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Silent Design
'Silent Chair' is the name of the reserved chair created by the Swedish designers Linus Berglund and Mats Seitz. And it is in fact above all the inconspicuous but ingenious little details... Read
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The World´s Most Beautiful System Crashes
When the computer of a colleague of mine crashed a few days ago in the middle of an image processing operation sized several gigabytes, his only response was a big smile. Read
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"Slow Fashion" Furniture
The master project by Fredrik Färg initially suggests designs with a strong textile orientation. However, when you take a closer look at the... Read
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Design Collage of the 20th Century
Such a stylish and lovingly designed facility as Korea's aA Design Museum can probably only be created if a real enthusiast is involved. Read
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Cities of the Pacific Century
The impending Olympic Games in China are dominating the headlines just as much as reports about the current spectacular major projects of the international architectural stars in the country. But what is happening behind, below, next to these individual highlights? Read
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King Bonk
The designers Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard are known for their experimental creations. The form of this fibre-glass seating, for example, is created by the hardening of foam material. Read
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SurroundThings
We have seldom seen an impressive and comprehensive retrospective which has succeeded with such creative meticulousness in illuminating the apparently unlimited range of an individual designer... Read
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The Last Diplomas
This summer graduates of the university's four-year degree course in art and design will for the last time present their degree project work. Read
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Triennale di Milano
It's not just because of its dominant architecture – the Palazzo dell’Arte was designed early in the Thirties by Giovanni Muzio– but also because of its historic past that the Triennale has, for many years, been an especially popular location for exclusive design and architectural exhibitions. Read
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StokkeAustad
Since 2004 Øystein Austad and Jonas Ravlo Stokke have formed the design team StokkeAustad, which is based in Oslo. They only opened their design studio last year, although their successful cooperation began during their studies at the 'Oslo School of Architecture and Design'. Read
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Catwalk Furniture
It's astonishing that two major designers implement the same idea in the same season. With both Martin Margiela and Hussein Chalayan, furniture was the dominant theme of the autumn / winter 2006 collection. Read
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First 'Design Competition' of the Middle East
Last Saturday the award ceremony for the 'Traffic Design Competition' took place for the first time. More than 100 participants from 16 cities in the Middle East and northern Africa were judged by a jury of renown experts. Read
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ICFF
The Big Apple – a metropolis for the arts and culture. For a long time one wondered, that New York had nothing more to offer than the, compared to European standards, rather small furniture fair. But... Read
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Cool & Fresh 2008
This year the Salone Satellite was once more on show in its own pavilion. Set a little apart from the general hustle of the fair, it welcomed visitors with a very pleasant, airy atmosphere – which of course can't be compared with the grandeur of the hall on the old fair site. At least this year's slogan of 'Go green!' was in line with the simple temporary architecture. The official press release spoke of a greenhouse in which 'budding designers can blossom' and 'an explosion of green' is unfolded. Has the influence of Stockholm's 'Greenhouse' perhaps spread this far south?
Regardless of the slogan, the eleventh Satellite left an inspiring and positive impression. Many international designers came up with daringly staged presentations which were a joy to behold. This year it was the Finnish designers who made the greatest impression, and the products they presented demonstrated a corresponding level of quality and potential. Read
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light + building
This year's light + building successfully defended its position as the top trade fair in the lamps and lighting systems sector. In spite of the many international manufacturers who displayed their products and the large masses of visitors, the organisers succeeded in keeping the exhibition manageable and well structured. In addition to the stands of well-known established manufacturers, it was in particular the work of a number of smaller young suppliers who were presenting their products for the first time which caught the eye. Read
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Patchwork Collection
As Amy Hunting says herself, she tries to combine her work as an illustrator and her furniture designs in the best possible way. The result is her 'Patchwork Collection'. A successful composition of art and design. Read
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Design Miami/Basel
For the third time international design and art galleries are presenting much sought-after design classics and exclusive products as part of the 'Design Miami' exhibition at the Art Basel fair. Read
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Re- strung
A simple cord becomes a complex shape, a line circumscribes a space – furniture and lamps with laced seats or lampshades originated in the nineteen-fifties, and today some of these constructivist pieces have attained cult status. Read
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Nordic Novelties
Stockholm is increasingly establishing itself as the design capital of the North. With almost 40,000 visitors this year the Stockholm furniture fair and the Northern Light exhibition were more successful than ever. Read
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Urban Romanticism
“Urban Romanticism” is the motto of the Luminale 08 marathon. Many openings will already take place on April 5th. Read
