Product Imagery from Iittala for 2013
A few of my favourite things in the office include some Iittala vases and bowls, first designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. You all know I have quite the fascination with his work, particularly his furniture and architecture, but also the versatile objects that he designed over his career. If you don’
Ceramics by Japanese Maker Toru Hatta
Two things that I have no problem finding in terms of inspiration are furniture and pottery. For some reason they’re at the forefront, whether that be a particular phase at the moment I’m not sure (quite possibly), but I’m always keeping my eyes on the ground for other content and avenues to p
Wooden Cutlery by atelier TREE SONG
iichi has turned out to be a fantastic resource, I find myself searching through different craftsmen and makers on a regular basis. If you don't already know, it's a bit like the Japanese version of Etsy or Folksy, so you have all these different creatives selling their work online. Last time I pres
Works by Ceramic Artist and Sculptor Andrei Davidoff
Today I'll be making my weekly visit to the local pottery studio. I've been meddling with the idea of producing a teapot on the wheel for a while, so I've been watching various tutorials to get an idea of how to make such an object. Like researching any craftsmen, these guys have been doing it for y
Architectural Projects by Case Design Studio
Much like other facets of design, possibly other parts of life as well, I find obscure and odd things interesting. My main interest resides in the details, I often look deep into all aspects of life and like to study things with intense thought. I guess this could be a downfall, but I also like to f
Furniture and Interiors by Porro
I had a ball browsing through the Porro website last night. It seems to me that all the products have a nice look about them, possibly due to the result of the designers involved and their passion for simplification. This seems to be a common theme in a lot of furnishing companies, it’s more of an
DISCIPLINE – Living With Mario Bellini
I’m always on the lookout for a series that can inspire me on a more consistent basis, today’s post features world renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini. The short film was produced for Discipline who are a new brand that I’ve not come across before, but they seem to be promoti
Vessels by Woodturner Bill Luce
I'm sure you'll agree that it's quite obvious to see a makers inspirations straight off the bat. I hadn't even read through any information on woodturner Bill Luce, but instantly I knew he had some sort of affiliation with Japan, or had been inspired by that particular region of the world. His clean
Junya Ishigami, ‘How small? How vast? How architecture grows’
Maybe this is a slightly strange format for a post today, I'm not sure, but the works definitely inspired me and I had an idea of how I could string something together. I don't usually highlight exhibitions that have been and gone, since you good folks reading won't actually be able to experience it
Ceramics by Justine Allison
Often you find out a lot about a creative by their 'about' or 'bio' page, I like to hear what they have to say and what their inspirations are, whether it be as a maker or a designer. Through all these years finding and sourcing inspiration for the site I have come across many common traits that con
Glass Sculpture by Stephen Procter
Stephen Procter is a bit of a legend when it comes to working with glass, he initially began by researching English glass engraving, this inspired him to learn and explore the craft in more detail. During the late 60's and early 70's, in his studio near Ashburton in Devon, UK, Stephen focused entire
MOLD ALL Exhibition at Tortoise, Glassware by PP Blower
After watching a fantastic short documentary titled ‘GLAS’ yesterday, directed by Bert Haanstra in the 50?s, I had the inspiration to write about some glassware that I’d come across late last week. If you’ve yet to watch the piece, it’s definitely a must for any creative, or anyone who’s