Sculpting Comfort – OM Chair by Johan Ansander
In a world where design often leans towards the complex, Johan Ansander’s latest creation, the OM chair, emerges as a breath of fresh air. This piece is a celebration of minimalism and functionality, achieved through Ansander’s masterful use of layer-glued wood. The OM chair stands out with
Design Classics – Bambi Lounge Chair by Fjordfiesta
It’s always fun analysing new furniture designs to see the possible connections to pieces produced in the past. The reality is that there are only so many forms that can be pursued when it comes to seating, to make something truly functional and beautiful takes great skill. A cohesion of simpl
Art Immersion – Painting by Francois Bonnel
I am always impressed when a creative takes the leap to pursue their passion. It’s not an easy feat. Francois Bonnel is one of those, an abstract artist currently living in Toulouse, France. After 25 years as an advertising executive, he devoted himself to art and photography in 2018 and has since
Maker Profile – Frying Pan JIU
It’s not often you see products that bring handcrafted techniques into the field of industrial design. For this reason, I have been fascinated by the work of Osaka-based Fujita Metal and Tokyo design studio TENT. By fusing TENT’s passion for modern design and Fujita Metal’s high-qu
Weaving Wood – Furniture by Else-Rikke Bruun
Copenhagen-based architect and designer Else-Rikke Brunn is interested in exploring the creative, sculptural, material, and functional possibilities of wood. Brunn’s distinctive approach to design has resulted in minimal, curved, and interlocking furniture pieces that merge Japanese, Mexican, and
Free Shipping Worldwide – Wooden Stacking Blocks by A4
For a limited time only the popular Wooden Stacking Blocks by Japanese studio A4 are eligible to be shipped worldwide for free! Each set is handcrafted by woodworkers in Nara, Japan where they make sure they perfectly balance in this free-form manner. Construct them in various formations and see wha
Unapologetic Simplicity – Casa Meco by Portuguese Studio Atelier Rua
I have always been attracted to domestic spaces that make use of large open-plan and communal areas. It is perhaps the airiness and unencumbered space which gives a sense of effortless living that I really enjoy. Casa Meco, designed by Lisbon-based Atelier Rua, exemplifies this idea of effortlessnes
Simple Yet Profound – Artworks by Bryan David Griffith
Sometimes the simple, often overlooked techniques go a long way in to producing authentic works with timeless appeal. Bryan David Griffith explores painting, photography, sculpture and installation work from his base in Arizona. It all comes together to create this fantastic collection of work that&
A Nod to Bauhaus – The Zoersel House by Arjaan De Feyter
Many architectural projects are so fragmented that it’s difficult for the architect or main designer to really put their own stamp on a project. This can often have long lasting effects, creating a property that’s not that cohesive overall and fails to hit the exact creative direction th
Concrete Dreams – Bewboc House in Kuala Lumpur by Fabian Tan
With so many contemporary builds out there it takes a special kind of house to really wow. Le Corbusier said, “You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces.” Architect Fabian Tan is certainly heeding his advice with his newest build titled &
Still and Purposeful – Song & Bora / Mo by Silversmith Alex O’Connor
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 part inspired by ancient forms. I thought this idea of incorporating craft in to our everyday live
Masking Functional with Sculptural – Ceramics by Noe Kuremoto
For many the idea of working on one form on a consistent basis is seen as quite tedious and fairly boring. It’s been a psychological idea that I’ve been toying with for quite a while now. Reading a book many times over. Going over a simple idea each day for an extended period of time. [&
