http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/a-chair-that-will-put-you-to-sleep.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:33:27 +0000 Research on children with Rhythmic Movement Disorder that is commonly found in autistic children inspires a chair so comfortable it will lull anyone to sleep.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/get-your-caffeine-kick-from-curface-furniture.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:05:13 +0000 Çurface tables and chairs smell like coffee because they are made from a material that is 30% coffee grounds.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/foldable-chair-inspired-by-paper-sculptures.html Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:44 +0000 The remarkable "Flux" folding chair is an innovative and modern take on the classic object.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/innovative-aesthetics-and-the-evolving-nature-of-beauty.html Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:12:38 +0000 The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa competition advances a different, design lead, conception of beauty.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/nest-chair-invites-environmental-considerations-pics.html Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:23:25 +0000 Designer Jamy Yang synthesizes comfort with eco-friendly design. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/revived-wood-asymmetrical-design.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:55:44 +0000 An industrial designer upcycles old wooden shipping pallets, creating unique chairs with a handmade feel.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/a-chair-to-facilitate-active-learning.html Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:54:43 +0000 Steelcase's Node chair is aimed at meeting the needs of today's classrooms. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pic-useful-advertising-kit-kats-poster-chairs.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:55:42 +0000 A unique advertising campaign was recently produced by JWT Auckland for Kit Kat. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/creative-inspiration-from-the-behance-network-xv.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:00:05 +0000 Behance is a company that organizes the creative world to make ideas happen. Creative thinkers – the people with the most ideas – often struggle the most with organization and productivity. We aim to change that.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/setu-chair-test-better-chair-better-work.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:32:30 +0000 Recently Herman Miller sent PSFK one of their new Setu Chairs to try out. The Setu was designed by Berlin based Studio 7.5 who observed that technology has fundamentally altered the way we work.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/herman-millers-setu-by-the-spine-for-the-spine.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:03:34 +0000 Much like the ear-inspired radio chip we mentioned last week, Herman Miller’s new Setu chair defers to human physiology for expertise and inspiration. Designed by Studio 7.5, the chair is an answer to uncomfortable seating that pushes the human body into uncomfortable, unnatural, and ultimately unhealthy positions. The design team wanted to create a seat that would suit both temporary and long term uses—a chair for those who need to plop down for only a bit while they check their email, or for office employees who will be seated for hours on end. At the same time, they wanted aRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/carry-your-furniture-with-you-wherever-you-go.html Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:19:01 +0000 Following in the footsteps of the very popular half-jacket, half tent, is the “Messenger Bag Director’s Chair”. It’s a sturdy folding chair that transforms into a easily carried messenger bag. Though I wonder about the actual carrying capabilities of the bag, it’s still a practical design. [via The Design Blog]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/i2i-from-steelcase.html Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:02:40 +0000 The i2i seat is part of a collaborative seating system designed by IDEO for Steelcase. To be launched in the spring of 2009, the bucket-like seating was designed specifically to foster collaboration and was based on three key insights: 1. Chairs should promote movement and be comfortable for long periods of time 2. Adjustments should be automatic and intuitive 3. Chairs should support multiple postures The product page also tells us that the i2i chair earned Cradle to CradleCM Silver Product Certification from MBDC. i2i is also undergoing a complete Lifecycle Assessment evaluating the chair’s lifelong impact on the environmentRead more...]]>