Low-Tech iPhone Amplifier

Designers Enrico Bosa and Isabella Lovero of Italian studio en&is created MegaPhone, a powerless iPhone amplifier. The piece consists of a sleek ceramic horn, supported by a wooden structure. This frame elevates the object from the surface and increases its vibration. The shape of the ceramic piece optimizes the emission of sound.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple in a letter to Apple's Board of Directors. In his letter, Steve asks to remain Chairman of the Board and appoints Tim Cook as his successor. The board has approved these requests, effective immediately.

"To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: 

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you." 

Steve

O House

The O House, located in Vierwaldstättersee, Switzerland, was designed by Philippe Stuebi Architekten with Eberhard Tröger. Overlooking Lake Lucerne, its bold visual concept might classify it among slightly different minimal approach in architecture.

Woozik

Italian product designer Emanuele Cecini has recently completed the concept design of the Wi-Fi stereo and docking station, Woozik.

The system consists of a stereo, a remote control and two small speakers, supported by a plywood outer casing with a natural ash finish, which also acts as a stand.  Compatible with the Apple  iPhone, iPod, and iPad, Woozik can also be used via Wi-Fi or bluetooth connection through one’s computer.

Alarm Clock by Punkt

The AC 01 alarm clock by Jasper Morrison, designed for electronics manufacturer Punkt, was reduced to its essentials. The purpose of this design is to reintroduce us to the traditional alarm clock and stir us away from using a cell phone as a waking devise. With this simple timepiece by our bedside there will be no fumbling around in the dark, no radiation, and no unwanted calls in the middle of the night.

Simply Espresso

This minimalist concept for Nespresso was created by Israeli designer Eyal Carmi. His proposed coffee machine is reduced to its absolute essentials. No bulky components, no intimidating dials and controls… Just a water tank, pressure relief system, portafilter for ground coffee or capsules and removable drip tray. You can select between short and long espresso modes by simply turning the handle.

CD Player

Once again, we are going to talk about the top Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. In this case, about his wall mounted CD Player, designed for MUJI in 1999. It is a modern classic part of the MoMA New York’s permanent collection.

Grandview for Mac

Software development agency Dark Heartfelt have created Grandview – a fully customisable and simple notepad, which allows for one-word-at-a-time-text-entry. By pressing a hotkey from any application on Mac, one can quickly enter a full-screen writing experience. The notepad allows the user to view text word by word, sentence by sentence, but also as a full page.

Calidu Rocking Horse

German industrial designer Günther Schunn is the creator of this sturdy, elegant and eco-friendly toy, infusing playtime with a valuable lesson in sustainability.

The oscillating motion of the Calidu Rocking Horse powers an OLED lamp, instigating children to produce power and light by themselves. The horse is made from oak wood, metal handles and a leather fringe tail that completes the look with a touch of authenticity.

Ettinger Flask

In maintaining a superior standard, Ettinger put a considerable amount of work into their products. This attention to detail isn’t a detriment to the simple purpose of its produce, however, and only adds to their allure. Take this 8oz leather clad stainless steel flask, for example.

This Great British brand has refined its craftsmanship in over 70 years of trading. 

Your House

Berlin-based artist Olafur Eliasson conceptualised Your House. The book, designed in 2006 by Michael Heimann and Claudia Baulesch, is a limited-edition artist’s book with a laser-cut negative impression of Eliasson’s house in Copenhagen. Each of the 454 pages are individually cut and corresponds to 2.2 cm of the actual house.

Airline Dining Redesigned

Ian Ferguson and Martin Postler of London studio PostlerFerguson are the authors of this project. Brotzeit (German for ‘snack’) is a conceptual packaging for an airline meal. The concept includes several streamlined capsules filled with fresh local produce and presented in a simple elegant wooden box. Thanks to the shape of the containers and the variety of sizes, Brotzeit is able to deliver many different tastes, textures and smells. It seems a great way to make any journey memorable.

Colour And Light

This subtle lighting object, called Colour, is a collaborative effort of two of Norway’s most acclaimed design stars Daniel Rybakkenand Andreas Engesvik, produced by French furniture firm Ligne Roset. The piece is comprised of a series of diffusers, placed in front of a light source. Diffusers may vary in shape and transparency, creating even more unique combinations. Free standing and fully adjustable, these screens create different light and colour effects.

Typography Movie Posters

Swedish illustrator and graphics designer Patrik Svensson has created a fantastically minimalist series of typography posters. The project is a visualisation of various movies by using only letters from title or other typography characters.

Solo House Casa Pezo

Solo House Casa Pezo in Matarranya region in the south of Catalonia, Spain, is proposed by the award-winning Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Architects from Chile. Part of the Solo Houses concept consisting of eight to ten vacation homes designed by international young talents such as Mos Office, Studio Mumbai or Sou Fujimoto, Casa Pezo is a nod to modern approach to vacation homes.

Hidden Light

South Korean designer Giha Woo is known for his minimalist aesthetic and functional approach to design. His latest creation, called Hidden Light, is no exception. The simple piece combines two elements – a chair and a light.

OTIS desk lamp

Seattle based Urbancase was founded on the philosophy of designing object that contribute to a simple lifestyle focusing on basic aesthetics and functionality. Driven by this philosophy they created the OTIS desk lamp.

OTIS is designed with the idea of reducing the number of moving parts while maintaining fully adjustable functionality. The powder coated steel base can be rotated to adjust the direction of the light, while the aluminum head gives you the ability to fine tune. You can easily move the feet to raise and lower the lamp.

Shoehorn by Nendo

This shoehorn by Japanese designer Oki Sato of Nendo, created for wooden furniture manufacturer Maruni, looks mysterious and sculpturesque. It is unclear at first glance what the conical object is for. But as you interact with the piece, its utilitarian function becomes apparent.

The Glass Pavilion’s Wayfinding

Graphic designer Alex Lin is the author of the signage and wayfinding of The Glass Pavilion, Japanese design firm SANAA‘s first building in the United States, housing the Toledo Museum of Arts’s entire glass collection.

Luisa Chillida

Luisa Chillida is a Spain-based artist who does minimalist sculptures, mostly made of letters and lines.

108 Mono Icons

Canadian student Jason Cho designed this set of 108 gorgeous monochrome icons.
You can download the set for free at Tutorial9.

Pen Type-A

Brooklyn-based industrial designers Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy of CW&T have created a Kickstarter project for the production of their new minimal pen. Pen Type-A is a stainless steel replacement for the Hi-Tec-C’s cheap plastic casing.

The minimalist design has has a dime screw on one end to allow for easy ink cartridge replacement. Its shaft is a solid smooth surface with no branding, and just the right thickness and weight so it feels comfortable in your hand.