Yes, more Rubik’s-related design, this time the Ruby Cube, designed by J.P. Meulendijks.
It’s a side table, made of MDF and special acrylic plates – all the same colour, but rather cleverly changing colour depending on the angle it’s viewed from. So you always get the chequered effect wherever you are in the room.
It retails for $399 (around £200). Delivery is included for US and Canada, rest of world delivery is available, email them for price.
Find out more at the Generate website
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Paul Smith isn’t really known for footwear – and certainly not trainers – but these Paul Smith Bunny trainers are worth a look.
A very traditional shape, in white with red detailing and multicoloured side stripe. But the one stand out feature here in the toe – which features an unusual brogue-style detailing. The upper and lining is leather, sole is rubber.
Priced at £75, if they’ve got your size, you can pick them up in the sale at Kurt Geiger right now for £59.
I love unusual design, but Mskyo is the oddest thing I’ve encountered in ages.
Essentially it’s one of those trolleys that older women drag around the shops, complete with wheels, handle and tartan cloth finish. Except this one is a little different – it’s a powerful sound system, not unlike the good old ghetto blaster.
Made by German design company Classen and Partner, there’s no details of price as yet, just a cryptic "get in touch" message if you’re interested. Or indeed, if your granny is interested in livening up her trip to the shops.
Find out more at the Classen and Partner website
If you like Scandinavian design, and you want something to keep you amused over Christmas, why not treat yourself to a copy of Scandinavian Design by Charlotte & Peter Fiell.
This book covers Scandinavian design from 1900 to the present day, illustrating all areas of design, including furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, lighting, industrial and product design.
It has lots of great pictures, which makes it a good coffee table book to browse in and out of. It features the designers in alphabetical order, so is also great for reference, as it has brief biography of each designer, along with brief history of Scandinavian design in each country.
If you like to discover treasures at car boot sales or junk shops, it is invaluable to help you find out what you’ve got.
It is great value as you get 704 pages of design history for only £13.59 at Amazon.
Got a pile of cassettes cluttering up a corner of your home? Then you’re the target market for the Plus Deck – a cassette deck that slots into your PC.
Yes, just like a CD drive, but using technology from the past. But it also makes your cassettes a bit more useful in the modern world. Just slip in one of your old cassettes and follow the instructions to play it or convert the tracks to MP3. And once they’re transferred to MP3, you can bin those old plastic tapes.
The deck fits easily into your PC – but it is PC only (no good for Mac users). Available now, you can pick it up for £99.95.
We featured the Celia Birtwell at Topshop collection a few weeks ago when it was launched. The clothes are great, but this time it also features a range of affordable accessories.
This shopper bag is only £15, and features one of her famous flower patterns. It is available in green or red colour ways. It is 100% cotton, and it’s laminated so perfect for all weathers. If you like the pattern and want more accessories there is also a purse available to match for £5, not much to pay for a famous designer name.
Find out more on the Topshop site.
