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FinaMill is a powerful kitchen mill with interchangeable and refillable spice pods. FinaMill is the easy way to elevate cooking with the bold flavor of freshly ground spices. Just fill the reusable pods with dried spices or herbs, snap a pod in place, and grind the exact amount of spice you need with the push of a button. Swap out spice pods with just a few clicks and keep cooking. It’s the one grinder for all your spices.
Nine Court Mansion is a residential landscape design located in Chongqing, China. The project covers 11952.75 square meters and includes hard pavement, green areas and water features. The spatial layout is inspired by the structure of the Forbidden City. A central axis links three groups of spaces that guide residents from the entrance to the home. Traditional elements such as pitched roofs and dragon scales are simplified in shape and material, and carving is used instead of printing. Plant communities create a green microclimate for daily life.
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Fluid Space is a sales center interior located in the Yaohai District of Hefei, China, covering 2376 square meters. The layout avoids fixed partitions and uses soft, continuous curves inspired by the form of the Fei River. Smooth lines shape a rhythm of high and low volumes, while a winding spiral staircase reads as a long ribbon and links the levels. Stone, glass, solid wood with bright paint, leather and fine metal are combined throughout. The design aims to create an orderly and artistic space that invites interaction between people and the interior.
Dr.Bei S7 is a sonic electric toothbrush developed for sensitive gums. The S7 uses a 4D elastic brush head that bends to clean between the teeth while limiting pressure on the gums. The motor allows an adaptive angle change of eight degrees, which softens the effect of firm brushing. A pressure sensor lowers the frequency when the applied force passes a set limit. Stepless power adjustment lets users select a suitable cleaning strength. The simple geometry and the glass panel combine the interactive interface with the body.
Studio with Mirror Bridge is an office interior created for a design studio in a ground-floor flat in a 1990s residential neighborhood. The original layout was linear and dark, with one small patio. A twisted vortex of mirror polished stainless steel connects the north and south sides and improves lighting, ventilation and scale. The reflective surface spreads daylight through the interior. The vortex narrows in the lounge area and ends as a curved bar. The form also blocks direct views from the entrance to the work area.
Source One Vodka is a bottle and packaging design for a single-estate vodka distilled from locally grown oats and water from Sierra snowmelt. The glass structure is formed from offset panels inspired by greenhouse architecture, creating the illusion of an endless spiral when the bottle is turned. The width of each panel was calculated to suit the bottle circumference and to stay parallel to the two-part mold. The labels are printed on cotton paper with debossing, embossing and foil stamping. The closure is made of birch wood and natural cork.