Ski helmet Zero5 for IDI, "Innovazione Design Italia "

Milano June 2011

A combination of retro and futuristic design with a wire mesh shell and integrated lens system.

The request was: a ski helmet, different, innovative, able to solve some old problems of ski helmets:
- Feeling of heat and sweating.
- The classic ski goggles are perfect for harsh conditions, and for racing, but inconvenient for light use, in fact many people use simple sunglasses.

The first problem was solved with use of wire mesh, closed internally by a gorotex fabric, which allows the steam to go out, but not leave in the water.
The second, with a smoke visor with anti-fog treatment, derived from the motorcycle world.

The IDI Zero5 Helmet boasts a rare combination of safety and sporty style. It features "a special structure with the function of Distributing and dissipating energy" and is "manufactured in materials expanded to double thickness and with Differentiated densities." The Zero 5 helmet also comes with integrated lens, and a Cordura neck protector and is available in four colors: gold, silver, pearl, black.

Ferrari motorcycle helmet

Milano May 2011

How to carry the signs and the character of a brand like Ferrari, on a motorcycle helmet? Style, material, elegance, technology and shape.

Aluminum, leather, and advanced thermoplastic.

The Ferrari Style helmet is an homage to the historic Maranello tradition.
Satin-finish aluminium details protects and surrounds the edge of the padding, making it even more abrasion-resistant and easier to clean.
Genuine leather (the same of the seats), and the embossed Ferrari logo are the perfect finishing touch for this beautifully designed, top of the range helmet.
Its outer shell is made from advanced thermoplastic polymer with a high gloss scratch-resistant finish while the visor is manufactured using injection moulded scratch-resistant polycarbonate and offers excellent visibility in all conditions.
The inside of the helmet is lined with two-tone Dupont® technical fabric that is both anti-allergic and antistatic.
Manufactured by Newmax srl, the historic Italian brand for high-end motorcycle accessories.

Street markets, food carriage system

Milano May 2011

We started from the technological structure of the industrial catering insulated containers, in order to achieve a container easily transportable with wheels, which could keep fresh\hot food for sale during the street markets.The modules are built with rotational molding, injection technology, with polyurethane inside the walls for insulation.The containers were studied to be able to stack, to become the structure of the sales counter.

The system is completed by a semi-circular work surface, support legs and a possible advertising posters to be placed in front of the counter.
The modules also feature speakers (for use with MP3) to cheer gastronomic service with traditional music.
The project was realized together with Monetti SPA, which has given technical assistance.

Techno Ethnic Lappish doors

Milano, May 11

Techno Ethnic Lappish doors for “Polardörren”

The new collection of doors designed for Polardörren, combine high technology and tradition of northern Sweden. They are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, through the use of the latest generation insulation, but thanks to the traditional decorations designs, have a strong "local" personalities that make them unique and different global market. Doors from Polardörren are produced with extensive knowledge and expertise, with a cooperation agreement established with the Swedish Institute for Wood Technology Research.

The project is part of Ecow – “Interregional Entrepreneur Cooperation in design” in collaboration with the European Community and the NABA.

Carbon Fiber Backpacks

Milano May 2011

Vinaccia Integral Design has designed a new range of backpacks for Innovazione Design Italia (IDI) that combines lightness and strength with a carbon fiber external skeleton supporting and shielding the nylon fabric waterproof plus tear-resistant interior. The backpacks feature 3 pockets, which is accessible from outside of the backpack. The backpack’s interior space is ideal for holding a 15-inch laptop and other compartments for accessories. The exterior ABS shell is available in two colors including silver and rubber mate black, while the fabric comprises of 4 colors including red, grey, black as well as lime green. The new Exoskeleton Design Backpack designed for IDI seems to be attention grabbing. IDI is an innovative Max brand, reaching its first forty years with its quest for research.

Cumulus Lamp

Milan May 2011

“Pulsar“ Italian brand , techno-organic design

“Pulsar“ presents a world premiere, the new collections of wood lamps, with a LED light source: the suspension "Cumulus" and the family of suspensions "Frame ".

The designers Giulio and Valerio Vinaccia, who at Euroluce 2009 with Pulsar's glazed ceramic LED lamps collection, showed how is possible to develop a successful mix of old and new technologies, return with a new project where an overlay of wooden slats creates volumes, now curvy now geometric.

"Cumulus" a cloud of wood blades, that floats spreading a soft and smooth light.
"Frame", a collection of suspensions lamps, formed by wooden slats with a central pierced screen that create evocative shadows , the screen is interchangeable for further customization of the shadows.

As had explained Junichiro Tanizaki, at times, perhaps is most important the shadow than the light.

The entire collection is available in natural wood or painted white or black.