d.lab at salone satellite 2010

singporean-based d.lab is a commercial entity and trademark created by the design incubation centre, singapore, to communicate its research and outcomes through commercial distribution channels. it aims to examine and create new possibilities and new relationships between man, object and his environment.

the design incubation centre is a research laboratory which develops new tools to find different avenues for the practice of design. this is done through projects that analyze the emerging and evolving needs of humans, technology and social trends.

during salone satellite 2010, they presented their ‘pre-editions’ collection, a selection of prototypes which have been developed with the aim of engaging and seeking collaborations and opportunities with industry people.

‘t’ lamp matte finish, made with Corian® base and maple wood 240 x 140 x 196 mm image © designboom

‘t’ lamp matte finish, made with Corian® base and maple wood 240 x 140 x 196 mm

‘t’ lamp matte finish, made with Corian® base and maple wood 240 x 140 x 196 mm

’round block’ and ‘soft block’ containers and ‘t’ lamp image © designboom

’round block’ made from maple 230 x 230 x 132 mm

‘soft block’ made from maple 210 x 80 x 140 mm / 210 x 80 x 210 mm

‘one heavy block’ vase balau and aluminium 645 x 150 x 115 mm image © designboom

display of ‘towers, ‘waffle” and ‘one heavy block image © designboom

‘towers’ copper 100 x 100 x 122 mm 222 x 208 x 378 mm

detail of ‘towers’

‘heavy bowl, cup, carafe’ aluminium 90 x 90 x 260 mm 80 x 80 x 102 mm 240 x 240 x 83 mm

‘lid box’ maple and matte painted finish, aluminum 210 x 130 x 52 mm 410 x 130 x 52 mm 610 x 130 x 52 mm image © designboom

detail of the ‘lid box’

‘stick’ containers matte painted finish aluminum and matte finished Detrin® image © designboom

installation view at salone satellite image © designboom