Another sweet ride from the archives. The Porsche Tapiro was designed in 1970 by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was launched at the Turin Car show that same year. Giugiaro used a newly developed "folded paper" design technique, which he invented to create the car's straight lines and sharp edges.  Giugiaro went on to use his signature technique in developing other iconic cars of the time: the De Lorean (as seen in Back to the Future), The Maserati and the BMW M1. Giugiaro's style unquestionably also influenced other designs too, such as the Lamborghini, Ferrari, Audi and Bugatti. All of this influence from the Porsche Tapiro, which funnily enough never actually made it into production!

Often the simplest of design ideas have the biggest impact. The Monster Hand is a temporary graphic tattoo designed by Hector Seerano, and is sure to be popular with they tykes.

Bram Geenen created the Gaudi Stool in the same way that Antoní Gaudi designed the structure of his churches, by making a model of hanging chains,  letting gravity determine the strongest and most logical shape for withstanding forces. The stools shell is made of carbon fibre with a beam-grid substructure that provides reinforcing.

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London based Platform 5 Architects have re-interpreted the old-school bay window idea. Their modern Oriel window was developed as part of a renovation of a run down house in Hockey. The modern steel joinery makes an excellent edition to the overall design concept.

Italian bathroom manufacturers Cielo have taken their latest design cues from the Milan catwalks. With snake and aligator skins currently the de rigeur adornment of fashion accessories such as bags and shoes, Cielo have taken the trend one step further, into the bathroom. The Jungle range comes in various colours and styles, all of which give a leather like look to the ceramic surfaces.

The Cielo collection is available here.

500 Pencils is a unique idea that takes the simple coloured pencil and turns it into a creative and impressive idea. Over a span of 20 months Felissimo sends out a customised monthly selection of 25 coloured pencils. The range of colours includes pretty much any colour imaginable; Russian Sea, Red-Tailed Cat, Baby Shrimp, Cinnamon Spice etc. The pencils come with their own acrylic display cases which means you can create your own impressive and colourful wall installation out of the myriad of colours.

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With its match stick like frame work and soft tension seating the Tenso Chair by Italian manufacturers Potocco is a beautiful minimal chair.

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As per many of German designer Konstantin Grcic designs, the Extrusion Table's minimal profile hides the complex technical development that has gone into creating this piece. The table top is crafted in extruded aluminium, while the solid base is in stone, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Inspired by Victorian decadence, these lights combine a contemporary free blown glass form with variations of  fabric tassels. By blending these elements the lights sit equally well in both modern and period interiors.

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Here's a sweet ride for your racy toddler. Designed by students from the University of Art and Design Halle Germany, the Ottos was on display at the young designer exhibition - The Satelite Salone in Milan earlier this year. Constructed from recycled bike parts, the rocking chair is an excellent example of young and innovative design.