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Simplicity from Above – The Awa Light Fixture by Fumie Shibata
Design Posted by Marissa Bergen

Today’s trends in light fixtures celebrate simplicity. As such, clear glass pendant lamps are leading the pack. They provide a melding of industrial and rustic designs that are…

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Presence at Every Glance – Lapis by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Design Posted by Marissa Bergen

Vases are useful household items. In some instances, they can provide a stand out design that takes the look of your rooms to the next level. These “ceramic…

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Similar Potential of Things – Portugal Normal by KWY Studio
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Back in 2006 one of the most inspiring exhibitions I came across was Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa’s Super Normal exhibition. It seems like light years ago, but…

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Materials & Methods – Paper Lighting by Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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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Universe of Elemental Figures – Animalmood for Mad Lab by Borja Garcia
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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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Craft & Design Meeting – Raku Yaki Series by Emmanuelle Simon
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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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Rethinking Waste Materials – Anima: Memorial Service by Kosuke Araki
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

As creatives we often think about our relationship with objects from a human perspective. Why do we connect with such an object? What kind of atmosphere do they…

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Still and Purposeful – Song & Bora / Mo by Silversmith Alex O’Connor
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

The beautiful, minimalist work of UK-based silversmith Alex O’Conner. I was first drawn in by Alex’s ‘Kib and Skath’ capsule collection, a series of wearable sculptures that are…

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Architectural Patterns – TILE Collection by John Pawson for TEIXIDORS
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Great designers and great craftsmanship come together less often than one might think. A real shame considering what both parties can bring to the table. British architect and…

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Wabi Sabi – Top 5 Books for Inspiration
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Photographed by Mark Robinson inside Junichiro Tanazaki’s Home in Kobe, Japan Intro The word ‘Wabi Sabi’ has become synonymous with ‘rustic’ or ‘imperfection’. Ask any Japanese person to…

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Modernising Tradition – Shadows Light Series by Glass Makers Brokis
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

The power of light is often underestimated in any home. The way the design alters the light can affect the way we live, if we’re able to live…

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Absolute Harmony – Metal Forms by Ulla & Martin Kaufmann
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Personally my connection to jewellery as a craft is not that strong, but my fascination with form has led me to the work of Ulla and Martin Kaufmann,…

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