PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Eye-catching designs


for tiny toes Looking for quintessentially British products? Then look no further: Daisy Roots soft leather shoes are perfect. Designed and handcrafted in Northamptonshire, Daisy Roots soft chrome- free leather shoes are the ideal accessory and come in sizes to fit babies, toddlers and children up to the age of four years. The colourful collection includes soft leather shoes, furry boots, little D’s, fleecy slippers and gift-sets. The leather shoes are available in a variety of designs to suit boys and girls and look great no matter what they’re worn


Carry technology in style


Acme Made has announced a trio of new laptop bags for the active urban professional. A modern version of the classic backpack,


with. The furry boots are perfect for keeping tiny toes warm this winter. Always keen to help customers Daisy Roots is offering a free display stand on orders of 50 pairs or more. For more information call 01604 880066, email sales@daisy-roots.com or visit www.daisy-roots.com


Lifemax lamps reduce eyestrain and headaches


the Union Pack will keep your daily affairs organised and stylishly protected. Blending the practicality of a laptop backpack with city sophistication, it is the ideal bag for the busy urban commuter, with its low-profile design for navigating crowded streets, trains and buses with ease. Available in black and purple, its durable, weather-resistant BombShell exterior protects your gear from the elements, while the interior has two protective sleeves. Additional compartments help keep your mobile life organised. Other designs include the Union Square Brief and the Clyde St. Messenger. For more information call 01902 864 646, email info@daymen.co.uk or visit www.acmemade.com


Tiny Bike for tiny tots


The Tiny Bike from F4K is a small and light balance bike for children aged 2-4 years. Available in seven fun colours, including latest additions purple and dark blue, the Tiny Bike is designed to get kids started and give them confidence at an early age; balance, steering and coordination are all gained faster without stabilizers. The Tiny Bike has a robust steel construction, an adjustable soft comfortable


seat and soft grip handle bars which also adjust. The wheels contain bearings to help increase momentum and are extra wide with a cushioned rubber tyre. There are no spokes to trap fingers and a footplate gives kids’ feet a place to rest while they learn to balance. The Tiny Bike retails at £49.95, the minimum order is for six bikes which can be ordered in any mix of colours. For more information call 0800 612 7001 or email paul@fun4kids.co.uk


These new lamps from Lifemax use energy-saving fluorescent tube technology to provide a light that not only stays cooler when used, but also costs very little to run and significantly brightens the target area. (6500 Kelvin colour rating – equates to daylight at noon). “They’re much better than reading lamps that use either expensive to run halogen spot lights that get hot when used and cast a narrow beam of light, or less effective LEDs that can cause potentially damaging ‘spotting’ in the eyes,” says the brand. Each lamp ‘floods’ the target area with daylight-quality light - reducing eyestrain and headaches and enabling the human eye to recognise differences between colours more easily and clearly – great for reading, writing and hobbies. They are supplied with an energy-saving fluorescent tube bulb that is cooler and guarantees low running costs with 8000-hour life. The height of the table model is 46cm (RRP £49.99) and the floor model stands 122cm high (RRP £69.99). For more information call 01635 874 323, email john.sivyer@lifemaxuk.co.uk or visit www.lifemaxuk.co.uk


Design with a twist


Tuttotondo is about designing functional furniture, homewares and light appliances with a twist: simple objects that look familiar and yet, different. Designed in Italy, all products in the collection were shown to the public for the first time at 100% Design. Bold and eye catching, they display stunning features. Etchi for example is a simple plywood module with a strong


identity. Its name derives from the letters E-T- C-H-I, which can be “read” in its outline. A single module can be used on its own as a small sofa/bedside table or as a stool. Alternatively, several modules can be assembled to form a bookcase. Newspapers, magazines, and even a laptop can be stored in the two compartments. For more information call 0039 348 2222 962, email info@tuttotondodesign.com or visit www.tuttotondodesign.com


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