Stripped to the bare bones here are a number of designs that don't want to cover their skeletal structure . Some are perhaps a result of too much time tinkering with designs in the 3D modelling phase and thinking, "hmmmm.... actually, I like that ...Read More
Do we have too much....stuff? Are our wardrobes bursting at the seams, all manner of clothing bits and bobs tumbling out? I have to confess, I would love to say I have everything neat and ordered, shoes boxed and labelled, but ...Read More
Illustration on paper products and t-shirts we're used to, doodling on pieces in your home is something we expect from a naughty toddler, but despite this association a number of women artists and designers have created a series of products and ...Read More
In a time when we are being urged to use less and recycle here are three products that allow you to reuse exsisting bits and bobs you have lying around to create a liveable room. A chair and a table and somewhere ...Read More
Moroso's Victoria & Albert Sofa in African print fabric at Milan Furniture Fair 2009 African American designer Stephen Burks was asked to design an exhibition based in Moroso's Milan showroom. His work is a contemporary vision of Africa, translating traditional crafts into an industrial product. Seen ...Read More
At last years Salone Internazionale del Mobile Tord Boonje introduced his beautiful Fig Leaf Wardrobe. Perhaps more of an art piece than a functional wardrobe it still got me thinking about how designers have used trees as inspiration. So here's a serise ...Read More
Imbalance - are we all feeling a little off balance? The world has gone a bit out of sync, a little bit wonky and so have some designs.There's perfection in imperfection. Proportions are twisted , bent and stretched. Here's a few ...Read More
I just loved the work Piet Hein Eek exhibited during Salone Internazionale del mobile at Spazio Rossana Orlandi. It's not just his intellegent use of material, the work is incredibly tactile and the mixture of colours beautiful. Piet has spent his career working with ...Read More
There's been a few interesting examples of upholstery in Salone Internazionale del Mobile. The ideas of enveloping, encasing, comforting and even devouring the occupant have been explored by designers over the past year. There's also been a playful use of stitching ...Read More
Heres a few pics of Milan. Just a little taster... Studio Job: Beautiful setting, a sanctuary from the rest of the busy venues. African artists created furniture, furnishings and installations curated by Patrizia Moroso Piet Hein Eek's installation at Spazio Rossana Orlandi Jaime Hayon's ...Read More
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