RIMOWA collaborates with NUOVA to release its first NFT collection

luxury luggage company RIMOWA collaborates with design studio NUOVA to launch its first-ever NFTs. called ‘blueprints from the metaverse’, the conceptual collection explores the future of travel and reimagines airline memorabilia using the german brand’s signature style and materials. the virtual time capsule includes a telescopic glass serving table and aerospace aluminum plates. all of the NFTs have been created by NUOVA to be carbon negative, offsetting seven tonnes of CO2.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–01-20 glass service cart

materials: murano glass, RIMOWA components

all images © NUOVA

a compartmented glass serving cart with storage for meals. made in murano, italy, the mobile unit features multiple iconic RIMOWA design features such as the multiwheel system and luggage strap. the dinner service apparatus houses up to 18 serving trays manufactured using RIMOWA’s aluminum material and aerospace grade aluminum to last the test of time.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–02–04-20 aerospace aluminum servingware

materials: aerospace grade aluminum

a series of modular anodized aluminum dishware compatible with the aluminum serving tray configuration. each module is manufactured in specification to the meal service; each designed to serve an appetizer, entree and dessert, for maximum functionality.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–05-20 mouthblown murano drinkware

materials: murano glass

a series of hand blown glassware apparatus for an in-flight dinner service featuring RIMOWA’s trademark riveted surfaces. the collection is mouth blown in murano, italy, and tailored for housing liquids ranging from whisky to water, and designed to be consumed during the experience.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–06-20 aerospace aluminum serving tray

materials: aerospace aluminum, LED

a serving surface with multi-functionality. designed as the storage component for the serving cart and for use during gastronomic consumption, the piece is engineered with an extruded aluminum profile based on RIMOWA’s trademark luggage seal. the lightweight trays will house the modular anodized aluminum servingware collection for the dinner service — each designed for different prepared meals as by chef recommendation.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–09-20 gorilla glass telescopic table

materials: gorilla glass, aerospace aluminum

a telescopic table providing functionality as a cocktail or meal table. utilizing components from RIMOWA’s telescopic luggage handle, and ultra-lightweight transparent aluminum for the surface, the table is designed and engineered to offer seamless adjustment for maximum comfort during dinner service.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–10-20 aerospace aluminum ambient cabin lighting

materials: aerospace aluminum, LED

a self-supported lighting system designed for to improve the overall travel experience. engineered using machined aluminum and faceted sheet stock as used for RIMOWA luggage, the system diffuses LED light through its frosted lens.

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–01-20 glass service cart

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–02–04-20 aerospace aluminum servingware

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–05-20 mouthblown murano drinkware

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–06-20 aerospace aluminum serving tray

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–09-20 gorilla glass telescopic table

RIMOWA x NUOVA NA–10-20 aerospace aluminum ambient cabin lighting

project info:

name: blueprints from the metaverse

brand: RIMOWA 

design: NUOVA | @nu__ova

engineering, assembly: seven diamonds, from

manufacturing: BTM

lighting: from lighting

graphic design, branding: studio temp

CGI: CATK

post production: RGBERLIN

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom