BU Lifestyle

5 positive habits to promote good health
5 positive habits to promote good health
Ensuring you’re keeping a healthy mind and body can be a challenge at any time, let alone during a global pandemic. So what can you do to give yourself a boost... Read more...
Living for the little things in life
Living for the little things in life
We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s the little things in life that matter”. But day-to-day, how often do you find yourself obsessing over what you don’t have, instead of noticing... Read more...
Product feature: BU Brew Cup
Product feature: BU Brew Cup
Whatever your go-to beverage, we believe in making your tea or coffee break a ritual worth savouring. That’s why we designed a brew cup that would make the drinking experience... Read more...
Why mastering the moment is key to a richer life
Why mastering the moment is key to a richer life
We’ve all had those moments that stay ingrained in our memories… your first day at school, learning how to ride a bike, or maybe even playing in the snow for the first... Read more...
Product feature: Magnetic Key Holder
Product feature: Magnetic Key Holder
Everything needs a place to belong, even your keys. That’s why we designed our magnetic bamboo key holder, inspired by a bee's honeycomb.  We believe in unlocking moments of delight - from... Read more...
Reflections on a whirlwind of a year
Reflections on a whirlwind of a year
With the longest day behind us, we thought it'd be a good time to step back, and share what's been going on behind the scenes at team BU - the highs, the lows and what... Read more...
BU glass carafe with filter
Product feature: Glass carafe
Tall, slender and made from crystal clear mouth-blown glass, our contemporary carafe provides a centrepiece on any table. Ideally suited for aerating wine or infusing water - we’ve even made sure... Read more...
BU cork desk mat
Product feature: Handmade cork leather desk mat
Elegant, lightweight and smooth to the touch - our handmade desk mat made from 100% sustainable cork leather, provides support and cushioning while you work. So you can lean in, and... Read more...
5 ways to create a minimalist workspace to boost mental wellbeing
5 ways to create a minimalist workspace to boost mental wellbeing
Tidy desk, tidy mind. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard many times before. But is it really true? How does the way we design our workspace affect our mood and... Read more...
What’s so good about cork leather?
What’s so good about cork leather?
What is cork leather? Cork bottle stops aren’t so common these days. But you may have noticed it more and more in everyday accessories – from watch straps, to wallets,... Read more...
Minimalist Product Design - The Art Of Distilling Down To The Essence
Minimalist Product Design - The Art Of Distilling Down To The Essence
Minimalism is taking over and whether it's in art, architecture, product or interior design, there's something about the focus on space and simplicity that is very refreshing.  In product design it’s a movement... Read more...
Designing BU Water
Although BU began in 2013 as a maker of bamboo tableware, our aspiration was always to expand our sustainable designs to a range of everyday products. Inspiration Over 50 billion plastic water bottles are thrown away each year, and sadly, the biggest use and waste is from countries with access to drinkable tap water. To try and fight this fast growing issue, in 2015, we decided to design a water bottle filter which would encourage people to drink tap water. To do this we knew we had to create something that... Read more...