Aluminium and Steel Furniture Solutions by Jonathan Nesci
HALE, founded by self-taught designer Jonathan Nesci in 2006, has produced these fantastic industrial furnitures inspired by abstract artists such as Donald Judd and Josef Albers.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Lina Bo Bardi’s Bowl Chair
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
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,
Essential Forms by Pedro de Passos
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 c
Handthrown Stoneware by Kazakes Ceramics
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.
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”.
