Playful and creative ideas are always tricky to explore when you are in the pursuit of function. You are in many ways beholden the psychological element of design…
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A Sculptural Approach – Furniture by Cara Judd & Davide Gramatica
I have always been a big proponent of producing design directed at being beneficial to humanity. Recently though, I have also tried to broaden my way of thinking,…
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On Balance – Wood Shelves & Pedestals by Anne Brandhøj
Unfortunately we as consumers have become so impatient. The instant gratification of something fresh and shiny out of the box seems to fizzle out with time, leaving us…
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Fusing Design & Play – Cloud Furniture Series by Veermakers
There’s a fine line between whimsical and something that veers more toward the tacky side. Saying that, I have to applaud designers who try to incorporate shapes of…
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Characterful Simplicity – Contour Furniture by Giles Pearson
British designer Giles Pearson and his UK-manufactured furniture company Origin Furniture has been on my watch list for a while now. Geared toward hospitality, workplace and educational environments,…
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Sublime Equilibrium – Slump Furniture by Paul Cocksedge
At Paul Cocksedge Studio, people come first. Whether they are creating useful products or developing architectural projects, every design is meant to respond to the human form and…
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Stone Combinations – Furniture by Korean Designer Lee Sisan
Stone integrated into furniture has definitely become a big of a trend. I came across Korean designer Lee Sisan’s work and I think he takes stone furniture to…
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Authentic Solutions – Furniture Design by London Studio Mentsen
A common misconception is that design is the process of crafting the centre of attention, when in reality it’s the important process of creating a world in which…
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Nature as a Centrepiece – Furniture Design by Simon Johns
Simon Johns makes viscerally appealing furniture that employs equal, often mirrored focus on its sculptural and functional qualities. Based in the woods of East-Bolton in southern Quebec, Canada,…
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Abstract Landscape – Furniture & Objects by Elisaossino Design
Elisa Ossino is a Sicilian architect and designer with an appreciation for elegant geometry found in natural materials. Her ‘Abstract Landscape’ series is a collection of unique furniture…
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Seamlessly Flowing – Velo Chair Series by Jan Waterston
Today’s furniture titled ‘Velo’ is simple, it’s minimal and has exquisite craftsmanship thanks to the hand of British maker Jan Waterston. This chair has a C shaped backing…
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Practical and Poetic – Sake Tables by NOTE Design for Ariake
I’ve been following Japanese brand Ariake ever since 2017/2018 when I discovered that a designer I had been following by the name of Zoe Mowat had collaborated to…
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