An exclusive design exhibition featuring an all-new artisanal furniture collection, Wander from Within is co-designed by Cultural Tastemaker Adrian Cheng and award-winning Japanese designer Shigeru Uchida. The exhibition will run from April ...
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Pink Key’s MD, Richard Pink, has revealed that the company are close to signing a new deal with a toy partner, who will bring Slush Puppie gadgets and toys to market. Since being appointed as the exclusive UK and European licensing ...
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At the Maison et Objet 2016, London-based studio Poetic Lab presented a wall clock with sculptural hands that constantly changes its appearance, expressing the passage of time. Manufactured under their own design label Beyond Object, the ...
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Luceplan’s Ascent lamp wins Compasso d’Oro ADI Award 2016 The Ascent lamp designed by Daniel Rybakken in 2013 has won the prestigious Compasso d’Oro ADI award for 2016, in the category Design for Living, assigned by the ...
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Zucchetti. Kos gets double Honourable Mentions at the 2016 ADI Compasso d’Oro Award The Zucchetti. Kos Group received double success at the 2016 Compasso d’Oro prize by ADI, the Italian Association for Industrial Design. The ...
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VITA COPENHAGEN introduces new pieces for the Carmina collection VITA has recently introduced two new colour additions to their lovely Carmina collection of lamps – Baby Rose and Misty Grey, inspired by the trendiest colours of ...
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The title "Colors" of Liu Wei's solo exhibit may seem simplistic considering the variety, breadth and depth of his works presently on display at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Arts. But Liu Wei's work is well-known for being more than ...
A screen capture from film The Little Prince. One of the most translated novellas globally, The Little Prince has reportedly found its way into 253 languages and dialects, selling as many as 200 million copies, but has rarely been made ...
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The new Table Lamp designed by Nichetto Y Nendo and Foscarini is named Kurage after the Japanese word indicating the jellyfish which the lamps resembles, with its slim elongated legs and ethereal and light body. Kurage is distinguished ...
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Summer is an opportunity to enjoy the poetic beauty and great potential of nature, design, friends, and food. Clever combinations of these elements can be delightful, and elevate the experience of common summer activities by creating ...
Softblock is one half of molo’s softwall+softblock modular system. Softblock can be thought of as paper partition building blocks that stack and attach end to end, then quickly reconfigure to fulfil new functions. Their modular design ...
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Poetry is the earliest form of Chinese literature that originated from folk songs before the written Chinese language even existed. The earliest anthology of ancient poems, Shi Jing (Book of Poetry), which is prized by scholars for its ...
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In Chinese minds, the moon is associated with gentleness and brightness, expressing the beautiful yearnings of the Chinese. On the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the moon is full and it is time to mark the Moon Festival, ...
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Said Njeim and Marianne Guély formed alliance for a new brand, Masam, which will be launched in 2014. They will launch their first collection in the UK at 100% Design this September. Combining Said’s graphic and architectural ...
Sandra Niessen, a Netherlands-based anthropologist, has produced a film titled ‘Rangsa ni Tonun’, depicting the in-crisis Batak weaving tradition and the urgency to restore weaving tradition of the vibrant cloth. Batak ...
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