In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a glossy pink, spiralled baguette holder created by Swedish designer Gustaf Westman.
Westman designed the Barbie-pink baguette holder in Stockholm, where it was 3D-printed in recycled plastic.
“You have to laugh at the absurdity”
Readers were split. “As a French national buying bread twice a day, I’m sold!” declared Aigoual.
Chris was also on board, writing “finally, someone designing for my needs”. Meanwhile, JZ contributed “don’t need it, but love it – hilarious!”
Also on side was Steve Hassler, who suggested “the world needs more fun – thanks for this.”
However, others weren’t so keen. Operacreep argued “you have to laugh at the absurdity… trolling presented as design”.
“Perfect example of just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,” chimed in Mikey.
Ken Steffes agreed, calling it a “shock value product” and concluding that it was “completely useless!”
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“Lovely combination of both raw and rich materials”
Readers were also undecided about a cave-like, concrete gallery created by Japanese architect Tadao Ando for British sculptor Antony Gormley’s installation at Museum SAN in South Korea.
“That subtle concrete board/form work patterning is just breathtaking, and it doesn’t interfere with the exhibit space itself – excellent,” commended Jim Angrabright.
Bythesea also praised the design, describing it as “a sensual space with a powerful form and lovely combination of both raw and rich materials”.
However, on the other side of the coin, David Foster wrote, “what a waste of material – I expect a higher consideration of the environment from both of them”.
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“I like the new, more modern and streamlined version”
Commenters were reacting to the news that Bentley has unveiled a simplified version of its familiar winged B emblem, marking the fifth rebrand since the carmaker was founded.
Cameron Hood felt that “they should’ve gone back to the original, which is still the best.”
“Sad news about the Bentley logo, really dumbed down,” lamented Edward Tadros.
Maxim D Nasab thought it “went from a soaring bird to a bug”, while Bigbull43 suggested that “the new Bentley logo goes very well with the current times – it looks like a drone”.
Nicholas De Klerk was an advocate for the rebrand, saying “I like the new, more modern and streamlined version”. They added “seeing them all together makes the previous four feel rather static”.
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Comments update
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