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DECEMBER 5, 2006 at 7:51 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
Dan Radcliffe from the Harry Potter movies has designed a piece of furniture store Habitat
, a furniture store in the UK. His creation, a "cu-bed," a kind of a soft rubik's cube that can be transformed into a bed or a barricade or a hiding-place.
All proceeds from the sale of this piece of furniture, which will go on sale in February, will be donated to Dan's charity of choice, Demelza House.
According to Caroline Cooren-Gleizak, Director of Communications of Habitat (in French):
We asked several personalities to design the object or the piece of furniture of which they would have dreamed of as a child.
Additional personalities asked to participate were Kate Winslet and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut.
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Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
Awww! That's definitely a child's fantasy made real. The best thing about it is that it's been made for charity.
Bravo,Dan!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 3:30 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Hey, that is really cool, it would be awesome for a rumpus room, or a spare bedroom!! I don't know if I like those colours though...
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 3:40 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Wow, it looks exceptional, a cube as a bed. Well, I like the colors and it looks soft (promises nice dreams while sleeping on it). Dan's doing realy much for charity. That's good!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 4:42 AM EST
Princess of Cleverness
Points: 5207
unicorn_purple says:
That is really nice of him.
But its weird!!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 6:26 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Fabulous, our dear dan is so multi-talented. Oh bless him
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 6:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Aha. right. ok. interesting, I'd like to see a picture of this thing. Sound good. Nice way of giving to charity.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 7:31 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
Anneleise says:
Wait.....what? That makes no sense but, go Dan for giving to charity.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 8:07 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
That's a good idea to help charity. I think my kids would like one of those "cu-beds".
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 8:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 708
Star Simmons says:
An actor and now a designer. Dan seems to be quite talented. Wow. That 'cubed' looks really cool. Looks like it was a very clever design. I like it.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:07 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
Well, I agree with all those saying they want to see this master cu-bed of his. I think I get it. Like cube, but cu-bed. :D
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
That's cool.
It sounds like a pretty cool piece of furniture.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Thats a very interesting piece of furniture! I wonder if Dan had any help with that? I think he would have as he does not seem the furniture designing type.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:17 AM EST
Student
Points: 266
TheORIGINALMrs.Snape says:
Furniture eh?...He's a great actor. We shouldn't judge him.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1959
AncientJoy says:
What an interesting idea! I wonder if it will catch on. Who knows... Dan could end up with a career in furniture/interior design.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 9:57 AM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Ohhkay, that is the oddest thing I have ever heard. But okay. Sounds like fun =) Whatever. Ha ha ha!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Hmm… a cube bed? Well yeah, it’s the kind of thing I might have imagined as a child.
Very cool.. but what impresses me most is that it’s yet another thing he’s doing for charity. How many 17 year olds do this much for charity? Even give to charity at all?
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:31 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
I would have loved to have one bed like that when I was young, wait! I would love to have one bed like that now too! It's great Dan donated the money.
And to some people: Dan can do whatever he wants with his time and life, if he wants to write, he can write, if he wants to design he can do it, it's not random, each person can do whatever they want, some of you talk like very jealous people. Kate Winslet designed something too for example, they were asked to do it, it's something nice.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
Somebody tell me that . . . box is not the furniture he designed . . . I can design better furniture than that . . . stupid
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:38 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
haha, I sent that too fast, I didn't get to add the "l0l" on the end . . . so I did here
~1000 characters per post~ cauz I'm retarded like that
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
I think it's so cool that he desigbed furniture for charity. That is awesome . also to be asked along with Buzz Aldrin that's a big honor.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
Veri_Lara says:
I think it a very good idea, kids would love to have one. :) And the most important thing is the money will go to people who really needs it, the other actors should have done the same.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 11:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
Veri_Lara says:
Mr. Big Shot, not, that's not the design, the article says the design is not finished yet, maybe you don't talk French.
And remember Dan is not a proffesional designer, if they would have wanted a proffesional they would have not asked Dan, Kate, Buzz Aldrin etc
But I think Dan is very creative. :)
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 11:12 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Its nice to hear that all these celebrities aren't selfish.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 11:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
That sounds interesting, might pop down to my local store and have a look at it!!
If i like it, i might buy one (thank god my cousin works in there - discount!!! yay!!!!)
Will have a look at it, as i said, and will pop back on here with a qucik review if someone else hasn't done it already!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 11:53 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
So he acts and then... makes furniture? Em... that's slightly weird. But nice that he did it for charity :)
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 12:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
That sounds so cool! I want one! I'd love it! And so would my mates.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 12:20 PM EST
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