesi (see our earlier story) has been put into production by French brand Ligne Roset. More about Rewrite by GamFratesi for Ligne Roset
Cologne 2011: Swedish design duo Glimpt presented these strawberry-inspired pendant lamps as part of [D3] Design Talents at imm cologne last week. More about Forbidden Fruit by Glimpt
This chair by Dutch designer Floris Wubben was made by binding and splinting the branches of a willow tree, forcing them to grow into four legs. More about Upside Down by Floris Wubben
Cologne 2011: this branching ceiling light by Dutch designers Ontwerpduo was presented at imm cologne last week as part of [D3] Design Talents. More about Forest Light by Ontwerpduo
Cologne 2011: product designer Meike Langer presented this table combined with two clothes rails as part of [D3] Design Talents at imm cologne last week. More about Beaugars by Meike Langer
An exhibition of photographs by Dutch architectural photographer Iwan Baan that document his travels over the past year is on show at Villa Noailles gallery in Hyères, France. More about 2010 Around the World by Iwan Baan at Villa Noailles
Here are some images of the new collection launched by British furniture brand SCP at Maison&Objet in Paris last week. More about SCP 2011 Collection at Maison&Objet 2011