Building or assembling furniture — no matter how satisfying the end result may be — can be challenging. Even putting together a desk from Ikea can feel daunting when you dump the contents out of the box and find yourself surrounded by wood pieces and screws with only a sheet of instructions to guide you. Entrepreneur Arnon Rosan thinks that building should be fun, sort of like playing with Legos was when you were a kid. A lot like that, actually. Earlier this year, Rosan founded EverBlock Systems, a company that manufactures modular interlocking building blocks that resemble giant Legos. He was inspired to create them after talking to his kids — three boys under the age of 10 — about what his next business venture should be. RELATED: Why this woman quit Harvard to live in a 130-square-foot cabin “[My kids] said, ‘Dad, you like to build things and if you are going to build another business, it should be something you can touch and feel,’” Rosan told TODAY.
“I thought ‘Hey, what’s more fun than building with blocks?’ and my kids agreed. All three of my boys are avid Lego users, block builders, and Minecraft users.” EverBlocks began as an activity for Rosan to do with his kids, and then turned into a business that currently attracts all sorts of people looking to embark on various projects. “These building blocks were initially conceived of for several purposes: modular furniture, special event decor, and modular building,” Rosan said. “Since we have launched, customers are coming to us with all kinds of unique ideas — from an oversized statue, to kiosks and displays, to room dividers, and art installations.” RELATED: See this boy's room go from bland to bold after a colorful makeover To help buyers better realize their vision, EverBlocks’ website features an online builder, so that customers can virtually build things before making a purchase. Screenshot from EverBlock Systems The large plastic blocks come in an assortment of colors — from eggshell white and basic black to bright orange, blue, red, green, and so on.
While they do strongly resemble jumbo-sized Legos, Rosan insists that they are actually quite distinct. There is no association between EverBlocks and the Lego Group. “Everyone loves Legos and I do as well, but we really see ourselves very differently,” Rosan said. “Our blocks are different in size, shape, color, locking system, and application.” Though there are all kinds of things you can do with these giant building blocks, Rosan feels they will become particularly important in a couple key areas. RELATED: How to stay organized: 5 tips from a professional housekeeper “Right now, we are focusing on the blocks for use as room dividers or all kinds, interesting modular furniture, and special event décor, but we eventually envision our blocks being used to provide economical housing in developing countries and for disaster relief shelter applications,” said Rosan. The blocks are available on EverBlock’s online store. Block prices range from $3.95 to $7.25 depending on the size and quantity.
Is it possible to invent a new piece of furniture? We created a piece of furniture that can turn to be any shape you wish according to one's fantasy. Every architect dreams to create a perfect Church, so every designer dreams to create a perfect chair. After 9 years of dedicated work we proudly announce that we reinvented the chair! Idea: The SPYNDI consists of 60/75 pieces of handmade wooden elements, which can be attached to one another. Concept: Inspired by the human spine - very flexible and very strong - fitting any individual. SPYNDI is an example of everlasting design and quality, a perfect piece of multifunctional furniture, handmade of 1260/1605 small segments of natural wood, which finishing is sensationally smooth to touch. It fits perfectly to fast moving, innovative and playful lifestyle of 21st century. SPYNDI is not just a piece of furniture. It turns into an interesting and joyful creative game while assembling new shape. "I loved the incredibly clever SPYNDI chair which can be tailored to fit the size and shape of any individual."
Chris Luebkeman, Global Director Foresight, Research and Innovation at ARUP "I had no doubt giving SPYNDI the first place during the international design competition "Non-format". It has it all: design, functionality and is indeed incredibly beautiful." Roberto Palomba, Architect and Designer Palomba Serafini Associati Mindaugas Zilionis is one of the most famous Baltic designers. His award-winning designs have brought him much international acclaim and the SPYNDI is not an exception. The SPYNDI idea was first presented in 2007 when it won the first prize in the international design competition “Non Format”. “If you would looked at the sketches and first prototypes, you would think that we created a super complicated biomechanical device rather than a chair. It was a long process but the result is perfect” Create any shape you wish from our advice assembly instruction, just slide in and attach one element to the other, choose the right side according to the curve you want to form.
Each element has an A and B side allowing it to be attached creating a different angle and hereby a different design A+A; B+B, A+B, B+A Get inspired by our visual instructions below. It works simple as that! We created a profile system of 45 long and 15 short/ 60 long and 15 ahort solid natural wood elements that allow just in 15 min. to assemble different chairs, stools, tables, chaise - longues, partitions etc. It takes just one unique SPYNDI element shape which provides endless assembling possibilities! It is so easy to create your own shapes or just use our ideas and advice for shapes! Together with the SPYNDI we will deliver assembling manuals of 25 our favorite designs. Some of our favorite SPYNDI assembling designs: SPYNDI elements are made of natural wood, SPYNDI ORIGINAL consists of 45 long and 15 short elements in total set of 60 elements, SPYNDI ROYAL consists of 60 long and 15 short elements in total set of 75 elements, weight 40 - 59 kg. Each single piece of wood is covered with organic coating and makes it suitable to use it indoor or outdoor.
More SPYNDI shapes for your inspiration: THANK YOU for 5 EUR (5 $) A digital “Thank you!” Without you we cannot make it! Every "Like" and "Share" is important to us! PINE TREE for 15 EUR (17 $) A great opportunity to help increase the amount of oxygen on the planet. We will plant your personal PINE TREE and send you a certificate with exact location of your Tree. You will become a creator of a SPYNDI park and in some years will have the possibility to rest in the shade of you own oxygen generator. One SPYNDI CHARM for 25 EUR (28 $)- a key chain, a phone stand, a bottle opener, a piece of jewelry! Multifunctional - Handmade - Copper / Brass coated optionally. A set of 3 SPYNDI charms for 45 EUR (50 $)Multifunctional - Handmade - Copper / Brass coated optionally SPYNDI COASTER SET for 65 EUR (72 $) Set of 3 SPYNDI shaped coasters to protect your table. Practical and decorative to hang on the wall. Made from natural copper coated plywood.
SPYNDI HANGER SYSTEM for 90 EUR (100 $) Uniquely designed, wall mounted hanger system for keys and clothes. Includes 5 SPYNDI CHARMS. SPYNDI MAXI HANGER SYSTEM for 190 EUR (212 $) Uniquely designed, wall mounted hanger system with 4 additional SPYNDI elements. For keys, clothes or even your BIKE! Holds up to 35 kg. SPYNDI ORIGINAL- super early bird for 750 EUR (836 $) (limited edition) and early bird for 990 EUR (1105 $) Be the first to order a super early bird of limited edition SPYNDI ORIGINAL for the super special price 750 EUR (836 $) and save more than 50% of estimated retail price. Order your SPYNDI ORIGINAL for our special Kickstarter price 990 EUR (1105 $) and save 660 EUR (736 $). Estimated retail price after the campaign - 1650 EUR (1840 $). Comes with a unique edition No., signed certificate LIFTIME WARRANTY. SPYNDI ORIGINAL TWIN- early bird limited edition for 1600 EUR (1800 $) Be the first to order a early bird of limited edition SPYNDI ORIGINAL TWIN for the super special price 1600 EUR (1800 $) and save more than 50% of estimated retail price..
SPYNDI ROYAL - early bird limited edition for 1850 EUR (2063 $) Order your very special edition of SPYNDI with copper endings for special Kickstarter price 1850 EUR (2063 $) you will save 700 EUR 780 $). Estimated retail price after the campaign - 2550 EUR (2844 $). Comes with a unique edition No., signed certificate and a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Distributors package of 5 SPYNDI - early bird for 4 450 EUR (4963 $) Order your SPYNDI distributors package for our special Kickstarter price 890 EUR and save 760 EUR. Estimated retail price after the campaign - £1650. Comes with a unique edition No., signed certificate and LIFE TIME WARRANTY. Order your very special edition of SPYNDI ROYAL with copper endings for special Kickstarter distributors package price 1660 EUR (1851 $) and you will save 890 EUR (992 $)! We have spent nine years developing the SPYNDI and we are all ready to offer a LIFETIME WARRANTY. We are so sure about our product construction or technical solutions that we are more than confident to provide LIFETIME WARRANTY for any SPYNDI sold during this campaign.
Being grateful for helping us to reach our stretch goal in case of success SPYNDI team will grant personal gifts for every SPYNDI furniture buyers. We are the team of creators who believe in SPYNDI idea – designer, Mindaugas Zilionis, and our two project developers, Raimonda Klimasauskaite and Andrius Pateckis. Our aim is to bring SPYNDI from prototype to reality - to move from development into production. The biggest dream is to develop the unique SPYNDI shapes and to make it affordable for everyone. But in order to bring this product on to the market we need to optimize manufacturing process and technology. Therefore, through this crowdfunding campaign, we are asking for your support. In return you can get a unique, handmade and magical SPYNDI with a LIFETIME WARRANTY or other unique design rewards - all for special price! We will deliver to EU and US free of charge and you will receive a package with all our products straight to your door. We are dedicated to perfect shipping and handling which is why the shipping rates are quality.