Several years ago, Dyson, the British company famed for its vacuum cleaners, made a foray into uncharted commercial territory. The result—the Dyson Airblade—is revolutionary for its ability to shed water off skin using air pressure alone, saving energy by eliminating the need for heat, not to mention countless paper towels.
Dyson’s 120,000-square-foot research-and-development facility in Wiltshire, England, is where it all began.
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Well, we couldn’t complain about the suction—until something got stuck. The design of this machine connotes power, but it’s largely aesthetic and insubstantial. This machine has fewer attachments and is unwieldy, which suggests that cleaning with it will be a more involved and laborious process than most people would like. For those who don’t want to deal with a bag, this could be an affordable option—but really, if it’s not a Dyson, you ought to be using a bag.
As we previously explored in Viva La Vacuum, picking the right vacuum cleaner to suit your home's specific messes can be a little tricky. We decided to revisit the search for the perfect vacuum, and these six made the cut.
Phucisme is presenting their first collection, "Childhood Memories," during the Formland design fair. Illustrations from the Japanese artist AKIRA and new designs from Japanese jewerly designer MIKUNI will be displayed alongside "Childhood Memories," reflecting an ethos of "Scandinavian minimalism and Japanese perfection."
Created and owned by Phuc Van Dang, Phucisme is a fusion of design, art and fashion, but also ideas and concepts, new trends and what ever one might find in an uncharted territory. With fresh, new talents and ideas, Phucisme aims to shape and influence the way see and feel our modern global culture.
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