David's dozen
Here you will always find a dozen of our favourites regardless of category. Everything from interesting products, great music, thoughtful books, stylish fashion to lifestyle trends and brands to keep on eye on. David's dozen will be updated on a regular basis.
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In an Absolut world by Helmut Lang
Absolut will support Helmut Lang’s first institutional solo exhibition named “Alles gleich Schwer”. “Alles gleich Schwer” marks Helmut Lang’s move away from the physical body’s articulation through clothes. New works that explore and develop the social and physical membranes between interior and exterior identities and spaces will be exhibited.
Cut copy
Cut Copy is a band from Melbourne, Australia. Their sound, often labeled as alternative dance and/or electropop, draws considerable influence from 80s new wave and post-punk genres.
V bicycle by Björn Dahlström
The new V model from Swedish bicycle producer Skeppshult is a faceted bike with small wheels and great personality. It’s designed by Swedish Björn Dahlström.
It’s a practical bike for the short transports. Where do you put your computer, the bread and last but not least, where do you put your helmet when you are leaving the bike? These are questions that where taking care of when Björn Dahlström developed the V model and designed all the accessories like boxes, bags, parcel carriers and baskets.
Neti pot
Jala neti is an ancient Indian yoga technique where the practitioner rinses the nasal cavity using a neti pot. Jala neti has been a well kept secret to western culture but is now booming. Try it and let your winter cold go down the drain.
Urban bicycle helmets
Thanks to Danish company Yakkay you can now protect yourself while riding your bicycle and still be fashionable. The Yakkay urban bicycle helmets is a great combination of security and aesthetics.
Martin Margiela
Few people outside his community has seen his face. His logo is just a figure between 0 and 23. He delivers sharp and avantgarde style year after year. His Paris shop is a dream.
Nick Veasey at 20ltd
A new series of fine art photography is up at 20Ltd. This time by English artist Nick Veasey. In a world obsessed with superficial image it is a refreshing contrast to look beyond the surface and appreciate the stuff that surrounds us for what it is made of, not just what it looks like on the outside.
Kivik Art Centre
Kivik Pavilions is a project by Kivik Art Centre that combines architecture with art and design. Fundamental are issues of environmental solutions, a symbiosis of the landscape and the pavilion, local materials, and corporate partnership with industries in the region. The 2008 pavilion for Kivik Art Centre in southeast Sweden has been designed by David Chipperfield and Antony Gormley.
Relax at Ace hotel Portland
The Ace hotel Portland: what a boutique hotel should look and feel like.
Plus minus zero
A fantastic Japanese brand directed by Natao Fukasawa. The collection of Plus minus zero consists mainly of consumer electronics in a smart, functional and clean design.
Designboost 07
My own book co-authored with Peer Eriksson about a holistic view on sustainable design. You can buy it here.
Da Aldo
Our favourite café/restaurant just opposite of our headquarters. Aldo who comes from Calabria in the very south of Italy was the winner of the Swedish barista cup year 2000. Since then he is teaching baristas at all levels. So let's go and have a relaxed espresso and try a nice risotto next time you walk by our office!
