Spanish-born, Netherlands-based designer Jorge Penadés created New Approach, a project that walks a fine line between art and a functioning object for your home. Essentially a light, the piece consists of geometric wooden frames that fan out, making a sculptural element for you to appreciate at various angles. Photos by Jorge Penadés. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2013 Design Milk | Posted by Caroline in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Edward Hale just completed his Masters in Industrial Design from Pratt, by which he developed a new approach to designing and building furniture called Frame and Panel . In an effort to create a stronger bond between consumers and products, Frame and Panel attempts to generate engagement through an online interface allowing users to customize their designs and then, through the execution process, allows them to use custom hardware to make it easy and fun to assemble. Watch how it works: Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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New York-based designer Jonas Damon takes a hybrid approach to his work. By day, he’s Creative Director at frog , where he and his team help the world’s leading companies, such as GE, Intel, Comcast, and TouchTunes bring innovative products and experiences to market. In his spare time, he collaborates with small manufacturers such as Areaware and Roll & Hill on highly personal and experimental objects. Take, for instance, his witty analog iPhone, iPod, and iPad docks , which not only reference but also elegantly romanticize old-school alarm clocks and the bulky TV sets of decades past

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