Italian manufacturer Arper will reveal at the 2014 Milan Design Week, a new modular sofa system defined by the harmonious juxtaposition of smooth lines and warm materials. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Zinta comes in a variety of lengths and customizing materials, that can serve a range of environments from residential to office, lounge or even… [Read More]
Archives for 2014
Kristian Aus launches the Ziggy Hook through Kickstarter
Ziggy is a project that is very close to Kirstian Aus‘ heart. For the last few years, the Sydney-based designer has been designing and producing products through his design consultancy Autumn, and his brand UNDER. Being a big believer in the idea that design should be democratic and accessible, he has launched Ziggy through Kickstarter…. [Read More]
Torei Side Tables by Luca Nichetto for Cassina
The Torei Family was born as a collaboration between designer Luca Nichetto and Italian manufacturer Cassina. The concept for the small tables, grew out of the idea of a serving tray’s small dimensions and flexible use. The name Torei complements the concept, as it is a phonetic transposition of the Japanese word for “tray”. The… [Read More]
“Austria. Naturally Yours” – Penda’s Austrian Pavilion for the 2015 Milan Expo
Winning the first runner up in an international competition for the Austrian Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, Penda and Alex Daxböck propose a project that gets designed and eaten by its visitors. The concept of the project strengthens the “Feeding the Planet” topic of the Expo, by encouraging visitors to participate and seed plants on… [Read More]
Tetris Storage System by Front for Horreds
The design world has recently seen a focus on modular furniture that allows users to put their own spin on the design. Front design studio collaborated with Swedish manufacturer Horreds, to create the Tetris storage system that follows the same principle of customization. Recently presented at the 2014 Stockholm Furniture Fair, Tetris is a storage… [Read More]
POP-UP Office by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Toronto based Dubbeldam Architecture + Design developed a complete modular work environment. The POP-UP Office comes as a new typology of workspace, that is easily transported, reconfigurable and rapidly deployed. Dubbeldam re-imagined the concept of modern workspace, and produced a completely adaptable set of modular units, built out of reclaimed wood shipping pallet boards and… [Read More]
Benjamin Hubert’s Ripple Table Goes Into Production – Lighter & Stronger
British designer Benjamin Hubert announced the launch of a production-ready version of the lightweight Ripple table, which is on the shortlist for Design Museum’s Design of the Year 2014. Ripple 2.0 will weigh even less than the prototype (first launched at the 2013 London Design Festival), and can now easily support the equivalent of a… [Read More]
Tom Dixon Presents CLUB at Milan Design Week 2014
Tom Dixon reinterprets the conventional Gentleman’s club at the Milan Design Week, where he will showcase his latest furniture, lighting and accessories. The theme of the CLUB takes the historic British members club, and transforms it into a “a modern day home-away-from-home, a plush and cultured haven where pleasure and work collide”. A misspent youth spent in the London… [Read More]
Bubbles Seating by busk+hertzog for +HALLE
Formerly known as globe zero 4, the Danish furniture company recently changed its name to +HALLE. In collaboration with designers busk+hertzog, they developed the Bubbles seating system. The Danish duo took a unique approach to traditional upholstery techniques, that won them the 2013 IF Product Design Award. Behind every product lies a story. Sometimes it’s obvious and can be… [Read More]
The time it takes – A short movie dedicated to Enzo Catellani
To mark the launch of Catellani & Smith’s new website, Giorgio Oppici created a short movie dedicated to Enzo Catellani’s vision, in the unique working space where he creates his lamps. “The time it takes” introduces viewers to the fascinating world of the Italian lighting manufacturer Catellani & Smith. [vimeo 89622077 w=800&h=355] When I create a lamp, I always start off with… [Read More]
