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‘The Paradise of Bulbs’ From darkness to light, and back again…ILUMINAR is not a design exhibition about light; it is a light exhibition about design…250 masterpieces of lightning design signed by more than 100 different designers and artists are presented in a spectacular and sensitive scenography by the leading Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto … Continue reading “ILUMINAR”
This exhibition was a homage to the talent of one of the most important French designers of the mid-20th century. This is a presentation of a real exhibition organized by Didier Méron and Guillaume de Casson at the Galerie Alain Gutharc in Paris from June 15 to July 29 2000. Designed in … Continue reading “Pierre Paulin”
A visit to the private house of Belgian architect Louis Everaert. The house dates from 1964. The photographs shown here were made in the sixties. Some interesting pieces of furniture by Everaert himself, Bertoia, Jacobsen or German designer Herbert Hirche.
Made of 6 pack rings that decompose after 3 months in direct sunlight, and the frame can be deconstructed to apply another layer of rings when needed. The idea is amusing but still needs to be perfected. Not so easy to place ones feet! By design student Adam Johnston.
Erect1 is a new candlestick for candles of all sizes that always stand up straight! boo | ben oostrum ontwerpt found the solution to fit any candle from 1,9 cm to 2,5 cm. Simply press the candle into the candleholder Erect1 and the cutting edges will cut right through the candle creating a solid fixture. … Continue reading “Erect1”
Atelier A1 is showing new works during whole month of September in their workshop in Brussels. Atelier A1 is a group of 6 young Belgian designers that have created a strong dynamic and have been most noticed by international press. ‘Slide’ MirrorSylvain Willenz ‘Drop’ LightNathalie Dewez ‘Cardboard Coverings’Diane Steverlynck
Summer is ending and in most of our countries, weather is getting cooler. It is time to think about feeding the birds and why not also install a bird house for next spring. Who would have thought that so many designers have cared about our little birdies?While bringing food regularly, you will help the birds … Continue reading “Time to hang your bird feeder!”
From time to time we will show you some videos related to design. Let’s start with this great moment offered by NBC in 1956. The presentation of their famous Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames in person.
After the fun and glamourous products designed by Ora Ïto for LaCie, the electronic company is offering today extremely sober portable drivers designed by Sam Hecht. ‘Little Disk’ designed by Sam Hecht It is always interesting to listen to the designers explain how and why they made certain decisions. Here are some links to an … Continue reading “Sam Hecht design for LaCie”
You have always dreamed of visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece but could never get there? Well, today it is possible. Of course this is not the real thing, but it is not less impressive. In addition, unless you can fly like a bird, you would never be able to see the house through some of … Continue reading “Fallingwater virtual tour”
Not so long ago, Belgian firm Durlet was highly regarded for its great quality of manufacture but was not so much reputed for its creativity. After having disprooved this fact with the series ‘How to Sit’, Durlet continues on its way by calling on one of the best contemporary designers. Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli with … Continue reading “‘Spin’ armchair by Alfredo Häberli”
FOC, Dutch design company specialized in design for layer manufacturing, has launched new products at the London festival. Among the new products are the ‘Matryoshka’ bags (design Isabel Corton) and the ‘Trabecula’ Bench (design Janne Kyttanen) made by EOS in laser sintered polyamide with a manufacturing technique used to create 3D products by layering powder … Continue reading “Freedom Of Creation at 100% Design London”
The 2008 Next Generation® Design Competition focuses on WATER. In a world of killer floods and rising tides, potable water is a finite resource. With up to one third of the global population living without reliable access to clean water, we need better design solutions that account for potable water, gray water, black water-its uses, … Continue reading “Metropolis Next Generation Competition”
The 2007 collection is defined by a ‘Metallic’ theme. Diving back into the material that initiated his original interest in design, Tom Dixon has taken inspiration from a diversity of sources that range from the heroic use of cast iron by the engineers of the industrial revolution, to the skilled craftsmen of the Indian subcontinent. … Continue reading “Tom Dixon launches new Collection at 100% Design”
cause/affect is a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society and communities. All work entered in the competition must promote or support social good and actively engage in enriching our lives. It can raise awareness about a cause or condition. It can … Continue reading “A graphic design competition for do-gooders”
Émile Hermès was a discoverer of new talent, a creative visionary and a true pioneer who recognised the value of the functionality of objects. Hermès is launching a competition in his spirit. Aimed at young, European designers, the Prix Émile Hermès rewards the creation of innovative objects. Contest theme: la légèreté au … Continue reading “Prix Emile Hermès”
by Anne Robert After the rise of wide spread Eco consciousness, it seems the next wave to hit us is ‘Urban farming’ i.e: food-producing activities at home, be it edible gardens, livestock or aquaculture.The aims include: increasing self reliance, combating the ever increasing number of food miles we use to feed ourselves and … renew … Continue reading “Opening soon: MyUrbanFarm.com – A beginners guide by a beginner”
Demakersvan Dutch Design House has created these 2 outside lamps mixing tradition and contemporanity. The fuse is calculated to last for more than a 100 years. A resevoir of nostalgia that lights up by oil. An outside lamp inspired by the gently sweeping Dutch windmills. With every breeze it stores … Continue reading “Light Wind and Light Fuse”
I am one of those people who can’t easily deprive themselves of the ‘plop’ when the cork pops out of the wine bottle. It is, for me, the first step before the pleasure of tasting the wine. The opening of the bottle is part of a ritual that I highly estimate. But for those who … Continue reading “Bag in Box”
Not only an in-depth exploration of contemporary design practice, this book is also a rallying call for a more sustainable approach to product design of every type, from lighting and furniture design to consumer electronic equipment, transportation, product architecture, and environmental design.
Tom Loeser’s ‘Cinch’ is a public seating project installed in the lobby of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. The benches are made of industrial felt and steel wrapped around architectural columns. Felt is a very attractive material but is it suitable for a public space?Another example of seats in felt are the ‘Joseph’ (2000) … Continue reading “‘Cinch’ public seating project”
Visitors to the Dutch Design Week will be able to see this project from Philips Design Probes program which is a unique foresighting initiative tracking emerging developments in five main areas – politics, economics, environment, technology and culture. The outcomes of this ‘far-future’ research are used to identify systemic shifts that could affect business in … Continue reading “Off the grid: Sustainable Habitat 2020”
The 9th Design Boerse Duesseldorf is back again with more than 100 dealers and the finest 20th Century international design over 4000 square metres. Visitors from USA, Japan and nearly all European countries meet in Duesseldorf every October. Indian summer on the Rhine combined with some great finds – more and more visitors have already … Continue reading “Design Boerse Duesseldorf 2007”
Designed in Brussels is presenting its 3rd showcase from the selection “101% Designed in Brussels” 2007-2008. Since she graduated at the High School of Visual Arts of La Cambre (Brussels) in 2003, Charlotte Lancelot multiplies projects combining functional aspect, emotional and aesthetical well-being. Her creations are based on a long thinking about our surrounding … Continue reading “Charlotte Lancelot”
This project, called “Can of Gold”, is a charitable organization that Marcel Wanders had already launched successfully in Hamburg, Washington, Sydney, London and Mexico. JCI Brugge invites you to the world premiere launch of Can of Gold 2007 on November 9 2007. 150 cans were collected in order to distribute soup to the homeless … Continue reading “Can of Gold, Charity project of designer Marcel Wanders”
On Friday October 26th, Sebastien Wierinck will inaugurate his ‘OS08’ Bench and an exhibition about his previous projects in the ‘Tokyo Eat’ at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Based in Marseille, Sebastien’s studio concentrates mainly on on-site projects with the use of industrial flexible tubes, formally for its fluid and organic forms and conceptually … Continue reading “‘OS08’ Bench”
A good way to discover Design Academy Eindhoven is to visit yearly Graduation Galleries. The show presents work created by recent academy graduates which are on hand to talk with and to answer questions. Today’s news, tomorrow’s textile. Greetje van Tiem, one of the graduates, presents a project called InDruk that turns newspapers into … Continue reading “Design Academy Eindhoven”
Despite the massive evolution it is going through, I think it is still fair to say that a lot of outdoor furniture would look out of place indoors. This is certainly not the case for the new work by Frederic Gaunet. After having worked as a designer for some of the most amazing brands … Continue reading “Outdoor furniture loses its stigma with new designs by Frederic Gaunet”
Zerogloss is presenting a new bookshelf at Designers’Open 2007 in Leipzig between October 26 and 28 2007. ‘Laica’ designed by Francesco Innocenti is the first product launched by Zerogloss, an entirely hand made production.
On October 24 2007, during the opening of K2007, the world´s biggest trade fair for the plastics industry in Duesseldorf, the ‘Myto’ chair has been officially presented on the BASF booth in the presence of its creator, Konstantin Grcic, acclaimed industrial designer. The chair made of easy-flow plastic Ultradur® High Speed has been developed with … Continue reading “Unveiling of the ‘Myto’ cantilever chair designed by Konstantin Grcic for Plank”
