Ombré refers to fabric that has been dyed in a variety of ways: dip dyeing, color bleeding, or gradated dyeing, it's an effect usually achieved by hand dipping fabric in dye so that it gradually goes from ...Read More

Ombré

In the 60's using paper for dresses, knickers and chairs just seemed like a gimic, it was all throw away disposable. Now the use of paper is a much more serious proposition.  Shown above Paper Collection  by Studio Job for Mooi. Created with a ...Read More

Paper

 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

Imbalance

Our desire for sustainable production and recycling has led to some interesting developments in the use of paper and cardboard. Here are  four examples of how designers have experimented with this material.                        Jeroen Wand Paper Chair - Starting with paper only 160 grammes thick ...Read More

Paper Chairs

Designers are really going for a bold use of colour, particularly in this year's fashion colours: blue and purple. Above: I love Inke Hans Flow Chair in this fabulous shade of blue. I'm also coveting a McQ jersey top in the same shade but ...Read More

Colour Blocking

Looking at pixelated colour, printing techniques allowing highly complex surface pattern design.   Cristian Zuzunaga’s sofa , such a beautiful design his work is inspired by architecture and the urban enviroment. For more of his designs heres a link http://www.cristianzuzunaga.com/  Left: Ayme Fitzgerald  - Wildside ...Read More

New Colour Technology.

It's safe to say we’re fed up of drab beige and neutral living; could colour be the antidote to our current malais? We’ve had a shift in perspective, looking at what we already have and adapting to our environment. We’re looking at ways to ...Read More

Bright Colour