The UK never seems to lack in the fresh-young-talented designers department. Lately I’ve been checking out Benjamin Hubert’s online studio chock-full of unique and clever products.

The 23-year-old Hubert works with recycled or recyclable materials whenever he can. His lamp designs are modern, fun and unlike anything you’ve seen. My favorites are the Twisted Foam floor lamp and the Candy Lamp, both exquisite and eco-friendly.

The Twisted Floor Lamp is made with reused foam medical packaging and acrylic. It measures 24” H x 9.8” W and the foam sections are movable, allowing for slight adjustments in shape. The playful Candy Lamp is made from reused polystyrene beads (a.k.a. Styrofoam) cast in resin. It measures 12” in diameter and works as either a floor or wall light. Both lamps are available by commission; prices on request.


Hubert’s eco-creations also include the HUG Plant Pot and Polynest, both made of 100% recyclable expanded polypropylene (EPS). You won’t be able to resist the HUG pot, with its lovable “arms” forming a tight squeeze around the pot. The insulating quality of EPS provides a toasty home for the soil and plant to grow. Likewise, the Polynest is an insulated bird house with a twig perch. Both are available in a range of colors; the Polynest is $22 and a set of three HUG pots (s, m and l) is $39.


Email Benjamin for further details and to order any of his eco-stylish products.

- via Design Milk