Yoko Ozawa’s work hit my radar in 2011 and has continued to peak my interest ever since. Last year we met in person and talked about the idea…
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Telling a Story – Under Collection by Hamran & Snøhetta
Ever since Norwegian architect firm Snøhetta’s project titled ‘Under’, Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant, was completed in 2018/2019 it’s been full steam ahead. They’ve really hit a new level…
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Materials & Methods – Paper Lighting by Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen
Underutilised materials have been a consistent theme here on the blog. I suppose when you’re constantly considering natural materials like we are it makes you wonder why certain…
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New in the Shop – Glassware by Japanese Craftsman Mitsui Takeyoshi
Although I feel as though there’s been a strong movement in Europe and America to support more craftsmen, which Instagram can be partly thanked for, there’s always been…
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Tactile Qualities – Pulp Furniture Collection by Serra Studio
An area of craft I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the potential found in a natural material, wondering whether this is one of the main reasons…
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The Wide Open Landscape – Abstract Paintings by Clay Johnson
One thing I find so interesting about simplicity, especially in art and design, is that as you take away the obvious flaws become so apparent. If the colour…
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Universe of Elemental Figures – Animalmood for Mad Lab by Borja Garcia
I’ve always been fascinated by Ray and Charles Eames relationship in a design context. Ray was an artist and Charles was more of an industrial designer. Charles knew…
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New in the Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Craftsmen Nozomi Fujii
After releasing our first selection of Nozomi Fujii’s work in our shop, which turned out to very popular, we’re happy to introduce a new selection that she’s made…
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Reduction in Design – Minimalist Reliefs by Danish Artist Kristina Krogh
People often think of any art form as something that stops and starts rather than an ever evolving process. Take the work of Kristina Krogh for example. I…
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Modern Originals – Furniture Handcrafted by Edward Collinson
I’ve noticed quite a few makers in the past year, especially those based in Europe, who have been able to apply their craft as a skill and mix…
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New in the Shop – Bags Handcrafted by Mami Nakamura of COMON
COMON are a bag brand headed by Mami Kakamura, a designer and creative based in Tokyo. What drew me to Mami’s work is her ability to mix her…
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Craft & Design Meeting – Raku Yaki Series by Emmanuelle Simon
Raku dates back to the early 1550’s in Japan and was highly favoured by Zen Buddhist Masters for its simplicity and naturalness. The unique look has always served…
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