SHIFT is a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of objects and furniture that extend living beyond walls. Since 2009, SHIFT has been designing modern interpretations of utilitarian objects. The products are rooted in a playful minimalism that maintains function while inviting interaction. What began with a stainless steel raintank, has expanded to a line of outdoor products that celebrate outdoor living. All SHIFT products are made in the USA to ensure quality, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate local manufacturing. SHIFT aims to create long-lasting, thoughtfully-designed products. We've been featured by Sunset Magazine, Design Milk, Martha Stewart Home, Apartment Therapy and Gizmodo among other publications.

Lostine was founded in 2011 by Robert True Ogden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company’s vision is inspired by friends, craftsmen, and designers who share the ideal of creating and living with utilitarian things that are at once functional and attractive. The company’s collection of products is largely made in small shops and factories in the United States, or by talented companies abroad. Lostine creates simple furnishings and homewares that are elevated with attention to detail and design.

Creator self-taught and enjoying manual work, I have always been passionate about the synergy between the different materials used in design decoration. I like to work concrete and to do, of a cold and raw material, aesthetic and utilitarian creations by realizing practical and uncluttered objects.

Melbourne firm, Kennedy Nolan was established in 1999 and has since developed a reputation as a design focused practice with a distinctive approach to built form. The practice is dedicated to the production of architecture that is highly responsive to its context and seeks to form a strong relationship with landscape. Design at Kennedy Nolan is generated drawing on the optimistic precepts of modernism - rational, utilitarian, empowered by technology - and a positive view that the design and arrangement of spaces can support and reinforce relationships, can add piquancy and zest to life. Less tangibly, the practice is also compelled to distill the impalpable – to draw on the reaches of memory, the evocative power of recognising form, colour, texture and light, the resonance of shared memories, of history and landscapes.

Led by Product Designer Kain Lucas, Ute manufactures Australian designed products with a focus on utilitarian application. The name “Ute” is a simple abbreviation of the word “utilitarian”, and is a uniquely Australian word which captures the spirit, belief, and focus of the company. Our philosophy is to create products that are beautiful in design, while maintaining a focus on simple functionality. Our motto is “Design that Works”, and our designs, whilst being utilitarian by nature, display a high level of aesthetic refinement and quality. Ute is not in the business of producing products that fit with current fashion and trends; instead we choose to focus on products that possess timeless appeal through their honest, simple and creative design and well considered approach to material selection. Our range of products is continually expanding as is the number of outlets stocking Ute products. We hope that you will enjoy our products.

Akiko Kuwahata designs and produces high-quality utilitarian objects in wood with a goal of promoting the interest in using well-made wooden products in our everyday lives. She wants to promote the many facets of wood.

We are dedicated to the creation of lasting objects by Makers who use traditional techniques and work with natural materials. These handmade pieces embrace an aesthetic that we define as NEW ENGLAND MODERN. Simple forms. Pure. Utilitarian. Everyday Heirlooms.

Nouvel Studio is a design house that specializes in blown glass products. Nouvel Studio carries out special projects that fit the need of each client, connecting them with architectural, construction, utilitarian objects, and art objects, unique pieces, and also with productions for the promotional and beverage industry.

A pioneer of monumental textile installation, Maya Romonoff (founded by the titular Romonoff as a textile manufacturer in 1970) uses a deep knowledge of ancient craft techniques and ability to synthesize environments with the resonant beauty of handmade, utilitarian objects out of materials that range from paper and felt, to mica and glass bead.

Founded in the Pacific Northwest and practicing internationally, GO′C is an award-winning architecture practice inspired by the interplay of rational design and artistic expression. From residential to commercial and public spaces, we thrive in the challenges of site-specific work, and find opportunity in constraint. Founding Partner Jon Gentry grew up in North Carolina, developing an eye for utilitarian structures and an impulse to challenge norms. Founding Partner Aimée O’Carroll grew up in the heart of London and comes from a family of architects that reaches back three generations. Together, our practice is driven by the concepts of practicality and imagination. When thoughtful analysis meets a spirit of exploration, we know we’re in our element. Our process is as rigorous as it is daring; it takes both knowledge and curiosity to turn a brave idea into something real. Building a foundation under ‘what if’ is where we like to be; the enduring desire behind everything we create is to push the limits of what's possible—in service to clients, communities, cultures, and landscapes. www.gocstudio.com

Extraordinary Structures is a design/build manufacturing company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We employ a combination of proven CNC equipment and traditional techniques to produce beautiful, versatile structures, modular components for owner-assembled architecture and innovative flat-packable products. We are focused on producing tiny houses, small structures, sheds, studios, accessory dwellings, accessory buildings and outbuildings. We have the capability to produce a wide range of furniture, utilitarian objects, architectural designs and art and exhibition elements.

Welcome to Kikkerland Design Inc., where creativity runs rampant and even the most utilitarian gadget becomes a delightful discovery. Since 1992, the folks at Kikkerland Design have traveled the world in search of original designs for things that can make life more enjoyable. Clever things to intrigue you. Smart things that make everyday tasks easier. And gentle things that make you feel happier when you use them. It’s no wonder that Kikkerland Design continues to offer the world’s largest collection of ingenious items combining form, function, and delight in equal parts. You can find them in thousands of stores around the world, including museum and specialty shops. Or you can just stay home. Because if it’s inventive, witty, and smartly designed, Kikkerland Design will bring it to you. Just for the fun of it.

Coffee Table UAE are extraordinary household items to add to your lounge room, carrying both structure and capacity to the front.Smooth, stylish, and excellent, our end tables offer the ideal utilitarian expression part of the element in your living space. Order Coffee & Side Tables Online at fern Event Rentals UAE. Get the latest offers and shop from a large selection of Home & Garden in Dubai, https://www.fern.ae/product-category/furniture/tables/coffee-tables/

About California Faucets At California Faucets we believe in artisan hands, not mass production. Since 1988, our factory in Huntington Beach, California has manufactured bath products that can be easily customized or purchased exactly as shown in our catalog. We proudly provide the latest in bath and shower technology with innovations, such as StyleDrain®, StyleTherm®, and ZeroDrain®. These groundbreaking innovations turn utilitarian products into beautiful design statements, and are the heart of our ever-evolving line of faucets, shower fittings, luxury drains, and accessories. Utilizing the expertise we’ve perfected in the bath, we’ve applied the same concepts of handcrafted quality and customization to our first-ever line of kitchen faucets. Launched Fall 2015, The Kitchen Collection combines Italian design with California craftsmanship and offers a full range of matching accessories for a thoroughly coordinated look. For more information about California Faucets call 800-822-8855 or visit www.californiafaucets.com.

“The àplat line elevates reusable storage bags to an art form…” Remodelista / Gardenista May 2015 Founder of Aplat Inc. Culinary Totes, Shujan Bertrand is an industrial designer who finds inspiration for her designs in different cultures, including her Korean-American family, her husband’s French heritage and her time spent in Provence, and the distinct culture of the San Francisco Bay Area—including a clear dedication to sustainability. In 2014, Bertrand founded àplat, a company that produces eco-friendly totes for a variety of purposes, including sharing a meal, giving flowers, and delivering a bottle of wine. "àplat encourages a culture of meaningful exchanges between friends" "in essence, it's bigger than a tote, it will carry great stories of unique moments of togetherness."  "designed for the modern foodie individual in mind to use any day of the week" "built for quality and durability, so each tote is a trusty one."  "utilitarian in spirit, artful in design - a blue collar worker that fell in love with an artist"  "we see a future where an àplat will be found on a bike, in a car, at the farmers market, on a stroller... with flowers in it, or wine, or an heirloom soup. The possibilities are vast and what we'll know for sure, is that people will rediscover the wealth in sharing and exchanging."

Ole Jensen is a ceramist and designer born in 1958 in Denmark. Jensen attaches great importance to the primary function of things and to the pleasure of performing everyday tasks. With a strict adherence to functionalism and simultaneously deploying a wry sense of humour, his housewares are all at once highly utilitarian and sculpturally playful. His past honors and awards include the Kay Bojesen Memorial Prize (1997); a three year Grant by the Danish Arts Foundation (1998); Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal of The Royal Academy of Fine Arts (2004); Design Plus Prize, Ambiente Fair, Frankfurt (1998, 2002, 2005) and The Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, Sweden (2006).Jensen’s work is permanently on display at the New Carlsberg Foundation, Copenhagen; Danish Museum of Art and Design, Copenhagen; Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Cologne; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Röhsska Design Museum, Gothenburg, Sweden, among others. He graduated from the Design School in Kolding, Denmark in 1985, and from The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen in 1990.

Yturbe Taller de Arquitectura is a studio founded by Diego Yturbe, whose extensive career is enriched by his background in art and architecture, as well as personal experiences that have shaped his creative approach. With over eleven years since the studio's founding, their work has evolved toward a model that seeks a balance between sensitivity and efficiency, offering architectural solutions that respond to both functional and emotional demands. Each proposal emerges from a deep analysis of the social, cultural, and natural context, ensuring that the design engages in dialogue with its surroundings and adapts coherently. The studio’s approach also prioritizes the conscious use of materials and sustainable processes, minimizing environmental impact and promoting responsible practices at every stage of the project. The spaces they create aim not only to meet immediate needs but also to strengthen the connection between people and their environment, fostering well-being through meaningful experiences. For the studio, architecture is a discipline that goes beyond the utilitarian. Their interdisciplinary awareness is reflected in a constant exploration of the balance between aesthetics and functionality, creating spaces where people can inhabit, interact, and connect authentically with their surroundings. Each project represents an opportunity to design experiences that transcend the everyday, fostering a sense of belonging and generating a positive impact on those who experience them. With over a decade of work, Yturbe Taller de Arquitectura has established itself as a studio capable of addressing contemporary challenges through conscious proposals, adapted to a constantly changing environment, always committed to responsible design and the human experience.