Mixing Smooth with Rough – Furniture by French Designer Damien Gernay
This work by Damien Gernay captured my attention and made me think deeply about the textures and materials that he's using and how they could be intertwined to work in a functional manner.
Plant Patterns & Details Captured
Some good news! We’ve finally released our own brand of green tea in the shop and you can now find it here. It’s a refreshing tea and is one that I blended myself and... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New at OEN Shop – Introducing OEN Sencha in Collaboration with d:matcha
We are proud to announce our first branded OEN sencha green tea made in collaboration with Kyoto based farm d:matcha that's now available to purchase at OEN shop.
Human Element – Cement & Stone Forms by Sculptor Collin Townsend Velkoff
Helsinki-based artist Collin Townsend Velkoff casts these sculptures in sand, allowing him to design cement forms that can then be casted onto organic stone that's buried beneath.
Merged with Concrete – Tableware by Estonian Design Studio Nuud
Estonian based ceramic design studio Nuud, a project by talented designer Mariana Laan, looks to use a variety of techniques to create objects with "perfect simplicity".
A Look Inside OEN Issue 1
Hey Patrons! Today I wanted to give you a look at my progress in regards to the publication and how it’s all coming together. Early on during the initial idea stages I decided it... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New at OEN Shop – Shipment of Metal Cans by Japanese Studio Syuro
I'm pleased to let you know that we have received a new shipment of metal cans by Japanese studio Syuro, fronted by Japanese interior designer Masuko Unayama, in brass, copper and tin.
Inspired by Primitive Tools – Hand Carved Stones & Marble Objects by Elementary
When I saw these ornamental objects made from stone and marble by London interior design store Elementary they reminded me of why craft can strike right to the core of functional design.
Purity of Material – The Pure Minimalist Furniture Collection by Amee Allsop Studio
Talented Australian designer Amee Allsop's collection 'The Pure Minimalist' is a series of furniture that uses an ash wood that has a clean but lightweight appearance.
Hiking & Tea Picking in Wazuka
Hey Patrons! Again, thanks so much for your support. I really appreciate it. It's become apparent only after a week that this platform is holding me accountable and helping me push forward even when... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New at OEN Shop – Chasen (Matcha Whisks) by the Craftsmen at Chikumeido
We are now lucky enough to be stocking a selection of matcha whisks handmade by the talented craftsmen at Chikumeido in Takayama, Ikoma, a town not too far from Nara in Japan.
Tadao Ando Abstracts
Hello all Patrons! Thanks so much for supporting our publication. Today I wanted to introduce some photography that I took of different Tadao Ando buildings whilst travelling in Japan with the intention of making... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more