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Described by its creators as “neither a pillow nor a cushion, nor a bed, nor a garment, but a bit of each at the same time,” the OSTRICHPILLOW® is a “micro environment in which to take a warm and comfortable power nap.” And ever since I clapped eyes on this photo of the pillow in action, I wanted to learn more about the brains behind it: who has made it their work to think of this thing? And why? And let me be clear: I say “this thing” with love in my heart. In fact, I love the OSTRICHPILLOW® so much that I’m buying one to give away to a randomly-selected Work Stew essayist. (If you want your name to be in the drawing but have not yet written an essay of your own, there’s still time: the winner will be chosen on November 15, 2013. For details on how to submit an essay to the site, check out the FAQ or find me on Facebook.)
About Ali Ganjavian: Ali Ganjavian is the co-founder, with his best friend and professional partner Key Portilla Kawamura, of Studio Banana, an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative platform that has developed a wide range of projects, including the OSTRICHPILLOW®.
Ganjavian has a Masters in Architecture from the Royal College of Art in London.
Photo credits: both images were shot by Alonso Herranz. All rights belong to Studio Banana Things.
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