ChessUp

"The Queens Gambit" is one of the most popular limited series on Netflix, it has also led to massive interest in chess-related items. ChessUp is a smart, connected chess board with a built-in chess instructor that teaches you how to become a master as you play. It is your chess coach, analyst and fierce opponent all rolled into one. Powered by the latest version of Stockfish, the board lights up all possible moves and their strengths (when you touch a piece, potential moves are highlighted in up to 3 different colors, each representing the quality of the move), analyses your game play, and automatically matches your level when you play against it. An include app lets you analyse your gameplay, and understand the strategy behind your moves. Great for beginners and masters alike. watch the video below

PEEL WALL LIGHT | BY YOY

Peel is a wall light that looks as if a corner of a wall were peeling and light was leaking therefrom. The clever design, created by YOY, a Tokyo based design studio, is held in place by a wall-mounted steel bracket and covered with a magnetic fabric diffuser. OLED is used to make the light source as thin as possible. Great idea and clever execution....
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BLACK & WHITE MEWS

Located in London´s exclusive Primrose Hill area, lays this stunning mews property renovated by Threefold Architects. The key aspect of the brief was to maximise the existing floor area and natural light throughout. This was achieved by placing the key open plan living space on the second floor with a private terrace to provide outdoor space and serve as a light well to the kitchen and living area. The stunning design employs a restrained palette of materials chara...
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ESCAPE POD

The "Escape Pod" from UK-based design firm Podmakers, is a spherical hideout that lets you get away from it all. This unique space is a versatile backyard dwelling cab be used as a garden retreat for workers, visitors, a music or writer´s studio, or anyone in need of a little timeout. Crafted from a mix of birch plywood and European oak, the 75-square-foot prefabricated unit can be easily customised depending on what the owner wants from distinct window...
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