November 2008 Archives
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B-Side: Futton
We have the bad habit of looking to the back side of objects. We may discover complete different languages, often they tell more about the product that the a-side, sometimes they happen to be even more interesting; no matter what we find is always worth the time. -
Brass
When design meets handicraft logics the results are often surprising. Tom Dixon uses a traditional Indian technique for his hand beaten brass pendant lamps.... -
Perfect Mix
Magis's Steelwood chair designed by the Bouroullecs is a great piece of furniture made with common materials and intelligence. The mix of solid wood... -
Blue
Beautiful detail of the Boing armchair in pleated blue leather by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade.... -
Tropicalia
Despite her rational approach to design, Patricia Urquiola's product never lack in poetry. The latest armchair for Moroso is a great example. -
Rapid Prototyping Magic
Creating objects that are impossible to manufacture with traditional processes may sound like the perfect brief for designers, but is a great challenge not... -
Solid Plastic
A close up on Patrick Jouin's Thalya solid chair for Kartell, made of gas injected Polycarbonate with jets of air giving solidity to the leg structure... -
Random Beauty
Design is all about details, and the Polder sofa designed by Hella Jongerius for Vitra is rich in details. Inspired by the low and flat... -
Wrinkled Sofa
A very interesting example of the results that can be achieved when the project starting point is the manufacturing process. -
Precious Plastic
Kartell is not by case a cutting-edge company; willing to invest money, brain and resources in experimenting with design and technology they succesfully achieve amazing...
