Founded in 1995 by the firm’s namesake Artemy Lebedev, Russia’s Art. Lebedev Studio’s credo is: “Design will save the world.” Perhaps, with their latest creation, they plan to amend that motto to: “Design will protect the world from robbers.” The Defendius Door Chain is the latest toy from the Lebedev studio, who’s cheeky approach to industrial design is probably more famous for its fascination with tactile electronics than with home security. Having produced from hyper-geometric kettles to custom fonts, there most reputable design is the surreally innovative Optimus Maximus keyboard– the first type pad with a fully customizable display for each key– a multilingual, shortcut-happy playscape for the fingers.
The Defendius is decidedly less versatile, but it’s a great example of the maverick design firm’s playful but practical wit. Made from 100% Titanium Alloy Construction, it’s been tested to withstand up to 700 lbs. of force. The irony that it could conceivably take you longer to get out of your apartment than it’d take for an intruder to get in, is a wicked design joke well worth the $50 price tag.
Buy: $50
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1 dw // Apr 9, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Uhhhhh, you guys do know this was an April Fool’s prank, right?
2 Bo // Apr 9, 2008 at 9:19 pm
this is cool looking though very true that you probably wouldn’t be able to get out fast enough
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