NiK Bentel Studio

NiK Bentel Studio's orb bag is inspired by the algebraic surfaces known as the ‘dupin cyclide.’ it resembles a smooth, curved ‘blob’ or a giant croissant (with the two ends connecting) but in a 3d shape. the dupin cyclide takes a flat shape, like an oval or a squashed circle called a conic section, and spins it around an axis without touching the oval at all. it’s safe to say that the design team turned a mathematical calculation into an orb bag, finished with a high-shine chrome to mirror and warp the reflecting surroundings. read more here: https://buff.ly/3yCXY2N

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Nik Bentel encourages people to reimagine the everyday objects in their lives. After receiving his undergrad, the artist + designer went after the things he already loved: exciting, strange + engaging experiences that use alternate forms of product design, advertising + performance art. Read today's Friday Five feature to learn more about NiK Bentel Studio + be introduced to a few other creatives Nik loves!

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NiK Bentel Studio and anicorn team up to mount the latter’s timepiece, the trio of time, onto a mini wearable briefcase, resulting in the time traveler’s watch. the 2-in-1 #watch and briefcase set spins time reading and traveling into a fashionable and portable statement. anicorn’s the trio of time watch is planted outside nik bentel’s mini wearable briefcase. this watch is also removable from the inside, so the wearer can just use the compact attache case as a sling bag. just below the timepiece, major cities around the world can let the outsiders know where the wearer is traveling. these silver plates are also removable, and four dedicated tags of london, tokyo, hong kong, and new york are packed inside the wearable briefcase. read more here: https://buff.ly/3UM7nhy

NiK Bentel Studio Brand Identity 📹 In the ‘NiK’ of time, Little Troop's brilliant rendition of NiK Bentel Studio thrives on the artful balance of curated chaos. Based in the heart of New York, a team of four creatives—Andy Sun, Mara Tuccio, Gene Han, and Nik Bentel—unveils limited-edition performance art objects, most notably the iconic Mac folder wallet. The studio's evolution necessitated a fresh identity, one that transcended individual personalities and celebrated the collective brilliance of the team. The mission was clear: amplify the studio's essence—playfulness, levity, and humor. Little Troop's genius lies in a simple yet dynamic mascot with interchangeable elements. The only constant? Those playful cartoon eyes. Throughout the identity, the mascot shape-shifts, transitioning from flat to squishy, paying homage to iconic claymation characters of yesteryears. It transforms into a series of alter-egos, featuring a Clippy-inspired web-pop up and the cheeky "evil Nik"—a personal favorite of Noemie Le Coz and Jeremy Elliot. Brace yourselves for an identity that not only mirrors NiK Bentel Studio's diverse projects but also encapsulates the whimsical and vibrant nature of creative collaboration.