Miyazaki K Lounge Chair, Designed by Makoto Koizumi
I love getting in touch with small independent companies, it gives me a chance to actually connect in a personal way and also lets them know about our interest in their company. Sometimes we even hope it gives them that extra urge to continue creating, to know that there are people out there who app
Brooklyn Makers by Jennifer Causey
I thought it was about time we returned to the talented Jennifer Causey now as a means of promotion for the fantastic little book she's been curating in Brooklyn which celebrates the districts creativity and independent community. For a while now I've been watching from afar as she's added a taster
Furnishings, Objects and More at Modern Fifty
After my recent book purchase, 'The Unknown Craftsman' written by Soetsu Yanagi which was adapted by Bernard Leach, it's been great to capture the essence of someone who makes by hand. It has also opened my eyes to the relationship between an artisan or designer and the finished product itself. Shou
Ceramic Sculptures by Claire Muckian
The past few weeks have seen a mini influx of ceramic work into the shop, with some remarkable creations from both Japan and here in Europe. Perhaps this has taken the edge off work we've been coming across for the blog as I haven't noted too many functional wares that have really stopped me in my t
New Feature: Interview with Mira Nakashima
We are excited to return with out interview format today, as it's a section of the platform we've missed being involved with given the fact we get the opportunity to connect with so many aspirational individuals. It's had to take a bit of backseat if we're honest as we've looked to move the site for
Short Film on Photographer Harry Taylor
Whenever possible I try to bring across a short film to highlight an individuals work because I think you really get an overall sense of what both they and their project are all about. Just being able to hear in their voice and visualise the intricate processes involved goes a long way in decipheri
Functional Items by SAITO WOOD
It wasn’t that long ago that I entered another small business into the archive named M.Saito Wood Works, and today it’s quite ironic that I’m placing another in called SAITO WOOD, which is quite close but not exactly the same. To be honest they’re on different sides of the spectrum but they
Collection of work from Kristine Five Melvær
An overriding theme we often see here, and I'm sure many of you have noted previously, is the battle of the Japanese influence that we have going on. We are constantly amazed and blown away by the quality of craftsmanship this part of the world presents, I think their is definitely more onus within
In Between for Inframince Designed by BCXSY
I bumped into this superb collection earlier which really intrigued me, a series designed by BCXSY and was commissioned by Japanese company Inframince. It's part of project called 'tile_objects 01', which I don't know too much about myself, but I do know that Inframince have got together with a few
Lauri Kranz Series by Brian W Ferry
It's rather grey in our part of England today, so I've been on the hunt for a little sun rich greenery to remind me of the warmer days to come. I'm definitely not an embracer of winter so I'm a fan of letting my imagination wander, pretending that the cold weather isn't here. It looks glorious in Lo
Plus Minus Zero Wire Ware Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
A simple but unique selection by Plus Minus Zero in Japan, designed by the one and only Naoto Fukasawa. I suppose when you're a famous designer it gives you the chance to work on some interesting projects, this particular company being one of them who has given Naoto Fukasawa full design direction.
Volga House by Architect Peter Kostelov
Russia isn't somewhere that we've typically turned to in terms of showing architecture here on the blog, however I came across the work of Peter Kostelov earlier and was really impressed with the way he was using reclaimed materials within his projects. He's a former winner of the International Arch
