The innovative Afillia lighting collection by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo has been awarded the ADI Design Index 2014 Innovation Award. The collection was included earlier this year in the 2014 Edition of the ADI Design Index, a publication put out yearly by the Italian Association for Industrial Design. Check out our recent feature of Afillia… [Read More]
The first portable & flexible lighting device
STUDIO BANANA THiNGS, the creators of the Ostrich Pillow, have launched earlier this year a Kickstarter campaign to promote their latest innovation: the first portable and flexible lighting device. Designers kawamura-ganjavian designed the Kangaroo Light, in collaboration with the INNOVATION QUARTERS at BANGOR University in UK. The flexible hexagonal light was designed to fit at… [Read More]
Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton Canada opens its doors
The Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has officially opened its doors. The first built library in Canada by schmidt hammer lassen architects, in collaboration with local studio Marshall Tittemore Architects, provides the Highlands’ community with a distinctive landmark which underlines that this new creative centre for learning is open and accessible. The Highlands Branch Library… [Read More]
The Chapel by a21studio wins WAF 2014 ‘World Building of the Year’ award
The Chapel, Vietnam, designed by a21studio, has won the ‘World Building of the Year’ award, UOL Group Ltd, at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2014. Live judging of the WAF awards took place during the largest global celebration of architecture – the World Architecture Festival, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The Chapel is… [Read More]
David Trubridge ‘HUI’ Tour in the USA
New Zealand based designer David Trubridge has announced his USA tour beginning this October. The designer is set to speak at events across eight cities, including showroom presentations, universities, as well as SXSW Eco and the WestEdge Design Fair. Trubridge will speak to the public about his design story, share insight into his work including… [Read More]
Plumen’s Glowing Oak Installation at London Design Festival
Part of the London Design Festival, Plumen was invited by Designersblock to create a grand lighting installation in an iconic London landmark, the Old Sessions House. The impressive building used to be one of England’s largest courthouses, and had its doors opened for the 17th edition of the design show. The Glowing Oak is one… [Read More]
Innermost to launch new products at Maison et Objet & designjunction
Innermost has recently announced their presence at this year’s Maison et Object in Paris, and designjunction in London. Along with their design classics, the brand will introduce some of their latest additions to their collection: SNOWDROP by Stone Designs, LATITUDE by Flynn Talbot, and PARASOL by Jonas Forsman. SNOWDROP by Stone Designs After bringing to… [Read More]
Morpholio launches Board 2.0 – An app that reimagines the future of Design Boards
Morpholio Project constantly brings innovative apps that shape the future of design. The team launched the Board 2.0, the second version of their moodboard app that allows users to creatively express their design concepts in an innovative way. The user friendly interface makes the entire process a breeze, featuring an impressive library of over 1000 design… [Read More]
First Arena Central Building by Make wins planning
Birmingham City Council has granted detailed planning consent for the development of the first commercial building at Arena Central proposed by Make Architects. Arena Central, which is set to be the first speculatively developed new office building in Birmingham City Centre since the start of the latest property cycle, will provide 140,000 sq ft of… [Read More]
Interview with Nuno Corte-Real – Designer at Delightfull
Lighting design brand Delightfull does not seize to amaze with their unique and sophisticated designs. From intricate suspension lamps, to sculptural wall sconces, the brand seems to be taking the industry by storm. Designer Nuno Corte-Real known for the Atomic Lamps and Graphic Collection, shares insight into his background, and what inspires his designs. Your… [Read More]
