Going Undercover: A Tune With a View

May 7, 2009 by

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We wear sunglasses to protect our eyes but we still want to see.  These new outdoor umbrellas by design team Bert&Dennis, offer protection and cover from the sun while allowing an unobstructed view of the infinite sky above.  Or dine al fresco in the evening and count your shooting stars.

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And for tunes with a view, or music to your eyes, the team has created i parasol, an outdoor umbrella with a connection for your iPod.

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Plug in, tune out, and enjoy your own private urban garden oasis.

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As the designers say, “Lust for the eye; trigger to the mind…”

Bert & Dennis will be participants at this year’s ICFF Studio featuring on-the-rise designers.

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  1. Solar Garden Umbrella Offers Shade and Light | Urban Gardens | Unlimited Thinking For Limited Spaces Pingback said:

    […] Offering the after-dark glow of a garden umbrella strung with tiny lights, this solar one does eco-friendly double duty. The Day Shade Night Light Umbrella, or DSNL Umbrella, soaks up the sun’s rays while protecting you from them while keeping you shaded during the day. The design, by Steve Yang and Che-Hsiao, incorporates a flexible solar panel through which the sun’s energy is stored in the umbrella’s frame. […]

    — December 13, 2010 @ 19:52

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