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Communicating Abstract Thoughts – Péter Botos

Originally producing articles for everyday use, Hungarian glass artist Botos Péter has moved on to creating block-like works of art that have a bold choice of colours.

Danish Artistic Craftmanship – Askman Furniture

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Askman’s contemporary and classic design has been helped by their willingness to collaborate with some of Denmark’s best designers, leading to some timeless furniture.

Danish Ceramic Designer Mette Duedahl

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Creative Mette Duedahl has designed these beautiful stoneware objects by using a casting method. The final pieces have some great tones and textures, alongside a contemporary feel.

Folded Light, Folded Shadow by Yuko Nishimura

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Japanese artist Yuko Nishimura creates large scale paper relief sculptures composed of narrow pleats, essentially using a technique rooted in traditional Japanese origami.

Simplifying Workspaces by L&Z

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

German company L&Z produce simple and straightforward products for contemporary working and living. Developing objects that work with our ever-changing behavioural patterns.

Painting and Sculpture by John Pittman

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

In my opinion, John Pittman’s works are visually stunning. I really enjoy the way in which he floats between sculpture and painting, often combining the two to make an unexpected combination.

The Bowl chair seen here, designed by Brazilian modernist architect Lina Bo Bardi in 1951. Arper has worked hard to interpret this chair so it’s applicable to modern manufacturing methods, whilst still trying to remain faithful to the original design.

Design and Architecture by Hermann Kaufmann

Architecture Posted by Mark Robinson

Searching through all these different architecture portfolios can get a bit samey, often the builds look very similar to all the others out there. Alongside my goal to discover new and interesting architects, I’m also on the hunt for technical details that showcase how the builds are constructed, importantly how they are developed and designed. Videos can be good, you can see construction …

Essential Forms by Pedro de Passos

Photography Posted by Mark Robinson

One thing I always find remarkable is that many of the individuals we pick-up on seem to have very similar influences. Even in unusual ways, whether it be their outlook on life, cultural references, or the importance of certain creatives throughout their journey. It’s almost as if all these dots connect in strange ways, all channeling towards a similar aesthetic. I’m sure designers pick up on this quite often, there’s so much content on the web …

Handthrown Stoneware by Kazakes Ceramics

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Andrew Kazakes ceramics are an interesting mix of spontaneity and function. The works that intrigue me the most are those that play on two worlds, almost simplistic and refined but have added character.

Giancarlo Piretti’s PL Series for Castelli S.p.A.

Furniture Posted by Wade Gwin

Today, we will be covering an example of a past design movement that tends to be mentioned only briefly, if at all: The Space Age. These products represent the “Brutalism of plastic”.

Lighting and Details by Fuse-atelier Architects