An interview with the Balmond Studio
Kristina Dryza recently chatted with Sarah Gormley, Director of Balmond Studio about masterpieces, poetic icons and her favourite public art installations. KD: Tell us why Balmond Studio was created? SG: Cecil Balmond’s designs transcend the architectural paradigm. They are scaleless. You look at these emergent and generative forms, products of his research, and you see...
Geist restaurant by SPACE
Copenhagen based multidisciplinary design studio SPACE has just finished their restaurant project Geist, which is the brain-child of Michelin starred chef Bo Bech. SPACE worked closely with the chef to make sure that the interior design of the restaurant reflected the relaxed nature of the cuisine, whilst capturing the wild and flamboyant universe of Bo...
Can design remain exclusive?
Open design now is a new book by Creative Commons Netherlands, the Premsela Dutch design and fashion institute, and Waag Society from BIS Publishers. The book sheds light on the new movement and makes one thing clear: design cannot remain exclusive. Open Design Now is essential reading for designers, businesspeople, decisionmakers, students and anyone concerned...
Arik Levy interview on the theme Design Beyond Design
This is an interview with Arik Levy from his studio where he talks about his inspirations and his work. The interview is made by Designboost and is one of three made this spring on the topic Design Beyond Design, which is also the theme for Designboost 2011. Designer, technician, artist, photographer, filmmaker, Levy’s skills are...
Design+Culture – A Return to Fundamentalism?
We are happy to announce the new in-depth trend report from David Report called “Design+Culture – A Return to Fundamentalism?“. Design has become the embodiment of a larger process of creative ‘culture-mongering’ that has become a means to capture ideation, innovation and enterprise and made to stand for cultural identity. Whilst the application of design...
The Heart Machine by Martin Smith for Laikingland
Automata enthusiast and friend of Laikingland Sergio Pinese has created an automata making contest called Crankahead. With the competition deadline and Valentine’s Day fast approaching Martin Smith thought it would be fun to make a piece for both occasions and the result is The Heart Machine. It’s an alarming little machine to demand the attention...
International design in the Swedish nature
20 designers at Biologiska is an exhibition about evolution and diversity in contemporary design. Housed in the historical setting of Stockholm’s Biological Museum from 1893, an exhibition with new work from 20 international designers, like you never seen it before. Open 9-12th February. Curated by Fredrik Färg, Emma Marga Blanche and Hanna Nova Beatrice.
A changing role for design
The recent Industrial Design Summit 2010 in Cannes attracted top management in design and technological sectors from some of the worlds leading corporations including Audi, Lego, Samsung, Volvo, Scania, Sony Ericsson, Absolut, Campari, Bentley, Carlsberg, 3M and Nokia to mention a few. David Carlson of David Report was chairman and acting as moderator for the...
Marilyn Neuhart about The Story of Eames Furniture
Gestalten.tv is introducing a filmed interview with Marilyn Neuhart, author of The Story of Eames Furniture. Shot on location in their Los Angeles home, Neuhart and her husband John give their personal accounts of the fascinating stories, biographies, and images that make up this incomparably detailed book.
Design Academy Eindhoven graduation show 2010
Design Academy Eindhoven graduation show 2010 took place last week during the Dutch Design Week. The overall theme for the show was based on the changing role of the designer. The show was designed by Piet Hein Eek. Please find below a couple of snapshots.
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