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<br />About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-36369058215067220212013-05-15T17:51:00.001+01:002013-05-15T17:51:58.168+01:00Milan 2013: Beyond Rho<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's always a cheap thrill to see a first timers reaction to the Fair. They knew it was going to be big, but THIS big??? Then they realise they've barely scratched the surface. There's a lot more to see and do (and a lot more walking) in the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consensus this year is that the city was a little subdued, and we'd have to agree. There didn't seem to be that persistent urge to keep going, going because you were going to miss something. This was partly to do with the fact there were less installations and satellite shows but also because they seem slightly more organised in geographical clusters than ever before. Brera, Tortona and the increasingly commercial Lambrate areas seemed to contain the vast majority of the action, saving on shoe leather.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Brera, designjunction presented EDIT in the impressive Pelota space. A collection that could (mostly) be summed up as "Brits Abroad" it proved designjunction is a serious player and not just in the London design scene. A shot across the bow for their LDF rivals, and a taster of what's to come at <a href="http://thedesignjunction.co.uk/london-design-festival-2013/" target="_blank">The Sorting Office in September</a>, EDIT was a relaxed atmosphere with a diverse group of exhibitors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Around the corner, <a href="http://www.dilmos.com/" target="_blank">Dilmos</a> gallery presented Glassworks by Nendo. Thoughtful and as minimal as you would expect from the prolific design studio, the exhibition presented Nendo products for brands such as Glas Italia, Baccarat and Lasvit alongside custom glass vessels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Woomin Park presented the Memphis-referencing Haze Series in the basement at Spazio Rossana Orlandi, while outside in the courtyard <a href="http://bergaform.se/eng/index2.html" target="_blank">Bergaform</a> from Sweden presented their new direction with products by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Nendo, Luca Nichetto and Relay favourite Jonas Wagell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MOST conceived and anchored by Tom Dixon returned to the museum of Science and Technology for the second time. Brands including Lensvelt, Resident from New Zealand ans Sander Mulder spread out across this sprawling campus and found their own niches amongst the steam trains and ships. A hugely impressive space, it stole the show with Lensvelt with Studio Job the only exhibitor to stage a presentation capable of competing with the space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally to Lambrate, which was conceived a few short years ago as a mix of experimental young designers, design schools and young brands and now suddenly there are also more established companies hoping the cool would rub off on them. Rumours that young designers are already being priced out of the area are worrying. Where is left for them to go? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.studiowm.com/" target="_blank">Studio WM</a> from Rotterdam presented Reflecting In Colour, a series of lights and tables with soft subtle colour gradients. In the same location, <a href="http://lexpott.nl/" target="_blank">Lex Pott</a> presented new versions of his renowned True Colours copper work and <a href="http://www.earnestly.org/" target="_blank">Earnest Studio</a> presented All Of A Piece, a collaboration with <a href="http://www.danacannamdesign.com/" target="_blank">Dana Cannam Design</a> - an interchangeable table top collection in walnut, marble and granite (all of these materials were in abundance in Milan this year).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Japanese manufacturer Karimoku New Standard collaborated with Italian "food designer collective" Arabeschi di Latte to present Kitchen Library, an experimental kitchen mixing an artisanal approach with technology and a research library.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">COS collaborated with <a href="http://bonsoirparis.fr/" target="_blank">Bonsoir Paris</a> to create a concept store which was more about the space than the product (but you could still buy the product if something caught your eye)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, to the stunning Villa Necchi and Belvedere, an exhibition organised by Fabrica. 10 designers were dispatched to 10 "of the most stunning locations in Italy" and each produced an object using materials found in that area. Below is the space divider by Charlotte Juillard which reproduces the windows of the San Fruttuoso Abbey in Liguria from three distinct phases in it's history. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, that's all folks for our Milan 2013 roundup. See you same time, same place next year!</span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-15388197998793581942013-04-17T21:28:00.002+01:002013-04-17T21:29:38.768+01:00Zeitraum in Milan 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zeitraum always hold back a little bit of their News for the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and this year was no exception - a new bed, a new bench and a new light all debuted this week in Milan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MIUT is a new box-spring bed system by Julia Fellner with a tremendous amount of options. A combination of technology, comfort and quality construction, MIUT is suitable for both domestic and contract environments. The box contains 250 individually wrapped pocket springs per square metre and the height above the floor allows for easy maintenance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MIUT Basic is as simple a it sounds - just the box frame and mattress in the fabric or leather of your choice in all the standard sizes you would expect. From there you can get creative - MIUT Comfort adds a tapering headboard to the basic version. MIUT Panel is available in natural oak or </span><a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/zeitraum-news-2013.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">the new stain colours</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and in 2 heights. The geometric grid of the panel determines the positioning of 6 optional storage "boxes" - open boxes, drawers or shelves. These boxes can themselves be in natural oak, stained to match the panel or to alternatively stained to contrast the panel itself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See? A lot of options to choose from ensuring each MIUT is unique. MIUT will be available in September 2013. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the above image, you can see the new NOON 1 SMALL pendant light with black textile cable, conceived as a simple bedside companion to MIUT, but work equally as well over a bistro dining table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">E8 Bench by Mathias Hahn is a companion to the E8 Table launched at IMM Cologne. The table was shown in Milan in its original zinc yellow finish and the new benches are available with a simple oak seat or with a discreet upholstered pad. Available in sizes that correspond with the table, there is a pleasant simplicity to the benches that make them ideal for modern, casual dining.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Zeitraum News 2013 will form the basis of our presentation at Clerkenwell Design Week in May, so make sure you <a href="https://registration.n200.com/survey/01efpwegzi41r?check=1" target="_blank">register early</a> to see it for yourself. The new Zeitraum News 2013 brochure is also now available. Just <a href="http://www.relaydesignagency.co.uk/" target="_blank">send us a note</a> and we'll send you a copy.</span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-13976302996512447312013-04-14T20:22:00.000+01:002013-04-14T20:22:25.071+01:00Milan 2013: The Fiera<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we're back from a long week roaming the halls of the Fiera and the cobbled streets of Milan and now we're gathering our thoughts. What did we think of this years design extravaganza? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, the Fiera itself felt quieter than usual. Perhaps the Euro crisis is finally catching up with the Italian producers, but there seemed to be less bluster, less pizazz than normal and visitor numbers seemed to be down. Of course, this is based solely on the fact it was easier to walk through the aisles without meeting a traffic jam, and not on official figures, so it will be interesting to hear what the organisers have to say. The perceived reduction in visitors made for a more pleasant experience - you could actually stop, look and try the new products on offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The colour palette was fresh and light on the whole with zingy bursts of pinks, blues, yellows and the occasional orange on white or pale grey backgrounds. Light woods, brass, copper, marble and gradients appear to be the finishes of the moment. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Eames Hang It All in new colour palette by Hella Jongerius for Vitra</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amidst the ubiquitous names of Urquiola, Bouroullec, Nendo, Starck et al a new name emerged - Sebastian Herkner. Slowly building his name for the last few years, this feels like the year he finally broke through. His Bell table, while not new, was much lusted after and the new Bell lights (both for ClassiCon) struck a fine balance between function and aesthetics. In the city you could find his marble and copper <a href="http://instagram.com/p/X7Jdc9M6Wf/" target="_blank">Salute side tables for La Chance</a>. Watch him become a design star. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moroso is always a bellwether of the state of design. New designs came from <a href="http://www.atelier-oi.ch/index.php?id=3&L=1" target="_blank">Atelier Oï</a> and their wonderful, fantastical Oasis system, the child-like Dumbo by <a href="http://www.studiorygalik.com/" target="_blank">Tomek Rygalik</a> and a new collection of soft seating and tables called Cradle by <a href="http://www.benjaminhubert.co.uk/" target="_blank">Benjamin Hubert</a>. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cradle by Benjamin Hubert for Moroso</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Claesson Koivisto Rune continue to lead the way for Swedish designers. Their </span><a href="http://www.tacchini.it/eng/arts_det/98/kelly.php" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kelly</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> series for </span><a href="http://www.tacchini.it/eng/home-news/news.php" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Tacchini</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (inspired by the US artist Ellsworth Kelly) - pure, vibrant colour and organic shapes coincided with a new </span><a href="http://www.tacchini.it/download/TC_invitoSalone2013_web.pdf" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Cromatique</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> direction for the brand. Use the large ones in reception, the low ones in a break out area and the relaxed one in a lounge - perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Konstantin Grcic's new Traffic system for Magis is both modernist and modern. The intricate exposed frame contain solid blocks of colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all, a good year for the Salone, not a great year. Let's see what 2014 has to offer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Showcasing the acclaimed new Vinge light by Note Design Studio </span><a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/orsjo-at-northern-light-fair-2013.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">launched in February</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, alongside a cross-section of other popular products, the stand showcased the versatility and functionality of the Örsjö collection. PJ wall lights, now with direct connection, the Lean double pendant and the black chrome version of Benjamin Hubert's Crane light all received healthy interest from visitors from as far afield as the USA, Asia and Australia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Örsjö will return to the Farmiloe Building during </span><a href="http://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Clerkenwell Design Week</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in May, exhibiting all of the new products. Be sure to visit, but in the meantime, if you would like a copy of the brand new brochure just send us a quick </span><a href="http://www.relaydesignagency.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">hello</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Note illustrated by Marco Menaballai. L-R: Kristoffer Fagerström, Alexis Holmqvist, Cristiano Pigazzini, Susanna Wåhlin, Johannes Carlström</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest thing to emerge from Stockholm Design Week this year was Note Design Studio. Slowly building their reputation over the last few years by staging their own Marginal Notes shows, this year they moved to an old light bulb factory and presented Note Open - a temporary studio and exhibition space .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We brought some friends with us to Stockholm this year and were ever so slightly excited to for all of us to have guided tour by Susanna and Cristiano, two fifths of Note. They had 8 new products on show, as well as pieces from previous Marginal Notes and their Bolt stool for new French brand <a href="http://www.lachance.fr/">La Chance</a> (which just happens to have been awarded a Wallpaper* Design Award 2013).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Products ranged from lights - we may have mentioned the new Vinge for Örsjö once or twice before - to bike stands and bathroom sinks and even a prototype Boet bench for Mitab to accompany the Boet stool. The prototype was so new, it arrived just in time for the opening of the show, but too late for the brochure, so the image below will have to do for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Susanna is actually from the town of Örsjö and her family have a long history with Örsjö Belysning, so it seems fitting Note should design a piece for the brand. In fact, if you would like a lesson in the proper pronunciation of Örsjö, then watch <a href="http://www.wallpaper.com/stylefile/archive/sweden">Susanna's Style File interview with Wallpaper*</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from the exhibition, Note's handiwork was in evidence all over the city - Vinge and their Teluria candelabra for Klong popped up at <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/glass-elephant.html" target="_blank">Glass Elephant</a>, they not only designed the products but also the stand for ZilenZio (above) <i>and</i> they designed the Greenhouse exhibition. The layout for Greenhouse was based on baroque French gardens and instead of straight rows of boxy stands, rows were curved and some walls were removed to create an open atmosphere, where designers could meet and experience the show around them, rather than feeling they had to stay in their designated box. It also removed the intimidation visitors sometimes feel about stepping onto stands - they were on the stands before they even knew.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Greenhouse exhibition design concept. Image from <a href="http://stockholmfurniturelightfair.se/">stockholmfurniturelightfair.se</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We said it last year, and we'll say it again: Note are definitely a name to watch. For more examples of their work, check out their website: <a href="http://www.notedesignstudio.se/">www.notedesignstudio.se</a></span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-26702438488635585472013-02-19T20:01:00.001+00:002013-02-19T21:25:01.142+00:00Glass Elephant <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bull of "Bull in a china shop" shop fame morphs into an elephant in the Swedish equivalent of the phrase. This impressive installation installation in the caves of Skeppsholmen island featured glass works being manipulated by sophisticated robots from ABB. Mixing crafts with industrial design and technology, the exhibition sought to "explore the characteristics of glass as material and muse, and tells a story about the meeting of contrasts". Plus these robots were far more engaging than the </span><a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/london-design-festival-2010.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">robots in Trafalgar Square for LDF 2010</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designed by TAF Architects and featuring designers like Simon Klenell (whose glass pieces we <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/london-design-festival-2011-our.html" target="_blank">recognised from LDF 2011</a>), Chris Martin of Massproductions and our very own Vinge light by Note Design Studio for Örsjö, the sometimes cheeky robots almost stole the show. Almost. It's a credit to all the designers involved that the glass somehow managed to compete with the surreal location and the robots and still come out on top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mitab presented a new stand concept at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2 weeks ago (how time flies). A variation on their successful "Stand On Your Own" concept, MiStand sees the responsibility passed to a young architect or designer to present their perception of the brand. This year, Jonas Wagell was selected and he responded in his characteristically colourful way. Primary colours sprang out from a soft grey background, catching your eye and attention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New on the stand for 2013 was the Mute sofa by Joel Karlsson. A long time collaborator with Mitab (his products include <a href="http://mitab.se/web/Tweed_1.aspx" target="_blank">Tweed</a>, <a href="http://mitab.se/web/Stereo_2.aspx" target="_blank">Shadow</a> and <a href="http://mitab.se/web/Anywhere.aspx" target="_blank">Anywhere</a>) Mute is a companion piece to the Stereo sofa. Featuring the same distinctive Button detail, Mute is a high back sofa for modern working. A private hub without the expense or restraints of partition walls! Mute is available as a 1, 2 or 3 seater with frame colour and upholstery of your choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Also on the stand was the Boet stool by Note Design Studio we launched at </span><a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012_09_01_archive.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;" target="_blank">designjunction in September</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">. What visitors to the stand didn't see was the new prototype Boet Bench - you had to visit Note's own Open show to see that. Fresh off the production line, just in time for the show opening, Boet Bench will be available later in the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raster, the acoustic panel by Asshoff & Brogård, which launched last year, was shown in the new Leaf pattern. Raster can also be ordered with custom pattern and/or any colour you like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a complete tour of the stand, which included products like Risto, Cumulus and Highway Lounge, check out (and like) our </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578801395481178.138816.166583830036272&type=1&l=b07ffe9b59" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Facebook album</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time last year we said you should <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/stockholm-2012-exploring-city.html" target="_blank">keep an eye</a> on Note Design Studio, as their reputation was spreading fast. Twelve months later, they have designed the intriguing Vinge for Örsjö. Translating as "Wing", the solid brass vinge sits beneath a mouth-blown opal glass dome and rotates 180°, acting as a dimmer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The simple exterior emphasises the wing and the sweeping movement of the wing directly affecting the light demonstrates Note's playful attitude. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Available with black, white or red base, the wing can be ordered in a subtle matt brass finish, or powder-coated steel to match the base.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jonas Bohlin is a long time collaborator with Örsjö. They have worked together on many bespoke pieces for his interior design projects, as well as pieces like <a href="http://orsjo.com/products/ceiling-lamps/kvist/" target="_blank">Kvist</a> in his signature raw copper. In 2012, Bohlin was commissioned to refurbish the interiors of <a href="http://www.stadshuskallarensthlm.se/" target="_blank">Stadshuskӓllaren</a>, the restaurant in Stockholm's City Hall and famous as the location of the Nobel Prize award dinners. A listed building, it was a tricky commission, but by working with selected craftspeople, he has brought the glamour and splendour back to this landmark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, the theme of the stand for the Fair was brass, with old and new items shown for the first time in a beautifully soft matt brass finish - brushed and finished with a clear lacquer. Older pieces like Puck were renewed and Bornebusch dominated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all a strong showing from Örsjö, with all the signs pointing to a positive year ahead. You can find further images of the stand on our </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.580412315320086.139009.166583830036272&type=1&l=71b2ee745e" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Facebook page</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and please contact us if you would like a copy of the new brochure.</span></div>
About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-26191198212031243992013-01-31T16:26:00.000+00:002013-02-19T22:20:22.760+00:00Relay is off to Stockholm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-30399354015179937992013-01-23T10:06:00.002+00:002013-02-19T22:20:57.513+00:00IMM Cologne - [D³] Contest<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A highlight of any IMM is the [D³] Contest for young designers. A chance to get exposure and perhaps even get picked up by a manufacturer, it is always a well curated, simple white zone that allows the design to speak for itself. The surprising thing this year was just how many of the pieces we had seen before (not that we weren't pleased to see them again) - has the cult of "star designers" filtered down to recent graduates? <a href="http://davidderksen.nl/" target="_blank">David Derksen</a> and Lex Pott's Transience Mirrors popped up at <a href="http://www.mintshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mint</a> during London Design Festival. Kim Thome's Reflection Range was at the RCA Show in the Summer, followed closely by the the new <a href="https://twitter.com/RelayDesign/status/233204500150747136" target="_blank">Platform gallery in the Habitat store</a> on King's Road and <a href="http://instagram.com/p/QpfIH6s6Zd/" target="_blank">PAD London</a> in October. A sure sign the boy will do well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The same could be said for Dennis Parren's CYMK light (a special version was shown at IMM), which is racking up a huge following after exhibiting at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=419335934761059&set=a.419334794761173.107009.166583830036272&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Rossana Orlandi in Milan</a> and <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/interieur-2012-kortrijk.html" target="_blank">Interieur Kortrijk</a>. By the way, you can now order your own CYMK light directly on from <a href="http://dennisparren.nl/shop/cmyk-up/" target="_blank">Dennis' website</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of the pieces we hadn't seen before, we lingered over the Dear Disaster cabinet by <a href="http://www.jennyekdahl.com/design/home.html" target="_blank">Jenny Ekdahl</a>. With doors composed of 2000 veneered and painted discs, the concept is to allow the owner to create and re-shape an image, "creating a tactile and rhythmic interaction with ever-changing images and underlying meanings".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The eventual winner of the [D³] prize was Swiss designer and ECAL graduate <a href="http://www.luciengumy.ch/" target="_blank">Lucien Gumy</a> for his L'é</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tag</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">è</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">re-en-bois. Flat pack wooden shelves - sounds simple, right? It was and that was the beauty of it. Notches in the edge of the shelves grip tapers in the uprights, so no screws, glue or tools are required. Sometimes the simple ideas are the best and it would appear that everyone agrees, as it was impossible to take a photo, so these photos come courtesy of <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2013/01/22/letagere-en-bois-by-lucien-gumy-wins-d3-contest-at-imm-cologne/" target="_blank">Dezeen</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">IMM Cologne has had mixed fortunes these last few years. From being THE big trade show to being eclipsed by Milan, a lot of work has gone into rejuvenating the show. That has been obvious over the last few years and certainly this year. The halls have been shuffled around, work has gone into curating the show (not just the stands - a tactic that works well for <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/interieur-2012-kortrijk.html" target="_blank">Interieur Kortrijk</a>) and the concept house "Das Haus" which launched in 2012 returned under the guidance of Luca Nichetto.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's probably safe to say, that "cosy" was probably the guiding principle behind Das Haus. Stuffed with books, plants, comfortable seating, textures and soft lighting, it was the type of Haus you would happily move into. Of course many of Nichetto's own designs featured, several of which were launched at IMM Cologne, but they were interspersed among works by Hans Wegner, the Bouroullecs, George Nelson and Dieter Rams. As an aside - it must be a confidence boost to any designer to see their work sitting happily alongside the great and the good of the design world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Scandinavian influence on Nichetto was obvious (he opened a second studio in Stockholm in 2011) through his choice of pieces from <a href="http://skultuna.com/" target="_blank">Skultuna</a>, <a href="https://www.iittala.com/home" target="_blank">Iittala</a>, <a href="http://www.gallerypascale.com/en/" target="_blank">Gallery Pascale</a>, <a href="http://www.artek.fi/" target="_blank">Artek</a>. His new lounge chair <a href="http://www.onenordic.com/products/hai-lounge-chair/hai-lounge-chair-grey" target="_blank">Hai for One Nordic</a> also previewed at the show. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zeitraum made a bold and colourful statement at IMM Cologne this week with the launch of a major new colour stain programme. For the first time, the majority of the solid wood collection is available in 10 standard colours, in addition to the standard wood finishes, substantially expanding the possibilities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The top image shows Kihyun Kim's 1.3 Chair in the new colours (which will be stained on oak) - chalk white, 5 grey tones and 4 trend colours. The idea is to bring colour into play, without hiding what Zeitraum is all about - WOOD! So a sophisticated staining technique was chosen to ensure the natural structure and grain of the wood is still visible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stain colours were developed with Formstelle, Zeitraum's long-standing design partner. Their inspiration came from the stages of exposed wood weathering naturally. Combined, they allow for an interesting depth effect or a bright spot of intense colour to create focus in a space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The colours were shown on several new items, including E8 by London-based German designer Mathias Hahn. E8 is based on a post-war kitchen table that sat in Mathias' flat in Hackney, east London (hence the name - Hackney's postcode is E8). Long and narrow with extreme projections, it allowed the table to serve as a dining table and work surface at the same time. Perfect for city living. All surfaces apart from the top, are available in colour - a detail which underlines it's functional character. This is a table to be used and enjoyed - not covered with a tablecloth!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PELLE by Lorenz*Kaz was </span><a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/zeitraum-editions-and-additions-at.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">previewed at Interieur Kortrijk</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in October. The final production version is now ready. An homage to Scandinavian classics, Pelle sees a return to beech, a wood associated with the early days of Zeitraum, but not seen much in recent years. The combination of beech and saddle leather is particularly appealing. The leather seat hangs freely and is shaped by an aluminium inlay. This adds stability without losing any flexibility (or visual lightness). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kihyun Kim's 1.3 COLLECTION launched last year, was a runaway success. For 2013, slimline fabric and leather upholstery options are now available. Their space saving design makes 1.3 perfect for smaller cafes, bars and bistros.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MORPH Edition chairs also shown at Kortrijk are all signed, numbered and ready to go. Based on Chinese posters from the 1920s, there are 3 motifs and only 100 of each available. When they're gone, they're gone!</span><br />
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<br />About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-47120453684410147892012-12-22T12:19:00.001+00:002012-12-22T12:19:54.384+00:00Merry Christmas<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're winding down for a well deserved Christmas break, before it starts all over again on 2nd January, but before we go we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful and successful 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2012 has been our most successful year so far and the signs are positive for 2013. We've had a lot of support from a lot of different sources and we say thank you to all of you. </span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-3921414384282922312012-11-06T21:58:00.003+00:002012-11-06T21:58:57.012+00:00Zeitraum: Editions and Additions at Interieur Kortrijk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the recent Interieur biennale in Kortrijk, Zeitraum gave us a sneak peek at some additions to the range which will be officially launched at IMM Koln in January alongside a limited edition Morph chair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Images of Asian women have been printed directly onto the oak veneer, before the seat is bent into its final shape. There are 3 women to choose from, all with a tale to tell. Some are printed on the front and back, some on the front only and they are limited to 300 of each style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've added more images from our Kortrijk trip to a Facebook album. Check them all out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520573994637252.129139.166583830036272&type=3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-67267598277305050712012-10-28T11:59:00.001+00:002012-10-29T12:34:30.499+00:00Interieur 2012 Kortrijk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interieur comes but once every 2 years and that's probably a good thing. It means the standard of exhibitor is high, the standard of exhibition design is high and visitors are eager to see whats on offer. Splitting the show into 2 separate venues, as the organisers did this year, may not be such a good thing, but more of that later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interieur at Kortrijk is a chance for the Benelux designers and brands to flex their muscle. With a tendency to be more decorative than the Scandinavians, and quirkier than the Italians, the show has a unique feeling. It's immediately obvious there is a strong curatorial team in charge, with each hall linked by a central corridor, gently guiding you around. Rather than have a single guest of honour, several designers were invited to create installations and temporary cafes on the theme "Future Primitives" which interrupted the corridor. <a href="http://www.studiomakkinkbey.nl/" target="_blank">Makkink & Bey</a>, <a href="http://www.nendo.jp/en/" target="_blank">Nendo</a> and <a href="http://www.mullervanseveren.be/" target="_blank">Muller Van Severen</a> all created hugely different spaces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the more attractive elements of Interieur is that space is given to design galleries, representing less commercial designers and "design-art". <a href="http://carpentersworkshopgallery.com/en/Exhibitions" target="_blank">Carpenters Workshop Gallery</a>, <a href="http://www.galeriegretameert.com/" target="_blank">Galerie Greta Meert</a> (showcasing works by Donald Judd), <a href="http://www.valerietraan.be/nl/contact/" target="_blank">Valerie Traan</a> (who represents Muller Van Severen amongst others) and <a href="http://victor-hunt.com/" target="_blank">Victor Hunt</a> all had space within the main exhibition halls. After LDF, followed by PAD London and Frieze, it's good to see these different sides of the design industry can co-exist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was also good to see Dennis Parren's CYMK light again (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=419335934761059&set=a.419334794761173.107009.166583830036272&type=3&theater" target="_blank">last seen tucked in a corner</a> of Spazio Rossana Orlandi) and <a href="http://verachapter.com/" target="_blank">Vera, Chapter Two</a>, a "must see" during LDF that we missed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One strand that linked the two sites was the multitude of 3D printing. Long been mooted as the future of design, 3D printing or rapid proto-typing as it is also known, was by far the biggest trend on show. Stepping into the mainstream, it is not that difficult to envisage a day when a show like Interieur becomes an online only event and a visitor to the site can print out at home any of the designs that takes their fancy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have added an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520573994637252.129139.166583830036272&type=3" target="_blank">Interieur 2012 album</a> with more images on our Facebook page.</span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-33465070307931943662012-10-14T17:57:00.002+01:002012-10-14T17:57:59.099+01:00Bruno Munari: My Futurist Past at Estorick Collection<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bruno Munari, one of the most prolific and diverse artists of the 20th century is being celebrated with a<span style="font-size: small;">n exhibiti<span style="font-size: small;">on at <a href="http://www.estorickcollection.com/exhibitions/" target="_blank">The Estorick Collecti<span style="font-size: small;">on</span></a> in London.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using his invol<span style="font-size: small;">vement with the Futurist movement as a young man as a starting point, the exhibition focuses on the first half of his career. Useless machines<span style="font-size: small;">, Dada Alphabets, advertising, graphic design<span style="font-size: small;">, textile designs</span>...they're al<span style="font-size: small;">l there. Diverse in style<span style="font-size: small;">, it is hard to believe it is all the work <span style="font-size: small;">of a single person.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The work of his advertising studio R+M (one of the first in Italy) revolutionised the field with photogra<span style="font-size: small;">ph</span>y an<span style="font-size: small;">d</span> photomonta<span style="font-size: small;">ge, at a time when images were hardly used in ad<span style="font-size: small;">s</span></span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">His mobile<span style="font-size: small;"> sculptures </span>pre-dated the more famous works of Alexander Calder<span style="font-size: small;"> - </span>but he always rejected the comparisons between the two. Yes, they were both conceived at about the same time (in the 1930s) and both were hanging objects, but they were made of different materials and where Calder's work is organic, Munari's work is geometric and harmonious. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Never elitist, M</span>unari's writing is used as<span style="font-size: small;"> a resource </span></span>by young and old alike - his text Design As Art is used by artists and designers alike, while his ABC and ZOO illustrated books are clever learning tools for children (but secretly enjoyed by just as many adults).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bruno Munari: My Futurist Past at <a href="http://www.munariestorick.org/" target="_blank">The Estorick Collection</a> until 23 December 2012.</span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-6997686534443917612012-10-14T16:11:00.000+01:002012-10-14T16:11:02.804+01:00London Design Festival 2012<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">London Design Festival has grown tremendously since its inception 10 years ago. Sprawling across the city, in a way that once felt haphazard, it has now embraced zoning and <span style="font-size: small;">is</span> a better experience for the visitor as a result. Brompton Design District (including the V&A), Fitzrovia, Shoreditch Triangle.....all bite sized and easy to digest. Spend an afternoon in each and you don't come away feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the Festival.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As we were really rather late with our roundup of the Festival shenanigans, and as everyone has blogged, tweeted and Instagrammed the star attractions, we thought we might menti<span style="font-size: small;">on</span> so<span style="font-size: small;">me</span> of the smaller gems <span style="font-size: small;">the Festival had<span style="font-size: small;"> to o<span style="font-size: small;">ffer.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Design Festival<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>was the last hurrah for
what has been an amazing summer <span style="font-size: small;">in</span> <span style="font-size: small;">the city</span>. The rain arrived on the last
day, and just like that, summer was gone.</span></span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-42194487912085767942012-09-25T22:54:00.000+01:002013-02-19T22:21:25.601+00:00#YoungSweden at designjunction <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">London Design Festival came, saw, conquered and has already left<span style="font-size: small;"> the bu<span style="font-size: small;">ilding</span></span>. The 10th anniversary of the LDF also marked the 2nd outing for <a href="http://thedesignjunction.co.uk/#" target="_blank">designjunction</a>.</span></span><br />
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venue, the former Royal Mail sorting office on New Oxford Street,
designjunction has mushroomed from its initial incarnation in 2011.
Visitors and exhibitors alike were staggered both by the scale of the
building and just how quickly designjunction has grown. Featuring top
quality pop up shops, flash factories, temporary bars and restaurants as
well as a high standard of trade exhibitors, we presented Young Sweden
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Focusing on young designers like <a href="http://www.jonaswagell.se/" target="_blank">Jonas Wagell</a>, <a href="http://www.formuswithlove.se/" target="_blank">Form Us With Love</a> and Joel Karlsson working with older, established brands like Mitab, Ӧrsjӧ and Trӓullit, Young Sweden was an opportunity to showcase the design talent coming from Sweden. It<span style="font-size: small;"> also served to highlight the bonds between <span style="font-size: small;">some of our differing brands.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://notedesignstudio.se/" target="_blank">Note Design <span style="font-size: small;">S</span>tudio</a> are a design col<span style="font-size: small;">le</span>ctive we've mentioned before. <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/stockholm-2012-exploring-city.html" target="_blank">Back in February</a><span style="font-size: small;">,<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">a prototype of the<span style="font-size: small;">ir Boet stool featured in the Work in Progress show curated b<span style="font-size: small;">y <span style="font-size: small;">J</span>onas <span style="font-size: small;">W</span>agell. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">N</span>ow, it is <span style="font-size: small;">being produced by <span style="font-size: small;">M</span>itab and we <span style="font-size: small;">took great pride in launching i<span style="font-size: small;">t at designjunction. <span style="font-size: small;">Available in 2 heights, the contrast between the <span style="font-size: small;">rounded cork seat and the smooth metal frame drew many admiring glances. <span style="font-size: small;">This is the first collaboration b<span style="font-size: small;">etween <span style="font-size: small;">N</span>ote and Mitab, but probably won't be the last. In February<span style="font-size: small;"> they will design the <a href="http://www.stockholmfurniturelightfair.se/common/article.aspx?id=17916" target="_blank">Greenhouse </a>area of the Stockholm Furniture Fair and they just may have another product </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">launching with one of our brands, but sssssh....it's top secret for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We <span style="font-size: small;">also showed the Trӓullit Dekor <span style="font-size: small;">acoustic hexagons by Form Us With Love for the first time in the UK. In just over 4 hours and using 300+ hexagons, our lovely inte<span style="font-size: small;">rn Liz created a real showstopper. People gravitated towards the instal<span style="font-size: small;">lation and couldn't help but touch it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 <a href="http://www.samweller.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sam Weller</a> Holdfast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Part of the team that <a href="http://vimeo.com/41028999" target="_blank">made their own money in Milan</a>, Sam Weller presented his own project Holdfast as part of Design Products. Inspired by the humble (but handy) workbench clamp, the metal elements for Holdfast are produced on a computer controlled machine and this single component can be used to form bookshelves, tables or stools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 <a href="http://www.antonalvarez.com/" target="_blank">Anton Alvarez</a> The Art of Thread Wrapping </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Innovation Design Engineering projects had a decidedly social feel - simple ways to improve our communities and society. WaterBuoy is incredibly easy to install and communicates in a very simple, colourful way through "Droplets" how much water a household is consuming (and wasting!). Even though it may feel like it never stops raining, water is a scarce commodity and needs to be used with caution. WaterBuoy acts as a reminder each time we fill the kettle or run the washing machine and was a worthy winner of the Dyson Award. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Apart from their own projects, Stuart White and David Gibson collaborated on Sharing Bin, a closed network, ideal for creative places like art schools, where people can share the files in their computer's recycle bin. the idea is to encourage recycling and intellectual sharing. The item you have binned may not be the thing you needed, or may be obsolete in your work, but could be just the thing for someone else to spark their creativity. One mans rubbish is another mans gold. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There was quite a strong social and even political focus in this years show, with an impromptu cafe set up in Kensington where people could sit, chat and share ideas or listen to talks and also a BUY/TRADE shop, where graduates accepted offers in the form of money or services for their work. A piece of art or design in exchange for some advice on setting up your own practise perhaps?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The political dimension came from <a href="http://studio-d-d.com/" target="_blank">Minjae Huh</a> and the Future Without PSW project, protesting the governments decision to scrap Post-Study Work visas, which in effect means all students, who will have paid substantial fees to study in the UK, have to leave within 2 months of graduating. To support the protest, Minjae kindly pre-printed postcards addressed to Damian Green MP. Are we seeing the start of a new overt political activism in our colleges?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">From early projects like <a href="http://www.heatherwick.com/plank/" target="_blank">Plank</a>, and <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/aug/03/b-of-the-bang-art" target="_blank">B of the Bang</a> to more recent (and noticeably larger scale) projects like the multi-faceted skyscraper hotel in China and the celebrated <a href="http://www.heatherwick.com/uk-pavilion/" target="_blank">Seed Cathedral</a>, the show is arranged thematically - materiality, technology, collaboration etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The new bus for London, an homage to the 1950's Routemaster, and rolls of upholstery fabric designed by Heatherwick for the project sits alongside crumpled steel sheets used in the construction of the Aberystwyth Artist Studios project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Smaller items such as the Spun chair and the Extrusions bench (which we mentioned way back <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2009/10/blurring-lines.html" target="_blank">here</a>) sit on plinths in the centre of the room, along with an enormous chandelier for the Wellcome Trust. The Wellcome commission came after construction of the building on the Euston Road was complete, so the challenge was to design something that would fit through a standard door. Heatherwick went one further, creating a 30 metre high chandelier that could fit through a letter box. 142,000 glass spheres were threaded onto 27,000 steel cables by 3 teams, working 24 hours a day for 4 months. The result is <a href="http://www.heatherwick.com/bleigiessen/" target="_blank">Bleigiessen</a> and can be viewed at the Wellcome trust on the last Friday of every month at 2pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unfortunately, Ai Weiwei was unable to attend the opening of his own pavilion due to his being under "<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/may/31/ai-weiwei-serpentine-pavilion?INTCMP=SRCH" target="_blank">city arrest</a>" in Beijing. Dezeen have a video interview with Jacques Herzog at the Pavilion <a href="http://www.dezeenscreen.com/2012/05/31/movie-jacques-herzog-at-the-serpentine-gallery-pavilion/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222472601067338420.post-209819755665636892012-05-12T21:29:00.000+01:002013-02-19T22:22:59.359+00:00Clerkenwell Design Week 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">We were honoured to join Kihyun Kim at the Design Museum last night for the 5th annual Designs of the Year Awards, especially as he walked off with the award in the Furniture category. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Inspired by the British WWII wooden bomber, the De Havilland Mosquito, Kihyun developed an innovative chair design in balsa wood and lime veneer. Weighing an incredible 1.28Kg, Kihyun presented it as his graduation project from the RCA in 2011.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A strong category in the awards, 1.3 Chair was nominated alongside Barber Osgerby's <a href="http://www.vitra.com/en-in/home/products/tip-ton/overview/" target="_blank">Tip Ton</a> chair for Vitra, Stefan Diez <a href="http://www.wilkhahn.com/chassis/index.php" target="_blank">Chassis</a> chair for Wilkhahn, Jasper Morrison's <a href="http://www.maruni.com/en/product/concept/lightwood/" target="_blank">Lightwood</a> chair for Maruni and the Bouroullec brothers two nominations in this category (the <a href="http://www.mattiazzi.eu/products/osso" target="_blank">Osso</a> chair for Mattiazzi and <a href="http://relaydesignagency.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/london-design-festival-2011-our_06.html" target="_blank">Textile Field</a>) amongst others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The overall award for Design of the Year was presented to Barber Osgerby for their 2012 Olympic Torch. The full list of winners can be found on the Design Museum website <a href="http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2012/designs-of-the-year-2012" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Zeitraum have produced a solid wood version of 1.3 Chair in ash, oak or walnut and presented it at Salone del Mobile in Milan last week with a companion bar stool and low stool. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Designs of the Year show continues until 4th July at the Design Museum but you will also be able to see the 1.3 Collection at Clerkenwell Design Week in May. </span></span>About Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381805053777671297noreply@blogger.com0