Found the 'Eco-Brolly' while looking through some of the items that will be on display in London as part of Kithkin Presents. The pocket-size umbrella frame makes use of whatever materials are handy - everything from plastic bags to newspapers can be used for cover with this simple structure. Designed by Shiu Yuk Yuen.
Ian from KithKin was kind enough to send me some preview photos of British designer Tamsin Van Essen's new work. 'Contamination' is a series of ceramic cups whose appearance portrays the growth and multiplication of bacterial colonies such as cholera and e-coli. Van Essen's work will be part of an exhibition titled KithKin Presents, which will run during London Design Week in September. Thanks Ian!
'Beecups' by Santiago-based Tocornal Design are a study in people's attachment to objects. A familiar form combined with an unfamiliar material challenges the relationship and function one has with the design.
Look at what my friend Nick sent along - photos of this amazing way-finding system from a parking garage in Melbourne. Designed by Axel Peemoeller.
'Assemblage' is a magnetic wall divider created by Shigeichiro Takeuchi (it reminds me of the board game Othello). The Japanese designer also made these cozy 'Triskelion' stacking stools.
Look at this great side table by the German design group ding3000. 'Muli', which reminds me of Victor Vetterlein's character-inspired work (minus the gold leaf), has two storage compartments and is made from oak.
It seems like everywhere I look I've been reading about Chinese designers Neri & Hu. Their collection, which includes both furniture and accessories, debuted at 100% Design Shanghai in July. Highlights from their portfolio includes: 'Boli Double Wall Glass', which is made to resemble, "a conventional tea glass form...within the confines of the modern glass shape", '1/3 Salt & Peppers' - 3 shakers that allow for the inclusion of white pepper, a spice commonly used in China and the 'Extrude Wood Stool Collection' - inspired by the shape of bamboo and lotus roots.
Two projects by Belgian designer Raphael Charles, whose recycled film vases were spotted at ICFF. His '33T' project is seat/storage container, while 'Stars' is a reconfigurable lighting fixture that gives the impression of a constellation.
Cristian Zuzunaga loves pixels. Not only did he design the slick Springfield sofa and steel armed chair for Moroso, Zuzunaga also created an amazing menswear collection based on his pixel passion.
A sofa takes an unusual turn in Lila Jang's 'Canape'. The piece was recently part of an exhibition called Parcours Saint-Germain in Paris.
Designer Lincoln Kayiwa sent me an email sharing photos of his latest creation called Tukaani - a sterling silver alternative to the chopstick.
New work from architect Vincent Van Duysen. His latest collection, called 'Primitives', is a series of containers made from wood and brass.
More cardboard creations from the skillful hands of Giles Miller - this time in the form of a grandfather clock and wardrobe.
In her 'White Plastic Chair' series, designer Tina Roeder transforms old, decaying lawn chairs into objects of beauty. Each chair is individually perforated and sanded to create a unique piece.
French studio 5.5 Designers have created made-to-measure seating based on an individual's weight and posture. The chairs and stools are part of the group's amazing Cloning series, where everything from furniture to combs are made to order (and made to fit).
Interesting site interventions by artist D.Billy, sometimes it's as simple as a few balloons. (via today and tomorrow)
An amazing art installation in San Francisco by Brian Goggin. 'Defenestration' is a site-specific project, where 23 pieces of cast-off furniture try to escape from an abondoned building. (via yatzer)
New work from the felt tip phenom Fernando Brizio. This time, the Portuguese designer incorporates bleeding pens into clothing, allowing users to create their own unique pattern.
New lighting by Jaime Hayon for Metalarte. Combining humor with functionality, Hayon designed the Bastoni collection so that it could be comfortably dragged around the house for reading.
Just spotted the collections of London based ceramicist Tina Vlassopulos. Vlassopulos specializes in creating hand built vases and bowls - beautiful work.
Pecha Kucha Night Denver: Volume 2 is less than two weeks away - join us on Monday, July 14th at Buntport Theater for an informal evening where local creatives share their work in rapid fire format. If all goes well (fingers crossed) I will be unveiling my own super secret project. Intrigued? Doors open at 8, $5 suggested donation, beer will be on hand.
