While many artists and designers are influenced and inspired by existing genres, art movements or other people’s work, Chien-Wei Chang uses his own life as a source of…
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New in the Shop – A Selection of Ceramics by British Artist Kate Schuricht
It’s been fun working with different craftsmen to prepare their work for the website, especially supporting those whose work I’ve known about for a long time. I wrote…
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Stimulating the Subconscious – Ceramics by Designer Irina Razumovskaya
While most buildings have visually interesting elements, the history and stories locked away, combined with the patterns, colours, and forms used by the different architects throughout the ages…
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Imaginary Landscapes – Tapis by French Designer Guillaume Delvigne
French designer Guillaume Delvigne has always liked the idea of moving away from reality and trying to incorporate this in functional design. He is inspired by everything interesting,…
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New in the Shop – Handturned Bowls & Cups by Shirasagi Woodwork
I’ve been thinking of more ways in which we can leverage our platform and offer support to different studios making great work that have yet to be discovered…
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Experimenting With Form – Slow Motion by Designer Aldo Bakker
It was the architect Louis H. Sullivan who first coined the term ‘form over function’ back in 1896. This principle states that the form of a specific design…
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The Texture of Paper – Paper Pulp Vessels by Debbie Wijskamp
With an increase in sustainability, we are seeing more and more designers considering upcycling in their design process. However, Debbie Wijskamp was ahead of the curve in many…
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Levels of Perception – Abstract Art by Norwegian Creative Fino Prydz
The further you delve in to different art forms the more you think about depth and layering. On the surface level most art can be condensed down to…
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New in the Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Artist Nozomi Fujii
Japanese potter Nozomi Fujii studied pottery in the city of Tokoname, well-known for pottery production, distinctive for its bold red and black earthy colours that adorns surface of…
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Considered Compositions – Line & Block Textiles by Catherine MacGruer
Patterns and colour have always been used to decorate and create ambience in a home. From detailed shapes and tones to bold forms, different pattern and colour combinations…
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New Feature – A Look Inside the Workshop of Akiko Ken Made
Even though some of our features are short and sweet, I think it’s important to see inside the maker’s studio and get a sense of their working methods.…
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Precision Manufacturing – Casework Furniture by Token Studio
As everyday consumers I think it’s sometimes difficult to appreciate the skill that goes into a lot of handcrafted furniture since much of the work is in the…
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