Handcrafted Paper Tableware – 21g by Korean Designer Seung Binyang
Eindhoven-based South Korean designer Seung Binyang has applied ott-chil to paper to make a new material for tableware that's waterproof, durable, sterilised and eco-friendly.
New at OEN Shop – A Look Inside the Mjolk Volume IV Publication
John from Mjolk was kind enough to send over a selection of exclusive imagery from inside their new publication, Mjolk Volume IV, which interviews creatives like Keisuke and Michiko Iwata.
Ingenuity of Design – Handcrafted Functional Wooden Objects by Hikiyose
Through the ingenuity of the designers at Hikiyose they have been able to utilise all of the parts of a flat piece of wood, turning something two dimensional into a full three-dimensional object.
Contrasting Elements – Vessels by LA Based Furniture Maker James English
Los Angeles based Furniture maker James English has produced these one of a kind pieces, the bottom is a traditional container of sorts, where as the top is an elaborate piece of design.
The Marble Craftworks – Furniture and Home Objects by Retegui Marble
Founded by Laurent Bergez in 1939, today Retegui use both engineers and craftsmen to produce complex objects such as tables, stools and other small objects for the home from marble.
Contemporary Creations – Kitayama Furniture by Design Studio Garnier & Linker
Garnier & Linker, a company founded in Paris by Guillaume Garnier and Florent Linker, make all of their pieces in small runs, often using the help of craftsmen to bring their ideas to fruition.
Den Holm – Sculptures by Australian Artist and Stone Mason Steven Clark
I was attracted to this sculpture by stone mason and artist Steven Clark, who takes a very hands on approach to his sculpture, and works directly with the material to achieve these rustic forms.
Vibrant Shifting Tones – Handcrafted Glass Sculptures by Rhoda Baer
Rhoda Baer has been working with glass for over ten years, and uses her career as a photographer to inspire a lot of her concepts in glass, as well as being influenced by minimalist perspectives.
New at OEN Shop – Objects by Taisuke Hirabayashi of Atelier Tree Song
One very skilled woodworker is Taisuke Hirabayashi of Atelier Tree Song, he makes all of his wooden objects at his workshop in Tokyo. Here we present a new selection of woodwork.
Handmade in Rubí – Design Studio and Pottery Workshop Apparatu
I've been admiring the unique work of Barcelona based design studio and pottery workshop Apparatu, so here we present a small selection of their creative ceramic work.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodwork & Lacquerware by Mutsumi Goto
This week we received new work by craftsman Mutsumi Goto. His studio sits at the foothills of Mount Asama, and he uses these natural surroundings as inspiration for his woodwork.
A Poetic Relationship – Furniture & Product Design by Catherine Aitken Studio
I've been particularly impressed with Catherine Aitken and her devotion to the creative process, incorporating handmade elements in to a selection of mass-produced products.
