Graphic designer Maria Grønlund talks about her journey as a designer, her inspiration and how she works with Adobe Illustrator CC. Her project “I speak fluid colors” has been picked by Adobe on Behance to create the visual identity of the Adobe MAX conference in 2014. [vimeo 124504551 w=700&h=394] Interview made by the Adobe Creative Cloud Evangelism team…. [Read More]
Domitalia launches APP – an ironic and elegant side table
Radice Orlandini design studio has come up with a new ironic and elegant side table for Italian company Domitalia. The small APP table takes its name and look from the world of smart phones’ Apps. The small side table features a rectangular polyurethane tray that sits on four wooden legs. The tray can be partially… [Read More]
VIDEO: A Modular Home with a View
KieranTimberlake has designed an off-site fabricated home uniquely tuned to the steeply sloped site in the mountains of Mendocino County, California. Watch this interesting time-lapse of the pre-fabricated home being built. [vimeo 128164094 w=700&h=394]
Photo-essay: Rosangela Borgese captures the spirit of IDDU Sicilian Cafe
London-based photographer Rosangela Borgese of Rosangela Photography captures the essence of the newly opened IDDU Sicilian Cafe and Wine Bar: a mix of Sicilian vibrancy, metropolitan style and social atmosphere. Her photography creates a storyline that visually transports you to the chic eatery by capturing the culture and feel of the Sicilian coffee house. None of… [Read More]
Greeny Table by Gino Carollo for Bonaldo
Inspired by nature and a passion for natural materials, the Greeny Table by Gino Carollo for Bonaldo is distinguished by soft rounded silhouettes. The table uses solid wood for the elliptical base, and marble for the table top. In addition to four types of marble (Calacatta, Carrara, Marquinia, Emperador), Bonaldo also produces Greeny with a transparent… [Read More]
VIDEO: Yi Ou Lai Opening Show – Thousand Silk Threads
An amazing blend of art, architecture and fashion in the Yi Ou Lai Opening Show. Recipient Collective and Xiao Ke dance company have been invited by Italian curator Davide Quadrio to create a show in Suzhou, near Shanghai. The underlying theme of the show was the encounter, the influence and the mutual fascination between Chinese and European culture…. [Read More]
Osaka modular sofa by Pierre Paulin for LaCividina
Designed in 1967 and developed in 1970 for the Osaka Expo, the Osaka modular sofa by Pierre Paulin for LaCividina allows endless configurations by combining and aligning curved elements. The elements feature a steel structure covered with non-deforming, expanded polyurethane padding and upholstered in stretch fabric. With 20 standard sizes and a large selection of fabrics, the possibilities… [Read More]
Iittala adds new products to the Kastehelmi Range
The classic Kastehelmi range by Oiva Toikka has become one of the most popular ranges in the Iittala collection. The Finish company has now added a newly designed jar and tumbler to the playful range of glass tableware. Kastehelmi was originally designed in 1964 and was in production until 1988. Iittala brought back the most… [Read More]
VIDEO: Jaime Hayón creates “fantastical urban landscape” for MINI
In this movie from Dezeen, filmed in Milan, Spanish designer Jaime Hayón explains why he used traditional craft materials in his installation showcasing MINI’s new electric scooter concept. [vimeo 126524555 w=700&h=394]
Poly XO and Poly XOXO chair Design by Karim Rashid for Bonaldo
Italian manufacturer Bonaldo has recently launched a new version of its famous Poly chair, designed by Karim Rashid in 2007. Poly, originally named after ‘polycarbonate’, the material used to make the chair, is now available in two new versions: Poly XO and Poly XOXO. Poly XO is entirely upholstered with fabric, leather and eco-leather covers,… [Read More]
