tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38004990248614938482024-03-05T04:55:20.463+00:00Kirsty Whyte - Design StudioA Blog dedicated the Kirsty Whyte - DESIGN STUDIO, a london based studio run by Kirsty Whyte. The studio works for a number of UK based retailers, creating stunning items of furniture, ceramics and glassware.Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-24722134686234320572012-01-27T06:04:00.001+00:002012-01-27T06:06:09.474+00:00New Look Website, New look Blog!<div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Happy 2012 and welcome year of the dragon!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/web/wp-content/uploads/Blogs/83d26eec6065_91B7/New-Kirsty-Whyte-Website.jpg" style="color: #219f8c; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="New Kirsty Whyte Website" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/web/wp-content/uploads/Blogs/83d26eec6065_91B7/New-Kirsty-Whyte-Website_thumb.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; display: inline; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="New Kirsty Whyte Website" width="304" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">So this is my snazzy new look <a href="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/web/" style="color: #219f8c; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">website</a> and blog.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">My new blog posts will now continue on the ‘<a href="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/web/new/" style="color: #219f8c; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Blog</a>‘ bit of my website. This is so I can update you all quicker and more often.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Searching subjects is also easier, getting the ‘Google Juice’ flowing (apparently)! You can also sign up to my Newsletter, where I’ll give you a brief update every few months. Plus you can ‘Like’ and comment using your Facebook ID.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">As well as the usual ‘Design’ stuff I get up to, I’ll also be posting quick photo uploads about China life; what I’ve experienced and observed. You’ll then be able to search these by ‘category’ i.e. colours,trends, accidental Chinese hipsters etc…all will be clear soon.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: red;">SO FOR ALL MY LOYAL BLOGGER FOLLOWERS, THIS WILL BE MY LAST POST VIA BLOGGER. Please sign up via my new website. All my past posts are safe and sound on there and will soon be followed by new ones.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">So sit back and enjoy the visual feast of what I’ve spotted so far:</div>Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-52429082784531553972011-12-25T09:00:00.001+00:002011-12-25T09:01:10.567+00:00A very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3VOPP8p_9w0/Tvbl59bBQVI/AAAAAAAACWo/Z4eGEBkCPE8/s1600/flake+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3VOPP8p_9w0/Tvbl59bBQVI/AAAAAAAACWo/Z4eGEBkCPE8/s320/flake+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2011 was a busy and exciting year:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With Array Fruit Bowls being launched by <a href="http://www.aarevalo.com/arevalo_collection_array.html">Aarevalo</a> and retailing in Paperchase. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.modusfurniture.co.uk/contemporary-furniture/tables/Drew-by-Kirsty-Whyte/">Modus Furniture</a> launching the Drew range, which made its debut as part of Designjunction at the Milan Furniture Fair.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.made.com/accessories/limpet-hooks-multicolour-set-of-6">Made.com</a> launching the Limpet Wall Hooks after popular demand in the ‘Vote’ section of the website.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having two designs selected for Heals Discovers 2011. The <a href="http://www.made.com/accessories/limpet-hooks-multicolour-set-of-6">Twist Occasional Table</a> and <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk/candles+holders/heals-discovers-nesting-walnut-candlestick-by-kirsty-whyte/invt/928587?htxt=Ilg3J1FlYtH62%2FHXOI3gsW0EWS8is62HG1v25NZmXcyFcoPPKKouUy0D9mRrF%2B1amFYsfiV2PDyN%0AX6IQA0Jccw%3D%3D">Nesting Candlesticks</a>, launched in September.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">…And finally moving to Shanghai as a Product Manager for Made.com. Designing and developing Upholstery and accessories!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2012 is the Year of the Dragon which is <span class="apple-style-span">a symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power. Hopefully its characteristics will be fulfilled for new projects.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep an eye out for a new look <a href="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/">website</a>, that is more interactive, easier to use and constantly updated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also look out for new exciting Made.com pieces that I’m working on now. </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-53508225587142816062011-11-15T13:07:00.000+00:002011-11-15T13:07:51.131+00:00Kirsty whyte Designs Launched on Nspired<div style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nspired is an Australian online company revolutionising the furniture industry by offering originally designed and truly chic furniture at a fraction of current prices. On their <a href="https://www.nspired.com.au/">website</a> , you'll discover beautiful designer furniture to fall in love with - all at incredible prices.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By making our products on demand, we have no inventory or costly retail outlets. This means we can offer boutique style furniture, at 50-80% cheaper than regular retailers, without sacrificing build quality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We share your love affair with style and believe that design integrity and affordable pricing should go hand-in-hand. That's the Nspired difference.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have been lucky enough to be selected as one of the first 8 designers to launch the website with our designs.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On the<a href="https://www.nspired.com.au/votes/1"> VOTE </a>section of the website you can choose which design you would like to get manufactured, it would be brillinant if you can just take a few moments to vote for my designs, as I would love to have more of my designs avaliable for people to buy and enjoy in their homes.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My designs on the website are:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. The AXIS floorlamp, which combines lighting with a multi functional table. Perfect for reading or having some Tea and cake!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRuCScnkNmEve1geF7chhYuAhqS4tl_NciRuiItxYgytfTCH8Qq96PDRcBsn1N2AMIBdj8THjNxNZ94JCd7QiK1zh4TnwCuO7rzi0twSYlOmn4JjfHuPmqaOpvQaHYo7t9_3RtSyejWKg/s1600/AXIS+LIGHT_KIRSTY+WHYTE+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRuCScnkNmEve1geF7chhYuAhqS4tl_NciRuiItxYgytfTCH8Qq96PDRcBsn1N2AMIBdj8THjNxNZ94JCd7QiK1zh4TnwCuO7rzi0twSYlOmn4JjfHuPmqaOpvQaHYo7t9_3RtSyejWKg/s320/AXIS+LIGHT_KIRSTY+WHYTE+%252810%2529.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-78037793953268482682011-11-11T10:21:00.000+00:002011-11-11T10:21:43.227+00:00Busibuddies Podcast interview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recently, I had a podcast interview with <a href="http://www.edwarddaniel.com/">Edward Daniel</a> for <a href="http://www.busibuddies.com/?utm_source=Busibuddies+List&utm_campaign=0ff732d056-Busibuddies_with_Kirsty_Whyte-11_11_11&utm_medium=email">Busibuddies</a>, which is a business media network for business owners and professionals designed to increase guest and member visibility and collaboration. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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They were retailed in the Kirsty Whyte website for £12.99 each.</p> <p>After being submitted by Kirsty to the VOTE section of the <a href="http://www.made.com/">MADE.COM</a> website and receiving one of the most number of customer votes. </p> <p><a href="http://www.made.com/limpet-hooks-multicolour-set-of-6">The Limpet Hooks have now been launched by Made.com</a> due to popular demand. </p> <p>They come in a multi-coloured plastic set of <strong>6 at only £29</strong>. Kirsty Whyte has creatively combined a contemporary design with a classic satin finish. These timely, organic, mollusc shaped hooks are a striking addition to any room.</p> <p>The hooks are warm, tactile and practical; the vibrant red and blue colours combined with the muted grey and eye-catching design make interesting wall art. </p> <p><a href="http://www.made.com/limpet-hooks-multicolour-set-of-6">BUY THEM TODAY!</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ByaSM1XPt8c/TmyrFvG5f6I/AAAAAAAACUs/OSjBlH3lalM/s1600-h/limpet4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="limpet" border="0" alt="limpet" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9iH1kS07SwI/TmyrG9JOKhI/AAAAAAAACUw/okzK8n6PHEU/limpet_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="212" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M3J9QSxUg7I/TmyrIUgGS1I/AAAAAAAACU0/q1bown4_Zxk/s1600-h/limpet44.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="limpet4" border="0" alt="limpet4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rh267MJHoIs/TmyrJcly4VI/AAAAAAAACU4/b4gE7ie8BKA/limpet4_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="211" /></a></p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-91556436342941891802011-08-13T10:22:00.001+01:002011-08-13T10:23:41.802+01:00Shanghai Bound!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm off to Shanghai! I've been given a very exciting opportunity to work over in Shanghai for 6-8 weeks, so due to China's strict internet laws I'm not sure if I'll be able to blog, so it might be a bit quiet from me for a while! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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It is also the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_proper_by_population" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" title="List of cities proper by population"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">largest city proper</span></a><sup id="cite_ref-7"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai#cite_note-7" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">[8]</span></a></sup></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">and the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_agglomerations_by_population_(United_Nations)" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" title="List of urban agglomerations by population (United Nations)"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">seventh largest urban agglomeration</span></a><sup id="cite_ref-8"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai#cite_note-8" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">[9]</span></a></sup></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">in the world. The city is located in eastern China, at the middle portion of the Chinese coast, and sits at the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouth_(water_stream)" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" title="Mouth (water stream)"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">mouth</span></a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;">of the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangtze_River" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" title="Yangtze River"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">Yangtze River</span></a>. Due to its rapid growth over the last two decades it has again become a</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_city" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" title="Global city"><span style="color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">global city</span></a>, exerting influence over finance, commerce, fashion, technology and culture.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-64165506530521102032011-07-21T17:57:00.002+01:002011-07-28T19:30:02.357+01:00NEW DESIGNERS 2011 WEEKS 1&2My pick of what caught my eye. <br />
Every year a new crop of aspiring graduate designers make their way to the Business Design Centre in Angel, for <a href="http://www.newdesigners.com/">New Designers</a>. <br />
Competing individually and across university’s, to catch the eye of a retailer or journalist. <br />
I was lucky enough to visit both weeks 1 and 2 this year, so have included allot of 2d print and illustration for a change to my usual product heavy blog! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCF8zeh8h434F46dNphLn1UP9X9iGF3WB7nVHB-0gEwd0MZjkfqYadz5mrAj7zqfF4TGr9SOBE3k8Ja9f49_teXq7WrwAMALnY3K0vX856YfifG946iKKxyGOLweA5iBbm0DX94aetX8/s1600-h/new-designers%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="new-designers" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kJoH-y6Jvh8/TihZ90znAyI/AAAAAAAACQA/iR65PLaqaho/new-designers_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="new-designers" width="404" /></a><br />
Below are a few peoples work that caught my eye as ‘ones to watch’.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fm65EvYvtPc/TihZ-sgbAyI/AAAAAAAACQE/5d9B_arl1QY/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-1" border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvk2WyqQMcpfsJBLVsid5tbi50PBevuhXFwb5v7Q0Fe2yTL5om7LwxHpoIoOIe2xCofVL-1l5C_JX1cp7TGsrTzc4u4PhNja-RTRKmkPcbeTCANK6KdQYCUfnJAa4ATnMEJAkU3oUhlc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-1" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0NnNvRBJPKs/TihaAOUT9cI/AAAAAAAACQM/A1x68BcOBv0/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-2" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SzZHF2NkGMc/TihaAkAVmCI/AAAAAAAACQQ/Smowq1yVcZM/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-2" width="404" /></a><br />
<a href="http://tanyamarieventress.blogspot.com/">Tanya Ventress’</a> work had a great sense of fun, with traditional subjects printed in a contemporary way. <br />
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<a href="http://rachelrosiewest.wordpress.com/">Rachel West’s</a> illustrations had a vintage feel, and I really loved her quality of line and use of a selective colour pallet. Below are one of her scarves. <br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kgSnZxxW3X8/TihaCsSy53I/AAAAAAAACQc/9HW27plcviQ/s1600-h/RACHEL%252520ROSIE%252520WEST%2525204%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="RACHEL ROSIE WEST 4" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yg3d5OrSWnM/TihaDNP_svI/AAAAAAAACQg/Rao_XDYcVno/RACHEL%252520ROSIE%252520WEST%2525204_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="RACHEL ROSIE WEST 4" width="404" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qJk4rvvAYx0/TihaD8xLkRI/AAAAAAAACQk/KdYASRyOXPc/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-4%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-4" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dW2t44gzkZU/TihaEfDBZOI/AAAAAAAACQo/wdj7q9vIQH0/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-4" width="404" /></a><br />
<a href="http://lucyalicetextiles.blogspot.com/">Lucy Porter’s</a> surface pattern was really interesting as her base material was wood rather than fabric. The mix of pattern and animal silhouettes stood out among the surrounding work. <br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qQhGQWgBLBA/TihaFNKjbeI/AAAAAAAACQw/ZNqMaoGQjfk/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-5" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8HGAD4e9McU/TihaF8OXJdI/AAAAAAAACQ0/qxvF700dDaU/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-5" width="404" /></a><br />
I’m really keen on this whole range created by <a href="http://scottcoleman.co.uk/">Scott Coleman,</a> each poster depicts a significant historical event on a particular year. The Channel Tunnel was 1990. The simple graphic style suits the poster format perfectly. <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Kto_puaFdu0/TihaGtxPDDI/AAAAAAAACQ4/Q1PhTaIAMOw/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-6%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-6" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DGg8Nffjcyg/TihaHEN4MOI/AAAAAAAACQ8/kESzCpcsJ0Q/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-6_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-6" width="404" /></a><br />
It was the naive quality of line that caught my eye with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhi-Pardoe-Illustration/175537925837971">Rhi Pardoe’s</a> illustration. I like how you can see where the pen has been; it’s not over polished and honest. <br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NjtfhvAuH70/TihaH89lWXI/AAAAAAAACRA/QWGOcmDm4yU/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-7%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-7" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hYGCG-0NwP4/TihaIUkGtXI/AAAAAAAACRE/T7i8pVV44gg/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-7_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-7" width="404" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.stoneandspear.com/">Simon Cooks</a> work was my favourite from all of New Designers. Simon uses origami paper, collage and then digitally manipulates the image to create his work. He has already been commissioned for professional work (including Design week) and also has more commercial pattern based work. <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4eUD9T51Ty0/TihaJKExrfI/AAAAAAAACRI/ykEC9deyW0s/s1600-h/L1060623%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="L1060623" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t7TdOuQReMk/TihaJupRgoI/AAAAAAAACRM/DLoLGeRYWKI/L1060623_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1060623" width="404" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7Ck9q4oyB-c/TihaKQ4wAFI/AAAAAAAACRQ/vbLQugydSbY/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-8%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-8" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-adsAQPaQLq4/TihaK9gkYSI/AAAAAAAACRU/ULKF6u_A1iE/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-8_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-8" width="404" /></a><br />
Sofi Fleming had a Good use of material, and construction of image pattern and colour. <br />
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<a href="http://lucindaireland.co.uk/">Lucinda Ireland</a>, has already been snapped up to do work professionally, and I’m sure her commercial style will be seen allot in the future. I like the simplicity and feminine style of the text. <br />
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<a href="http://www.imogenheath.com/">Imogen Heath’s</a> pattern has a simple vintage style with a modern look. Her work is really well executed and t should already be retailed. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qmr0s6UJJvM/TihaOhhPlQI/AAAAAAAACRo/_w1RgHZmtis/s1600-h/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-12%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-12" border="0" height="281" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5DHFaKyYaqA/TihaPG4WW1I/AAAAAAAACRs/RaGhKBQz6vw/110713_New%252520Designers%252520Presentation_Highlights-12_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="110713_New Designers Presentation_Highlights-12" width="404" /></a><br />
Now for something 3D! I would buy one of <a href="http://www.artsthread.com/p/elingreen">Elin Green’s</a> vessels straight away! One of the few people with innovative accessories, good use of material and colour. <br />
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This storage by <a href="http://cargocollective.com/shuaoki">Shu Aoki</a>, was genius, such a simple block construction idea, but adding the modular stacking element gives it an edge. <br />
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I’ve seen <a href="http://www.jamesmelia.com/">James Melia’s</a> work before and both his deck and desk lamp were really strong resolved designs. With all elements carefully considered and finished, right down to the subtle dip in the desk surface for coins, paper clips etc. <br />
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<a href="http://www.suetyiceramics.co.uk/">Suet Yi</a> was part of the Decorative Arts stand (my old degree course) the small ‘bird’ vignette’s were enchanting. I don’t usually like things that don’t ‘do’ something, but these really caught my eye. <br />
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The Tune-tune musical stool by <a href="http://www.jo-yun.com/home.html">Jo-yun Wang</a> , combined kinetic fun with simple lines. <br />
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<a href="http://www.ornellastocco.com/">Ornella Stocco’s</a> designs (recently featured on <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2011/07/18/underconstruction-by-ornella-stocco/">Dezeen</a>) use materials where you wouldn’t usually expect them. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In week 1, <a href="http://www.ntu.ac.uk/apps/pss/course_finder/60709-1/10/BA_(Hons)_Decorative_Arts.aspx">Decorative Arts</a> from Nottingham Trent Uni were on the Mezzanine floor. The course has evolved quite a bit since I studied there, with even more materials and specialist options. Some lovely pieces.</div><br />
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Other visuals feasts for visitors were stands by <a href="http://giftedcompetition.tigerprint.uk.com/">Tigerprint</a> and <a href="http://www.absolut.com/uk">Absolute</a>. The Tigerprint ‘Gifted’ competition is still open to submissions until July 30th. Designers (who graduated in 2010 and 2011) have been invited to design a card, a cracker and a decoration. These querky gift bags were kindly demonstrated by two members of the Tigerprint team! <br />
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That’s it for another year, lets see if any of my predictions are correct in the future!Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-88166061060418232262011-06-16T11:13:00.001+01:002011-06-16T11:13:07.074+01:00Launchpad at Pulse 2011<p>Just a super quick review from <a href="http://www.pulse-london.com/">Pulse London</a>, featuring the <a href="http://www.pulse-london.com/launchpad/">Launchpad</a> area.</p> <p>Pulse ran from Sunday 5th to Tuesday the 7th of June this year, and took up it’s usual residency at Earls Court, London.</p> <p>Below are some quick snaps of what caught my eye, apologies for the image quality, I only had my phone!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OY01Tq-P5HM/TfnWswl5EaI/AAAAAAAACKI/B1DcmwTBXaw/s1600-h/IMG_1256%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1256" border="0" alt="IMG_1256" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HSwIyrOQW3U/TfnWtmJD7wI/AAAAAAAACKM/jyC5HaEthh8/IMG_1256_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Eb7IWghTj2I/TfnWuMpv-7I/AAAAAAAACKQ/p2hR6JsUBQE/s1600-h/IMG_1255%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1255" border="0" alt="IMG_1255" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jRTFfMuYThA/TfnWu3kL-zI/AAAAAAAACKU/7pEbaF0eh8E/IMG_1255_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>In the Entrance were a selection of Pulse highlighted products. I loved the buttons! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6MGc0yRYaxY/TfnWv_u1dOI/AAAAAAAACKY/jtIRxQt1cko/s1600-h/IMG_1257%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1257" border="0" alt="IMG_1257" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k_d_8KizBAM/TfnWwfYKj_I/AAAAAAAACKc/HVM6KWMYUQ8/IMG_1257_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w3FTKZeKqKU/TfnWxSlkrcI/AAAAAAAACKg/DsR4eFSOY0E/s1600-h/IMG_1258%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1258" border="0" alt="IMG_1258" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xR9AjF3_obs/TfnWx2RWEHI/AAAAAAAACKo/Nw3Znueqxnc/IMG_1258_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AIIxXETFYdE/TfnWykdzm8I/AAAAAAAACKs/kjwcQz-kbkM/s1600-h/IMG_1259%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1259" border="0" alt="IMG_1259" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jdlmal_Zb64/TfnWzLS0bnI/AAAAAAAACKw/66zaccm8LMY/IMG_1259_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>As you will have seen in my previous post, Design Exchange magazine and my self joined forces for their stand, featuring the Hound Occasional Tables; a modular design with a tessellating shape, so the user can change the configuration to suit their needs, or just stack them away after use.</p> <p>DeMagazine, were offering half price subscriptions £10 for 5 editions; a bargain. To see the most recent online <a href="http://www.demagazine.co.uk/">e-edition</a> or to subscribe, visit the <a href="http://www.demagazine.co.uk/?page_id=37">DEMagazine website.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UgAfZNTAnhU/TfnWzig8_VI/AAAAAAAACK0/AR-yaUKMBtw/s1600-h/IMG_1254%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1254" border="0" alt="IMG_1254" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DM2wJ_p5aYo/TfnW0P8ObjI/AAAAAAAACK4/ym2Wp8FIEak/IMG_1254_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a>My favourite products in all of Launchpad were on the <a href="http://www.funmakesgood.co.uk/fun_makes_good/index_.html">Fun Makes Good stand.</a></p> <p>With a refreshingly simple stand layout, letting the products do the talking.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--2O0wyRWi8k/TfnW0oDyDfI/AAAAAAAACK8/lCDfcOqE2Pw/s1600-h/IMG_1260%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1260" border="0" alt="IMG_1260" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Wghd9O8_uo0/TfnW1BY3j4I/AAAAAAAACLA/iYktk8pSCr4/IMG_1260_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="496" /></a></p> <p>The designs are by Elenor Young, who I met back in 2009 at <a href="http://kirstywhyte.blogspot.com/2009/10/design-week-final-instalment-100-design.html">100% design</a>. The use of shape, colour, print and textiles really appeal to me.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_aUeogKMrNI/TfnW1gIPrGI/AAAAAAAACLE/vLg6TYCtVIE/s1600-h/IMG_1261%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1261" border="0" alt="IMG_1261" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C_D7JxpeUiA/TfnW2cM1b6I/AAAAAAAACLI/5M8OiwEcrCw/IMG_1261_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>With small affordable gift ideas.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wFeAehct29A/TfnW2kv05SI/AAAAAAAACLM/Tw0z4MozVKg/s1600-h/leather%252520key%252520ring%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="leather key ring" border="0" alt="leather key ring" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KxjKbmWeGIo/TfnW3VACgRI/AAAAAAAACLQ/QlyiRITLa9c/leather%252520key%252520ring_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="472" /></a></p> <p>And also high end, hand made Origami inspired, cotton and leather patchwork pouffes. I would like one!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vLEbBKslOkg/TfnW32kVDyI/AAAAAAAACLU/XkgqmypmfHE/s1600-h/IMG_1262%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1262" border="0" alt="IMG_1262" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K0RLV7oWQoY/TfnW4YqCMeI/AAAAAAAACLY/JBvAIh2ZxMM/IMG_1262_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZocaoYnEyYY/TfnW5DI5XqI/AAAAAAAACLc/8Nud9JyJ7y0/s1600-h/IMG_1263%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1263" border="0" alt="IMG_1263" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-clJsVep9OY0/TfnW5nWVKyI/AAAAAAAACLg/gr1F9ouzwmk/IMG_1263_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.peteribruegger.com/">Peter Ibruegger</a>, has expanded on his The Moustache Mug range, adding a bowler hat sugar bowl. So no mug ever need to be under dressed again! It think these two look like the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomson_and_Thompson">Thompson twins</a> from TinTin.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fct50Rg2iSo/TfnW6KJ6z9I/AAAAAAAACLk/l-0-7MAlw-E/s1600-h/IMG_1264%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1264" border="0" alt="IMG_1264" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hf8EupiU1Ys/TfnW6h4zB5I/AAAAAAAACLo/bm9PInwZs28/IMG_1264_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>Some new cute additions to <a href="http://www.shanvalla.co.uk/">Shan Annabelle Valla’s</a> ceramic animal range. In front you can see the porcelain bunny range, with gold lustre decoration Available as a pair for £50. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yNAo3szSFd8/TfnW7McI9aI/AAAAAAAACLs/liFWFYPJLwA/s1600-h/IMG_1266%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1266" border="0" alt="IMG_1266" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xWXRnrmMLNc/TfnW75sEVXI/AAAAAAAACLw/8j6RTOHhOVU/IMG_1266_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="219" /></a></p> <p>Over to <a href="http://welovekaoru.com/">We Love Kaoru</a> next, with her new range inspired by the Rorschach Test. What can you see?..Butterfly, horses, fox and rabbits? Well depending on what Kaoru saw, the subtly overlaid images of the animal within the ink blots. Below; horses, how clever is that!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a0KO3QT_bng/TfnW8sH10hI/AAAAAAAACL0/ahhVyw-vTD4/s1600-h/IMG_1267%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1267" border="0" alt="IMG_1267" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aRhDKinIxh8/TfnW9Dj5blI/AAAAAAAACL4/VHnM068Lc0g/IMG_1267_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a></p> <p>I wasn’t bribed to say that with her sweets either.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d7m4bBAwl9g/TfnW9_7KlBI/AAAAAAAACL8/xGvqBF3Pwxc/s1600-h/IMG_1268%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1268" border="0" alt="IMG_1268" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hDESLgsoWKI/TfnW-ZnqaFI/AAAAAAAACMA/Wl0YB2y1Yrk/IMG_1268_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.designedmade.co.uk/">Designedmade</a> exhibited their Molecular range. The pattern, which represents the combination of iron and carbon atoms that make up the material itself.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wL5y6y192ug/TfnW_F6sKZI/AAAAAAAACME/h7_cGTmCUPQ/s1600-h/IMG_1269%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1269" border="0" alt="IMG_1269" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x3vWTpsCLS4/TfnW_uuSjHI/AAAAAAAACMI/t1IGNy3VYH4/IMG_1269_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bu5MYI8GVaQ/TfnXAsb3RzI/AAAAAAAACMM/qgAVZwXzw1Q/s1600-h/IMG_1270%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1270" border="0" alt="IMG_1270" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bcl-zcov3Zw/TfnXBTjUOwI/AAAAAAAACMQ/8jBax7rrAyU/IMG_1270_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uqn9hkmBo9s/TfnXB9roBsI/AAAAAAAACMU/Aqq0W2ip9xA/s1600-h/lesser%252520spotted%252520logo%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="lesser spotted logo" border="0" alt="lesser spotted logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hP0ZldWhOZ4/TfnXCX8q8rI/AAAAAAAACMY/sxBmdbWYTdU/lesser%252520spotted%252520logo_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="401" /></a></p> <p>Onto some 2D designs, here is a card by <a href="http://lesserspotted.myshopify.com/">Lesser Spotted</a>, which brought a smile to my face. All cards used are photos of real locations, with no Photoshopping. On the reverse of the card is a map of the UK and where the place is located.  I feel sorry for the people that live in Nobby!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y-dIbdpuxGU/TfnXDCoowaI/AAAAAAAACMc/tvI8B4NC0o0/s1600-h/timthumb.php%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="timthumb.php" border="0" alt="timthumb.php" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XrHa-hwoyyI/TfnXD4RNe_I/AAAAAAAACMg/_9IJjtvVsOA/timthumb.php_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" height="409" /></a></p> <p>On a more naughty note where cards and products by <a href="http://site.politecards.com/">Polite</a>.<img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DS_Hungover_600_large" border="0" alt="DS_Hungover_600_large" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VGba_p_xkBE/TfnXEuvhP_I/AAAAAAAACMk/YEIL2W_EANY/DS_Hungover_600_large_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" />They are most recognised for their ranges by David Shrigley, above is a limited edition from a card set. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XBgygKrADV0/TfnXFC6ojfI/AAAAAAAACMo/qGPZ9WlDQog/s1600-h/blake_visual_grande%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blake_visual_grande" border="0" alt="blake_visual_grande" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vti6czbiwoU/TfnXFpWK2xI/AAAAAAAACMs/Y58eTBaBJcg/blake_visual_grande_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="186" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiPZtWA4Biyb5LL1sdRmjIehEG-XwGlcCxeQhZcva1V2O4FTdcq1g8MIPvqzktwD4L0HRJfco3JyBQDFbWhE_x1XjEfSi58Ld7Jyr4luWVhYkPewBYULS2qCsG7192whb6FFy1rFiroI/s1600-h/venice8_grande%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="venice8_grande" border="0" alt="venice8_grande" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXLmYorZIvs/TfnXGvft55I/AAAAAAAACM0/nA1K9sN-nKs/venice8_grande_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="579" /></a></p> <h4><font style="font-weight: normal" size="2">One of their new products is the Venice box set by Peter Blake.</font></h4> <p>The Box contains 20 Postcards, Lithographically printed in Britain, and is presented in a hand finished box, designed by Blake and made in Stockport.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e7IzEEl7aSg/TfnXHP9dhiI/AAAAAAAACM4/fQg2ogSRIg4/s1600-h/template_r2_c1%25255B3%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="template_r2_c1" border="0" alt="template_r2_c1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iOM2ef16tAA/TfnXHVGnWaI/AAAAAAAACM8/z8fkFG5dty0/template_r2_c1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="404" height="526" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tamsinhowells.com/">Tamsin Howells</a> has been busy with some new ranges. I really love the brooches using vintage clothes patterns.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XptEOj8dujU/TfnXIIPXxzI/AAAAAAAACNA/hc4ciaj9hqs/s1600-h/IMG_1276%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1276" border="0" alt="IMG_1276" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KCvYtFriLPk/TfnXI_VnVuI/AAAAAAAACNE/2VfEueE8zcU/IMG_1276_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3GsHn44pUGY/TfnXJmWs3QI/AAAAAAAACNI/YC6ZgUOgyts/s1600-h/IMG_1271%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1271" border="0" alt="IMG_1271" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6R8ILZ-iKZI/TfnXKMedcJI/AAAAAAAACNM/qKXrI0pVX8I/IMG_1271_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="321" /></a></p> <p>There were textiles and knitwear by <a href="http://www.hilarygrant.co.uk/">Hilary Grant</a>, these knitted cushions were great, the layering effect was a great idea.  This is one way I’d always keep my cushions tidy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lXPrlDVaEOM/TfnXK1ubQII/AAAAAAAACNQ/CfwtB5vG3zY/s1600-h/IMG_1273%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1273" border="0" alt="IMG_1273" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W3qDGRnBcAk/TfnXLSpm5CI/AAAAAAAACNU/4B5NdeSj0y8/IMG_1273_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>Then Finally this brightly coloured stand, created quite a stir, most of the day surrounded by keen buyers. The Animal mugs, bowls and hooks by <a href="http://www.yas-ming.co.uk/Yas-ming_Home.html">Yas-Ming Ceramics.</a>  you can catch them again soon at <a href="http://www.newdesigners.com/page.cfm/link=14">New Designers</a>, as part of ‘One Year On’.</p> <p>I hope to see them and lots of budding new designers work there myself. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LI6qMclCvsk/TfnXMEWNYvI/AAAAAAAACNY/8wHSCzF4WRA/s1600-h/IMG_1275%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1275" border="0" alt="IMG_1275" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iouB6HrLaeI/TfnXMSEbwpI/AAAAAAAACNc/H_14RP57wsQ/IMG_1275_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a></p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-2528108426106658732011-06-04T17:25:00.001+01:002011-06-04T17:25:25.805+01:00Come visit us at Pulse!<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Umi84ROW-vc/TepcXtsRvuI/AAAAAAAACJo/XyN5fJymOtg/s1600-h/Logo-pulse%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Logo-pulse" border="0" alt="Logo-pulse" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6bgcSZo45Ow/TepcYAbZ2bI/AAAAAAAACJs/wnreSUu2jEg/Logo-pulse_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="107" height="107" /></a><strong> 5-7 June 2011, Earls Court, London.</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.kirstywhyte.com/"><font color="#4f81bd">Kirsty Whyte</font></a> and <a href="http://www.demagazine.co.uk/">Design Exchange Magazine</a> have teamed up this year at <a href="http://www.pulse-london.com/">Pulse</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uLQRLtlb63Y/TepcZZS2VXI/AAAAAAAACJw/sOWKByykLAg/s1600-h/de%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="de" border="0" alt="de" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z3ol5SDESvo/TepcaeQWNjI/AAAAAAAACJ0/7BBg-GiMLOg/de_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="534" /></a></p> <p>De Magazine are offering half price subscriptions.</p> <p>The Hound Tables will be on display at the De Magazine <strong>STAND LP53A.</strong>  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wvqntAmdOk0/TepcbfE7U3I/AAAAAAAACJ4/DFraZu22nM0/s1600-h/2.Kirsty%252520Whyte_HOUND_4%252520tessilated%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2.Kirsty Whyte_HOUND_4 tessilated" border="0" alt="2.Kirsty Whyte_HOUND_4 tessilated" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OSxdpGLIUZ8/Tepcb6W0-YI/AAAAAAAACJ8/yGxspDNh5hE/2.Kirsty%252520Whyte_HOUND_4%252520tessilated_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a></p> <p>The <a href="http://www.aarevalo.com/arevalo_collection_array.html">Array Fruit Bowls</a> will also be there on the <a href="http://www.kdmediapublishing.com/pulse11/exhibitor_detail.cfm?Exhibitor_ID=7963"><font color="#4f81bd">Aarevalo & Idea Internationa</font></a><font color="#4bacc6"><font color="#4f81bd">l</font> </font><font color="#000000"><strong>STAND L5.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I4xPF4bDIKE/Tepcco4I-DI/AAAAAAAACKA/bcutGdzI-a4/s1600-h/1.%252520ARRAY%252520BOWL_Kirsty%252520Whyte%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1. ARRAY BOWL_Kirsty Whyte" border="0" alt="1. ARRAY BOWL_Kirsty Whyte" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4-tpTlvbm30/TepcdIph3QI/AAAAAAAACKE/gk8DTm9H6sU/1.%252520ARRAY%252520BOWL_Kirsty%252520Whyte_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a></p> <p>There is still time to pre-register for your <a href="http://www.exporeg.co.uk/visit/sites/clarion/pulse/11/vis/login.asp">free trade ticket</a> and save £20. </p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-59776821318448009282011-06-02T23:27:00.001+01:002011-06-02T23:27:33.385+01:00Clerkenwell Design Week - 2011<p>Through the grey clouds and lashing rain <a href="http://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/">CDW</a> shone through!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z-fSE-HgNmI/TegND_EzmyI/AAAAAAAACEQ/PZ9f6EUc4eE/s1600-h/CDW2011_Email_Invitation1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="CDW2011_Email_Invitation1" border="0" alt="CDW2011_Email_Invitation1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3NfhHkputMc/TegNEfDDBjI/AAAAAAAACEU/8Yh0gOqMZ-c/CDW2011_Email_Invitation1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="575" /></a></p> <p>The three day show returned to <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=EC1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl">EC1</a>, bigger and better than last year. Sprawling around and in the streets of Clerkenwell. (The name Clerkenwell comes from the Clerks’ Well in Farringdon Lane, where London parish clerks performed mystery plays in the Middle Ages.)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZT9H5ftx6s4/TegNFKxdp4I/AAAAAAAACEY/Fkf0eDVMp6g/s1600-h/L1060364%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060364" border="0" alt="L1060364" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OfOk-q0LbEE/TegNF_Q7POI/AAAAAAAACEc/FZaGFffYsIs/L1060364_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>With my snazzy pink wristband on I was ready to see what I could squeeze in, in an afternoon.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lhxoo-MWdpw/TegNGcfR8tI/AAAAAAAACEg/Xg0a2B9ggu4/s1600-h/IMG_1219%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1219" border="0" alt="IMG_1219" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l3ODyfH9NRc/TegNG7zlTkI/AAAAAAAACEk/WTa0BEu_Bxk/IMG_1219_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>This is inside the amazing <a href="http://www.locationworks.com/news/farmiloe/">Farmiloe Building</a> on St John Street. Untouched by city developers and trendy wine bars, this building was a great choice for the varied designs and brands within it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iwl83nmnUpk/TegNHWRADDI/AAAAAAAACEo/HnxO1TJcnAM/s1600-h/IMG_1218%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1218" border="0" alt="IMG_1218" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1DHRvzHdCzI/TegNH-BZzmI/AAAAAAAACEs/F_NoahXU_lg/IMG_1218_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>This is a short video of the 1st floor on the opening night. If you know the Band name, please let me know and I’ll credit them on you tube.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:6c0aa8c2-5a8e-4f23-aef2-d1bca1566240" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="1311a770-0f6f-40e5-9334-969cdcdf3918" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWCLsN728tg" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-36W4YQjVhZI/TegNIU_qlBI/AAAAAAAACEw/56mDlLjHAV4/videoece3bb1d729c%25255B162%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('1311a770-0f6f-40e5-9334-969cdcdf3918'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"400\" height=\"224\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NWCLsN728tg?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NWCLsN728tg?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"400\" height=\"224\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f3C2mBRk5l0/TegNJcxS7RI/AAAAAAAACE0/Z7L1xxIvitE/s1600-h/L1060386%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060386" border="0" alt="L1060386" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4QppJORbLeQ/TegNJ7PI6qI/AAAAAAAACE4/_3kjUmUcAQw/L1060386_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p>The event was sponsored by <a href="http://www.jaguar.com/gb/en/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=jaguar_cars&utm_content=Broad&utm_campaign=Jaguar_Brand_Terms&gclid=CJLX-ImAmKkCFYYTfAodsjHjwg">Jaguar</a>, so there were a couple of concept cars on display.  </p> <p>Also in the <a href="http://www.iconeye.com/">Icon</a> area was the Flux Chair by Flux Furniture BV, which just won the Grand Designs <a href="http://www.granddesignsawards.com/products-winners">Best Product</a> category that just one best product for the Grand Designs Awards.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9wTJ6QI8fVs/TegNKRv8rAI/AAAAAAAACE8/7s4UZjCXOm8/s1600-h/L1060372%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060372" border="0" alt="L1060372" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wxCUW34EeNQ/TegNKrupuAI/AAAAAAAACFA/avVDraPAfWM/L1060372_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>In a darkened archway was this installation was sponsored by <a href="http://www.dornbracht.com/en/">DORN BRACT</a>, Transforming Water Installation, Tryptic film by <a href="http://www.danielaskill.com/assets/DANIEL_ASKILL_CV_21-4-11.pdf">Daniel Askill.</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:f8f99193-d954-43de-99f2-4fc65abb019c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="bee475c7-195c-4dac-b22e-484da1751716" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmxUFhKTqRg" target="_new"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--r85NS8wbe4/TegNKy-xnfI/AAAAAAAACFE/gHeWOKKCPZk/video20a061630a57%25255B134%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('bee475c7-195c-4dac-b22e-484da1751716'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"398\" height=\"223\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/wmxUFhKTqRg?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/wmxUFhKTqRg?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"398\" height=\"223\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:398px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Dorn Bracht Installation</div></div> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cmk5exACgVY/TegNMN0kS6I/AAAAAAAACFI/y5lJMJKVfcI/s1600-h/L1060366%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060366" border="0" alt="L1060366" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nPMO5EojvKs/TegNM1eT09I/AAAAAAAACFM/Z7bkYuhcdtE/L1060366_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>On the ground floor was ASAP an exciting new design collective,  consisting of four British-based furniture brands which have featured on my blog before: <a href="http://www.anothercountry.com/pages/welcome">Another Country</a>, <a href="http://www.scenedesign.co.uk/">Scene</a>, <a href="http://www.assemblyroom.co.uk/">Assemblyroom</a> and <a href="http://www.plidesign.co.uk/">Pli</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n3TBAkoeCfY/TegNN7tQpWI/AAAAAAAACFQ/NJy8fbPJMfo/s1600-h/L1060371%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060367" border="0" alt="L1060367" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jlwOqprZ-24/TegNSFk30sI/AAAAAAAACFk/4ef-PP5HJW4/L1060367_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.deadgoodltd.co.uk/">Deadgood</a> had a large stand with a mixture of pre-existing products and new designs. Below is the <em>Strip Light</em> by <a href="http://www.viablelondon.com/">Viable London</a>.  ‘ The strips lock together with a nifty little design feature allowing this floating shade to fit any bulb’.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6mY1Eiu3XPg/TegNS9U_MCI/AAAAAAAACFo/wJZ-jrcvpKA/s1600-h/L1060368%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060368" border="0" alt="L1060368" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SFFTuc4v9Lc/TegNTePmqeI/AAAAAAAACFs/WpCg-tBroe0/L1060368_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pJ67VYcbih8/TegNVO--_UI/AAAAAAAACFw/oC_VugQp_2w/s1600-h/L1060370%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060370" border="0" alt="L1060370" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-d0-fgILEQLg/TegNVwkAWaI/AAAAAAAACF0/_cHo2ecs1rY/L1060370_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>The new Collection by <a href="http://www.leebroom.com/products/index.html">Lee Broom</a> for Deadgood was on show, I love the mix of polished brass and the rich parquet wood veneer, but it really comes into it’s own in situe, as you can see in the newly fitted <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2011/05/27/topman-personal-shopping-suite-by-lee-broom/">personal shopper area for Topman</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GjAQn__FyCg/TegNXC7nMVI/AAAAAAAACF4/jlSRKClE9Z0/s1600-h/L1060374%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060374" border="0" alt="L1060374" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7w9N1BecGhA/TegNXw23KGI/AAAAAAAACF8/epsZphh7lBk/L1060374_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jamesdesignuk.co.uk/">James UK</a> returned from ICFF New York in time to show their whole collection.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JkGJhTwBVPA/TegNY7skgoI/AAAAAAAACGA/6OLCbeowIRw/s1600-h/L1060375%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060375" border="0" alt="L1060375" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nImtm1M_Kgg/TegNZkZwtdI/AAAAAAAACGE/cR03cnOR66E/L1060375_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fc_3qXPxfIk/TegNaOl7ajI/AAAAAAAACGI/OG5Blm5Y5Gg/s1600-h/L1060376%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060376" border="0" alt="L1060376" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TPaY2qxxmSw/TegNasBORJI/AAAAAAAACGM/tiPQKORV5_M/L1060376_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.pinchdesign.com/">Pinch</a> showed their new collection recently launched at Milan in April. A highlight is the <em>Willo</em> coffee table, which has a more feminine feel to it with its steam-bent ash legs. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P7HZ2X2QtiA/TegNbYWms5I/AAAAAAAACGQ/JUrHr2n92xg/s1600-h/L1060378%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060378" border="0" alt="L1060378" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0bV8_BR4QPU/TegNb4XGm9I/AAAAAAAACGU/Ry00RbuBQI8/L1060378_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>The Buildings interior was so varied an eclectic mix of industrial concrete and wooden partitioned rooms. Within the rooms were, a pop-up shop from the <a href="http://designmuseumshop.com/">Design Museum</a> and one from the <a href="http://www.dezeenwatchstore.com/">Dezeen Watch Store.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_FOWaeK5hZA/TegNcWXDIYI/AAAAAAAACGY/iy3UNo30vuA/s1600-h/L1060381%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060381" border="0" alt="L1060381" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zvtm0uzcWHo/TegNcqCDhtI/AAAAAAAACGc/tfqNZ165BOk/L1060381_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uSyhpbAVLL0/TegNdv6Q8DI/AAAAAAAACGg/hCJBjQBpRJI/s1600-h/L1060379%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060379" border="0" alt="L1060379" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mi68kRFEVeU/TegNeE2oYbI/AAAAAAAACGk/24M4jKyukIs/L1060379_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Up the staircase, there is a warren of small office spaces, untouched since the building was vacated, you can just see the built in wooden units with brass handles at the back – ace! <a href="http://designmarketo.com/">DesignMarketo</a> took up residence in one room. Which is a platform to help young designers reach a wider audience. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fbAdd_hgnE8/TegNerrYxjI/AAAAAAAACGo/vQTOaa-GLIw/s1600-h/L1060380%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060380" border="0" alt="L1060380" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QhnJa1-yvfI/TegNfMeVR-I/AAAAAAAACGs/3SylRmFt_qI/L1060380_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>Their quick and simple shelving units are a clever way to occupy the space without having to fix anything to the vintage wallpaper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XWbV6P2Udqc/TegNfs4fiKI/AAAAAAAACGw/FIwwSd6xM-Y/s1600-h/L1060382%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060382" border="0" alt="L1060382" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5oRxUdruBxQ/TegNgLfZOyI/AAAAAAAACG0/2RMkbXbf7uQ/L1060382_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-T5cvsFJumYo/TegNgrm-kPI/AAAAAAAACG4/QbNU1okkV50/s1600-h/L1060383%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060383" border="0" alt="L1060383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGDru87XEwkvoVcfbc8iOY3iAuUb1Q5Mo2mTHooCE_Hnh6zZGf_yHnRTqr_iIJTwXEzWkTPaFJf5LS9UzvEACQuEIC0xREfi_SAs96Fe3gYxnPJwBs-pB-mBaS-lQmBgLmAaxudMlsgM/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eNlOXh7m9W4/TegNvVsALKI/AAAAAAAACHA/YmvWsMaLBE4/s1600-h/L1060384%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060384" border="0" alt="L1060384" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KDcfUEZ-HOo/TegNv2M9uaI/AAAAAAAACHE/qBSxeFNXcc8/L1060384_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.hitchmylius.co.uk/">Hitch Mylius</a> is an award-winning British manufacture, below is the pebble like hm63a, b and c, designed by Designed by <a href="http://www.hitchmylius.co.uk/page/1000164/">Nigel Coates</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JBsfiPEH9io/TegNwwh-qhI/AAAAAAAACHI/sT0F7o-07Qk/s1600-h/L1060385%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060385" border="0" alt="L1060385" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kjzoEs427Ic/TegNxq7eDdI/AAAAAAAACHM/2msNLlRP4kw/L1060385_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.darestudio.co.uk/">Dare Studio</a> had plenty of room for their ever increasing design collection. With there new evil genius Wingback Chair <em>Hardy</em>, and side table <em>Drone.</em></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNwti-Ns6IWjhovmdPaQ7pVdl9zh_mqCfllt7I4SC2Y6EAWr8ChTAnQxMALKPitp5StVUy9J174SSWPE9GtrTJJbw26QC-gmKYAxB_7gRD88AHmED06KlJcP0ax2SFR2UndJUWixWLQ8/s1600-h/L1060389%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060389" border="0" alt="L1060389" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YFUkqXkjB-A/TegNyqBC_AI/AAAAAAAACHU/GY8SZP1Iqyk/L1060389_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7aJ9fW28geiyFWE5cFOG-putks9LXQSLJXFR0MLWsfZjYcG855oLHTRfLZa3Cyqv5MKrihn-5N21vlp8xR07MGrS4diU3wye62b7jAR-oiykjOIP2QQKbm5SSQSsedfSJkesX_LrmxM/s1600-h/Dare%252520Studio_Clerkenwell%2525202011%252520%2525283%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Dare Studio_Clerkenwell 2011 (3)" border="0" alt="Dare Studio_Clerkenwell 2011 (3)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-asvNoL351Uk/TegN0NSM6oI/AAAAAAAACHc/U1aWmm8Xpds/Dare%252520Studio_Clerkenwell%2525202011%252520%2525283%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4RJkZPfXbYg/TegN0lpZNZI/AAAAAAAACHg/AP2pQjOclvQ/s1600-h/L1060397%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060397" border="0" alt="L1060397" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M2o-6J7LAY0/TegN1HnRb2I/AAAAAAAACHk/4ZzlJk598zE/L1060397_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>I’ve always been a fan of Swedish design brand <a href="http://www.swedese.se/">Swedese</a>, but their new Fisherman lights are fab, the oversized scale mixes tradition with the modern…if only I had space for one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PRvCesPD64U/TegN1_qyVYI/AAAAAAAACHo/YkJS5uMqDzM/s1600-h/L1060396%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060396" border="0" alt="L1060396" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Io9kRwrv5Oo/TegN3zJ4kDI/AAAAAAAACHs/FMECq4c-nJg/L1060396_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C0p68uCrWB0/TegN4r_h2hI/AAAAAAAACHw/uGiQePIYbNQ/s1600-h/L1060398%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060398" border="0" alt="L1060398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPP2kzxFPb_-w_RkspXi6h0-M2JvkBy8jHW1kyGC5pWK5BdDkUXYrm4rPewmjobMp9R0fWLXeOMD5cYB6b2CBEyAywUFcS5tztUjCq8zvN2eggzTTZZdkMBoayKKyPBN-dq7QeaQyw18I/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sUm1eL7buAY/TegN7WtV5uI/AAAAAAAACH4/NSyYxxBcbys/s1600-h/L1060399%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060399" border="0" alt="L1060399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwm3mVBAjoV44z_2bUpKQkUMnJQXWffGuELTxZZPRRMBP9hYDjJoSc4vljG_kGMk54G8a7vM_Pt9UgiLCgmbywVAX5sRfQ7jDQL3q6QzaFAMyHca6sn5xuw7wf9NzapzbhZFJDDmF9Do/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.verydesignersblock.com/2009/">Designersblock</a> were <a href="http://www.bodgingmilano.co.uk/">Bodging Milano</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qzOIv4o2M-s/TegN8wmnCII/AAAAAAAACIA/Cw0nQntFf0w/s1600-h/L1060400%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060400" border="0" alt="L1060400" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RodNF6PJnKI/TegN9megiqI/AAAAAAAACIE/0vJB3zYoDDI/L1060400_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>This photo gives and Illusion of sunshine, but on Thursday the 26th of May the heavens opened across the UK, so it was a very swift and soggy walk to the <a href="http://londonist.com/2010/03/in_pictures_catacombs_of_the_clerke.php">House of Detention.</a></p> <p>As we ran for cover, we found the entrance; walking down some stairs into a dreek looking Victorian brick building. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eRq9D3lIhWY/TegN_fhVueI/AAAAAAAACII/52z9d7-NHlQ/s1600-h/L1060411%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060411" border="0" alt="L1060411" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-as8UC2XCyac/TegN_xI9czI/AAAAAAAACIM/UhUPPt2cDdA/L1060411_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>In the Dark and Damp Victorian prison several people had found refuge! As I walked along the main corridor there were cells flanking on each side. Thankfully the doors of the cells were open and within them a mixture of design, art and installations.</p> <p>Although sometimes it was a bit of a squeeze with you, the designer & the product!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rBrLfL9d1cQ/TegOAfF1dUI/AAAAAAAACIQ/d1S7cYXSoZ4/s1600-h/L1060402%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060402" border="0" alt="L1060402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iGfW4VK_xOQ/TegOA5lFLAI/AAAAAAAACIU/o-lh_DQ8oxY/L1060402_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.barkfurniture.com/about.html">Bark</a> furniture is based in Cornwall, and a collaboration between husband and wife team, Jonathan Walter and Lakshmi Bhaskaran.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mdEx-dPiMnw/TegOBs-SwOI/AAAAAAAACIY/jtdbB-4T3Ag/s1600-h/L1060403%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060403" border="0" alt="L1060403" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bKOs1N3rOiA/TegOCCjKE5I/AAAAAAAACIc/MfQbMe5iQB0/L1060403_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><em>Instrospection 2011</em>, by <a href="http://www.sarahwiestner.info/">Sarah Weistner</a> ...’creates and interesting play between mirrors and light questioning the viewers perception of space...’</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y2GmAup6Guo/TegOCg5WkNI/AAAAAAAACIg/z-Qr5ZDi8zg/s1600-h/L1060405%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060405" border="0" alt="L1060405" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ICwkgWaYomA/TegOC9WkPhI/AAAAAAAACIk/UugpdlgR7-U/L1060405_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>This was a new <em>bubble </em>lamp by <a href="http://www.tobyhouse.org.uk/">Tobyhouse</a> who I exhibited with in Milan back in 2009.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7DQD_cC9UY8/TegODjfxxhI/AAAAAAAACIo/I9t7O1aojeI/s1600-h/L1060407%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060407" border="0" alt="L1060407" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VOF7-FncOio/TegOD2ts0II/AAAAAAAACIs/0lw4AgZfv3U/L1060407_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><em>Cyril Sideboard </em>by <a href="http://www.liquidesign.co.uk/#/liqui-home/4543219434">Liquid Design</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q5xjk03_PrA/TegOF9MgwzI/AAAAAAAACIw/AFWaPYRNo5s/s1600-h/L1060409%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060409" border="0" alt="L1060409" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5wxTXiWE6WA/TegOHrpSehI/AAAAAAAACI0/oG2LxnWwtvI/L1060409_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B9YY-v9a8iQ/TegOI9KuWsI/AAAAAAAACI4/kX7JLQsyk1M/s1600-h/L1060410%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060410" border="0" alt="L1060410" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pj7FTiFtmmY/TegOJnbAmfI/AAAAAAAACI8/Md2s95aMlCc/L1060410_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.theo-theo.com/">Theo</a>, had this product installation and a pop-up shop with in the Farmiloe Building.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V57ZAAs8XuA/TegOKT9LT1I/AAAAAAAACJA/zzWXb9eYVPA/s1600-h/L1060412%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060412" border="0" alt="L1060412" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kUZc497HkpU/TegOK-3b66I/AAAAAAAACJE/96KfzOUudjE/L1060412_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TMb9APXSoSE/TegOLgMMuqI/AAAAAAAACJI/d4zr0vwvJaQ/s1600-h/L1060414%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060414" border="0" alt="L1060414" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NqnU3eeBsJg/TegOMAfuIvI/AAAAAAAACJM/8Yq8XPoyetg/L1060414_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gilesmiller.com/">Giles Miller</a> installed this bar in a disused petrol garage, unfortunately the freshly ground coffee wasn’t enough to entice passers by in the wind and rain.</p> <p>There are some great photos on <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2011/05/31/step-inside-bar-by-giles-miller/">Dezeen.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0P4TCytyRdA/TegOMYZCdBI/AAAAAAAACJQ/5fJFEyJumEU/s1600-h/IMG_1225%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1225" border="0" alt="IMG_1225" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m3w8eEBFd4E/TegOM_32AxI/AAAAAAAACJU/yAdYGMyfpTI/IMG_1225_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>With very squelchy feet I Came to <a href="http://www.craftcentral.org.uk/">Craft Central</a>, where rather than the rooftop market they had to squeeze inside .  This <a href="http://www.supafrank.com/">Supa Frank</a> illustration as well as the others inside really brightened my day! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1DuyN8SvFWY/TegON_Jo9iI/AAAAAAAACJY/5Zd5sDvvr44/s1600-h/L1060415%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060415" border="0" alt="L1060415" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WgW3NCx3WbM/TegOPNXxSOI/AAAAAAAACJc/fOgGtUTYpNg/L1060415_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>A retro feel with Lulu Guinness' life-size pin art machine, allot of fun had by all.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oOblT6qHyQ8/TegOP2emfMI/AAAAAAAACJg/X464fe7ltGY/s1600-h/IMG_1226%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1226" border="0" alt="IMG_1226" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0brHu2G_xj4/TegOUr6y3kI/AAAAAAAACJk/PbROFzYdixM/IMG_1226_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="540" /></a></p> <p>I wish I only had more time to see what the rest of the design week had to offer. </p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-50951676449930350762011-05-27T15:54:00.001+01:002011-05-27T15:56:38.730+01:00Not so Grand Designs<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vqa8YiXvn6c/Td-62g-CcZI/AAAAAAAACCo/n4P24VYoaeU/s1600-h/banner-1297874830%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="banner-1297874830" border="0" alt="banner-1297874830" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QKpytEKrmw8/Td-62zgG6_I/AAAAAAAACCs/nmGmg7wYLsM/banner-1297874830_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="94" /></a></p> <p>From the 30th of April to the 8th of May 2011 (that is one long fair), was Grand Designs at Excel London, over in the old east London dock area.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tsr-JfNL8SM/Td-63MDdp5I/AAAAAAAACCw/rgYRCdNEkPo/s1600-h/L1060174%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060174" border="0" alt="L1060174" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6d6SSRnveXM/Td-6318nCMI/AAAAAAAACC0/Ru6immMWYIo/L1060174_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.granddesignslive.com/">Grand designs live</a> always has such potential, but they seem to lack direction when it comes to curation and layout. Especially in the ‘Design Arcade’ where good design was thin on the ground. Little gems of design were peppered in-between; graduate style projects,  cheapo looking prints and fleece throws etc. Basically anyone who would pay for a space. </p> <p>The main zones are: Grand Bathrooms, Grand Gardens, Grand Interiors, Grand Build, Grand Kitchens, Grand Bathrooms and the Design Arcade.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z3DYzXyzEtA/Td-64VDsQnI/AAAAAAAACC4/mXhJy04KHYw/s1600-h/L1060182%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060182" border="0" alt="L1060182" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p4-f3KMreJo/Td-64l1-l0I/AAAAAAAACC8/i3OhKr7K7Hc/L1060182_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>On the plus side, there were some Grand displays that visitors to walk around, which was very popular if this queue was anything to go by.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zd4oR5ioLGE/Td-65XFVRpI/AAAAAAAACDA/LaYnvUj_mK8/s1600-h/L1060175%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060175" border="0" alt="L1060175" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6fw2OeU6Zbo/Td-650iOQvI/AAAAAAAACDE/fiv-08Pe8jY/L1060175_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3GuRTVxeXRQ/Td-66er-1ZI/AAAAAAAACDI/sIkzwJ8EIUY/s1600-h/L1060176%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060176" border="0" alt="L1060176" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D5wFkl6eRQE/Td-66vTlf4I/AAAAAAAACDM/G6AyT7ecjJw/L1060176_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>As well as the food stands (where I has a tasty burger) there was a great restaurant area and cooking demonstrations.  You can see Kevin enjoying a crafty glass of wine below.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dDuxtlr7CX8/Td-67Bx_b7I/AAAAAAAACDQ/lYUEkywvpCk/s1600-h/L1060177%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060177" border="0" alt="L1060177" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ynTZGnfpkuo/Td-67lCLvpI/AAAAAAAACDU/oTed0isX7w8/L1060177_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M8w89TLyuqE/Td-68DbBltI/AAAAAAAACDY/AJOak6fTnQ4/s1600-h/L1060180%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060180" border="0" alt="L1060180" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fANOq_dOXQg/Td-68oCRnyI/AAAAAAAACDc/VODSQLvQOdU/L1060180_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>I really liked the more design/material led instillations like the above, than the more prevalent shiny mass branded stands.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KD9broU3ftc/Td-6823zPVI/AAAAAAAACDg/zuRHPXlrQIA/s1600-h/L1060183%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060183" border="0" alt="L1060183" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hegnBvy4Bn0/Td-69QSH2DI/AAAAAAAACDk/bSmqjU3uH-Q/L1060183_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Then to the Design Arcade where as I mentioned above was a mix between a high end fair and east end market. </p> <p>Fighting the corner for High end was <a href="http://www.darestudio.co.uk/Default.aspx">Dare Studio</a>. With some new products, these ace cork wall mirrors and the <em>Wire </em>tables in a copper finish.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AoyFTsghxQU/Td-693sAzuI/AAAAAAAACDo/K-xgKO3Ffvs/s1600-h/L1060187%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060187" border="0" alt="L1060187" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WzwPfytynf8/Td-6-3kOgZI/AAAAAAAACDs/Ol2nxlFxsJU/L1060187_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Also <a href="http://www.jamesdesignuk.co.uk/">JamesUK</a> have been busy, exhibiting at Grand Designs, then <a href="http://www.icff.com/">ICFF</a> New York. With their Classic wingback and their new <em>Alywn </em>Chair that made it’s debut back in September in the<em> Tramshed</em>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--BbPxu8D3ks/Td-6_UAqZFI/AAAAAAAACDw/fJ9XGeNzkVw/s1600-h/L1060188%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060188" border="0" alt="L1060188" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZTsKQX8H3Ww/Td-6_oxoMtI/AAAAAAAACD0/p43qnFdyugk/L1060188_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kdB-M8YZuMY/Td-7ACINVpI/AAAAAAAACD4/yWGDW_prCe8/s1600-h/james%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="james" border="0" alt="james" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ExWSNui0Qzw/Td-7AQLlsBI/AAAAAAAACD8/SOKMsOzagFU/james_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="306" /></a></p> <p>Another stand that caught my eye was <a href="http://www.johngreendesigns.co.uk/about.html">JohnGreenDesigns</a>. The <em>Embrace</em> multi-function coffee table came highly commended for the <a href="http://www.granddesignsawards.com/highly-commended-products">Grand Design Awards 2011.</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iF9melampdo/Td-7BFdhdFI/AAAAAAAACEA/4xv280cXUn0/s1600-h/L1060191%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060191" border="0" alt="L1060191" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QyyRcAZ6kBQ/Td-7BVkyC1I/AAAAAAAACEE/fXO1JvuX6ZA/L1060191_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSISLFisop55is0jdhhPijZ3WS3GygwWZ6ie60H1BnPIJzr9C5v2G2UD6FBe_ctLMpUG634nX__ZzQUH13WlcFxU9wpTpI0gUytE6DskPtK0HCKSW51ZmYrOaKWuK0PloncdxwBok1lMo/s1600-h/L1060192%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060192" border="0" alt="L1060192" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WMN77x43FbU/Td-7Cm-yjSI/AAAAAAAACEM/KkKBUWfa8pM/L1060192_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Above is the Grand Theatre, where various interior, product, architecture and design creatives/academics,  discussed pressing issues of todays design world. Here I hit the jack-pot with Kevin McCloud, Naomi Cleaver and George Clarke. Shame there weren’t enough seats.</p> <p>Overall; this show did not live up to expectations, but did contain a few gems, definitely worth keeping an eye out for the 2 for 1 ticket offers! </p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-34465150150751071492011-05-19T12:10:00.000+01:002011-05-19T12:10:00.464+01:00Purewhyte Blogspot is no more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPzYexd2I5f0yEP-uPRNkgsqOt3kv5QcljUo5V3NAVAQDGj7usi5PwhM2Zkh00LHwt-AQ2wCl4g4mX8V0HsI4_jAzdJb5Ool__IbzJuhhvnnONNQx_uUqRiFWuO_GgRVsITHtr3X356Y/s1600/KW+in+strip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="36" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPzYexd2I5f0yEP-uPRNkgsqOt3kv5QcljUo5V3NAVAQDGj7usi5PwhM2Zkh00LHwt-AQ2wCl4g4mX8V0HsI4_jAzdJb5Ool__IbzJuhhvnnONNQx_uUqRiFWuO_GgRVsITHtr3X356Y/s320/KW+in+strip.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you know <i>Purewhyte</i> has now re-branded to<i> Kirsty Whyte</i> so now my blog has followed suit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the old posts and witty new posts can be found on <a href="http://kirstywhyte.blogspot.com/">http://kirstywhyte.blogspot.com/</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for following!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">K*</span></div>Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-73220163249403306522011-05-16T22:30:00.001+01:002011-05-16T22:30:50.043+01:00Array Fruit Bowls–Now at Paperchase!<p>For those that are not members of the Kirsty Whyte Company <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirsty-Whyte/109110552440547">Facebook</a> and/or <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/kirsty_whyte">Twitter</a> pages:</p> <p><strong>Add a touch of colour and style to your home!</strong></p> <p><strong>Array is the Fresh, iconic and stylish way of storing your five-a-day fruity treats.</strong></p> <p>The Array Fruit blows designed by Kirsty Whyte for <a href="http://www.aarevalo.com/arevalo_collection_array.html">Aarevalo</a> are now available to purchase from Large <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/">Paperchase</a> Stores.  Yay!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXcRV6e7I/AAAAAAAACBk/aeUw08nZFXM/s1600-h/Array%20Fruit%20bowl%20at%20Paperchase%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Array Fruit bowl at Paperchase" border="0" alt="Array Fruit bowl at Paperchase" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXc3I4F6I/AAAAAAAACBo/mPH64703hTw/Array%20Fruit%20bowl%20at%20Paperchase_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>They are £40 each and come packaged as above. </p> <p>Bowl: Dia 300 mm</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXdm6yLJI/AAAAAAAACBs/-9UKEhcM-wM/s1600-h/L1060193%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1060193" border="0" alt="L1060193" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXd8SeTTI/AAAAAAAACBw/QbZnzlhdqik/L1060193_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>I popped into their <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/london/tottenham-court-road/stry/w1t7ps/">Tottenham Court Road store</a>, where they are on sale on the 1st floor within the gift department.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXeTe2KnI/AAAAAAAACB0/ODG0jKxKBlQ/s1600-h/pinkbowl-016%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinkbowl-016" border="0" alt="pinkbowl-016" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXegWx-3I/AAAAAAAACB4/q6EqcYtaUyo/pinkbowl-016_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="206" /></a></p> <p>So if you have any birthdays, weddings or special occasion's they would make a pretty good gift, that will be admired for years to come. </p> <p>Unfortunately they are not currently on their website so if you can’t get to a store or are an international customer please contact me on <a href="mailto:kirsty@kirstywhyte.com">kirsty@kirstywhyte.com</a> and we can arrange <a href="https://www.paypal.co.uk/uk">Paypal</a> payment including postage and packaging.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXfBK0ibI/AAAAAAAACB8/HzfV63U9Vow/s1600-h/pinkbowl-004%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinkbowl-004" border="0" alt="pinkbowl-004" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXf0j34fI/AAAAAAAACCA/gkRA7rrjXvg/pinkbowl-004_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXgZaM05I/AAAAAAAACCE/YCJo3yo10Wc/s1600-h/pinkbowl-007%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinkbowl-007" border="0" alt="pinkbowl-007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXgp6dJHI/AAAAAAAACCI/cXvBLzNCV3s/pinkbowl-007_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXhBGjsII/AAAAAAAACCM/oXvmHqOQwds/s1600-h/pinkbowl-012%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinkbowl-012" border="0" alt="pinkbowl-012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXhrrCcvI/AAAAAAAACCQ/vRFMQw5X6v4/pinkbowl-012_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXh4uwRfI/AAAAAAAACCU/QIRLLEedIk0/s1600-h/pinkbowl-006%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinkbowl-006" border="0" alt="pinkbowl-006" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdGXiFBEf4I/AAAAAAAACCY/fL6TCTMfEbA/pinkbowl-006_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-62246869641326893962011-05-15T18:14:00.001+01:002011-05-15T18:14:00.778+01:00Milan Furniture Fair - 3 of 3 - i Saloni Fiera<p>This year was the 50th Birthday of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Fiera Saloni; more than 2,700 companies exhibited.</p> <p>Founded in 1961, the fair was a driver of the Italian post-war design powerhouse that it is today, helping establish the idea that <em>Made in Italy</em> was a guarantee of quality.</p> <p>Since then the Fair has increase in size, so much so it grew out of it’s old home in the city and was re-located to a purpose built site out of the city in Rho.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJAzZVXgI/AAAAAAAAB6s/_d0hltpPJ94/s1600-h/Milan-Furniture-Fair-2011%5B1%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Milan-Furniture-Fair-2011" border="0" alt="Milan-Furniture-Fair-2011" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJBRE-5hI/AAAAAAAAB6w/KNgpzd54-Pg/Milan-Furniture-Fair-2011_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" height="549" /></a></p> <p>Sorry for the delay with instalment 3 the Fiera Saloni – I’ve managed to loose allot of my business cards and brochures from this part of the festival (they must be in the same place as the odd socks). So it’s mainly just photos and no text: good for you but bad for the designers work featured! So apologies.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJCbC9YTI/AAAAAAAAB60/u5RlLo7GYR4/s1600-h/L1050756%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050756" border="0" alt="L1050756" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJCsIbwVI/AAAAAAAAB64/KKOqcG2CHW8/L1050756_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>An early start on the second floor of the Fiera Salone. Already buyers, journalist , designers and more were herded though the entrances, carrying cameras and empty bags ready to fill with leaflets (the majority of which will probably just gather dust in an office the following week).</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0FZXYIuI-dWh0TZj-ZedylcP8yfVJENuBsu-oSzxiBR6cyRIzg7qAwq0X0nFAcVSKOUhjbVIm9MuN4-ELUuImu_JcwXNpvJSx0J0QwEY31aq0npKA_gP9OPWTfY7Q3XFKXdwwvyGY3A/s1600-h/Salone%202011%20floor%20plan%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Salone 2011 floor plan" border="0" alt="Salone 2011 floor plan" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJDmcecOI/AAAAAAAAB7A/8lpYQmRRoA0/Salone%202011%20floor%20plan_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="475" /></a></p> <p>So Halls 20 & 16 first, with the large modern design brands & <a href="http://www.kartell.it/">Kartell</a> know how to make an impressive entrance display. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJEHj3WlI/AAAAAAAAB7E/8nTSxgm_ez8/s1600-h/L1050757%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050757" border="0" alt="L1050757" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJEvpuJLI/AAAAAAAAB7I/CvX3Ew5KIDk/L1050757_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJFB3R91I/AAAAAAAAB7M/bj7FizFyOiA/s1600-h/L1050759%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050759" border="0" alt="L1050759" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJFt48CwI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/HnClIFShJwM/L1050759_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJGGvIESI/AAAAAAAAB7U/GHUuJeF_GuY/s1600-h/L1050760%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050760" border="0" alt="L1050760" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJGgeWYHI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/fYIKl1WfJNY/L1050760_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJHc78eCI/AAAAAAAAB7c/u6OKLguPxps/s1600-h/L1050761%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050761" border="0" alt="L1050761" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJHkXH_JI/AAAAAAAAB7g/EG5TG2IisvI/L1050761_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJIeVQoFI/AAAAAAAAB7k/tmZss-97j-E/s1600-h/L1050762%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050762" border="0" alt="L1050762" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJIrmpebI/AAAAAAAAB7o/qUyLWB3z8hE/L1050762_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Their stand was huge, mainly consisting of their familiar translucent classics. There was also a sneaky preview  with prototypes of products they hope to roll out in 2012</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJJX7ZFxI/AAAAAAAAB7s/X23EVRvocj0/s1600-h/L1050763%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050763" border="0" alt="L1050763" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJJ668XAI/AAAAAAAAB7w/uyeZMRoutaU/L1050763_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.missonihome.it/">Missoni Home</a> had a very different space this year, but as always it was filled with intricate patterns and fresh new season colours. I would never think of mixing this much pattern together, but it works.</p> <p>From their  <em>Centosettanta</em> collection I particularly like their simple Bubble Lamps.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJKeOhemI/AAAAAAAAB70/fI2ri9JZC8U/s1600-h/L1050764%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050764" border="0" alt="L1050764" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJK1m0o8I/AAAAAAAAB74/Yv2lrCi-J_Y/L1050764_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJLRAoDkI/AAAAAAAAB78/1oqhwO4ML4U/s1600-h/L1050772%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050772" border="0" alt="L1050772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJLmVVYPI/AAAAAAAAB8A/BfWPlBCFjVg/L1050772_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.molteni.it/">Molentini&C</a> had yet another massive stand. I really like this modular blocking shelving used as a divider; if only I had this much space!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJMRG5bQI/AAAAAAAAB8E/hYn2INojmIg/s1600-h/L1050774%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050774" border="0" alt="L1050774" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJM_tJGbI/AAAAAAAAB8I/gXomIrFXe-E/L1050774_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>One really prevalent trend this year was leather covered metal frames, from rod to box section. quite an industrial look with an element of luxury.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJNUE9bfI/AAAAAAAAB8M/505vQD8C-f0/s1600-h/L1050781%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050781" border="0" alt="L1050781" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJN8qsflI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/LMdbvBii-GA/L1050781_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>The mix of on trend tones and colours with vintage feeling materials was also about. Here on the German company <a href="http://www.sahco.de/products/">Sahco’s</a> stand, some of the materials were reminiscent of  50’s/60’s dresses or embossed anaglypta wallpaper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJOmy4kAI/AAAAAAAAB8U/WRHgmIy63xE/s1600-h/L1050950%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050950" border="0" alt="L1050950" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJPOtYvkI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/7BWQXMs2TeQ/L1050950_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Allot of companies incorporated their product direct into the display and structure of their stands. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJPrYqTnI/AAAAAAAAB8c/-sHlRoYtCwI/s1600-h/IMG_1199%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1199" border="0" alt="IMG_1199" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJQJ0pP_I/AAAAAAAAB8g/rM8Ir8syjhY/IMG_1199_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJQwmu_1I/AAAAAAAAB8k/1AjZHmNNI_Q/s1600-h/L1050788%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050788" border="0" alt="L1050788" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJRTPzYyI/AAAAAAAAB8o/jOpGPVk0j4M/L1050788_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Italian company <a href="http://www.aliasdesign.it/">Alias</a>, had so many amazing well considered designs were every details had been meticulously developed until the product was resolved. </p> <p>The development of the Loggia bookshelf by Jakob Timpe, was shown in diddy display cases. Below you can see the range of connector shapes that were prototyped.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJSAjJSRI/AAAAAAAAB8s/MeTC7caTxpg/s1600-h/L1050791%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050791" border="0" alt="L1050791" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJSnrG1dI/AAAAAAAAB8w/zO1f2j2Z9-Q/L1050791_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJTKd90tI/AAAAAAAAB80/GlNm466NiYo/s1600-h/L1050793%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050793" border="0" alt="L1050793" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_yudC4D-bKHxkZP1ZfyTZryKjtxJccPtSX1M3pvIKl-Kui8XJ3HNTOvVErI3MXJvbpIhtdH0uNKawrGMGCeyB24SIlxQf7BIMFEJmGi9GSMqW95QOz-7PxfuL_WgP0zZyfo6lxIEG_U/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJUOAlyxI/AAAAAAAAB88/slbksa4GnF8/s1600-h/L1050789%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050789" border="0" alt="L1050789" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJUtL4FbI/AAAAAAAAB9A/avJ6mMQnz-g/L1050789_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Some Grass Skirted wanders by the <a href="http://fernando-humberto-campana.blogspot.com/">Campana Brothers</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2mM3nHgfHKlF6r3sGkhZbKcIWt9TlkTM2jqxQBg7gKwTSQvG6FKUm3f1uY0ZMOV_W9yR5D1q4ckylhg2Djum2GzcDUrUi5EMVf8wKTWtm02KSTkFDcsb1SWIE5XWhihPVYsM98Yzt8o/s1600-h/L1050795%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050795" border="0" alt="L1050795" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJVV2IaxI/AAAAAAAAB9I/J9IpNL6oW1k/L1050795_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.vitra.com/en-it/">Vitra</a> had a large multi room display crammed full of people eagerly craning their necks peering between each others heads to see. </p> <p>Each roomset was carefully curated and exquisitely styled. All the products contrasted so much in colour and texture, but still came together under the Vitra style.  </p> <p>Above Grand Repos and Panchina Antonio Citterio.</p> <p>Below HAL chair by Jasper Morrison.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37kEgtmjwpkkJiMBfzS5Mq5Z6-iER8HDsz1HS7pKn1-o2PrAFrR4ffMqOm73J11GxgZGyfLmG39SpPiefZ8qrka8pTB91ODvMoc9yzV-Q0ZF9-Ndh7WNFzZIjwF-uUQf-hDTCgwsAV4w/s1600-h/L1050796%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050796" border="0" alt="L1050796" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJWRSXUKI/AAAAAAAAB9Q/17idVa7fDsM/L1050796_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJXO1AMVI/AAAAAAAAB9U/5OStYue-DD4/s1600-h/L1050797%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050797" border="0" alt="L1050797" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJXfmf2_I/AAAAAAAAB9Y/4FsoT2iFopc/L1050797_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJX1gdlNI/AAAAAAAAB9c/WqLgxIE7Sik/s1600-h/L1050808%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050808" border="0" alt="L1050808" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJYOYZi_I/AAAAAAAAB9g/pjL5y6ZIM0g/L1050808_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><em>Easy Chairs </em>were everywhere, think Pierson Lloyd PLC chair. The <em>Wolfgang</em> Chair by <a href="http://www.lucanichetto.com/">Luca Nichetto</a> caught my eye. There are a family of chair within the range, where the curved wood back comes with and without upholstery.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJY4GhhiI/AAAAAAAAB9k/kKm5LYvepQg/s1600-h/L1050816%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050816" border="0" alt="L1050816" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJZc6LBwI/AAAAAAAAB9o/dfSwgdSBRC4/L1050816_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Above a totally thankless task. They had even given up telling people not to take photos!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJaC4izEI/AAAAAAAAB9s/6EsthV4MMVk/s1600-h/L1050818%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050818" border="0" alt="L1050818" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJas8HRuI/AAAAAAAAB9w/S3GdNaeuRq8/L1050818_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Big knits are still popular. <a href="http://www.casalis.be/">Casalis</a> is a company usually associated with just rug, but how cute are these creature-like bean bags?! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJbEqwqnI/AAAAAAAAB90/XGm-2UOmMRg/s1600-h/L1050828%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050828" border="0" alt="L1050828" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJbsiAPWI/AAAAAAAAB94/_Rb_TiQfWdA/L1050828_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Patricia Urquiola is an amazingly talented designer with products on virtually very big name stand at the fair! Above is a sofa part of the <em>Klara range </em>for <a href="http://www.moroso.it/">Moroso</a>. </p> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:7723a494-6596-4208-a9b8-466cdaf081a7" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="6194caaf-9af4-43b8-9465-73509d797ac5" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98YB5UTo7vQ" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJb8PAWLI/AAAAAAAAB98/rko1GU49I2Y/video170f7c7d12a3%5B255%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('6194caaf-9af4-43b8-9465-73509d797ac5'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"398\" height=\"223\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/98YB5UTo7vQ?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/98YB5UTo7vQ?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"398\" height=\"223\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:398px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Milan Salone 2011-Product info pads</div></div> </p> <p>On the Moroso stand they had a wall of information pads, where visitors to tear off the product information they wanted, a great idea and easy on the increasingly heavy bags!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJcuGDgqI/AAAAAAAAB-A/oiIzQWLZCeE/s1600-h/L1050830%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050830" border="0" alt="L1050830" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJcyOwJrI/AAAAAAAAB-E/4zSrN4bwVbk/L1050830_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJdf974SI/AAAAAAAAB-I/cVwKSx6CFdc/s1600-h/L1050849%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050849" border="0" alt="L1050849" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJd98WEzI/AAAAAAAAB-M/4243PszKLmI/L1050849_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p>Below are just a selection of stand displays; some nicer than others.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJfcyAXlI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/RrhueQVgfcI/s1600-h/L1050855%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050855" border="0" alt="L1050855" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJf3gfJkI/AAAAAAAAB-U/3wGZYtUOhE0/L1050855_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJgkW67SI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/0F7f7Fbg_Rg/s1600-h/L1050957%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050957" border="0" alt="L1050957" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJhN6Dk1I/AAAAAAAAB-c/TfJF4cNUpLI/L1050957_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJhhsoXoI/AAAAAAAAB-k/90LGF6g0QTg/s1600-h/L1050958%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050958" border="0" alt="L1050958" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJiMhDUNI/AAAAAAAAB-o/eX7IECldjcA/L1050958_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJitg856I/AAAAAAAAB-s/BKhWevMgNzA/s1600-h/L1050961%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050961" border="0" alt="L1050961" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJjOShQqI/AAAAAAAAB-w/J6cqvA9PsLI/L1050961_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.mattiazzi.eu/">Mattiazzi</a> stand that launched products by Nitzan Cohen, Sam Hecht, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJjjtJ0LI/AAAAAAAAB-0/NjEHYqSb_PY/s1600-h/L1050963%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050963" border="0" alt="L1050963" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJkCxDcsI/AAAAAAAAB-4/CuxXLFwf4O0/L1050963_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.pedrali.it/en/">Pedrali</a> had a large spacious stand, with a simple but effective stand. Sometimes the products are over shaddowed by hw they’re displayed.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJkvAaIKI/AAAAAAAAB-8/j46lGAUBaLY/s1600-h/L1050968%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050968" border="0" alt="L1050968" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJk5P_6cI/AAAAAAAAB_A/uwW4A-We5Z0/L1050968_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Above was a ‘I wish i thought of that’ moment with the <em>Game of Trust Coat Rack</em> by <a href="http://www.yiannisghikas.com/">yiannis ghikas</a> .</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJlVye2LI/AAAAAAAAB_E/3arIIpTZmrM/s1600-h/L1050977%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050977" border="0" alt="L1050977" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJl6NSElI/AAAAAAAAB_I/2QNznlpEMCI/L1050977_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Not every stand had carefully muted down design, some went fore garish! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJmfuloaI/AAAAAAAAB_M/N-0wems1uAE/s1600-h/L1050992%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050992" border="0" alt="L1050992" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJms8gzoI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/9qv6W2bmd50/L1050992_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.foundrycollection.com/">Foundry</a> are a brand I haven’t come across before , their philosophy is to design Classics of the Future. Some really nice pieces from lighting to accessories.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJnB3d0kI/AAAAAAAAB_U/0vbyROShGXg/s1600-h/L1050996%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050996" border="0" alt="L1050996" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJnk4teAI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/t1c-rbbcvXA/L1050996_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Another Patricia Urquiola design; the <em>Nub</em> Chair by <a href="http://www.andreuworld.com/en">Andreu World</a>. According to the designer, the Nub collection is the result of sophisticated cabinet-making, update with great care in a contemporary manner</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJn5nvddI/AAAAAAAAB_c/TIZMgscHZ1Y/s1600-h/Salone%20Satellite%20Logo%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Salone Satellite Logo" border="0" alt="Salone Satellite Logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJoX-OHyI/AAAAAAAAB_g/OmgY1lQ59q0/Salone%20Satellite%20Logo_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="419" /></a></p> <p>And Finally, at the end of the day and at the end of the Halls; the Salone Satellite.  </p> <p>I don’t know if it’s because I was exhausted by stand after stand; or whether the product blindness had set in, but I was pretty underwhelmed by this zone this year. The same set up as last year, with no exciting seating areas. This was the only area if the fair where the credit crunch was still evident.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJpFFAHRI/AAAAAAAAB_k/FiyzUHl2QkM/s1600-h/L1050923%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050923" border="0" alt="L1050923" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJpRCkTNI/AAAAAAAAB_o/hlrSKYHsATA/L1050923_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Well, that's enough negativity, there were still a few gems. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJp04NheI/AAAAAAAAB_s/uavdQsNiE_o/s1600-h/L1050924%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050924" border="0" alt="L1050924" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJqT-PQSI/AAAAAAAAB_w/ZcCxJZx4XDI/L1050924_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://tani-matsumura.jp/">t/m</a> <em>Wafft Table</em> by Japanese designer Takaaki Tani.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJrNfi13I/AAAAAAAAB_0/RN5J7Rx_Hkw/s1600-h/L1050927%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050927" border="0" alt="L1050927" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJrSETVSI/AAAAAAAAB_4/fThhseljBSM/L1050927_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.freshfromthemint.com/">Fresh From The Mint</a> consisting of six designers work. They tied their products together with the same colour pallet and design ethos. I also really loved their fabric logo on the back wall.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJr0u9vRI/AAAAAAAAB_8/AVbOF4iFzGI/s1600-h/L1050928%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050928" border="0" alt="L1050928" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJscoaRtI/AAAAAAAACAA/sRfW1A4O4VI/L1050928_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.malinentakkinen.com/">Malinen Takkinen</a> a collaboration between two designers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJs5fQxhI/AAAAAAAACAE/LbqlL_hyK4A/s1600-h/L1050929%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050929" border="0" alt="L1050929" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJtfoF3ZI/AAAAAAAACAI/U_g0osCZOPY/L1050929_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Like a moth to a flame I was drawn once again to the <a href="http://studio-juju.com/">Studio Juju</a> stand. last year they had a very different chair range called (<em>Bambi </em>and <em>Platypus </em>see Milano blog 2010), and this year they have illustrated, their design skill and style translates across to tableware and lighting too. I particularly liked their <em>Wobble and Mushroom</em> tableware range made from Maple and Aluminium.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMi3pRhMZ2VWy0n-Ios-vIEyXXG3fKDJlCApTO8wz59VfpZJQNnQZ30w_gdpd_GqxEihXsGSCTD_BkrfYvZhrDXSrEh7Vae-ObXMkCzbg2-TyEhLwMkMg7BUIbbO0Z-Wy_FDLyK15u1I/s1600-h/L1050931%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050931" border="0" alt="L1050931" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJuS-SmLI/AAAAAAAACAU/R-Jj2enfJxY/L1050931_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.corinnawarm.co.uk/">Warm</a>, a brand by designer Corinna Warm, had a much larger stand this year and launched several new products. My favourite was the <em>Glaze lamps</em> (above) . the depth of colour was delicious, with the dipped colours calling out to be touched. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJuy0SdcI/AAAAAAAACAY/cDRmp6r86nE/s1600-h/L1050935%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050935" border="0" alt="L1050935" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJvW0PwOI/AAAAAAAACAc/aa2H1LjRyh8/L1050935_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jarrodlim.com/">Jarrod Lim design</a>, had a real mix of product, his <em>Koi </em>chair and <em>Hi Ho</em> rocker was exhibited last year and was taken on my <a href="http://www.innermost.net/">Innermost</a>, who exhibited it at <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/">Designjunction</a> in 2011. the <em>Interlock Coatstand </em>was the most interesting for me this year.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJvlvqjAI/AAAAAAAACAg/RlnLK2BPrjU/s1600-h/salone-satellite-2011-up%20tower%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="salone-satellite-2011-up tower" border="0" alt="salone-satellite-2011-up tower" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJv0wvowI/AAAAAAAACAk/UncLqi6zd6s/salone-satellite-2011-up%20tower_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="284" /></a></p> <p>Up the top of the viewing platform.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJwl1sR4I/AAAAAAAACAo/YgTUb2A5LVE/s1600-h/L1050936%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050936" border="0" alt="L1050936" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJw5hLzdI/AAAAAAAACAs/_vVmlGj7U4g/L1050936_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>And down below!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJxdAeZII/AAAAAAAACAw/bf9GCpD2wG8/s1600-h/L1050942%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050942" border="0" alt="L1050942" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYV8u0zM9S6sLzdStdz_YjTzHhj3AAWmwuQf7ndfI0dPZRcm2B6h2JoH6fw_qvK4Ea9rKC7FAexyK0oXqKxEdDbkXkDkiFgPce18amY232Cgi0Z9a8M1rNeuRiFqXs6PwohD0vHpjboA/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><em>Serpent </em>modular shelving by <a href="http://bashko-trybek.com/projects/serpent/">Bashko Trybek.</a> </p> <p>Serpent Shelving system — appeared on the SaloneSatelite Award 2011 shortlist and later was placed among the 50 best SaloneSatellite 2011 projects on the yatzer.com design site.</p> <p><a href="http://bashko-trybek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/yatzer_trybek-copy.jpg"> <br /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJybeNVkI/AAAAAAAACA4/0_IcVf8w4wQ/s1600-h/L1050944%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050946" border="0" alt="L1050946" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJ0e1-aKI/AAAAAAAACBM/amLyPomDAUs/L1050946_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJ08JDrqI/AAAAAAAACBQ/0unaxoFos1o/s1600-h/L1050947%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050947" border="0" alt="L1050947" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJ1CxnrFI/AAAAAAAACBU/TCxi1uGFfqA/L1050947_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <h3><font color="#000000" size="2"><a href="http://www.fabrica.it">FABRICA</a> - Applied Arts and Communications Research Centre, this year exhibited under <em>Here & (T)here.</em> The brand is based on the combination of blown glass and oak in a search for dialogue between fragile and transparent glass and simple, solid wood. The result is a collection of hybrid sculptures centred on form that incorporate multiple functions.</font></h3> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJ1szbjaI/AAAAAAAACBY/pOS0jArfhY4/s1600-h/warn%20out%20shoe%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="warn out shoe" border="0" alt="warn out shoe" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TdAJ14Ora8I/AAAAAAAACBg/m2I23C06Rco/warn%20out%20shoe_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" height="244" /></a> You’ve made it to the end, for another year! I actually managed to wear a hole in my shoes from all the walking! </p> <p>Ciao for now.</p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-38477358348152514802011-04-29T22:46:00.001+01:002011-04-29T22:46:53.399+01:00Milan Furniture Fair 2011 - 1 of 3 - Tortona<p>I can’t believe the Milan Furniture Fair has come around again once more, time for Gelato, overpriced hotels, lots of walking and most importantly inspirational design.</p> <p>From April the 11<sup>th</sup>-17<sup>th</sup> Milan’s population expands to bursting point full of design professionals and design lovers.</p> <p>The Salone Internazionale del Mobile (the Milan Furniture Fair) is the biggest and in my opinion the most important international fair in the whole design calendar. There is just so much to see and do, from the main Fiera, to Tortona and the hundreds of other event in town. Especially this year where the Salone was celebrating its 50<sup>th</sup> birthday. </p> <p>With only 4 days to cram in as much design as possible, I clicked away with my trusty camera to capture as much as possible; also to remind myself what I actually saw after the product blindness set in!</p> <p>So this year’s blog is from the side of the visitor rather than the exhibitor. To prevent your mind exploding from a photo overload I’ve split the Milan Blog into 3: <b>Tortona</b>, in the<b> City</b> and finally the mammoth <b>i Saloni Fiera</b> (including SaloneSatellite).</p> <p>I’ve tried to remember as many company names and websites as possible...sorry if I’ve missed you out!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvGbaE3sI/AAAAAAAABsQ/CJyYONmCD6Q/s1600-h/logotortonadesignweek_013.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="logotortonadesignweek_01" border="0" alt="logotortonadesignweek_01" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvG6dpq8I/AAAAAAAABsU/oQTZVgcPmVI/logotortonadesignweek_01_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a></p> <p>So first stop Trade YL (<a href="http://www.yldesign.nl/">YL DESIGN</a>), here you can see the <em>Woody Wood</em> rug  and <em>Scarecrow</em> an inflatable lounge mattress.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvHesnH0I/AAAAAAAABsY/ff93jFSOB_I/s1600-h/L10505914.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050591" border="0" alt="L1050591" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvH0-sgEI/AAAAAAAABsc/vzyBsm6bGeU/L1050591_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:9b4d5bb8-ac6e-4cba-a820-27b3a88e7ea1" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="d183abd0-4fb3-4e96-a314-1d3a474ab568" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoG6L4G3vY" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvIGts6YI/AAAAAAAAB0k/RMMu0bGfJGs/video64abc3d54268%5B224%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('d183abd0-4fb3-4e96-a314-1d3a474ab568'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"405\" height=\"250\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/zOoG6L4G3vY?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/zOoG6L4G3vY?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"405\" height=\"250\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:405px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Dutch Summer Fans, Tortona Milan 2011</div></div> <p>I loved the quirky <a href="http://www.dutchsummer.nl/en/">Dutch Summer</a> area, which included a range of designers work from the Netherlands. Dutch Summer works exclusively with sustainable materials such as certified wood and bio-degradable synthetic materials.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvI8PX6WI/AAAAAAAABsk/m-7BKM1dO2Q/s1600-h/L10505975.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050597" border="0" alt="L1050597" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvJAniXJI/AAAAAAAABso/HkOsjmkhoH0/L1050597_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p>A handmade chandelier made with 400 fishing floats!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvKEOGabI/AAAAAAAABss/kqHSet2keVw/s1600-h/L10505984.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050598" border="0" alt="L1050598" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvKhwE5nI/AAAAAAAABsw/UWzmzdwBqeg/L1050598_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p>I was so tempted to buy one of these little chaps, called <em>Woody’s,</em>  by <a href="http://www.tweelink.nl/Site/Woodys.html">Tweetlink</a>. Made from wooden waste material.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvK3IHLTI/AAAAAAAABs0/2jnLs0aTW9s/s1600-h/L10505994.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050599" border="0" alt="L1050599" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvLTJAAqI/AAAAAAAABs4/hTmaTUwqVR0/L1050599_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Madame Eiffel, made from 324 little Eiffel tower key rings. The designer must have made the day of one of the street sellers of Paris!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvMBBgPiI/AAAAAAAABs8/ub2N_w0_zOw/s1600-h/L10506004.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050600" border="0" alt="L1050600" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvMW4OCZI/AAAAAAAABtA/Vaa27VtPwD8/L1050600_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvNEW21SI/AAAAAAAABtE/5_XuxoR8g1k/s1600-h/L1050602.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050602" border="0" alt="L1050602" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvNvDd9EI/AAAAAAAABtI/ts9fmkzdu8s/L1050602_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>These were diamonds cut in such a way that the polished surfaces were minute hearts and arrows, visit the <a href="http://www.3820.it/">3820</a> website for more information and better photos.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvOuFmLbI/AAAAAAAABtM/RN005QeDKNM/s1600-h/L1050604.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050604" border="0" alt="L1050604" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvPKV9iUI/AAAAAAAABtQ/eP6WCCVzoqI/L1050604_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvPwxlJtI/AAAAAAAABtU/9VMmnD4zIBM/s1600-h/L1050607.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050607" border="0" alt="L1050607" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvQRtWfiI/AAAAAAAABtY/z4Mb4mU_WGE/L1050607_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>A quick  water and pastry stop, then onwards!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvRdVAoCI/AAAAAAAABtc/_cIeJgTSl-M/s1600-h/L1050609.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050609" border="0" alt="L1050609" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvRiEo6bI/AAAAAAAABtg/nTS4x6a0TzU/L1050609_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvST1LnKI/AAAAAAAABtk/lbUJDqsHoPU/s1600-h/L1050611.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050611" border="0" alt="L1050611" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvS4tvxSI/AAAAAAAABto/NGi_acPlnaw/L1050611_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Inside the Asian Atmospherics, were these low chairs designed by <a href="http://www.innovo-design.com:81/jovana/">Jovana Bogdanovic</a>, of Innovo Design. She’s Serbian designer now living and working in Hangzhou, China. Her use of colour, material and proportions really appealed to me. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvTlvi_-I/AAAAAAAABts/TxohdRi0R0U/s1600-h/L1050615.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050615" border="0" alt="L1050615" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvT25Zp_I/AAAAAAAABtw/w2CAAx-OJhw/L1050615_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvUldcNpI/AAAAAAAABt0/rysEha16Yb4/s1600-h/L1050621.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050621" border="0" alt="L1050621" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvVGaKCbI/AAAAAAAABt4/SWOPZJULj-o/L1050621_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><em>Dip in Space </em>by French designer <a href="http://www.matalicrasset.com/">Matali Crasset</a>, this experimental and interactive exhibit was curated by Alexandra Midal <a href="http://head.hesge.ch/?lang=en#IMG/jpg/DIS_13.jpg">HEAD (Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design) Geneva's</a>. Visitors were invited to dip the white shapes into the red wax, creating some warped and interesting results!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvVnuC6iI/AAAAAAAABt8/6ygu27Ym95w/s1600-h/L1050622.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050622" border="0" alt="L1050622" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvWG7b8nI/AAAAAAAABuA/_IwAA7JTb1o/L1050622_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="718" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvWynsBQI/AAAAAAAABuE/i87o6yreMCg/s1600-h/L1050623.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050623" border="0" alt="L1050623" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvXLTOXPI/AAAAAAAABuI/ndbrK-3A6ys/L1050623_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="718" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvXkYVrPI/AAAAAAAABuM/b42c2cAP_Lo/s1600-h/L1050625%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050625" border="0" alt="L1050625" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvYE3OWhI/AAAAAAAABuQ/krWjJoyUU_U/L1050625_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a>Traviganti horse using 20,000 Swarovski elements..a bit bling don’t you think?!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvY-kQlYI/AAAAAAAABuU/O-d0FXcqFyo/s1600-h/IMG_1399%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1399" border="0" alt="IMG_1399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvZJPeIPI/AAAAAAAABuY/JKY_UK2Bnls/IMG_1399_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>One of the main areas in Tortona is <a href="http://www.superstudiogroup.com/index.php?disp=desi">Superstudio</a>, there were 3 main areas within. For the third year Superstudio Più is home to the Temporary Museum for New Design. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvZwCGkYI/AAAAAAAABuc/q8UU9sjJ1xk/s1600-h/L1050633.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050633" border="0" alt="L1050633" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvaVO5_rI/AAAAAAAABug/cdIbQFmtQhw/L1050633_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p>Svensk Form is organised the <a href="http://www.swedishlovestories.com/">Swedish Love Stories</a> exhibition.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsva_B0y6I/AAAAAAAABuk/7FVAhUMOHjE/s1600-h/L1050636.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050636" border="0" alt="L1050636" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvbU6cxmI/AAAAAAAABuo/3A4gaU_nS8c/L1050636_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvbzVONRI/AAAAAAAABus/5YgFdKaKf7g/s1600-h/L1050638.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050638" border="0" alt="L1050638" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvcYxq5TI/AAAAAAAABuw/h9RQ46Sv2e4/L1050638_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:70283432-b010-4169-96ee-8cb10b65a073" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="d2dc2e34-9d20-4fe5-aad0-75cd9a9186bd" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLf7g0g6H84" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvcs99LgI/AAAAAAAAB0o/QWu6iqRA2JA/video4ef302eec9cb%5B224%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('d2dc2e34-9d20-4fe5-aad0-75cd9a9186bd'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"403\" height=\"248\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VLf7g0g6H84?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VLf7g0g6H84?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"403\" height=\"248\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:403px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Walking into The Temporary Museum of New Design–Superstudio</div></div> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvdOz_ubI/AAAAAAAABu4/GeedRQ1wtIE/s1600-h/L1050643.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050643" border="0" alt="L1050643" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvdgNTyoI/AAAAAAAABu8/L_9G9pisaO8/L1050643_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsveYrG5MI/AAAAAAAABvA/U0OkrjiFD6I/s1600-h/L1050647.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050647" border="0" alt="L1050647" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsve4T-hfI/AAAAAAAABvE/aSZxMq9jlkQ/L1050647_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvfZOIPBI/AAAAAAAABvI/_QJn-uT3d7w/s1600-h/L1050650.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050650" border="0" alt="L1050650" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvgKPu4FI/AAAAAAAABvM/15kFwTQ3so0/L1050650_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.canon.com/">Canon</a> presents their 'neoreal' exhibition signifying 'a new world of sensibilities'.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvgnOzPaI/AAAAAAAABvQ/FlPEDhKYXFc/s1600-h/IMG_1397%20%28Medium%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1397 (Medium)" border="0" alt="IMG_1397 (Medium)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvhGaHheI/AAAAAAAABvU/tAFFf8vD8FM/IMG_1397%20%28Medium%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>You wander into a dark room, and slowly your eyes adjust you can see thousands of multi-coloured threads stretching across the space.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvhVafIoI/AAAAAAAABvY/RYdQlsK9x5o/s1600-h/L1050661.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050661" border="0" alt="L1050661" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvhwZWpLI/AAAAAAAABvc/vDagJvB8ksY/L1050661_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:b440c49f-fa39-4b11-a09a-de25008a8a79" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="64af2e12-e652-4710-b70d-8dcc9fa159fa" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw9o4Qkk6TY" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsviNZGwPI/AAAAAAAAB0s/BO-X7OfasbA/video2bb7e7bf680a%5B224%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('64af2e12-e652-4710-b70d-8dcc9fa159fa'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"403\" height=\"249\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Xw9o4Qkk6TY?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Xw9o4Qkk6TY?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"403\" height=\"249\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:403px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Canon at Superstudio, Tortona, Milan 2011</div></div> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsviobKJ1I/AAAAAAAABvk/zE_ib8DwVT4/s1600-h/L1050662.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050662" border="0" alt="L1050662" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvjPmZt5I/AAAAAAAABvo/-XTsgzWnYMo/L1050662_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p>Walking from the dark to the light and airy. The <em>Air Vase</em> by <a href="http://www.torafu.com/">Torafu architects</a>, these digitally printed paper thin vases almost floated away. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvjrq1TdI/AAAAAAAABvs/1-yWixQIiSk/s1600-h/L1050665.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050665" border="0" alt="L1050665" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvkFSQATI/AAAAAAAABvw/OwDIc_OLE0g/L1050665_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oled-info.com/kaneka-start-shipping-oled-lighting-panels-march-unveils-oled-strategy">Kaneka OLED</a> Design 2010 Competition winners. The spaces were illuminated primarily with red and white OLED, the traditional colours for Japanese ceremonial events. Visitors could also sample a glass of cold Saki.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvkjIFRHI/AAAAAAAABv0/NXZJvmMlRr4/s1600-h/L1050667.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050667" border="0" alt="L1050667" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvlA_ET4I/AAAAAAAABv4/5um1kmnYazs/L1050667_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvlr9Cy3I/AAAAAAAABv8/uZN1-jtdtGc/s1600-h/L1050668.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050668" border="0" alt="L1050668" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvmIhqA0I/AAAAAAAABwA/SXkr2myCP4o/L1050668_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvm4kouqI/AAAAAAAABwE/uKlGVNNMXY4/s1600-h/L1050669.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050669" border="0" alt="L1050669" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvnc-pBmI/AAAAAAAABwI/vxDGHMgRq2g/L1050669_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvn_Ib8jI/AAAAAAAABwM/_dOU3piyi_4/s1600-h/L1050672.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050672" border="0" alt="L1050672" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvoc_v7TI/AAAAAAAABwQ/-6bwUHmkfDA/L1050672_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvoxHC1QI/AAAAAAAABwU/bmostDrkxG4/s1600-h/L1050673.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050673" border="0" alt="L1050673" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvpaT0j1I/AAAAAAAABwY/sdZLbdweZI4/L1050673_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvpzKehqI/AAAAAAAABwc/fjZvsCtVAd8/s1600-h/L1050674.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050674" border="0" alt="L1050674" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvqZcnYmI/AAAAAAAABwg/BPXZ2h0obPc/L1050674_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.functionals.eu/">Functionals</a> stand, some minimal but very well considered new designs, I like.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvrGEvxMI/AAAAAAAABwk/gb1Rvk90ZSc/s1600-h/L1050678.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050678" border="0" alt="L1050678" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvrn5LRQI/AAAAAAAABwo/1USLBnMsAU8/L1050678_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvsH5bqqI/AAAAAAAABws/C_XdWfOycW4/s1600-h/L1050679.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050679" border="0" alt="L1050679" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvsg6IqEI/AAAAAAAABww/yU3m_j0-o2c/L1050679_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvtKLLRBI/AAAAAAAABw0/_BriqbqU59k/s1600-h/L1050683.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050683" border="0" alt="L1050683" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvtgAacSI/AAAAAAAABw4/fsUY_XzsrC0/L1050683_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvuGPTpnI/AAAAAAAABw8/e1Z0gZt_Uf4/s1600-h/L1050684%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050684" border="0" alt="L1050684" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvugyz51I/AAAAAAAABxA/LX8Eiz-AKC8/L1050684_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>One rather surreal experience was stumbling upon <em>Bohemian Rhapsody</em> on the Lasvit stand. Three chandeliers created by top designers: <strong>Fabio Novembre</strong> of Italy, <strong>Mathieu Lehanneur</strong> of France and Japan’s <strong>Nendo, </strong>a shame the musical din inside made me want to leave before I could appreciate the work!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvvKY8QEI/AAAAAAAABxE/Hrk-kiKQzfU/s1600-h/L1050688.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050688" border="0" alt="L1050688" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvvZ6soLI/AAAAAAAABxI/f2jjrNyk7OM/L1050688_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvwLnRxXI/AAAAAAAABxM/nN_wFbpCUEM/s1600-h/L1050689.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050689" border="0" alt="L1050689" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvwnt1-LI/AAAAAAAABxQ/Vfu4Jt7HzqM/L1050689_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Tron + Disney + Corian + a large budget = Tron design. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvxKGPeKI/AAAAAAAABxU/007xbq6oDaY/s1600-h/L1050691%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050691" border="0" alt="L1050691" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvxsuZTnI/AAAAAAAABxY/w2pKsaeCPOQ/L1050691_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvyEtyZjI/AAAAAAAABxc/KU1LWzEF0l0/s1600-h/L1050694.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050694" border="0" alt="L1050694" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvygWJqAI/AAAAAAAABxg/jWmx_VzqmuI/L1050694_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>Allot of white, blue and injection moulding. The boys seemed to like the 3D TV…or perhaps they’re looking at the Lycra clad lady! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsvzMLF4wI/AAAAAAAABxk/khme4wr621A/s1600-h/L1050695.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050695" border="0" alt="L1050695" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvzue8z-I/AAAAAAAABxo/6NjafVl6Q_w/L1050695_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsvz-horSI/AAAAAAAABxs/cADzZRxmGj4/s1600-h/designjunction%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="designjunction" border="0" alt="designjunction" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv0VxTDUI/AAAAAAAABxw/XGto_HvsCHM/designjunction_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="77" /></a></p> <p>On the way home was <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/">Designjunction</a>, and I couldn’t resist popping in, as Modus were part of the exhibition and they were launching my Drew range <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv084SuyI/AAAAAAAABx0/N6y1Hl2IpRc/wlEmoticon-smile%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" /> along with other design by esteemed designers Monica Förster, PearsonLloyd,  Michael Sodeau and Clåesson Koivisto Rune. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv1bz0I-I/AAAAAAAABx4/kD9Y5ekTVoI/s1600-h/L1050696.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050696" border="0" alt="L1050696" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv1yQyALI/AAAAAAAABx8/OWLwfM0laJk/L1050696_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv2S1tAeI/AAAAAAAAByA/AexBkNTv3mo/s1600-h/L1050701.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050701" border="0" alt="L1050701" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv26f7k1I/AAAAAAAAByE/Eu_s61nAepw/L1050701_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv3aFRtJI/AAAAAAAAByI/zuuuQv0RH84/s1600-h/L1050709.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050709" border="0" alt="L1050709" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv368QTpI/AAAAAAAAByM/NrAyqhS7Y6M/L1050709_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>I really wanted a chair from the <a href="http://www.racefurniture.com/product.asp?product=30&from=search">Race furniture</a> stand, everything from the colours, to the mid-century design. Ernest Race achieved national acclaim during the 1950's. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv4Rsz5jI/AAAAAAAAByQ/pMXpGWo3qJY/s1600-h/large%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large" border="0" alt="large" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv4-benSI/AAAAAAAAByU/SPVQwl5_yW0/large_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>All the black and white photos are thanks to <a href="http://www.modusfurniture.co.uk/">Modus</a>, they’re from the <a href="http://www.iconeye.com/">Icon</a> party. Which was a great evening, I saw busy chatting away and managed to avoid the camera.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv5tD2ZvI/AAAAAAAAByY/HZ0A8EtywIw/s1600-h/large%20%281%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (1)" border="0" alt="large (1)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv50_59zI/AAAAAAAAByc/naUFWAAeT1Y/large%20%281%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv6gznoJI/AAAAAAAAByg/EHpMoBFg17Y/s1600-h/large%20%282%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (2)" border="0" alt="large (2)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv7BEn6rI/AAAAAAAAByk/kSuY0g7Olv0/large%20%282%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv7slRPuI/AAAAAAAAByo/l3DzvGk81NQ/s1600-h/large%20%283%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (3)" border="0" alt="large (3)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsv8A45OqI/AAAAAAAABys/5oDiKGlQzTs/large%20%283%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswJSl-INI/AAAAAAAABy8/gGJF1zM2fiQ/s1600-h/large%20%284%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (4)" border="0" alt="large (4)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswJxQomkI/AAAAAAAABzA/Nvg7RdRbUmU/large%20%284%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>NOUGHTS AND CROSSES by Michael Sodeau.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswKvkv45I/AAAAAAAABzE/j2i47yFp8rs/s1600-h/large%20%285%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (5)" border="0" alt="large (5)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswLI9djUI/AAAAAAAABzM/ecl2uIFpCxY/large%20%285%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswL8hIkUI/AAAAAAAABzQ/sQkXXiYPr5I/s1600-h/large%20%286%29.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="large (6)" border="0" alt="large (6)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswMIGzpvI/AAAAAAAABzU/DnoQ8Jgakjo/large%20%286%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>In the <a href="http://www.milanodesignvillage.com/milanodesignvillage/">Milano Design Village</a>, which was comprised of three big hitters: Cassina, Poltrona Frau and Cappellini. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswNQcog8I/AAAAAAAABzY/_WS6iSDtCdY/s1600-h/L1050721.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050721" border="0" alt="L1050721" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswN7_-BmI/AAAAAAAABzc/u2OWyToUMQY/L1050721_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswOwD7BmI/AAAAAAAABzg/AezDAJap7hg/s1600-h/L1050729.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050729" border="0" alt="L1050729" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswPZCEgvI/AAAAAAAABzk/DcCCoSNc0KQ/L1050729_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswP2Fo2XI/AAAAAAAABzo/tHNHyCUFJ2o/s1600-h/L1050731.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050731" border="0" alt="L1050731" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswQb2LWHI/AAAAAAAABzs/qSOvi1GK0aQ/L1050731_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswQ39SZbI/AAAAAAAABzw/ji-pmKmdPbE/s1600-h/L1050736.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050736" border="0" alt="L1050736" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswRQHVc-I/AAAAAAAABz0/L0IyTR4KCPg/L1050736_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.elmarcucine.com/ita/">Elmar</a> Playground, kitchens. The bright fresh colours and patterns along with the luxurious design fittings , created a kitchen I would love to cook in!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswSDKT49I/AAAAAAAABz4/vN3EnWaqxRo/s1600-h/L1050739%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050739" border="0" alt="L1050739" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswSgGO6PI/AAAAAAAAB0A/S4klj_hF7Wc/L1050739_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>Mattoncino rug textures, by <a href="http://www.vicolopagliacorta.it/">Vicolopagliacorta,</a> Lego patterns.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswTRde_LI/AAAAAAAAB0E/DUQDPP72RRU/s1600-h/L1050740.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050740" border="0" alt="L1050740" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswT0-n4KI/AAAAAAAAB0I/mTkHeHfFRkM/L1050740_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswUtQwdOI/AAAAAAAAB0M/BEH4fRf7zu8/s1600-h/L1050744.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050744" border="0" alt="L1050744" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbswVHa4C1I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/Yco20G_q4r0/L1050744_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p><em>Luce Tempo Luogo</em>, by <a href="http://www.toshiba.co.uk/">Toshiba</a>, you walk along a white tunnel where the thin strip of light from the ceiling is mirrored by a tiny strip of water in the floor, then walk towards this hidden away beautiful building. Inside is a dark contrast to the white, a room filled with rain! </p> <p>Check out the photos on <a href="http://www.yatzer.com/Luce-Tempo-Luogo-Toshiba-Milan-2011">Yaltzer</a>, mine don’t do it justice. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbswy94B0dI/AAAAAAAAB0g/F5zFAeoEAcw/s1600-h/L1050747.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050747" border="0" alt="L1050747" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsxua4qRiI/AAAAAAAAB0w/aChFOHVBOQ8/L1050747_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="537" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsxu0eWcNI/AAAAAAAAB00/epLtBFcz7L0/s1600-h/L1050753%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050753" border="0" alt="L1050753" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsxwAH1_oI/AAAAAAAAB04/3OfJteov9OA/L1050753_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And Finally <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullspot-OClock-Watches/173503022698116">Full Spot watches</a>, I’m not surprised their shop was crammed with Euro wielding customers. A good and fun design, nicely packaged and displayed; if only I had 20 Euros on me! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsxw851WDI/AAAAAAAAB08/VTFVw_t7GAE/s1600-h/L1050754%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050754" border="0" alt="L1050754" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsxxW6VrzI/AAAAAAAAB1A/7cGrzsDY0LU/L1050754_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/Tbsxye0a7DI/AAAAAAAAB1E/ioe2Kk_xkVI/s1600-h/L1050755%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050755" border="0" alt="L1050755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TbsxyxgaP9I/AAAAAAAAB1I/PPbmUgQfUKo/L1050755_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>That’s all for now; next what was happening in the City.</p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-57661967580871644142011-03-31T13:45:00.001+01:002011-03-31T13:45:58.953+01:00Milan Furniture Fair 2011 Invite<p>Milan Furniture Fair is the most important fair in the Design Calendar. As you will have seen from previous years posts there is always so much to see and do. </p> <p>If you are in Milan from APRIL 12TH –17TH come to <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/">Designjunction</a>  which will feature Britain’s most esteemed designers and manufacturers including Modus, Benchmark, Race, Innermost, Channels, Anglepoise, Anything, Melin Tregwynt, Wedgwood and + Stone in the heart of Zona Tortona.</p> <p>And I'm one of them! </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfTmmhv4TeaDava4103-uz3JLGjI5HlL-d1mWO6E2y7b-AD6bq-p120-umGvKI2f-epLHz4wfkJDpcL4VlhV1d3Twn4EEPtC1bqazGr0SWkDY-1sg8x7banBJlFLeuFQOaVtoUFpYNJc/s1600-h/general%20invite_2011_low%20res%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="general invite_2011" border="0" alt="general invite_2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TZR3gBCpBNI/AAAAAAAABrg/L8dqqDu-lXw/general%20invite_2011_low%20res_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="562" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TZR3g6AW-OI/AAAAAAAABrk/Dnpp4NI9cVw/s1600-h/Modus%20invite_2011_low%20res%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Modus invite" border="0" alt="Modus invite" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TZR3hQRZt6I/AAAAAAAABro/CPnqQwyIZdA/Modus%20invite_2011_low%20res_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="575" /></a></p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-34190445373748696252011-03-25T18:52:00.003+00:002011-03-25T18:56:50.613+00:00New Year Mash Up!Well March 2011 is almost over already. So I thought I’d quickly post some of the design/creative/mischief I’ve been up to so far.<br />
First off back in January was <a href="http://www.nonsenselondon.com/">Nonsense’</a>s 4th Birthday. I’m so lucky to have creative friends in all areas of business, some of my closest set up Nonsense back in 2008.<br />
This was their 4th birthday where clients and friends alike were invited to admire past work, discuss new possibilities and boogy the night away! <br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjTLtM0SI/AAAAAAAABmM/CcZ82-vqhYc/s1600-h/L1050434-Large8.jpg"><img alt="L1050434 (Large)" border="0" height="715" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjT3C7SeI/AAAAAAAABmQ/7ttYFzYUDLU/L1050434-Large_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050434 (Large)" width="404" /></a><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjU_b-srI/AAAAAAAABmU/uVNAnClOCWE/s1600-h/L1050355-Large4.jpg"><img alt="L1050355 (Large)" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjVnZOVPI/AAAAAAAABmY/daYDdummxEo/L1050355-Large_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050355 (Large)" width="404" /></a><br />
Downstairs a dance floor and bar for client networking socialising and some dancing!<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjWt9cE1I/AAAAAAAABmc/_XnJpC0Z8Xk/s1600-h/L10504304.jpg"><img alt="L1050430" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjXKASqcI/AAAAAAAABmg/fT2ItAzrIBk/L1050430_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050430" width="404" /></a>Upstairs was a gallery space where Nonsense displayed past projects including…The Soldiers’ Charity relaunch video and one of my favourites <a href="http://www.nonsenselondon.com/work/actionaid-megamouth/">MegaMouth</a> for Action Aid.<br />
Plus they kindly invited me and some of my products to join them; the Hound Occasional tables, Graffiti Warp Clocks and Limpet wall Hooks.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjXz82dNI/AAAAAAAABmk/HNoK5eNDjX8/s1600-h/L1050375-Large4.jpg"><img alt="L1050375 (Large)" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjYeanv3I/AAAAAAAABmo/PjwSelonTdY/L1050375-Large_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050375 (Large)" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjZECCghI/AAAAAAAABms/tDeylcbr8DA/s1600-h/L1050377-Large4.jpg"><img alt="L1050377 (Large)" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjZvEwUxI/AAAAAAAABmw/ldq-4QQS5GY/L1050377-Large_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050377 (Large)" width="404" /></a><br />
A great night had my all, so see more photos visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nonsenselondon">facebook page</a>; there's a little video on there too.<br />
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From the 16-18th of January was <a href="http://www.topdrawer.co.uk/">Top Drawer</a> London, which is one of the leading design-led retail trade show at place at London’s Earls Court.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjaif4MdI/AAAAAAAABm4/RBRBaSbOagc/s1600-h/L10504554.jpg"><img alt="L1050455" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjbDTXPDI/AAAAAAAABm8/UhNEqWUw_Hw/L1050455_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050455" width="404" /></a><br />
As I was wandering around a came across a lovely surprise; the <a href="http://www.aarevalo.com/">Aarevalo</a> stand where they were launching my new Array Bowls and Tea-lights alongside other new products and their exhisting collection.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjcBryFsI/AAAAAAAABnA/6usksm3iFNc/s1600-h/2.-Aarevalo-stand4.jpg"><img alt="2. Aarevalo stand" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjckBpxfI/AAAAAAAABnE/5yMvSxElPdE/2.-Aarevalo-stand_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2. Aarevalo stand" width="404" /></a><br />
Another stand that caught my eye was <a href="http://www.placesandspaces.com/">Places and Spaces</a>, it’s a UK distributor, but i thought they had a great selection of products.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjdiqLU6I/AAAAAAAABnI/Hxh8yUjTNAg/s1600-h/L10504604.jpg"><img alt="L1050460" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjeJc9bHI/AAAAAAAABnM/xNlGXaoTwoA/L1050460_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050460" width="404" /></a><br />
Also part of the entrance of Top Drawer were themed areas designed in collaboration with <em>Trend Bible</em>, showcased the must-have products for the seasons ahead..spot the Array in white?!<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjfMsqlNI/AAAAAAAABnQ/bPZE86Pxt5Q/s1600-h/L10504614.jpg"><img alt="L1050461" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjfi9T6AI/AAAAAAAABnU/EU8nucABExA/L1050461_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050461" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjggN9PDI/AAAAAAAABnY/HHAQ_hdZCd4/s1600-h/L10504634.jpg"><img alt="L1050463" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjhR47FDI/AAAAAAAABnc/ad0NgY0BmjE/L1050463_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050463" width="404" /></a><br />
The <a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org/">Aram Gallery</a> near Covent Garden frequently has new and varied exhibitions on, I try to go whenever possible. <br />
This was the preview night of <em><a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org/2010/12/13/6-hands/">6 HANDS</a> </em>14th January - 19th February 2011. <br />
I was an exhibition of hand made work by India Carpenter, Peter Marigold and Ella Robinson.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjiUX3-OI/AAAAAAAABng/zLF5hZgUlho/s1600-h/IMG_05334.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0533" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjjMzm62I/AAAAAAAABnk/Vz1BilruQ4I/IMG_0533_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0533" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjkcimQlI/AAAAAAAABno/wA7gyUy8dtA/s1600-h/IMG_05344.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0534" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjlOXPPZI/AAAAAAAABns/yYTuaLnNpX0/IMG_0534_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0534" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjmEW9YmI/AAAAAAAABnw/kVxa00EBoGc/s1600-h/IMG_05354.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0535" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjmkabxlI/AAAAAAAABn0/LlXXi7KJP38/IMG_0535_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0535" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjn-2Z-SI/AAAAAAAABn4/K8k5S--ksFY/s1600-h/IMG_05384.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0538" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjoYzOoqI/AAAAAAAABn8/6ekfn79Srpo/IMG_0538_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0538" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjpqfC03I/AAAAAAAABoA/WHYPb33pCDA/s1600-h/IMG_05394.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0539" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjqYMRz4I/AAAAAAAABoE/WHu6gFbf_C0/IMG_0539_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0539" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjr7X3GzI/AAAAAAAABoI/mArDgidHbto/s1600-h/IMG_05414.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0541" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjsjqcI1I/AAAAAAAABoM/nxDJUbjAFJ4/IMG_0541_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0541" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjtx3mlUI/AAAAAAAABoQ/1WsVidUkj0U/s1600-h/IMG_05434.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0543" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjuaSxNnI/AAAAAAAABoU/BSBNQ74FfP4/IMG_0543_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0543" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjvtRglcI/AAAAAAAABoY/R3FRC_4fUvY/s1600-h/IMG_05444.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0544" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjwDK9L8I/AAAAAAAABoc/iw7fbuEomKY/IMG_0544_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0544" width="404" /></a><br />
Then at the End of January I got my comfy shoes on for pacing around <a href="http://www.interiorsbirmingham.com/">Birmingham Interiors</a> 23rd-26th January.<br />
My favourite Hall was the Modern section of Hall 2, Where <a href="http://www.verydesignersblock.com/">Designersblock</a> had their ‘Doing Better Business’ area.<br />
They focused on four areas: how to do better business in a difficult climate, sustainability, taking advantage of the net and sourcing innovative products. All very useful at them moment! <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjxl-MWMI/AAAAAAAABog/9wjS96I9pmw/s1600-h/L10504694.jpg"><img alt="L1050469" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjyZH7paI/AAAAAAAABok/za6fkaxyjrE/L1050469_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050469" width="404" /></a><br />
There was a huge selection of products to look at, a real visual feast and not another sole less booth with a generic logo, refreshing.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzjzjjEMMI/AAAAAAAABoo/in9IFAd6u_Q/s1600-h/L10504704.jpg"><img alt="L1050470" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj0WgVUDI/AAAAAAAABos/UV8S8eN-3xE/L1050470_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050470" width="404" /></a>]<br />
No. 8 Light by <a href="http://www.cristianaionescu.com/gallery_369509.html">Cristiana Ionescu</a>.<br />
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Some ceramics from <a href="http://www.thenewenglish.co.uk/">The New English</a>.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj3rf5xMI/AAAAAAAABo4/KQFSSajckoo/s1600-h/L10504724.jpg"><img alt="L1050472" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj4TDuRxI/AAAAAAAABo8/kzwFC9xmOmA/L1050472_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050472" width="404" /></a><br />
I love the turn of the century style of <a href="http://www.danielheath.co.uk/">Daniel Heath’s</a> Wallpaper below.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXak3VeQe13ZxXAKN1i043S0CG65NmQZ-BMgeovOx9KG3ZV3iRm1-5raWt6XPIta6mTsGv08Gb_unxe0bPydqF2EXIcvO6rfZtJIvYK1CXUAfShkir-ZweLwsxiZvgg-utjIMx8rqmX4/s1600-h/L10504744.jpg"><img alt="L1050474" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj6ESEurI/AAAAAAAABpE/7ER9rwuHe6o/L1050474_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050474" width="404" /></a><br />
The only other eye catching stand at Birmingham was <a href="http://www.hautaniboul.com/">Terre d'Hautaniboul</a>. Their ceramic lighting range was enchanting, traditional but with a spectrum of colours to choose from.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj7kDNbSI/AAAAAAAABpI/Jk9yGk6sNAc/s1600-h/L10504814.jpg"><img alt="L1050481" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj8LYxtOI/AAAAAAAABpM/MhAPy0jhOTM/L1050481_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050481" width="404" /></a><br />
These are the little samples of the glaze colours you could choose from, ace.<br />
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Then on a more biased front I went to the launch night of a small but perfectly formed photography exhibition Called ‘To Boldly Go.." Adventure Photography from the ends of the Earth. <a href="http://www.horsham.gov.uk/news/13175.aspx">At Horsham Museum and Art Gallery</a>. 1st Feb-26th March 2011.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzj_lC0NsI/AAAAAAAABpY/NEIXJ5NlGUU/s1600-h/L1050514%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="L1050514" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkAAJBuMI/AAAAAAAABpc/ZYxpDgNpymk/L1050514_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050514" width="404" /></a><br />
All photographs were taken by the very talented and slightly crazy <a href="http://www.jasongotel.com/">Jason Gotel</a>, who I’m please to say is my cousin!<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkBPqR3FI/AAAAAAAABpg/_M75-Mw-H6k/s1600-h/L10505024.jpg"><img alt="L1050502" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkBrRQpvI/AAAAAAAABpk/ciS8P18NdzY/L1050502_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050502" width="404" /></a><br />
‘To Boldly Go…’ demands the visitor to appreciate the photographic skill and to admire the tenacity of the photographer to reach out and photograph the unknown. And after the drama of the exhibition the visitor can relax at home, in warm safe environment and admire the work hanging on the wall, a lot more comfortable that Jason who hung of the side of the giant cliffs of Spain’s Costa Blanca, to capture the spirit of the place.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujXPSXEfIqm69mW64Uspuiez3wN_tZzDx_AkQSAMFDzRqNtYVWQJzdfAvCrHRelE8yK5Mr3TB_h9XoJk_543okoryo6FPV5d8J2O7n0M4MPmOvKQeJga3pmBxb8oWYH-tWg8CD0yv1AU/s1600-h/L10505044.jpg"><img alt="L1050504" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkDF6zSyI/AAAAAAAABps/0eJvzA67guM/L1050504_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050504" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkEWyNEQI/AAAAAAAABpw/eLtk02XyNLA/s1600-h/L10505054.jpg"><img alt="L1050505" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkEo6lBwI/AAAAAAAABp0/QGlB-2r_YdI/L1050505_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050505" width="404" /></a><br />
Each image was amazing, all with a death defying blurb next to them, some stories gave me shivers! To Check some of the storeis out yourself visit the <a href="http://www.jasongotel.com/Photo2.htm">Adventure Photography</a> section of his website. <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkF9GSSEI/AAAAAAAABp4/0PNW1oim0o8/s1600-h/L10505114.jpg"><img alt="L1050511" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkGPZGYcI/AAAAAAAABp8/AaHo0mMnmxA/L1050511_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="L1050511" width="404" /></a><br />
TILT – Enabling Spaces – Launch – 10<sup>th</sup> February. I was invited to attend the launch of <a href="http://www.studiotilt.com/">Tilt</a> at the <a href="http://kingscross.the-hub.net/public/">Hub Kings Cross</a>.<br />
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This is a close up of their super nice invite.<br />
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TILT is a new space design practice at the forefront of a movement for Collaborative Design, actively involving users in all stages of the design process, from the initial brief to the actual making of the space. We encourage users to explore the role of objects, furniture and design in their space, and its impact on their culture and behaviour.<br />
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The Hub Kings Cross is an amazing space, if you’re looking for a creative desk to work at I recommend it.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkMt7Ub_I/AAAAAAAABqY/pIsRp5yWcrw/s1600-h/IMG_06684.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0668" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkNQTjBvI/AAAAAAAABqc/CyBTU9GFirc/IMG_0668_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0668" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkOkGyEdI/AAAAAAAABqg/GwS_T_6RJ_M/s1600-h/IMG_06694.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0669" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkPd8RUpI/AAAAAAAABqk/7lg9scvYc8M/IMG_0669_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0669" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkQ0HfTLI/AAAAAAAABqo/I2pe5TnUB_M/s1600-h/IMG_06704.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0670" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkRnDNczI/AAAAAAAABqs/4-ETd-t8Ygg/IMG_0670_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0670" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkSpomqPI/AAAAAAAABqw/Wv7dZOa_wWw/s1600-h/IMG_06714.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0671" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkTUTwx3I/AAAAAAAABq0/LvINFc5dG70/IMG_0671_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0671" width="404" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkVJ0NueI/AAAAAAAABq4/MIvoWMM7EyM/s1600-h/IMG_06724.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0672" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkV9uhgSI/AAAAAAAABq8/dhbcvDIitIE/IMG_0672_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0672" width="404" /></a><br />
And Finally:<br />
<span style="color: #5588aa;"><a href="http://www.vitra.com/">Vitra</a></span> hosted a special evening of innovation on Thursday 17th February at its prestigious London showroom, featuring unique items of furniture designed by <a href="http://bucks.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/course_pages/dmm_courses/design_craft_visual_arts/design__craft/furniture_design__technology.aspx">MA Furniture: Design & Technology</a> students from the National School of Furniture at Bucks New University.<br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkYS95r3I/AAAAAAAABrM/srBbvy7xZOk/s1600-h/IMG_06924.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0692" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkZVBdVNI/AAAAAAAABrQ/4rBloMBDWDw/IMG_0692_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0692" width="404" /></a><br />
Bucks New University’s new intake of MA Furniture Design and <br />
Technology students were invited to work on a design <br />
competition set by Vitra. <br />
The brief was to imagine a piece inspired by the work of <br />
Charles and Ray Eames, whose designs are still in <br />
production by Vitra and are an inspiration to generations of <br />
furniture designers.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkaAK4U2I/AAAAAAAABrU/yN6ST5-x2h8/s1600-h/IMG_06954.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0695" border="0" height="540" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TYzkbXuMeOI/AAAAAAAABrY/9r70S2NBKqU/IMG_0695_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0695" width="404" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cristianaionescu.com/">Cristiana Ionescu’s</a> design, The Three Bears, was awarded the <br />
audience prize. <br />
Her lights were also included in the photos from Designersblock at Birmingham Interiors, so definitely one to watch.Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-47899393629445879172011-02-11T16:38:00.001+00:002011-02-11T16:38:59.316+00:00PLEASE VOTE FOR MY DESIGNS ON MADE.COM!<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVl-AE1huI/AAAAAAAABlg/CDNDtn-F5-M/s1600-h/MADE%20LOGO%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="MADE LOGO" border="0" alt="MADE LOGO" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVl-iFuOtI/AAAAAAAABlk/jI7nkgrY2jo/MADE%20LOGO_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="74" /></a></p> <p>Two of my products have been selected to be included in the <a href="http://www.made.com/vote/">VOTE</a> page of the new home brand <a href="http://www.made.com/">MADE.COM</a>. </p> <p>Made offer handpicked pieces from designers all around the world. The designs are then added to the Vote page of their website and customers get to choose what will go into production – Power to the people! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVl_KAxGAI/AAAAAAAABlo/0nZjPBqspqk/s1600-h/vote%20screen%20grab%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="vote screen grab" border="0" alt="vote screen grab" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVl_XWbi3I/AAAAAAAABls/GijpeXfOHIU/vote%20screen%20grab_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>The products are made to order then shipped back to the UK, which in total takes about 10 weeks. It might seem like a long time but that’s how they keep the prices so super cheap without skimping on quality. Lets be honest we’ve all been into a furniture shop and tried to order something only to be told it’s out of stock and you have to wait until 2020 for it to arrive! This way when you buy it it’s yours, clever! </p> <p>I’m not just biased either, honest. I’ve got my eye on their <em>Tripod Pedestal </em>by Sean Dix.</p> <p>Voting is easy, you click <a href="http://www.made.com/vote/">HERE</a> and the products are below:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVmAHAF9lI/AAAAAAAABlw/z5QuJTSJJGg/s1600-h/12.%20Limpet_detail%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12. Limpet_detail" border="0" alt="12. Limpet_detail" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVmAhsCYvI/AAAAAAAABl0/e_uTSBpDfho/12.%20Limpet_detail_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a></p> <p>The Limpet Wall Hook.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gEx3jxcy_RQR0a6UGcNDy5eyUonrvWf6ScMz5A34f5st6DMkTMcqKsBs_UfxPqUSyOE16X7nsoTWgkjXBavGHdL2QekJpeN0WR_yIV7-0Qq7SpR4m3w8FN2MvegArEADvv9JAu6LRxI/s1600-h/2.HOUND_4%20tessilated%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2.HOUND_4 tessilated" border="0" alt="2.HOUND_4 tessilated" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TVVmBuYlqpI/AAAAAAAABmA/kUX7UMOSeaI/2.HOUND_4%20tessilated_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="404" /></a>and Hound Occasional Table.</p> <p>Thanks so much I’d really appreciate your support, all I want is for more people to be able to buy and enjoy my designs…VOTE!</p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-38962436103157035112011-02-04T19:43:00.001+00:002011-02-04T19:43:29.377+00:00Better Late then Never!<p>Shamefully late post of some Christmas markets and Pop-up shops I popped into before the frantic wrapping began. Even though Christmas has long gone and the evenings are gradually getting lighter I felt these were still worth a belated mention. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWUim00rI/AAAAAAAABjI/7jOMjjxOlWA/s1600-h/L1050204%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050204" border="0" alt="L1050204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjop2P3SKJEGZkn3JnE3FP0T_htHR7H-Odi3mIeJZcNYaRp5O8l9m68KIUCm236y3eRXr4JynJsDJFwkwGNksUyt1IapykBHpOPWo-ZccVFoHByzzwc6zi-Kp3J1jAaI0y3LLr7o1WDjUQ/?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p>The Temporium is a new pop-up concept store that brings together some of the UK’s most exciting design-led brands. It was located in the <a href="http://www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/">Brompton Design District</a>, and had a huge range of high end gifts including the <a href="http://www.dezeenwatchstore.com/">Dezeen Watch Store</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEoHZRL64FwSO32_wk2US5ocCtyVP_VvsPTKQ_4iC5wS_xLQCeivLAZPRJ-1DW9C0kWG4Ss7HFakYlJPU9trn1EGAtSqqHlrMNARGm8R0_8e0EYnQMGUO59n6JyYH3DVjwDYCLf3oQeE/s1600-h/L1050205%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050205" border="0" alt="L1050205" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWWN1_7ZI/AAAAAAAABjU/qAW-cVnpuEQ/L1050205_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="604" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWW1LV2YI/AAAAAAAABjY/Vbdv2uFei4E/s1600-h/L1050202%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050202" border="0" alt="L1050202" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWXdrxpaI/AAAAAAAABjc/PQV7EgIeOmc/L1050202_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWXzpmx1I/AAAAAAAABjg/gwHtXICPxT4/s1600-h/L1050201%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050201" border="0" alt="L1050201" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWYQSiA4I/AAAAAAAABjk/NUkXvdIG1Xo/L1050201_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWY0PUiwI/AAAAAAAABjo/fpGDc-OoEDM/s1600-h/L1050199%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050199" border="0" alt="L1050199" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWZTd99EI/AAAAAAAABjs/NakweI3HN7A/L1050199_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWaevC7NI/AAAAAAAABjw/4MrNQ8mwzpg/s1600-h/L1050209%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050209" border="0" alt="L1050209" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWbxXYALI/AAAAAAAABj0/jaMME0bxYwE/L1050209_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>Then right next door we came across Lovely Pop Up Store, it looked liked an old Jewellers and still had all the old shop fittings; great.  235 Brompton Road, Kensington. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWciRuBrI/AAAAAAAABj4/EPCIhLZ-i0A/s1600-h/L1050207%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050207" border="0" alt="L1050207" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWeHwL5dI/AAAAAAAABj8/dlRysTshrFI/L1050207_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Also managed to walk around the <a href="http://www.cockpitarts.com/">Cockpit Arts</a> Open Studios, in Holborn. It was chilly but the mince pies and Mulled wine kept all the visitors coming!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWeyaWAiI/AAAAAAAABkA/QcIlUvF6c8o/s1600-h/L1050037%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050037" border="0" alt="L1050037" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWfa1gJAI/AAAAAAAABkE/8dyk41wDLSk/L1050037_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://www.shanvalla.co.uk/">Shan Annabelle Valla’s</a> ceramics.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWh8h67QI/AAAAAAAABkI/k1f8nnLHKgM/s1600-h/L1050038%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050038" border="0" alt="L1050038" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWiUUQBYI/AAAAAAAABkM/AP8ZacMbypY/L1050038_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWjG7at7I/AAAAAAAABkQ/p8UxRam96xc/s1600-h/L1050041%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050041" border="0" alt="L1050041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWjSImlKI/AAAAAAAABkU/hqR0ra8PyHM/L1050041_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWkXqaSVI/AAAAAAAABkY/Hd3AAkssRWM/s1600-h/L1050042%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050042" border="0" alt="L1050042" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWk4wKcgI/AAAAAAAABkc/B5CJinKlvQ0/L1050042_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>I bought some great acrylic ring/brooches from the Lost Values studio, where adults and children were busy making some of their felt monster's with LED eyes. I also love their reflective range, which was <a href="http://wemadethis.typepad.com/we_made_this/2009/09/ldf09-lost-values.html">exhibited at LDF 2009</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWl4k2XLI/AAAAAAAABkg/EvvPBxeEt1I/s1600-h/L1050045%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050045" border="0" alt="L1050045" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWnQBRZ7I/AAAAAAAABkk/bRc3Z0BfAZQ/L1050045_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Then finally The Chocolate Factory, in Stoke Newington, which was part of the <a href="http://www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/events/open-studios/open-studios/find-venues-by-location/stoke-newington/">Hidden Art Open Studios</a>. It is a really great space, with a real mix of of makers from ceramicists to illustrators.</p> <p>You can join their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChocolateFactoryN16">Facebook group</a> to keep up to date with the next open day.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWq3l00_I/AAAAAAAABko/N4IX601qOJs/s1600-h/L1050047%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050047" border="0" alt="L1050047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWraZuDkI/AAAAAAAABks/1n1Yo0h5fdY/L1050047_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWt1-iH2I/AAAAAAAABkw/hViSFQu-X0Y/s1600-h/L1050050%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050050" border="0" alt="L1050050" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWuAPbYYI/AAAAAAAABk0/9-7BkELD4PM/L1050050_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWyH-O9LI/AAAAAAAABk4/Dx1dQhyppfc/s1600-h/L1050053%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050053" border="0" alt="L1050053" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxWyYZsv3I/AAAAAAAABk8/xsSJdmuqkYk/L1050053_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="271" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxW0zUau2I/AAAAAAAABlA/mpyvHZ1m0Us/s1600-h/L1050054%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050054" border="0" alt="L1050054" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxW1fJwQeI/AAAAAAAABlE/9gM6cUzxOBo/L1050054_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxW16AVAeI/AAAAAAAABlI/qPTHRxBbTHo/s1600-h/L1050055%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="L1050055" border="0" alt="L1050055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lFWwvLLYQbY/TUxW2tFDAhI/AAAAAAAABlM/os7WEG0ABP0/L1050055_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="715" /></a></p> <p>And then home, only to realise you forgot one vital present.</p> <p>Next Blog: January Design Fairs.</p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800499024861493848.post-51163569795292838442011-01-18T12:07:00.001+00:002011-01-18T12:07:27.380+00:00The future isn’t bright<p><img src="http://www.ensembleproductions.co.uk/logos/Logo-Mayor-of-London.gif" width="420" height="67" /></p> <p>As you will have read in my previous post <a href="http://www.hiddenart.com/">Hidden Art</a> are in danger of closing down. The HA team suggested writing to the Mayor of London; so that’s what I did. Amazingly I received a reply, although the content wasn’t very encouraging I was really impressed with receiving a response, considering how inundated they are with ranting Londoners!</p> <p>Below is  their reply:</p> <p><font color="#666666">-----Original Message----- <br />From: Mayor of London [mailto:mayor@london.gov.uk] <br />Sent: 14 January 2011 16:47 <br />To: purewhyte@gmail.com <br />Subject: RE: MGLA171210-6715 Please save Hidden Art</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Dear Ms Whyte </font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Thank you for your letter of 16 December 2010 regarding your concerns for the future of Hidden Art. I have been asked to respond on the Mayor's behalf.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">The Mayor is very pleased to note your feedback of the positive impact that Hidden Art has had on designers and design makers in London.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">We have consulted with colleagues at the London Development Agency (LDA) and they have confirmed that the LDA's funding of Hidden Art ended in March 2009, nearly two years ago.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Due to its budget being cut and the Government's intention to close the LDA by 31 March 2012, the LDA is unable to consider the funding of new projects which are not already contracted or planned.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">The LDA has written to Hidden Art Chief Executive, Dieneke Ferguson in similar terms and we can only endorse the advice given in their letter that Hidden Art considers how the organisation might be able to leverage support from its partners or other private sector organisations within the sector. We do recognise the challenges that the current pressures in public funding present to organisations such as Hidden Art and wish the organisation well in its endeavours.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Thank again for writing to the Mayor. </font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Yours sincerely</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Heidi Stokes</font></p> <p><font color="#666666">Economic and Business Policy Unit</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">So the future of Hidden Art is still in jeopardy, but this isn’t the only East London designer/maker institution at risk.  </font></p> <p><img src="http://londondesignconsortium.org.uk/sites/default/files/member_logos/metropolitan_works.png?1275608261" width="400" height="282" /></p> <p><font color="#000000">Last week I attended a Creative Dialogue with <a href="http://www.shinazumi.com/">Shin Azumi</a> at the <a href="http://www.metropolitanworks.org/">Metropolitan Works</a>. This is currently a free networking and seminar session, where a designer/design related professional talks about their work or a particular subject matter. It was announced that their funding had also ended and there were only 11 months remaining for these sessions to continue. </font></p> <p><font color="#000000">I signed up to both of these organisations when I became and independent designer, with a way to network, and just get away from my desk and interact with other like minded individuals. These events made me feel and become involved in the design community and it is sad that this opportunity will not be available for future designer makers.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">Hopefully a ray of sunshine is around the corner.  </font></p> Kirsty Whytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012544844855996213noreply@blogger.com0