Charging phones and portable devices has become one of the most routine actions of modern life. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to sleep, our devices depend on reliable power. We charge at home, in offices, cafés, airports, hotels, libraries, and public transportation spaces. Despite how frequently charging occurs, the physical environments designed to support it often feel like an afterthought.
Form Us With Love's Nomad Collection remedies cable chaos in today's increasingly fluid work environments. An ever-imaginative Swedish industrial design studio, Form Us With Love developed the modular Nomad system in partnership with technical design company Forming Function to better accommodate the hybrid conditions of contemporary workspaces - where charging devices and task lighting are no longer tied to a single desk or location.
The Voyager 205 embraces minimalist aesthetics without sacrificing functionality. Measuring 100mm x 55mm x 56mm and weighing 326 grams, it packs enough power to charge a small army of devices.
The Shine Turbine kit comes with everything you need -- the turbine, a stand, guy lines, pegs, and cables. Setting up the first few times took a bit longer than I expected, especially if you're trying to do it while it's blowing a gale. But as with most things, it does get easier with practice.