Setting Mind Staff

Tech

Charge More Than Just Your Phone with the ZENLET Coil

September 14, 2019

Created by a team based in Taiwan, the ZENLET Coil is a product that doubles as a wireless power bank and aromatherapy device. Described as a holistic charger, the product provides a charge for both the user and their mobile devices.

Food

Outstanding in the Field is a Roving Restaurant

September 13, 2019

Founded in 1999 by artist and chef Jim Denevan as a unique alternative to standard dining, Outstanding in the Field is a roving restaurant with headquarters in a red retro bus.

CELINE MADISON NEW YORK

September 12, 2019

Located a block away from Central Park, CELINE's flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City is designed by CELINE creative director Hedi Slimane.

Tech

Hyundai Has Developed an Exoskeleton for Relieving Overhead Work

September 11, 2019

To assist and improve the efficiency of industrial workers, Hyundai Motor Group has developed Vest EXoskeleton (VEX).

Susanna Bauer Sculpts with Nature Using Crochet

September 10, 2019

Based in the UK, Susanna Bauer is a German artist who creates intricate sculptures using objects from nature such as leaves, stones and branches. With precise and careful execution, she fuses the elements together with crochet.

Tech

CUPRA Unveils Concept of an All-Electric Coupe SUV

September 9, 2019

Automotive brand CUPRA has unveiled the concept for their very first all-electric road vehicle called Tavascan.

Design

Nienke Hoogvliet’s SEA ME Furniture Showcases the Potential of Seaweed

September 8, 2019

With funding from the Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, Dutch designer Nienke Hoogvliet has created the SEA ME collection composed of a chair and side table to showcase the potential of using seaweed with a circular process.

Plexiglass Combined with Furniture to Create Ethereal Modern Art

September 7, 2019

Tatiane Freitas is a Brazilian visual artist who creates half antique, half modern art. Made from worn furniture and plexiglass, the pieces are a ghost-like portion of the composition that is vitreous and fluid.

Music

Elderbrook & Rudimental’s MV ‘Something About You’ Explores Modern Masculinity and Depression

September 6, 2019

Setting Mind interviews director Luke Davis and choreographer Jacob Holme to further understand the message.

Tech

Porsche’s Very First All-Electric Sports Car Unveiled

September 5, 2019

At the world premiere held simultaneously in North America, China and Europe, Porsche has unveiled its very first all-electric sports car called Taycan.

Design

The Tesla Model 3’s Interior Is Now 100% Leather-Free

September 4, 2019

Delivering on a promise Tesla CEO Elon Musk had made at the 2019 annual shareholder's meeting, Tesla has announced that the Model 3's interior is now 100% leather-free.

Design

Joe Paar’s PlaySetting Furniture Collection Encourages Movement and Play

September 3, 2019

Created by designer Joe Paar, PlaySetting is a collection of furniture pieces that integrate movement.

Fashion

Ashley Heather Creates Jewellery Made from Recycled e-waste Metals

September 2, 2019

In a small studio in Cape Town, South Africa, Ashley Heather with her passions of sustainability and metal craft, creates jewellery made from recycled e-waste gold and silver.

Design

Celebrate Christmas with M&S’ Glitter-Free Cards and Wrapping Paper

September 1, 2019

In a bid to "improve recyclability and reduce the impact of microplastics on the environment", British multinational retailer M&S (Marks & Spencer) has announced that all greeting cards, wrapping paper, tags, gift bags, calendars and party crackers in the Christmas celebration range this year will be glitter-free.

Zhanna Kadyrova’s Mosaic Clothing Made from Repurposed Tiles Reminisces on the Past

August 31, 2019

As part of an ongoing project titled Second Hand, artist Zhanna Kadyrova repurposes tiles to create mosaics in the shape of clothing.

Tech

The Sion Is an Electric Vehicle Clad with Solar Cells

August 30, 2019

Created by automotive company Sono Motors, the Sion electric vehicle fitted with 248 solar cells is capable of up to 34 kilometres of range per day with just solar energy.

LICHT

August 29, 2019

Designed by Koichi Futatusmata and Yuki Onita of studio CASE-REAL, LICHT is a gallery that sells a curated collection of bespoke furniture and objects.

Fashion

Clothing Integrated with Probiotic Technology by Rosie Broadhead

August 28, 2019

In collaboration with microbiologist Dr. Callewaert, biomaterial apparel designer Rosie Broadhead has encapsulated probiotic bacteria into the fibres of clothing.