Cool Hunting Video Presents: Maison & Objet Fall 2007: Atypyk and Laurence Brabant

We go to the Maison & Objet fair in Paris to talk shop–and moon-walking–with a few of our favorite conceptual designers

At the recent Maison & Objet in Paris we visited an old favorite, the irreverently clever design duo Atypyk, and met Laurence Brabant, a new favorite who designs exclusively in borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. While the two work in entirely different mediums, they each explain their humorous approach and how they make everyday objects into conceptual forms that still retain their function. Also on Cool Hunting: …

Urban Croquet

One of the last Anglo pastimes to be mined for its kitschy irony, croquet is getting a makeover for playing in cemented environments. A concept in conjunction with Adidas, Alice Kaiserswerth redesigned the croquet set for use in urban areas, liberating the sport from its stuffy past on English lawns. With its clever design, the hoops can be stuck in grass, like traditional versions, or …

Kiosk: Finland

Our friends at Kiosk have just introduced their fifth and latest collection, this time sourced from the far reaches of Finland. Like always, the Kiosk team traveled abroad to find the best everyday classics. The collection features a lot of bold retro designs and items worth it just for packaging that references both '60s graphics and Finnish folk patterns, like a simple carton of pink …