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What is design to you? Can you define, describe or derive it? If it’s already a set program for you, can you decode it? We have encircled design in strange, funny and creative measures, unknown in many ways. Ask yourself what comes to your mind, when you say design. Is it art, pictures, engineering or sheer functionality? These questions will only lead you in circles. It’s time we anatomize design. D-E-S-I-G-N has no particular definition; it could be an idea, an inspiration, or simply the way things are. Design never originated from a specific breathing cell in your mind; it’s a wide criterion of ideas, or in layman terms, the mental picture of what you’ve seen, felt or understood.

Basing values on these beliefs, is the brand we feature today: PO: Selected: A brand that celebrates the diversity of thought and creativity, all at once. They believe in thinking out of the box, only to unravel unexpected surprises. The team of designers behind the brand brings innovative ideas from a variety of minds together, resulting in a unique product selection. Their motto revolves around innovation meeting functionality in the most contemporary home accessories. The designers work to bring a fresh piece: grasping the unseen possibilities of looking at the bare necessities of your home, with a surprisingly unique manner.

Famous in over 20 countries, PO: Selected now makes a fancy crash landing in the UAE, featured exclusively on Desado.

You reach home after a long day of work. You open the door and enter your flat. You put your stuff away and take a deep breath. At this self-conscious moment, you deny your mind to reason, logic and introspection. Just lying in a moment of dormancy, shut away from the complexities of the world, brings you closer to your Zen moment.

You look around in your room or your patio, look for that piece of furniture from your interior décor, to unwind into. Unfortunately, you don’t find one. Your home probably lacks a spot that would provide your being, with serenity and calm. It is not your fault. You have not been introduced to seats that are snugly, cheerful and cozy. You have not known of the therapeutic beanbags and cushions from Déco Houss.

Déco Houss understands that every individual has different tastes. Be it the simple cube poufs and the big floor pillows or the spoon and pear shaped beanbags; you can create your spot, however you want. And if the patio or the poolside is where you want to chill, then the sunbathing mattresses and the sunloungers are just right for you.

In a busy life like yours, who’s got time for spa? Well, these embraceable poufs and cushions are highly cuddlesome and they provide you with those eternal moments of relief, right in the comforts of your own home. If you believe in the power of color therapy, consider yourself cured for life. The fresh and catchy colors of these plumpy goodies induce your ambience with positive and happy energy.

So why not reward yourself for all the hard work that you do? Why not just create a special little space to unravel yourself, to the supreme powers of harmony and peace? So why not treat yourself with one of these loveable pieces of ultimate comfort, available at Desado.

There are aplenty of things that we look into whilst opting for the best interiors for our home: couch, table, bed, and closet - the list of basic essentials is endless. In the midst of all of this, we tend to truly miss on some of the aspects that have a strong potential to boost your space with that ‘special touch.’ The wall clock is one such décor accessory that adds that vital flair to a home-in-the-making.

Now, for a home like yours, why settle for the ordinary? Mainstreams, no matter how much they match your décor, remain a tad bit boring and conventionally lack-lustrous.

Turns out that Dutch clock design studio Karlsson, took this one factor seriously and rendered the humble clock, designs worth drooling over.

Karlsson clocks are no ordinary timepieces; you can expect the unexpected from their creations, whether it is a shockingly innovative use of color, or a backless clock mechanism that seemingly floats in space on your wall. These wall clocks are made from the finest grade materials, and designed with the input of internationally acclaimed artists such as Dutch designers Remko Modderkolk, Viktor Harmens, Boxtel & Buijs and more, to produce arguably the finest clocks in the world. From analog and digital mechanisms, with an understated modern feel and vibrant statements, these timepieces are some of the most unusual clocks available, to spunk your dwelling.

These futuristic wall timers are not for the fainthearted, they are for people, who like to live life to the fullest, and who prefer to make a powerful statement. So before you think of incorporating a clock on your bare walls, go wild and bold with this incredible collection on Desado.

As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words. Images are the best storytellers. They tell a tale in a different way, than what is written.

Photography is a result of various technological inventions. From the ancient pinhole camera to the times of the black and white, to invention of color pictures, and now to the ultra modern, sleek cameras, this science has come through a journey of reinventions.

Pictures now are instantly obtained, given a finishing touch and made creatively artistic. Sadly enough, we also live in a digital age that can make variations to an image. This can sometimes twist the truth, besides preserving a memory. Alas, this is a hot topic of discussion that often comes to the fore with experts.

With an aim to cater to both these streams of thought, Wild Earth is a collection of nature photos that gives one a view of the world beyond, and a different outlook to what was perceived as the truth.

The focal point of this assortment of pictures is nature. From a lazily dozing polar bear to a picturesque sunset, Wild Earth consists of an array of pictures that aims to charm, awe and inspire.

One interesting aspect of this collection is that the photographs have been clicked by famous lensmen for the National Geographic. And standing true to the quality of this well-known brand, Wild Earth does not disappoint.

Take a look at this lovely collection of pictures on Desado, and you will not be able to resist getting one for your home or office.

Frantically waking up to realize how late you are to work/class/meeting and then everything you do, turns into a spur of bizarre: where your mind no longer registers what’s going on, except that your living through a machine-generated routine handed to you by an entity created in your mind.

Boy, did we just give you your life in a nutshell? By the time you realize on the time you’re missing out actually living, you’d probably be too old, occupied with responsibilities or lacking energy for it. Wanna put an end to this? Here’s what you do. Put on your favorite song on full volume and get on that bed of yours. Now take a deep breath and jump as high as you can (try not to hit the ceiling though), let your lungs scream out the lyrics and shake it till you break loose.

When was the last time you enjoyed music thoroughly? (Listening with your headphones on doesn’t count!) Music is best felt, when every note leaves a print on you, every tone has a different meaning and every instrument breaks you into a new move. Are you a party kick-starter? Do your feet automatically tap to the beat? Are you Mick Jagger by day and Michael Jackson by night?
If you’re the kind, who hosts open house parties, fancies soothing groovy tunes or enjoys dancing, then you certainly need your very own portable party music player.

When you’re heading to the beach, on a road trip or simply chilling in your room, you need a handy, wireless player you can carry around, as well as one to share your music with the others. Fret not; we’ve got just the right product to feed your music appetite.

Tego Audio embraces the party animal and sober-listener-at-times spirit of yours into a fancy, compact, little monster with impeccable sound quality and a sleek design. You can simply connect using your Bluetooth device and enjoy this funky beat monster. It is a brand that celebrates quality, sound and style for music fans that are always on the run and looking out for something unique.

Still pondering? Face it, your playlist deserves better. Quit giving in to regular, break the uptightness and grab this mini music monster on Desado.

In times when mother earth is suffering from multiple ailments, it is nice to know that there exist designers that care for her well being. reWrap, a brand that is concerned about the ecosystem, designs laptop and iPad sleeves, in ways that do not interfere with nature’s ways of working.

These gadget sleeves are safe for nature and great for your fashion identity. The colors they reflect are ever so fresh and fabulous. And protection for your gadgets is absolutely paramount!

So, how does reWrap combine simplicity, functionality and eco-friendliness, all in the same  gadget sleeve? The designers at reWrap, work on the cradle to cradle principle!
Usually, manufacturing industries produce a lot of harmful waste, which in turn, makes the environment even more toxic. The cradle to cradle principle helps bring some relief to this deadly cycle.

Here’s how:

STEP 1: 100% eco sheep: The sheep are bred in natural environments using ethical farming practices. No pesticides are used for their breeding.

STEP 2: 100% toxic free wool felt: The wool from the sheep is cleansed using recycled water, with biological soap.

STEP 3: A 100% toxic free and biodegradable dye is used to color the wool felt.

STEP 4: 100% toxic free thread: Ecologically grown cotton is used to sew the felt together.

STEP 5: 0% extra material logo: The logo is stamped into the felt avoiding the use of additional materials.

STEP 6: 100% sustainable packaging: The package is lasered because printing involves inks that are mostly not eco-friendly.

STEP 7: 100% social production: To sew the sleeves, reWrap employs people with a handicap, in a small workshop in Amsterdam.

STEP 8: 100% local production: This means less transport and therefore, less pollution.

STEP 9: 100% climate neutral: reWrap purchases carbon credits in a project in Thailand to compensate for carbon emissions, that cannot be further reduced.

RESULT: A sleeve that is 100% biodregadable, 100% fashionable and 100% sustainable. And when you are done with it, it will turn into compost rather than waste. The compost works as a nutrient and returns back to nature. A win-win solution for everyone!

We support reWrap in their genuine endeavors to sustain the ecosystem. You can do your part, by purchasing one of these stylish and eco-friendly, laptop, MacBook or iPad sleeves, now available on Desado.

And here’s a company that’s on a serious mission: bringing about unique kid's clothing that is infused with the heart and happiness of talented and skilled women, transforming their lives and at the same time, creating some of the finest designs for your little one’s.

Hand-crafted with immense love and an exceptional style that truly transforms the spectrum of kid’s couture, Babouka’s baby clothes help to raise funds for medical treatment and education, where it is most needed. In Pakistan, the fashion brand works in collaboration with an NGO called Behbud, meaning ‘advancement’ for women and in Zanzibar, they work with Upendo, which means ‘love’. With Behbud, they not only help the women find a market for their talent, but also support them with much needed healthcare, flood relief and help during other natural disasters. While in Zanzibar, they support the community by setting up training centers for women in sewing, family planning, basic healthcare and much more.

All their creations are made and crafted from natural cotton in bright shades and patterns. Therefore, you are never too small to do your bit: Whether it’s the comfy little shirt and trouser or bambi bloomers and baby coat, there’s literally something for all your cute ethical lads and lass. Be a part of this socially responsible movement and spread your share of goodness with style on Desado.

Life in the fast lane calls for an extra need to be cautious. When was the last time you heard the fire alarm in your building and wondered if it was the real deal?

Time and again, we revisit the need for safety at home on our own initiative. It is a struggle to choose between the high-end security instruments and the simple things that can go a long way in preventing accidents at home.

With the emphasis on design along with functionality, from simple tools in the kitchen to the more complex ones, lifestyle has undergone a total makeover.

So why should the other products be far behind? This is what prompted designers Harri Koskinen and Paola Suhonen at Jalo Helsinki, to revamp a little device that would otherwise be ignored in home – the smoke alarm.

Giving this little gadget a twist of color, and a shade of elegance, the Kupu and Lento photoelectric smoke alarms have emerged as the queens of their kind. While Kupu looks as good as a mouthwatering Mentos for candy cravers, Lento puts all moths to shame.

Both devices are easy to install, and the entire external casing acts as a press switch that can silence false alarms.

In addition, Kupu is a Red Dot Design winner for 2011, for its premium design, and Lento makes a striking appearance with its rock chic attitude. Both smoke alarms come in a variety of colors. And of course, nobody can forget the supreme quality and design heritage of Finland, from where the company hails.Both gadgets are installed with 3M tapes, and one can do away with the drills and screws. They also last for a period of five years.

Therefore, give yourself some peace of mind. Make safety a priority and a fad with these two innovative creations from Jalo Helsinki, now available on Desado. Turn your home into a haven of design, starting with these little smoke alarms.

It’s difficult to say when I first grabbed my laptop and how far I’ve come to grow close to it. I believe I speak on behalf of all my readers when I say that our laptops are simply like our bags now – you have to carry them, wherever you go. To be honest, the only real relationship I have, is with my laptop - it’s with me 24/7, probably the only thing I check a billion times and pretty much hogs on my entire day.

It’s time, my friends, we face the truth eye to eye. From dusk to dawn, you’re holding on to that one dear thing of yours which refuses to leave your side, either by choice or force, work or boredom. We all have a gizmo-freak inside us, agree? So my question is, if everyone has the same gadget, what would make you any different? And here's the answer to this: This era is all about personalizing your gizmos and giving them a casual touch. How cool would it be to flaunt your taste in the form of a gorgeous case, cover or laptop sleeve? Now you can drape your gadget in a stylish cover to keep it scratch and scuff free. Moreover, style it in what best describes you. So whether you’re a gadget freak, sports junkie or a glitzy-witzy doll, let your cover express itself, loud and clear! You never know, you might just begin to love your little tech-friend a tad bit.

From gorgeous girly and pretty princess to hobbies and places to visit, there’s so much you can incorporate in your fabulous gear. Apolena brings you casual, trendy and all kinds of quirky laptop and netbook covers. Pamper your gadget while you spoil yourself with these handy helpers as they’re now available on Desado.

“In the worst moments, when it seems that everything will go wrong, this light “minor” advises that your inner light must not be extinguished ever.” Luca Beltrame, founder of Lucedentro.

Innovation has become a regular visitor in the world of design. Every now and then, you will see reflections of our new friend, in some dimension or the other. And each entry leaves us amazed; with a provoking thought- have we hit the ultimate, in the creative industry?

With that introduction in place, allow us to introduce you to the photoluminescent worlds of Karim Rashid and Bettazzi Percoco. In collaboration with Lucedentro, a design company founded in 2006, these world-class designers bring for you, T-shirts that can illuminate.

Transforming a simple T-shirt into a funky disco light is a smart idea, and a funky one too. These light T-shirts testify to the endless possibilities that surround us. They narrate the contemporary story of blending science and technology into simple art forms, to create the extraordinary.

Evidently, we’ve not reached the bottom yet. Who knows what we will be presented with next? Who knows what’s cooking in the brain cells of some other designer’s head? Who knows when the notions of “ultimate”, fool us again? For now check out Desado.