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
New exponents of traditional crafts are bringing a level of artistry that is refreshing in its approach; and the humour and wit that comes across in their work is something that we don't associate with these traditional methods. I think when ...Read More
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
Adapting old designs with a playful use of colour or mixing up vintage pieces with a contrast in style and colour. We're being a little more creative with what we've got and seeing value in old pieces that with a ...Read More
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