The design team of Hettler-Tüllman is working on some interesting prototypes, which I hope we’ll see in the marketplace sometime in the near future. I saw their work at the Satellite in Milan last Spring and was impressed.

First up is this series of wood veneer pendants lamps. They come in a variety of colors with a painted design on each. They have a very light and airy feel to them - sort of crisp modernism meets down-home design.

I love this plywood pendant mobile. The use of color is fantastic - especially because it’s red. Which, if you don’t know already, is my favorite color. The craftsmanship here is terrific.

This table is designed to be folded and put away. That’s very smart for both shipping and home design aspects. Flat packing means less space taken up in a shipping container and, therefore, less impact on the environment. And, of course, if you live in a space-impaired abode, being able to store a table to make more room is always a great thing.

Katja Hettler is an industrial designer and has worked with Marc Newson and Christian Biecher. Architect Jula Tüllmann, trained in Berlin and New York. She has worked with Maya Lin and urban theorist Michael Sorkin.

You can find some of their accessories, like laptop covers, at their online store, Red Maloo.