News – Kilo

The perfect roast with 60% less energy

July 7, 2018

Our new energy-efficient coffee roaster for Aillio premiered in Amsterdam last week.

Freedom Collection for Dear Leader now on Kickstarter

July 7, 2018

Dear Leader's Freedom Collection honouring eight global human rights activists is now on Kickstarter.

AIAIAI and Benji B team up for Deviation Edition TMA-2 collaboration

May 5, 2018

With a specially developed 1/4” jack clip (essential for DJs), a 3m reflective cable and a Deviation-branded carrying pouch, the sound profile is open and detailed, with focus on mids, highs and punchy bass.

Woobi Plus enhances user experience with essential oils

May 5, 2018

Woobi Plus users can choose from five different scent blends.

Kilo designs for VEO

April 4, 2018

We are now working with Copenhagen tech startup VEO. Using AI and video camera technology, VEO can record a panoramic view of a full football pitch and use the AI-tech to follow the action via virtual panning and zooming.

Airmotion Laboratories launches Woobi Plus

March 3, 2018

Woobi Plus is the grownup lifestyle version of our Woobi Play anti-pollution mask.

Dear Leader present Freedom Collection at SXSW

March 3, 2018

Dear Leader have joined forces with the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) to present a sneak peek of their Freedom Collection, designed by Kilo, at this year’s SXSW Trade Show.

Taper faucet for Kallista wins iF

February 2, 2018

The Taper faucet from our KiBiSi collaboration has won the iF award.

AIAIAI and Brain Dead launch TMA-2 Psycho Sound System collaboration

February 2, 2018

AIAIAI has teamed up with creative collective Brain Dead to release a super limited configuration of the Kilo-designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System.

Kilo designs entertainment-focused smartphone in collaboration with Razer

November 11, 2017

Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, has announced its first high-powered smartphone, geared for games and designed in collaboration with Kilo.

Woobi Play wins G-Mark Award

October 10, 2017

Our Woobi Play anti-pollution mask for children has been successful in winning yet another prestigious design award. This time it’s the Good Design Award Japan.

TMA-2 made for Google

October 10, 2017

AIAIAI has just announced its involvement in Google’s made for Google partnership program, launching three new products to optimise our Kilo-designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for use with Google products.

Kilo designs LED lamps in collaboration with HAY for IKEA

October 10, 2017

The YPPERLIG range of furniture and homeware products from HAY x IKEA launches today, and includes an LED lamp designed by Kilo in collaboration with HAY.

TMA-2: The wait for wireless is over

September 9, 2017

Our new, smart headband for the Kilo-designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for AIAIAI is now available.

AIAIAI Tracks in Danish/Japanese Design Exhibition

September 9, 2017

The Kilo-designed Tracks headphones for AIAIAI are featured in Everyday Life – Signs of Awareness, an exhibition in the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

AIAIAI launches TMA-2 Boom Mic and Voice-Activated Game

September 9, 2017

The C51 Boom Mic is the latest addition to the Kilo designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for AIAIAI. More specifically, this gives TMA-2 users an option or add-on of high quality audio speech when chatting or gaming.

KiBiSi VIA57™ Chair for Fritz Hansen wins NYCxDESIGN award

September 9, 2017

In May this year, the VIA7 chair from our KiBiSi collaboration won an award at Interior Design Magazine’s second annual NYCxDESIGN event at MoMA New York.

Woobi finalist in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards

September 9, 2017

Woobi finalist in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards.

Index Award night 2017

September 9, 2017

On Friday, the Kilo team attended the Index: Design to Improve Life awards ceremony as finalists. We are honoured to have reached that stage of the competition, chosen from 1,401 nominees from 85 countries all over the world.

Kilo client in INDEX Award Accelerator

August 8, 2017

Design Orbit is run in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and is developed to help shortlisted INDEX: Award 2017 Finalists and Nominees grow the impact of their design solutions. Airmotion Laboratories is shortlisted for Woobi Play, the air pollution mask for children, designed by Kilo.

Letters to 2120 interviews Kilo’s founder Lars Larsen

August 8, 2017

Letters to 2120 is a futurist blog, presented as correspondence between the author Ulrik Nørgaard and an imaginary recipient living in the future.

Collaboration: AIAIAI x PLACES + FACES

August 8, 2017

IAIAI’s newest collaboration is a configuration of the TMA-2 Modular Headphone System chosen and branded by Places + Faces, the photography blog turned lifestyle brand that’s making waves in the hip hop scene in the UK and US.

Kilo designs for Atos

June 6, 2017

We are proud to announce that Swedish medical device company Atos Medical is now a Kilo client.

Woobi Play in final for Index Awards 2017

June 6, 2017

Our Woobi Play anti-pollution mask for Airmotion Laboratories is in the final round of Index Awards 2017.

Woobi Play honored in Core77 Design Awards

June 6, 2017

Our Woobi Play anti-pollution mask for Airmotion Laboratories has been honoured as a runner-up in the Core77 Design Awards, alongside Google Daydream.

Building a circular future: Our TMA-2 for AIAIAI

June 6, 2017

Our TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for AIAIAI features in Building A Circular Future by Kasper Guldager Jensen and John Sommer. The book presents the findings, case studies, background and context for a project underlining the importance of design in the circular economy.

Night Glow OKO

May 5, 2017

The KiBiSi-designed Biomega OKO is now available in limited edition night glow.

Spot on: Bend lamp

May 5, 2017

Bend is a bendy hybrid between a static symmetrical table lamp and a flexible work lamp, resulting in a product that combines the long-lived tradition of interior lighting with the uncompromisingly functionalist character of classic, industrial desk lamps.

AIAIAI introduces limited edition TMA-2 configuration by Ed Banger Records

May 5, 2017

AIAIAI have teamed up with Parisian electronic music staple Ed Banger Records to release a limited-edition model of the Kilo-designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System.

Woobi Play wins Graphite Pencil at D&AD

April 4, 2017

Our Woobi Play design for Airmotion Laboratories was awarded a Graphite Pencil at this year’s D&AD Awards.

BIG Time trailer features a host of Kilo products and collaborations

April 4, 2017

We have shared our Copenhagen office with KiBiSi partner BIG for as long as we can remember, and we feel the adventure every day we go to work.

Index 2017: Air pollution is trending

April 4, 2017

Air pollution is fast becoming a large and dangerous problem in urban areas. This week INDEX took a look at some innovative wearables and creative solutions from this year’s pipeline of nominations that capture and repurpose smog, including our Woobi Play kid’s mask.

Success so far at Danish Design Awards

April 4, 2017

Two of our products are finalists in this year’s Danish Design Awards. Woobi Play, our modular, anti-pollution mask for kids, is a finalist in the Healthy Life category, and the Biomega OKO E-bike from our KiBiSi collaboration is making headway in the Daily Life category.

Woobi Play wins gold at EPDA 2017

March 3, 2017

Our Woobi Play design for Airmotion Laboratories has won gold in the European Product Design Awards in their safety category. EPDA recognises design that improves daily lives with practical and beautiful solutions.

Kilo designs Woobi Play for Airmotion Laboratories

March 3, 2017

Woobi Play is an anti-pollution mask that’s designed to meet kids at eye-level with a playful, educational approach. Woobi is a bold shot at designing a simple, new typology that transforms a professional mask to fit into a child’s universe.

Our modular Ø in new Bang & Olufsen store

February 2, 2017

Our modular Ø furniture for +Halle can now be found in the new Bang & Olufsen store in Aarhus, Denmark. Alongside the Nest series from Form Us With Love, Ø helps to create a warm, inspiring and emotional retail experience in the store.

Wallpaper* Design Awards 2017

February 2, 2017

Our Architectural Terracotta collection, designed in collaboration with COBE, has been honoured in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2017.

AIAIAI launches TMA-2 Discovery

February 2, 2017

Our partners at AIAIAI have developed a new Spotify-powered website feature to help users choose their ideal configuration from the Kilo-designed TMA-2 Modular Headphone System.

Reelight introduces UGO

January 1, 2017

Reelight introduces UGO – little brother to the award-winning, minimalist GO bike light, from our KiBiSi collaboration. UGO is an effective and cost-efficient alternative to the existing market, designed for simple and intuitive use.

Two wins at Good Design Award

December 12, 2016

We had two products recognized in this year’s GOOD DESIGN program by the Chicago Athenaeum.

3D process for Ernit – the smart piggybank

December 12, 2016

We just finalised the 3D files for Ernit – The Smart Piggybank. Tooling is now in the making and we are moving closer and closer to bringing Ernit to life. Have a look at this serious 3D workout by our designer Johannes Becker.

KiBiSi and Kosho Ito Announce OTO for East Japan Project by Kengo Kuma

December 12, 2016

Combining analog sound enhancement and a storage bowl for small items, OTO brings together modern tech lifestyle and traditional ceramics. OTO is handmade in East Japan by ceramic artist Kosho Ito and produced for the East Japan Project.

Our TMA-2 Modular headphone system for AIAIAI goes wireless

November 11, 2016

We have designed a new, smart headband for our TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for AIAIAI.

Last chance to back oblong on Kickstarter

November 11, 2016

Only 24 hours left to back Bulbul’s Kickstarter for the new Kilo-designed Oblong watch.

Fnatic x AIAIAI launch the duel TMA-2 headphone system

November 11, 2016

Our award-winning TMA-2 Modular Headphone System for AIAIAI is expanding in a collaboration with Fnatic, one of the most prolific eSports teams in the world. This new development offers a gaming and music headset, which combines Fnatic’s expertise in eSports and gaming hardware with AIAIA’s world-class audio technology.

Kilo designs Analog Drive in collaboration with legendary Swedish music machine makers Elektron

November 11, 2016

Swedish music hardware company Elektron today announced Analog Drive, a 100% analog distortion stompbox featuring eight different analog distortion circuits. Designed to bridge past and present in a heritage-infused contemporary design, the Analog Drive brings out the most of any guitar/amp combo or mono synthesizer. The flexibility and engineering behind the analog distortion circuits makes it a powerhouse of a pedal.

Interview: Ernit co-founder Mads Tagel on the Barclays Techstars Experience

November 11, 2016

Good things are happening for our friends at Ernit! As the designers of their digital piggy bank, we’re emotionally invested in their success and pleased to see that things are coming together for them in the final stages of development. We caught up with co-founder Mads Tagel to get the rundown on the company’s recent stint in New York City at Barclays Techstars.

Kilo and Cobe design limited edition Architectural Terracotta collection

October 10, 2016

COBE is a progressive and contemporary community of architects that focuses on architecture and design – from buildings and public spaces to large scale urban planning. As part of the newly-opened COBE solo exhibition at the Danish Architecture Centre, and alongside the publishing of their new book Our Urban Living Room, we took the challenge of working together with our friends there to bridge scale and design a tactile, architecture-inspired product series which supports the scope of the exhibition.

Kilo is named Gazelle for the second year running

October 10, 2016

Since 1995, the financial newspaper Børsen has recognized Danish businesses with an award known as the Gazelle. This is an accolade assigned to companies that have shown a constant progressive development of business during the last four years, based on their annual turnover and financial statements.

Bulbul launches Kickstarter for new Kilo-designed watch

October 10, 2016

Our partners at Bulbul Watches are launching a Kickstarter campaign for the new Oblong watch, designed by Kilo. Oblong is a timepiece built on watch heritage and a fascination with timeless appearance. It’s a combination of carefully selected ingredients working together in an orchestrated and controlled manner, with a balanced sense of the big picture and the small detail.

Kilo kicks off new design collaboration with Dear Leader

September 9, 2016

Dear Leader are expanding their base of collaborators around the globe in the fight for a range of human rights causes, and Kilo has now teamed up as future portfolio design partner. We’re proud to be on board in the fight against oppression, and we look forward to contributing to Dear Leader’s growing range of products that aim to make the world a better place.

Carlsberg unveils new Green Fiber Bottle designed in collaboration with Kilo and CP+B Copenhagen

September 9, 2016

The new design of the Green Fiber Bottle was unveiled at the Sustainable Brands 2016 Copenhagen conference today. As part of the work of the Carlsberg Circular Community, Carlsberg kicked off the development project in 2015 with Danish packaging company EcoXpac to develop a beer bottle made from sustainably sourced wood fiber.

Two projects honoured in this year’s Innovation By Design Awards

September 9, 2016

We had two products recognised by the judges at this year’s Fast Company 2016 Innovation by Design Awards. The awards focus on projects that represent what’s best about design today: big ideas, meticulously thought-out details, a clear viewpoint about how we live now—and how it could be better.

TMA-2 wins silver at Clio Awards

September 9, 2016

The Clios recognise innovation and creative excellence in advertising, design and communication.

Biomega OKO nominated for Beazley Designs of the Year

September 9, 2016

Awarded by the Design Museum London, the Beazley Designs of the Year Award is the UK's most prestigious design award.

Lars Larsen talks Cannes in Markedsføring

June 6, 2016

Kilo Founder Lars Larsen elaborates on the ins and outs of honoring the world's best Product Design for Danish magazine Markedsføring.

Kilo founder Lars Larsen in the Copenhagen CITIX60 Guide

June 6, 2016

The Copenhagen edition of CITIX60 features an array of Copenhagen creatives and Kilo friends, from Bjarke Ingels and Henrik Vibskov to Kilo’s very own Head of Design.

TMA-2 Modular Honored at Core77 Design Awards

June 6, 2016

Both our TMA-2 Modular Headphone System and its Packaging were honored in this year's awards.

Kilo and AIAIAI take home the Creative Circle Gold Award

May 5, 2016

The award is Denmark's biggest creative communication event, honoring creativity within the fields of advertising, design and digital.

Republic of Fritz Hansen, Bjarke Ingels and KiBiSi launch the VIA57™ chair

May 5, 2016

Debuting in New York on 13 May 2016, the collaboration celebrates the completion of Bjarke Ingels Group’s first New York City project, the VIA57 WEST building.

Designed by Kilo, Remixed by the Labels: A Concise History of AIAIAI’s Headphone Collaborations

May 5, 2016

From Fool’s Gold Records, Carhartt Work In Progress and Young Guru to Stones Throw, Ghostly International and MODESELEKTOR, our partners at AIAIAI have teamed up with a diverse range of leading-edge record and clothing labels over the the course of their decade-long existence. Here’s a retrospective look at the hybridized headphones.

Lars Larsen appointed as jury member for Cannes Lions 2016

April 4, 2016

Kilo's Founding Head of Design receives another honor from the Cannes Lions Committee in the form of a second jury membership on the Product Design jury.

Reelight Neo ready for launch

April 4, 2016

The friction-free bike light powered by magnetic energy has reached its Kickstarter goal and will be shipping in summer.

Bulbul launches Ore 08

April 4, 2016

An update on the KiBiSI-designed minimalist Ore watch.

Bulbul launches Pebble 08

March 3, 2016

A striking update on the classic KiBiSi-designed asymmetric Pebble shape.

Kilo collaboration included in ‘DANISH DESIGN NOW’ exhibition

March 3, 2016

DANISH DESIGN NOW is a permanent exhibition at the Danish Design Museum presenting a rich selection from a wide spectrum of contemporary Danish design.

Kilo and CP+B to design biodegradable bottle for Carlsberg

February 2, 2016

The project will set out to design a biodegradable, bio-based bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fiber, developed in collaboration with the Innovation Fund Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark.

PEK wins Good Design Award

January 1, 2016

The KiBiSi-designed Biomega PEK cargo bike was recognised by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum Of Architecture and Design.

KiBiSi designs Ore for Bulbul

November 11, 2015

Ore is the third KiBiSi addition to Bulbul's acclaimed range of watches.

Samsung commissions Kilo for new innovation project

November 11, 2015

This new business constitutes an important move in our strategy of cultivating an international client portfolio and working with a defined focus on technology and design-driven innovation.

Kilo is named Gazelle by Danish newspaper Børsen

November 11, 2015

A Gazelle is among the limited number of companies that have delivered four consecutive annual reports, while managing to double either revenue or gross profit during this period.

KiBiSi designs furniture collection for Hualien Residences

November 11, 2015

Hualien Residences, designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, is kicking off sales with a complete model unit on Taiwan’s East coast. The 1000m2 showhome offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and amenities at the development, including a new furniture line designed exclusively by KiBiSi for the Hualien Residences.

KiBiSi Designs OKO For Biomega

October 10, 2015

The Biomega OKO has been designed for the height of performance, whilst being truly accommodating to a busy urban lifestyle. The OKO is a uniquely lightweight, highly practical city pedelec, with a fashionable twist that will undoubtedly make heads turn.

Brick sofa by KiBiSi on display at Human | Nature NYC

October 10, 2015

Concept store Chamber is presenting its second collection of multiples, art objects and design, chosen by photographer and film maker Andrew Zuckerman, and including the KiBiSi brick furniture.

Llama shortlisted for Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2015

August 8, 2015

Our Llama restaurant design, in collaboration with Cofoco, BIG and HZ, has been nominated for the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards.

Kilo and AIAIAI win Golden Lion in Cannes

June 6, 2015

Our TMA-2 modular project in collaboration with AIAIAI has been awarded a Cannes Lions golden trophy. Cannes Lions is the world's biggest annual award show and festival for professionals celebrating creativity.

AIAIAI and Kilo interviewed in Desktop Magazine

June 6, 2015

Desktop spoke to Lars Larsen, Founder and Head of Design at Kilo about developing a modular headphone system – complete with clever interactive packaging – that brings the personal, paramusical elements back to the experience of listening.

Kilo Founder Lars Larsen joins Danish Design Council

June 6, 2015

Lars Larsen has been elected as a member of the Danish Design Council, an independent organization that works to improve the state of Danish design by facilitating connections between design and society, initiating debate and by awarding a design prize.

Kilo and Neumeister design new bus stops for Skånetrafiken

May 5, 2015

The first model is now installed in Malmö, a 10-square meter module part of a system of eight different sized shelters.

KiBiSi designs Facette watch for Bulbul

May 5, 2015

The round and refined Facette watch is the second design in the Bulbul collection.

Kilo designs TMA-2 Modular in collaboration with AIAIAI

April 4, 2015

Providing a vast range of interchangeable options across sound, function, comfort and design, TMA-2 Modular is a state-of-the-art system that lets you create your own personalised headphone.

KiBiSi & BIG design TAPER™ collection for KALLISTA®

April 4, 2015

KiBiSi & BIG partner with Kallista®, a leading designer and provider of kitchen and bath luxury products, to reimagine the bathroom environment through Taper™ by BIG Collection which marries advanced engineering with minimalist style.

Llama Restaurant wins gold at International Design Awards

April 4, 2015

Llama, designed by Kilo & Big, was awarded gold in the ‘interior design of the year’ category.

Biomega NYC wins GOOD DESIGN Award

December 12, 2014

The KiBiSi-designed NYC has been awarded a Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.

Pipe and Tracks in white

November 11, 2014

The Kilo-designed Pipe and Tracks headphones for AIAIAI are now available in white, with a new, updated one-button microphone/controller design.

Pebble watch now available in steel

November 11, 2014

The KiBiSi-designed Pebble 06 timepiece for Bulbul, the sixth and newest member of the Pebble family, is an elegant fusion of classic steel mesh and contemporary design.

Golden Pebble

April 4, 2014

The KiBiSi-designed Pebble watch for Bulbul is now available in a golden version.

Lars Larsen joins Cannes Lions jury

March 3, 2014

Cannes Lions is the world's biggest festival and awards for the creative and marketing communications, entertainment, design and tech industries.