Designed by Mike Simonian in collaboration with Pieter Schouten. – The Flowlab Skateboard allows you to surf without waves and ride without snow. Years of experimentation resulted in the geometry that allows a device with no moving parts to simulate the fluid motion of snowboarding or surfing on land. The arced axles let you carve to 45 degree angles with no resistance and fluid transitions edge-to-edge.

Two beams cantilever impossibly in space, rotating with the slightest air movement and causing many to scratch their heads. – The ever changing composition reaches, rotates and jacknives, visualizing the movement of air and bringing architectural interiors to life. – Proprietary construction produced in various sizes in limited quantities. Offered at select galleries. – Availability: contact Mike and Maaike.

NEWS ARCHIVE

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May 9, 2016:

WIndowseat for Haworth wins Design Intelligence Award in China. link >

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Oct 15, 2014:

Google Nexus 9 Introduced.

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Dec 10, 2013:

Video: Mike and Maaike spend some time with Design-Milk talking about design approach and the Windowseat for Haworth. link > –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Dec 7, 2013:

Windowseat wins Interior Design’s 2013 Best of Year award for Residential/ Lounge seating. link >

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Oct 31, 2013:

Nexus 5 Introduced link >

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June 10, 2013:

Windowseat for Haworth Collection introduced at NeoCon 2013. link >

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May 1, 2013:

Mike juries the IDEA2013 International Design Excellence Awards. link >

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Oct 30, 2012:

Incase EO Luggage Collection introduced. link >

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Oct 12, 2012:

Mike & Maaike are speaking at the sixth Design by Fire Conference on Interaction Design at the Consulate General of the Netherlands, San Francisco. link >

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Aug 18, 2012:

Mike & Maaike keynote speakers at 2012 IDSA International Conference, Boston, Mass. “The Future is Real”. link >

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May 16, 2012:

Mike and Maaike named on Fast Company’s list of 100 Most Creative People in Business 2012. link >

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Jan 23-March 16, 2012:

Need and Desire exhibition, UC Davis Design Museum. A retrospective curated by Rob Zinn, founder of blankblank link >

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Jan 18, 2012:

Mike Simonian lecture at Rice University, Houston. link >

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Dec 6, 2011:

SFMOMA A + D Forum. Mike Simonian & Derek Chen talk at Council, San Francisco. link >

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Sept 7, 2011:

For IDEO.org launch, Tim Brown moderates a panel with designers Maaike Evers from Mike & Maaike, Rob Forbes from PUBLIC, and Maria Giudice from Hot Studio.

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July 17, 2011:

Plywood for Good. Mike and Maaike contribute a custom-designed skateboard deck to be sold at auction at this event to benefit earthquake aid relief efforts in Japan.

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June 4, 2011:

Swarm screens are featured in SFMOMA “Living Room” event to celebrate the “Steins Collect” exhibition. link >

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May 15, 2011:

Maaike Evers Speaking at “InMotion: Live, Drive, Innovate” in conversation with Benoit Jacob, Head of Design BMW i, Mitchell Joachim of Planetary ONE & Terreform ONE, and Sam Grawe, Editor-in-Chief Dwell Media.

Sunday, May 15, 2011, 6:15-9:30PM La Venue, 608 W 28th St, New York City By invitation. Please RSVP: http://www.dwell.com/events/BMWi-NY.html

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May 10, 2011:

Divis Bench introduced. link >

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April 6, 2011:

Maaike juries the IDEA2011 International Design Excellence Awards. link >

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Feb10, 2011:

ATNMBL wins Michelin Design Challenge Award. link >

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Nov 20- Dec 5, 2010:

Some of our recent projects will be on exhibit at the Biennale Internationale Design in Saint Etienne, France. link >

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Nov 16, 2010:

As part of Dutch Design Week, Maaike Evers joins Sam Grawe, Alissia Melka-Teichroew and Jan Habraken in a discussion of what it means to be a Dutch designer working in the United States. Consulate General of the Netherlands, San Francisco. link >

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Oct 21, 2010:

Mike and Maaike presentation and discussion at SFMOMA. Moderated by Eric Heiman

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July 1, 2010:

Mike Simonian joins Mitchell Joachim and Yves Behar in a discussion of the future of urban transportation in Surface Magazine’s July/Aug cover story “Road Map To Tomorrow,” Interview by Tim McKeough.

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June 22, 2010:

ATNMBL wins IDEA SILVER Award in Transportation Design from IDSA/ Fast Company. link >

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May 15-18, 2010:

ICFF, New York: Mike and Maaike create an installation of “Swarm”, designed for Council at the ICFF Theater in the Javitz Center during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, New York City.

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May 15-June 11, 2010:

Cite Goes America Exhibit - During ICFF 2010. Curated by Alissia Melka-Teichroew and Jan Habraken. A collection of pieces designed by Mike and Maaike are included in the exhibition, including SWARM screens, DIVIS table, JUXTAPOSED: POWER bookshelf, BIAS candleholder and STOLEN JEWELS. On exhibit at the CITE showroom, 131 Greene St,. New York, NY. link >

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May 13, 2010:

BIAS candleholders for Phase will debut on May 13 at PROPERTY: 10 YEARS OF IMPORTANT DESIGN. 14 Wooster St., New York, NY.

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May 11, 2010:

Mike and Maaike introduce the SWARM screen for Council. link >

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May 11, 2010:

Mike and Maaike introduce BIAS candleholder for Phase, part of the Illuminate series. Designers include CKR Architects, Khodi Feiz, and Arik Levy. link >

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May 11, 2010:

Mike and Maaike introduce Wayfinder, a series of functional wallpaper designed for Rollout, Canada. On display at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, New York City. ROLLOUT - Booth 1153. link >

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Mar 11, 2010:

San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design Speaker Series. Mike and Maaike participate in a discussion with jewelry makers and designers. Larkspur Hotel Union Square, San Francisco. link >

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Feb 25 2010:

Mike Simonian winter lecture at the University of Oregon.

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Feb 18, 2010:

Juxtaposed: POWER introduced: We are happy to announce the second in the Juxtaposed series of curated bookshelves. Juxtaposed: Power is produced in a limited edition of 50 by blankblank. link >

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Jan 1, 2010:

Maaike Evers joins the Board of Directors for the Center for Architecture and Design, San Francisco. link >

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Dec 1, 2009:

Bloomberg Cars and Fuels Briefing, Los Angeles: Mike and Maaike will be speaking at the Cars and Fuels Briefing, presented by Bloomberg. The lineup includes representatives from Fisker, Nissan, Honda, GM, Aerovironment, NRDC, Tesla, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Toyota, BMW and more. The event will take place at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. link >

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Nov 15, 2009:

Feature article in Dwell: “Joy Ride” A nicely written article in the December issue of Dwell about the ATNMBL. link >

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Nov 12, 2009:

Smart Salon, Energy & The City, New York: Mike Simonian will be speaking at the Smart Salon, presented by Urban Age and sponsored by Wired, IBM, and Mercedes-Benz. Crosby Street Hotel, New York City. link >

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Nov 12, 2009:

AIGA Fall Gala 2009: “HUNG UP”: Mike and Maaike will contribute two custom-designed skateboard decks to be sold at auction at this AIGA event. link >

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Oct 23, 2009:

Dwell Video Interview: Mike Simonian and Maaike Evers sit down with Dwell’s Editor-in-Chief, Sam Grawe, to talk about their thoughts on the future of transportation. link >

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Oct 20, 2009:

Mike and Maaike speak at San Jose State University School of Art & Design.

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Sept 29, 2009:

Mike and Maaike present their proposal for Broadway Street in San Francisco for GOOD Design SF as part of AIA SF’s month-long Architecture and the City festival. link >

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Sept 26, 2009:

Juxtaposed: Religion Auction: The last remaining examples of Mike and Maaike’s limited edition Juxtaposed:Religion bookshelf (Reserved numbers 1/50, 2/50 and 3/50) were sold at auction by blankblank. link >

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Sept 25, 2009:

IDSA International Conference Miami: Mike and Maaike speaking from 10:45-11:45 AM at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

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Aug 20, 2009:

Mike and Maaike speak at Mindshare in Los Angeles. link >

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July 8, 2009:

Mike and Maaike introduce ATNMBL. link >

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June 27, 2009:

Dwell on Design Conference L.A. Convention center: We will speak about our new exploration into the future of the automobile. In conversation with Sam Grawe, editor of Dwell. Saturday June 27 at 1:30.

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June 19, 2009:

Mike and Maaike Studio Exploration sponsored by IDSA. A discussion of our design approach and the debut of a new project.

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May 30, 2009:

Mike and Maaike speak at Maker Faire.

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May 16, 2009:

Council wins ICFF 2009 Editor’s Award for Best Furniture. link >

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May 6, 2009:

Mike and Maaike introduce the DIVIS table for Council. link >

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April 23, 2009:

G1 sales surpass 1 million. link >

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Feb 5, 2009:

Juxtaposed: Religion featured in the book “New Talents” by Hansjerg Maier-Aichen. published by Avedition GmbH. link >

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Jan 25, 2009:

Stolen Jewels featured in the book “Tangible” by R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, M. Huebner. published by Gestalten. link >

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Jan 21, 2009:

Mike and Maaike speak about their approach to design at the SFMOMA A+D Forum.

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Dec, 2008:

Empty Cushions featured in the book “Manufractured” by Steven Skov Holt and Mara Holt Skov. published by Chronicle Books. link >

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Nov 15-30, 2008:

Some of our recent experiments will be on exhibit at the Biennale Internationale Design in Saint Etienne, France. link >

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Oct 22, 2008:

Mike and Maaike collaborated with Google to design the G1 phone. link >

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Aug 9, 2008:

Mike and Maaike introduce Pieke. link >

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July 28, 2008:

Juxtaposed: religion featured in “Fully Booked” published by Gestalten. link >

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July 1, 2008:

Angelina Jolie talks about Juxtaposed: Religion in Vanity Fair. link >

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June 25, 2008:

Mute Chair and Windowseat Lounge receive ID Magazine Annual Design Review Awards.

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May 28, 2008:

Baja BBQ Firepack introduced. link >

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Apr 21-May 10, 2008:

Juxtaposed: religion featured in the Swell Future Friendly Design exhibit: “30 Days of Sustainability” HSBC building, Vancouver, BC.

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Apr 16-21, 2008:

Mute Chair will debut in Milan as part of Council’s 2008 Optimism collection. Opening reception: Apr 17 from 7-11pm at the 2008 Fuori Salone. 43 Via Savona. link >

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Mar 27, 2008:

Juxtaposed: religion featured in blankblank exhibition: “The Working Prototype” at Design Within Reach, San Francisco, California.

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Feb 1, 2008:

Wallpaper Magazine names Mute Chair “best armchair” in 2008 Design Awards. link >

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Jan 18, 2008:

Windowseat Lounge on exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design’s New West Coast Design: Contemporary Objects Exhibition. San Francisco. link >

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Nov 13, 2007:

Mike and Maaike present at PechaKucha Night-SF. link >

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Oct 18, 2007:

Mike and Maaike Open Studio reception during idsa 2007 conference link >

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Sept 1, 2007:

Windowseat Lounge featured on cover of Surface Magazine. link >

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Aug 19-Sept 30, 2007:

Windowseat Lounge, Stolen Jewels and Laptop at Home products exhibited at the California Design Biennial, Pasadena Museum of California Art. link >

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Aug 5-9, 2007:

Mike and Maaike Artists in Residence at the Guerilla Studio at Siggraph in San Diego, California.

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July 12-27, 2007:

Juxtaposed: religion featured in blankblank exhibition: “The Working Prototype” at Design Within Reach, Sacramento, California.

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May 19-22, 2007:

Mike and Maaike Recent Experiments exhibit at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City.

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May 19, 2007:

Council introduces the Mute Chair at ICFF. link >

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Jan 24, 2007:

Mike and Maaike introduce The Stolen Jewels Collection at the Virtual / Tangible v2.0 exhibition, Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco.

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Jan 8, 2007:

Belkin Laptop at Home accessories introduced. link >

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Dec 6, 2006:

Juxtaposed: Religion curated bookshelf introduced. link >

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Jul 6, 2006:

Windowseat Lounge featured in the book “Cool Hunting” by Dave Evans.

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May 1, 2006:

Empty cushions featured in the book “Plastics 2 (Materials for Inspirational Design)” by Chris Lefteri. link >

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Mar 3, 2006:

Mike and Maaike introduce Thijs. link >

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Jan 31, 2006:

Mike and Maaike Spring Lecture Series at the University of Houston.

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Jan 25, 2006:

Mike and Maaike present at PechaKucha Night-SF. link >

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Nov 22, 2005:

XBOX 360 released. XBOX 360 console and controller designed by Mike Simonian in collaboration with Astro Studios. link >

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Sept 21, 2005:

Shurtape, Anti-War medal, and RPS rings featured in “New Directions in Jewellery” by Jivian Astfalck, Caroline Broadhead and Paul Derrez, pgs. 74-75. link >

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Sept 7, 2005:

Windowseat Lounge introduced. link >

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Sept 7, 2005:

Veer Mobile introduced. link >

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