Do-it-yourself and creativity are not always mutually exclusive. As Thomas Bärnthaler reveals in his new book, using several tools, some DIY skills, and instructions issued by the best designers in the world, what you can do is amazing
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There is no shortage of MP3 players and smartphone speakers, but Konstantin Grcic “wants to produce something original and piece them together to contrast with this exquisite gadget.” This provides a small USB speaker for your desk.
USB stereo speakers; wood board (fixed length); processing; self-adhesive feet (rubber or felt); USB power adapter; double-sided tape (higher strength); nail hammer; drill bit; drill bit (20mm, 12mm and 5mm); pencil; ruler.Hammer Drill
3. Drill 5mm holes on the top of the handle and 20mm and 12mm holes on the back of the cable. The mark is 4 cm from the bottom of the rear seat to fit the internal shelf.
5. Nail the wooden structure together (except the cover): A, B2, C, D. Paste the double-sided tape on board C, pass the speaker cable through the hole, insert the speaker and fix it on the tape.
“The most basic thing you need is a thin branch. This is the branch you are most likely to find during a long hike in the woods. And please-use beautiful, dimmable lighting, don’t use those ready-made energy-saving Light bulb.” Designer Nils Holger Moormann said. He also recommends that you look for fine filaments with suitable materials or patterns.
What you need are: beautiful branches; light cords (length depends on the ceiling height and the number of bulbs required); bulb sockets; wall anchors; screw hooks; screw terminals (also depending on the number of bulbs).
There is no shortage of speakers for MP3 players and smartphones, but Konstantin Grcic “wants to piece together original things to contrast with this delicate gadget”, and the result is a small USB for your desk Speakers.
What you need: USB stereo speakers; wood board (cut to size); treatment; self-adhesive feet (rubber or felt); USB power adapter; double-sided tape (higher strength); nail hammer; drill bit; drill bit (20mm, 12mm) And 5mm); pencil; ruler
This coat rack is inspired by classic windmill games or pickup stick games. Sarah Illenberger said: “I like that you only need to change the size (approximately 1:10 ratio) to produce some absurd ways.” The result is something that is not only practical but also truly eye-catching. Furniture. For kids, this is also a good coat rack-just change the ratio (1:6).
What do you need: thick and fine sandpaper; wooden files; thick thread leather remnants (10cm×15cm); six wooden poles (diameter 25mm, length 1.7m); sewing needles; stovepipe connection (diameter 10 cm); scissors .
Hook&Ledge consists of a hook module and a small wall shelf. Australian design couple Daniel Emma (Daniel Emma) said: “The idea is to create an object suitable for daily use.” “Keys, photos and other debris can be found on the rectangular ledge. The number of hooks can be found. Increase as needed.”
What do you need: hand saw; a piece of wood (10cm×10cm×51cm); 2 wooden poles (diameter 20mm and 45mm); wood glue; spray paint; 3 magnets (diameter 10mm); drill bit; Foster drill bit (45mm) ; Drill bits (10mm and 5mm); wall pins.
The design of Swiss duo Kueng Caputo was exhibited at the Designeast exhibition in Japan in 2011. Designers are invited to design particleboard furniture made from the rubble left by the tsunami, and the money from the sale plan is dedicated to helping the victims. The designer commented: “We like to continue to develop products without us.” “Each set of shelves looks different. If you want, you can use solid oak or MDF instead of particleboard.”
You need: 4 planks (width 20cm×thickness 1.25cm, length: A: 44cm; B: 54cm; C: 90cm; D: 70cm); drill bit; puzzle; 10mm drill bit; 2 eyebolts; half a meter of rope , About 7 mm thick.
“The most basic thing you need is a thin branch. This is the branch you are most likely to find during a long hike in the woods. And please-use beautiful, dimmable lighting, don’t use those ready-made energy-saving Light bulb.” Designer Nils Holger Moormann said. He also recommends that you look for fine filaments with suitable materials or patterns.
Beautiful tree branch light cord (length depends on ceiling height and number of bulbs required); bulb bulb socket; wall anchor; screw hook; screw terminal (also depends on the number of bulbs).
1. Determine the required light source and wire length. Connect the cable to the bulb socket.
4. Gather the ends that lead to the ceiling and tie them into a loop. Connect the power cord to the power supply with screw terminals.
This coat rack is inspired by classic windmill games or pickup stick games. Sarah Illenberger said: “I like that you only need to change the size (approximately 1:10 ratio) to produce some absurd ways.” The result is something that is not only practical but also truly eye-catching. Furniture. For kids, this is also a good coat rack-just change the ratio (1:6).
Thick and thin sandpaper; wooden files; thick leather remnants (10cm×15cm); six wooden poles (diameter 25mm, length 1.7m); sewing needles; stovepipe connection (diameter 10 cm); scissors.
Hook&Ledge consists of a hook module and a small wall shelf. Australian design couple Daniel Emma (Daniel Emma) said: “The idea is to create an object suitable for daily use.” “Keys, photos and other debris can be found on the rectangular ledge. The number of hooks can be found. Increase as needed.”
Hand saw; wooden block (10cm×10cm×51cm); 2 wooden poles (diameter 20mm and 45mm); wood glue; spray paint; 3 magnets (diameter 10mm); drill bit; Foster drill bit (45mm); drill bit (10mm And 5mm); wall pins.
2. Cut the other three 5mm long blocks from the 45mm pole. Spray the desired color of paint. These will be used as cover plates.
4. Glue the parts of the hook together and tighten to the wall; glue the magnet to the cover, and then install the cover.
5. As shown in the picture, drill holes on the wall bracket, 65mm from both ends. Use a 10mm drill bit to drill to a depth of about 35mm, and then use a 5mm drill bit to drill the entire hole. Use a forstner bit to cut two 5mm deep stud holes.
The design of Swiss duo Kueng Caputo was exhibited at the Designeast exhibition in Japan in 2011. Designers are invited to design particleboard furniture made from the rubble left by the tsunami, and the money from the sale plan is dedicated to helping the victims. The designer commented: “We like to continue to develop products without us.” “Each set of shelves looks different. If you want, you can use solid oak or MDF instead of particleboard.”
4 planks (width 20cm×thickness 1.25cm, length: A: 44cm; B: 54cm; C: 90cm; D: 70cm); drill bit; puzzle; 10mm drill bit; 2 eyebolts; half-meter rope, about 7 Mm thick.
1. Cut two 12mm wide slits at 70mm and 352mm from one end of A and B respectively; 145mm and 677mm from one end of C; 40mm and 572mm from one end of D. Then drill 10mm holes in the corners of C and D, 2cm from the end of D.
3. Insert the hook into the required position on the ceiling, about 665mm apart. Pull the rope through the hole as shown, then tie the knot. Hang the shelf.
Thomas Bärnthaler’s “Do it yourself: 50 projects for designers and artists” is now available (Phaidon, £19.95)
Jager & Jager; Sorin Morar; Fabian Zapatka; All illustrations in this book are based on Claudia Klein The instructions provided by each designer are designed and executed
Do-it-yourself and creativity are not always mutually exclusive. As Thomas Bärnthaler reveals in his new book, using several tools, some DIY skills, and instructions issued by the best designers in the world, what you can do is amazing
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