Daniel Michalik is a designer that focuses on researching and expanding the uses of underutilized and unconventional material. His passion for investigating these new materials leads him to discover innovative methods of production and new ways to interact with the environment around him. One of his favorite materials to work with is cork, as he considers it to be an engaging, environmentally responsible material that is highly sustainable, recyclable and plentiful. It is amazing to see some of the furniture that he has made from cork, that not only looks great, but is also surprisingly long lasting.

Daniel’s site outlines more of his vision as well as featuring lots of his work and news on his new projects and upcoming events.

usTogether is a design firm that was formed out the desire to simply do something just a little bit different, something that any modern design enthusiast can appreciate. They have taken the best of the best designers from both Britain and Ireland and have since collaborated to create some of the best high end products for your bathroom that are currently available on the market. Ever since they were featured in publications like The Sunday Times, The Saturday Telegraph and Elle Decoration, their success and recognition has skyrocketed to amazing levels, with their products being sold from Sweden to South Africa.

usTogether’s site showcases all of their available products as well as the location of their dealers and how to get in contact with them directly.

Strukt Design Studio is a design firm that is based out of Austria, that specializes in designs for events and exhibitions. Their working field comprises of interactive design, generative design, motion design stage design and graphic design. The company was originally founded by five individual partners and has been growing rapidly ever since. Each one of the original five members is skilled in their own unique way, each one bringing something different to the table, and the collaboration of all five of them always turns out to be nothing short of truly amazing.

The Strukt Design Studio site outlines their products, services, goals and more information about the founders of this excellent firm.

We always appreciate designs that stray a little bit away from the more conventional design methods and this is for sure one of them. This is the Square Root table that has been designed by Josh Tuminella, and the most amazing part about this table is just that, the parts, of which there is only 10 parts total. The table is made up of walnut, aluminum, biscuits, glue, and 4 screws. It has been specially designed to be easy to repair and Josh says that it will absorb dings and nicks in a special way that displays the personality and identity of the owner.

Josh’s site give some information on his background, personally and career-wise as well as featuring more of his products.

Optical illusions are becoming a more popular way of designing furniture, and this new dresser , the floating white dresser, that was designed by Ronald Tuber is an excellent example of that style of design. It is meant to be secured to any wall at about 20 to 25 cm above the floor which then gives the illusion that the dresser is floating above the ground on it’s own. The top is rounded off and can be opened with two dampers. This is definitely a piece that will excite, astound and make all of your visitors ask a lot of questions as soon as they walk into your house and see it.

If the idea of floating furniture sounds like your cup of tea, you can order it here.