Jig and Crown

Massproductions pack a colorfully modern punch with the bold lines of two new chairs

The new Jig chair by Massproductions in Stockholm is, in a word, beautiful. Absolutely poised in its form and slightly odd colorways, it’s the work of English designer Chris Martin (who founded Massproductions with his design partner Magnus Elebäck). Where most designers would opt for accents and poppy colors on the upholstery itself (reserving subtle neutrals for the frame), Massproduction takes the opposite route here, …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Reenacting snapshots, a photoessay of Egypt's revolution, a treehouse hotel and more in this week's look at the web

1. Midget & Giant Designer Ryuji Nakamura‘s tiny paper house fits over a computer’s camera, giving the impression that you’re peering through a tiny window. 2. Flashkus Art director Artemy Lebedev developed a conceptual drive without standard plastic components. Superslim and disposable, the 4, 8 and 16GB sticks, called Flashkus, are constructed completely of cardboard and can be drawn on with marker to keep track …

Solowheel

A next-gen Segway in unicycle form

Like a stripped-down Segway, Inventist‘s new Solowheel is geared for the mobile urbanite. The “self-balancing electric unicycle” operates through gyroscopic technology, which a 1000-watt rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers. On a full charge (which takes about 45 minutes), the Solowheel lasts two hours—but the battery actually recaptures energy when going downhill. Weighing only 20 pounds and consisting of little more than a simple wheel with a …