Category: Gadgets and Tech

Back in 2007, we featured the Sonic Chair, a modern day take on the Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, but with added sound. Well, now there’s a new version on the block – the Sonic Chair with built-in iMac.

Yes, still keeping that space age ball shape, aluminium pedestal, leather exterior and orange interior (other colours are available), the new Sonic Chair also comes with a touch screen iMac, which means you can kick back with your favourite websites whilst at the same time enjoying some of your favourite tunes.

Indeed, that impressive sound system is still there – a mix of satellite speakers and a body-focused sound membrane for beats you can feel as well as hear. Sadly, the price is still restrictively high – expect to pay the best part of £10,000.

Find out more at the Sonic Chair website

Now here’s a rare treat – one of the godfathers of 20th century design is doing a ‘meet and greet’ at London’s V&A – Less, but Better with Dieter Rams.

We’ve featured numerous Dieter Rams products in the past, including the SK 55 stereo, the Vitsoe 620 chair and the Braun RT-20 radio. And he’s been widely acknowledged as the inspiration behind the majority of Apple’s designs.

Now in his late 70s, the designer will be discussing his ‘design ethos’ and ideas on the future of design. I suspect a few people in the field will be on the front row taking notes. The session takes place at the V&A’s Lecture Theatre on Friday 20th February 2009, admission is £8.

Find out more at the V&A website