swissmiss is an online garden (aka design blog) run by Tina Roth Eisenberg, a Swiss designer gone NYC.
Koo
I absolutely love the idea behind the Koo. It transforms from Bassinet to Rocker. Unfortunately it doesn’t look all that comfortable. Anyone tried it at ICFF?
Surely you can put some cushions on it. But you’re right…that’s the first thing I thought of, ha ha. It looks so hard and plasticky. And the chair looks too deep.
Seems like you are missing the point here_If you ever had a newborn in your house you would understand the benefits of this design.
Babies are stuff magnets, the moment you get pregnant, your home is invaded with gear and bunnies. A baby bassinet is only used for the first 4-5 months, so this transformer can remain in your home as a rocker for a longer and more sustainable use.
The top part is a flat upholstery piece that folds and latches into shape, easy to ship and manufacture. Its structure is embedded in the upholstery sandwitch under firm foam_ infants should not sleep in cushions nor tucked in an oversoft support in order to prevent SIDS_ and stain proof fabrics.
I like it! Would work well as long as the mother doesn’t come in from the public transport system and sit on it before changing clothes. It’s important to protect the baby from all sorts of germs when they are still that little.
Swissmiss is an online garden Tina Roth Eisenberg started in 2005 and has lovingly tended to ever since.
Besides swissmiss, Tina founded and runs TeuxDeux, CreativeMornings and her Brooklyn based co-working community Friends Work Here. (She also started Tattly which was recently adopted by BIC)
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Surely you can put some cushions on it. But you’re right…that’s the first thing I thought of, ha ha. It looks so hard and plasticky. And the chair looks too deep.
May 23rd, 2010 / 10:19 pm
and what happened to the background on the picture? couldn’t they find one with a window to put in the forest background?
May 24th, 2010 / 10:08 am
I saw it while I was there and it is still a prototype (latches were still not complete). Looked ok — definitely needs a pillow or two.
May 24th, 2010 / 10:45 am
And the mother looks like she’s dealing with postpartum depression
May 24th, 2010 / 7:14 pm
Yea..because your baby would really benefit from the dirt and bacteria you sat in all day.
May 24th, 2010 / 10:00 pm
Seems like you are missing the point here_If you ever had a newborn in your house you would understand the benefits of this design.
Babies are stuff magnets, the moment you get pregnant, your home is invaded with gear and bunnies. A baby bassinet is only used for the first 4-5 months, so this transformer can remain in your home as a rocker for a longer and more sustainable use.
The top part is a flat upholstery piece that folds and latches into shape, easy to ship and manufacture. Its structure is embedded in the upholstery sandwitch under firm foam_ infants should not sleep in cushions nor tucked in an oversoft support in order to prevent SIDS_ and stain proof fabrics.
May 25th, 2010 / 1:13 pm
Wow, impressive, I love this design!
May 25th, 2010 / 6:02 pm
I like it! Would work well as long as the mother doesn’t come in from the public transport system and sit on it before changing clothes. It’s important to protect the baby from all sorts of germs when they are still that little.
May 26th, 2010 / 1:25 pm
Well you should wash up after using public transportation anyway, huh? Seems like a nit pick problem if you ask me.
May 26th, 2010 / 1:49 pm
Yes it does sound nit picky. But out here, you’d be surprised how many first time mothers think washing their hands would be enough :)
May 27th, 2010 / 1:33 am
Good idea, but the design does not seem entirely comfortable….
May 27th, 2010 / 10:09 am
love the concept, but I agree. Looks hard and flat.
Jun 4th, 2010 / 11:48 pm