Specially commissioned by Cosmit, Pritzker Prize 2008 winner Jean Nouvel’s project explored the possibilities of the ” Likable Workplace “.
He explored contemporary building concepts informed by a rejection of cloned, alienating, standardised and serially repetitive spaces, inspiring exhibitors and visitors with different ways of achieving alternative workspace environments.
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has collaborated with French lifestyle brand Hermès to create a paper…
“The Salone is a breeding ground for people who copy our products”
Leading designers and manufacturers discuss the phenomenon of copying and how they are responding.
‘The Kitchen’ by Studio Rygalik is a series of multitasking Frankenstein-esque pieces, like the salad stand with an IV drip for dressing, or the cutting board and table with attachments for hanging your shirts.
This interview by Marcus Fairs, was filmed as the city geared up for the Salone, the world’s biggest design fair, which, together with hundreds of events that take place across the city, transforms Milan for a week each April.
“Anything can happen in Milano during this week,” … Fabio Novembre
Forget what you know about Africa, the world’s second-largest continent is journeying to new frontiers.
Through media, events and performance, La Rinascente demonstrated the exciting mind-shift in African technology and how it’s radically shaping new notions of design through its ‘Afrofuture’ workshops and presentations.
The David Report – April 2010 Has Design reached its sell by date? Have we…
The German Design Council has awarded Kreon’s ” Rei ” the distinction “Special Mention”.
This award honors works whose design exhibited particularly noteworthy aspects or solutions.
Acting as patron, client and creative director, Wallpaper* commissioned their favourite designers, artists, craftsmen, makers and manufacturers to create unique furniture, fittings, food stuffs, fashions and more.
British “Designer of the Year” Tom Dixon, presented his latest range of gifts and accessories at the Maison & Objet, Paris trade fair last week.
Dixon‘s newest range is inspired by the industrial qualities of engineering with a beautiful play on industrial machine parts, with three range’s that feature accessories made from semi-precious materials like brass, copper and glass.
This year at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Panasonic Corporation presented an exceptional installation “ Electronics meet Crafts” which showcased state-of-the-art Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetic awareness that highlighted the project’s theme perfectly
It’s very easy to be different, but very difficult to be better.