Objects by Ceramic Studio Vitrified
It's always a joy discovering new companies who have the same aesthetic as us, although you'd think we would be into anything 'minimal' or 'modern' that's not really the case. It's a lot more complicated than that and we seem to be getting very particular about the substance behind a project or busi
Short Film on Wood Turner Liam Flynn
It never ceases to amaze me online how one thing can lead to another, like a subconscious thread connecting everything together. Recently we've enjoyed learning more about Japanese craft and wooden objects in particular, the way in which many of these independents emphasise the qualities of the mate
Wooden Tableware and Sundries at Manufact Jam
Wooden utensils have been featured quite a lot lately on the blog, it's been great to see the different creatives who're making these pieces of art, in fact I don't think they're respected as much as they should be. To make items like I'm showcasing today is incredibly hard. I've been challenging my
The Art of Steam Bending by David Trubridge
We turn our attention now to David Trubridge, one of New Zeland's most iconic and innovative furniture designers in an engaging short film I enjoyed watching earlier this morning. Created as a means to document the process behind one of the designers creations we are taken inside the company worksho
Pottery by Takuji Hayashi
As my Japanese creative showcase slowly dwindles I'm left with a mixed batch of feelings, one being attached to the amount of amazing individuals working in different creative arts in Japan, the other relating to the disappointment across this side of the pond in terms of variety. It becomes pretty
A Place To Gather Short Film
It's projects and people like this that make my day, those immersed in their own creative bubble, striving to create products that have life and soul, quality and purpose. If you've not caught the latest film by Jamie and Keith they've been asked by the Crafts Council of Ireland to put together a co
Craven Road Studio by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
I've literally gone around the houses today, as I searched for a dash of architecture that would remind us the value of great design. I found myself quickly fascinated by the work of Toronto based partners Shim-Sutcliffe who have created a great number of mesmerising, highly functional, sleek dwelli
Cups 2009 – 2012 by Stefan Andersson
Coming across Stefan Andersson's work today was deeply inspiring, the Swedish artist has an exceptional eye and has created some intriguing objects in his time. Most notably this new catalogue from a solo exhibition currently taking place in Malmö, Sweden. It's titled 'Cups 2009-2012' and features
Further Photography from Where They Create by Paul Barbera
This doesn't happen very often but I was completely blown away this morning by the creative energy found within the webpage of photographer Paul Babera. He's undertaken a ridiculously ambitious project where he's travelled the globe searching high and low for the most innovative designers, makers, a
Woodenware by Masahiro Endo
Some beautiful wooden objects by Japanese woodworker and designer Masahiro Endo, he's been on my watch list for quite a while and I've had his personal website bookmarked for a later date. Today seems like a good day to have a browse through the portfolio and talk about some interesting elements reg
Short Film on Rohan Anderson’s Smokehouse
One of the things I love about the work I undertake each day is that you never know what you are going to find, the internet is such a vast and powerful tool, much like the sea you never know what it's going to present on its shore. Of course not everything is useful and I can assure you we've seen
The Moulthrop Family of Woodturners
I thought we’d look into the life of the Moulthrop family today as I watched this wonderful documentary last night run by PBS titled Craft in America which was deeply inspiring. The Craft in America series has been running for quite a while, but as a European citizen we don’t really hear too muc