Stockholm-based design duo Färg & Blanche have designed a stackable chair inspired by suspenders. The chair was named Frankie in honour of the dance legend Frankie Manning, one of the creator of Lindy Hop. Fredrik Färg and Emma Marga Blanche have paid particular attention to the back of the chair, where thin metal “suspenders” give the piece… [Read More]
Archives for February 2015
Pebble Time raises over $9M on Kickstarter in its first day!
The new generation Pebble Time smartwatch set a ground-braking record on Kickstarter, raising almost $10M in its first day. The highly successful original Pebble raised $10.2M back in 2012, setting a standard for smartwatch technology to come. There are 29 days to go for the Kickstarter campaign, but at this rate we expect to see… [Read More]
Chimney Lights by Benjamin Hubert for Viaduct
The Chimney lights are a collection of hand thrown clay pendants by designer Benjamin Hubert for Viaduct. The lights are produced using a technique known as slip-casting (liquid clay poured into plaster moulds). After casting the lights are hand painted with a terracotta slip. The lamps use natural clay for the region of Wales, where they… [Read More]
New Halifax Central Library by schmidt hammer lassen architects
Last December the new Halifax Central Library opened its doors. The design for the 15,000 m² library was won back in 2010 by Danish architecture firm schmidt hammer lassen and local firm Fowler Bauld & Mitchell in an international competition. The library is located in the heart of Halifax, standing as a cultural hub accessible… [Read More]
Deli Chair by Thomas Pedersen for Skandiform
Thomas Pedersen has designed an elegant stacking chair for Swedish furniture brand Skandiform. The organic form of the Deli Chair seems to wrap around the human body. The design of the chair was awarded the 2014 Red Dot Award, winning over the 40-member expert jury in the Product Design category. The idea behind Deli has… [Read More]
Berkshire Residence by Gregory Phillips Architects
Gregory Phillips Architects designed the building, interiors and landscaping of this substantial modern country house along the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire. The design was inspired by traditional country houses with adjoining stable yards, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the surrounding landscape. The impressive views of the landscape become evident… [Read More]
Ultra Slim Chair by Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has initiated a project called Experiment 2015 where Stefan Borselius, Thomas Bernstrand and Blå Station’s own design manager, CEO and producer, Johan Lindau were invited to create three design classics for public environment. The project involved an entirely open design process where the designers would coach, debate and criticize each other. One… [Read More]
The Drawer Table by Ineke Hans for Arco
Dutch designer Ineke Hans has designed a multi-functional table for Arco that redefines the traditional table function. The Drawer Table challenges conventional notions and addresses how current social habits affect the way we use furniture. We find ourselves more often than not using furniture for different purposes than it was originally intended. Tables in particular… [Read More]
An exhibition stand about changing work environments
Ippolito Fleitz Group has created Walter Knoll’s exhibition stand at the 2014 Orgatec, a design based on communication and identity. The stand was designed as a response to today’s changing work environments, a shift from the classic workstation to that where living and working environments intertwine. The exterior skin of the trade stand is illustrated… [Read More]
Aesop ABC-Viertel Store by .PSLAB and Vincent Van Duysen Architects
.PSLAB collaborated with Antwerp firm Vincent Van Duysen Architects in the design of Aesop’s latest German signature store, and its first in Hamburg. The store features the brand’s first facial treatment room in Europe. The store design takes inspiration from the neighbourhood’s vibrant environment and the building’s status as a protected historic site. The 112 m²… [Read More]
