In 2011 Berlin-based designer Wener Aisslinger introduced the public to the world’s first concept for a monobloc chair made of natural fibers – the *hemp chair*. The project was supported by the German chemical company BASF, and was designed through a lightweight manufacturing process borrowed from the car industry. Using renewable materials such as hemp… [Read More]
Sneak Peek Cabinet by A2 / A2 designers AB
The Swedish company A2 is knows for their playful and youthful designs, as well as paying homage to the heritage of the Scandinavian furniture tradition. Their designs portray a combination of creativity, innovation and functionality. A2 is designed and managed by designer and engineer Sara Larsson in collaboration with her sister architect Anna Larsson, family and co-workers. All… [Read More]
Koura Pendant Light by David Trubridge
As all of David Trubridge‘s designs, the Koura Pendant Light draws its inspiration from nature. Koura makes reference to the Maori name for small fresh water shrimps, while the delicate structure is reminiscent of the wooden traps used to catch them. Unlike most lighting systems on the market, Koura is produced as a kitset, rather than a… [Read More]
Catch Chair by Jaime Hayon for &tradition
The CATCH Chair was designed by internationally renowned Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for Danish design company &tradition, and was first introduced publicly to the 2013 Salone del Mobile, Milan. Known for his whimsical drawings, CATCH manages to capture Hayon’s playfulness, yet still deliver a comfortable chair. When I was drawing CATCH, I drew a man… [Read More]
Aircone by Stefan Borselius for Abstracta
Aircone is an acoustical panel designed by Swedish designer Stefan Borselius for Swedish manufacturer Abstracta. The innovative system is based on the successful sound-absorbant partition Airflake, the first product designed by Stefan Borselius in collaboration with Abstracta in 2006. The design of the Aircone is much simpler compared to the Airflake, which is used a… [Read More]
The Elephant Chair by Neuland Industriedesign for Kristalia
German designers Eva Paster and Michael Geldmacher of Neuland Industriedesign have developed the Elephant Chair for Italian manufacturer Kristalia. At first glance, The Elephant Chair may seem as a normal tubular metal chair. However, Kristalia along with Neuland Industriedesign managed to utilize modern technology to reinterpret a classic design. The shell of the chair was inspired by the… [Read More]
Petstools by Hanna Ernsting
Petstools are a series of footstools created by German-American designer Hanna Emelie Ernsting. Hanna’s creative approach transforms the concept of a regular stool into a completely delightful experience. Petstools are not only stools or footstools, but delightfully cozy companions enhanced with new aspects. You can put your feet up… or plunge them into the soft… [Read More]
MYDNA Collection by Joel Escalona for NONO
In 2009, Mexican designer Joel Escalona created the concept for a shelving system that “resembles physically and metaphorically the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)”. Through constant development and improvement, the concept was carried on and edited by Mexican furniture company NONO. The concept was first introduced at the Maison et Object in Paris in 2009, at the talents À… [Read More]
Curtis Fentress, Michael McCoy, and Arconas Launch Place™, the Latest Development in Airport Seating
The world-renowned aviation architect Curtis Fentress, and award-winning industrial designer Michael McCoy, collaborated on the design of Place™, a new airport seating aiming to enhance the passenger experience. Place was born as a collaboration between the two designers for leading public seating manufacturer ARCONAS. The vision was to create a next-generation public seating that delivers comfort… [Read More]
Arturo Álvarez inspires with the Tati Collection
The Spanish lighting company Arturo Álvarez introduced in 2013 the inspiring Tati collection. The collection was designed by Arturo Álvarez himself drawing inspiration from the symmetry and patterns found in nature. A round shape with texture woven into circles that repeat themselves to make up a skin, a shell. We turn our gaze at the symmetry of… [Read More]
