Design

The Standard Sofa, designed by Francesco Binfare for Edra was presented at the 2013 Salone del Mobile in Milan. The dramatic form of the comfortable seating arrangement is the culmination of a 20 year project of typological and technological research which began after the introduction of the firm’s first flexible sofa...

The collaboration between Flos and Cypriot designer Michael Anastassiades resulted in an impressive collection of lights, debuted recently during the 2013 Salone del Mobile, Milan. A great deal of interest was generated by his creations inspired by the sights and sounds he had experienced throughout his life.

Recently previewed at the Salone del Mobile 2013 in Milan is Mate by Living Divani. Made of square tubular steel with an Epoxy Powder coating in black or white, it stands at a height of 1.95 m. and is formally classified as a Clothes Valet.

The F/W 2013 collection of the fashion designers Viktor & Rolf was recently shown during the Paris Fashion Week. Once more, the practice of Studio Job were assigned the project of creating a backdrop for the show. The only specification the designers were given was: ‘Something with flowers’...

Bright Beads Pendant Lights is the name for a new range of lights developed by the Sydney based practice of Marz Designs in collaboration with How We Create. Introduced at 2012 Saturday Indesign, the novel idea of a public demonstration of the actual process of hand turning each bead on a lathe...

Vinitaly is an annual wine and spirits exhibition which attracts the cream of international producers who wish to display their wares. Held in Verona, Italy from 7th to the 10th April, 2013, the event was chosen by furniture manufacturer Franco De Re, as a platform to introduce his new designer brand de RE, a collection which targets the lovers of fine wine. 

Currently on show at the Design Museum in London are the designs of the 90 contenders for the sought after title of Design of the Year 2013. Now in its 6th year, this annual event is unique in that it provides an invaluable opportunity for previously unknown or emerging contemporary designers in the realms of Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Product...