grably

A vinyl record is a sound storage medium that was developed in the early 20th century. people would place the pieces onto the top of a gramophone and gently secure the needle onto its rotating contours so they could listen to their favorite musicians. because of this action, people began to form a connection with their discs, keeping them in pristine condition within their sleeves. since then, time has passed and technology has advanced, labeling vinyl records as ‘retro’ or ‘old school’. bringing back this nostalgia, upstairs shop has taken old vinyl records and applied them to a comb design called ‘grably’
 

the grooming accessory is available in two versions. the first, called ‘no.15′, has been created with thick teeth and increased spacing between them so they can handle the rugged terrain of curly beards. the second, called ‘no.20′, is the wide tooth comb which features thinner spikes placed closer together within its dimensions for longer hair. decorating each surface are a series of rings that have been maintained in ode to the material’s previous function. simultaneously, this deliberate preservation provides enables a firm grip as the product is in use.

Sources: pavel-sidorenko.com \  upstairs-shop.com \  designboom.com

Daniela Boni

'Circle' by Daniela Boni

Born in Buenos Aires, live and work in Turin (Italy). Working as an advertisement stage designer allowed her experiment with different materials to create ephemeral space and furnishings, an expertise later applied permanent space like private apartments and public place. The next stepsees her creating small furniture objects, like lamps and mirrors, and experimenting with new techniques of wall painting. A slow and progressive work through which Daniela Boni developed her personal style of ambient design-elegant, essential,minimal and at the same time open to suggestion and contaminations from art and music.Her in depth knowledge of the materials renders her an insirend and inspiring design'artisan'.

Source: DanielaBoni.net \ WeMadeForLove.com

You are not alone

"You are not alone" by Fourpencils.
Fourpencils is a collaborative effort launched by 3 experienced freelance designers from all around the world.

What?
‘You are not alone’ is a holder for vinyl records. Its design is based on the lyric you are not alone from David Bowie’s song 'Rock n roll suicide' from the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars that was released in June 1972.

How?
We stopped the song at the ‘you are not alone’ lyric and we transferred the sound waves bars to our project. These bars set the positions for the vinyl records and defined the final design for the project.

Why?
The ‘You are not alone’ record holder basically tells us that with our music we will never be alone!

Source: fourpencils.com

Benoit Stel

'Vinyle Effect' by Benoit Stel

Source: Behance
 

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Hendzel + Hunt

On May 6th 2011 Hendzel + Hunt held our first ever 24hr Design Challenge, the challenge was based on an experimental approach to our MADE IN PECKHAM range.

Inspired by the history and aesthetics of Peckham’s industrial past, namely the Edison Bell gramophone factory and record label, the challenge was to design and produce a machine capable of playing a record within the set 24 hour period.
The idea for the Challenge stems from our MADE IN PECKHAM range of furniture, which is built with sustainability, up-cycling and localism in mind.

Hendzel + Hunt are a vibrant, young design studio based in South London, specialising in the manufacture and design of bespoke cabinets and furniture.

Source: hendzelandhunt.com \ 24hrdesignchallenge.com

DIY record side table

DIY record side table by April Starr

More at:
theflourishingabode.com

METROFARM

Dj Desks by Metrofarm.
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Founded in 2001 by Julia Böttcher and Jan 'Nunu' Müller, Berlin-based Metrofarm's expertise lies in design & manufacture, from the pre-conceptual stage to finished products & installation.

More at:
metrofarm.net