VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 346

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From flatpack cabins and whimsical photography by Teresa Freitas to a guide on mythical cryptids, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 346.

1. Hello Wood Studio’s Self-Assemble Kabinka Cabin

International brand Hello Wood Studio’s Kabinka Cabin is a compact and versatile design, perfect for a retreat space or home extension. Celebrating the “tiny house movement”, the Kabinka cabin is available in four sizes, ranging from 12m2 to 20m2. The cabins can be built easily – either arriving flatpacked for self-assembly or Hello Wood Studio can do the work of putting it together for you.

Image credit: hellowood.eu

2. Pillow Chairs by Ash NYC

Will Cooper, Chief Creative Officer at Ash NYC, is behind the design of the Pillow Chair, inspired by the Italian Riviera in the 1960s. In classic primary colour stripes, these comfy poolside chairs are made from a custom poly-blend fabric that allow the seats to keep their shape.

Image credit: ashnyc.com

3. Herb Lester’s Cryptid World

From horned jackalopes and sea serpents to mysterious cats, Herb Lester’s latest fold-out guide highlights the world of strange animals, also known as cryptids. These mythical and unexplained creatures are all illustrated and documented in this fun guide, written by cryptozoologist Dr Karl Shuker. 

Images courtesy of herblester.com

4. Design Indaba Poster Collabs

Design Indaba has launched a new online store where you can purchase bespoke Design Indaba merchandise, collaborations and products by creatives from around the globe, like these limited-edition Design Indaba posters. There are 30 to choose from! Take a look at Design Indaba Emerging Creatives 2021.

Abbott Miller
Marina Willer
Paula Scher
Edel Rodriguez
Harry Pearce

Images courtesy of designindaba.com

5. Teresa Freitas’s Photographs

Lisbon-based photographer and content creator Teresa Freitas posts dreamy imagery on Instagram, featuring the places she’s visited and the surrounding architecture. She says she loves subverting familiar motifs into something less tangible and more cinematic.

Image credit: @teresacfreitas on Instagram