DesignBite

Good design with good function

Based in Taiwan, DesignBite is a collaboration between skilled craftsmen and a group of passionate Scandinavian designers. They have over 20 years of experience manufacturing many leading and well known brands in the homeware industry to ensure the quality of their products.

DesignBite's designers believe that good design combines functionality that comes from the brain and aesthetics that come from the heart. A product is not just a product, it tells a story - "It's about creativity, vision, culture, company values, the past, the present and the future."

Everyone loves beautiful things and we surround ourselves with beautiful things. Be it an experience or a simple object, every effort is an effort to create a space that offers the comfort, pleasure and inspiration we desire.

DesignBite values the simplicity of life, even when it comes to beauty. Take a "bite out of life", enjoy precious moments with loved ones, beauty is easy and effortless.

Design with Scandinavian roots

Hans Thyge Raunkjaer founded the design studio in 1990. The studio is located in Denmark and China. Hans Thyge & Co specializes in the design of furniture, objects, interiors and branding. Juggling everything from tech projects to fashion home concepts, they work strategically and commercially and have created multiple lifestyle brands.

Hans Thyge & Co is made up of passionate people with strong opinions and a love of great design. They believe in the combination of brain and heart - function and aesthetics - and every design should tell a story: a product is so much more than just the product itself - it's about creativity, vision, culture, company values, past, present and the Future.

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DesignBite combines Danish design tradition with precise manufacturing in Taiwan — the result is furniture and home accessories in powder-coated metal that treat function and aesthetics equally. At Charles & Marie we carry a curated selection of around ten products, including the popular Big Hug cake stand, tiered stands, coat hooks and plant stands. Most items are available in several signature colours and ready to ship.

Behind DesignBite stands an unusual partnership: Hans Thyge Raunkjaer, founder of the Danish design studio Hans Thyge & Co based in Norsminde (est. 1990), designs all products. Michael Hsiao brings manufacturing expertise from Taichung, Taiwan. The operating company — DesignBite GmbH — is based near Hamburg. The philosophy is "Take a bite out of life": great design happens when the brain (function) and the heart (aesthetics) work together. The central product line, the Big Hug series, embodies this idea — curved metal forms that evoke an embrace and translate the Danish hygge concept into furniture.

Kitchen & Table: The Big Hug cake stand is the brand's flagship: 24 cm diameter, powder-coated metal, available in five colours — and our best-selling DesignBite product. For more space, the Big Hug tiered stand with two levels comes in five colours too. Living & Furnishing: The Big Hug tall plant stand showcases houseplants at eye level. The Big Hug cushion (60 × 30 cm) brings the signature shapes to the sofa in four colours. For a statement, the Big Hug pouf and tall wall shelf round out the range. Hallway & Organisation: The small metal coat hooks are inconspicuous yet stylish — perfect for hallways, bathrooms or behind doors.

What material are DesignBite products made of?

All DesignBite products are made of powder-coated metal — robust, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. The colours are applied electrostatically and oven-cured for durability.

Which colours are available?

The Big Hug series comes in five signature colours: a muted palette from soft pink to deep green. Exact colours vary by product — check each product page for options.

Are DesignBite products food-safe?

The cake stands and tiered stands are designed for serving baked goods and fruit. The powder coating is food-safe for dry goods. For direct food contact, use a plate or liner.

Is DesignBite a good gift?

The coat hooks are an uncomplicated entry point — small, useful and beautifully designed. The Big Hug cake stand is our most popular gift from the range, perfect for anyone who bakes or loves to host.

DesignBite at Charles & Marie — Danish design meets Taiwanese craftsmanship. Cake stands, plant stands, coat hooks & cushions in signature colours.