Boost talks at the Stockholm Furniture Fair
Here follows a couple of images from some of the Boost talks (formerly known as lectures and interviews) my company Designboost hosted at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 6-9 February. Among the persons involved in the different Boost talks were Eero Koivisto, Ilse Crawford, Giulio Cappellini, Satyendra Pakhale, Stephen Burks, Ewa Kumlin, Save our Souls, TAF...
Boost chats at Stockholm Furniture Fair
At the 7-8 of February my company Designboost gave specially invited participants the opportunity to take part in Boost chats at the Top:talk of the Rica Talk hotel just besides the Stockholm Furniture Fair. The idea was to bring together designers, producers, journalists and students and make them interact at a given subject. Among the...
Forum AID award to 3xn architects
The Forum AID award highlights the best architecture, interiors and design in the Nordic countries. Below are some pictures of the winner of the architecture category and the motivations from the jury. Ørestad gymnasium in Copenhagen, designed by 3xn, is nothing less than a new paradigm in learning possibilities. Where new schools often just look...
Stephen Burks at Stockholm Furniture Fair
New York based designer Stephen Burks was invited to make a conceptual exhibition at the Stockholm Furniture Fair which materialized into the Craft Café. Personally it was one of the most inspirational spots of the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Slightly anarchistic and with a lot of emotions and authenticity it was a joy to sit down...
Greenhouse at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Today I have checked the Greenhouse at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. It’s the place where you find work from the design schools and also young and upcoming independent designers. The following things stand out according to me. Low table in bent wood by Patrik Pettersson. Easy chair where you can change colour by flipping the...
2nd Cycle by Artek at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Artek’s visionary design found its expression in breakthrough technology to create pieces as timeless as the Picassos that used to hang above them in the shops of Helsinki. The dints, the scratches and the patina tell their never-ending story. And no matter where they’ve been or the place they’ll end up next, one thing is...
Designboost program at Stockholm Furniture Fair
COMPLETE STAGE PROGRAM AT STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR 2008 (all Designboost Boost Talks specially marked). All activities will take place at the scene in Giulio Cappellini’s lounge in the entrance area if nothing else is stated. The Designboost Boost Talks will be performed from the mobile “design sofa”. David Carlson and/or Peer Eriksson represents Designboost in...
Textile design by Becky Earley
London-based designer Becky Earley is not as famous as she ought to be. A pioneering practitioner who charts the boundaries of new fabrics and forges fresh directions for old fibres, Earley’s contribution to British textiles is really something. Right now, Earley is lauded for her commitment to sustainable textiles. Everyone knows she was one of...
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