Milan 2012: Kettal
Kettal really has managed to get themselves placed within the top outdoor furniture companies when it comes to innovative and desirable products the last few years. Among others they have had an extensive collaboration with spanish designer Patricia Urquiola which has aided the company in achieving this position. During this year’s Milan Furniture Fair, Kettal … Read more
Objets by Seung-Yong Song
Objets is a collection of chairs that double up as ladders, clotheshorses, shelves or lamps are part of a collection of furniture by Korean designer Seung-Yong Song. The first eight chairs each integrate a piece of furniture commonly found in a bedroom, but can also be grouped together to form a bed. A clothing line positioned … Read more
All Around The World Watch By Crispin Jones
Just stumbled upon this great watch by Crispin Jones at the Dezeen Watch Store. All around the world is the latest design by British watch brand Mr Jones Watches. Crispin Jones has created a timepiece that tells the time in eight different cities on one watch face. Each city is represented by an illustration of its most … Read more
Welcome To The Doll Theatre Animation by Kristine Mandsberg
Danish designer Kristine Mandsberg have made this über cool animation called Welcome to the Doll Theatre alongside her practice as a print designer. Kristine is originally graduated from Royal College of Art in London but is now based in Copenhagen, where she makes illustrations for everything from childrens’ fabrics to magazines to interior projects. One to … Read more
Precious Metal Caddies by Kaikado Tea
130 years old tea company Kaikado pride themselves with their tea caddies or Chazutsu. They’ve been experimenting and using different metals through decades and now have a selection of double-walled caddies that (besides being air tight), can be acquired in a number of different precious metals such as copper, brass, tin and silver. But what’s … Read more
Variations on a Kettle
Designer Jean-Baptiste Fastrez applies the process of enrichment to entirely industrial, household products. In this series of kettles, he has designed standard industrial components (heating elements, handles…) which define an invariable technical foundation. He has then invited craftsmen to create vessels in miscellaneous shapes: turned ceramic, ABS (plastic). Each piece is unique. Read more: Jean-Baptiste Fastrez
Ready for Summer? Druida BBQ Grill from Mermelada Estudio
Young Spanish designers Mermelada Estudio took influence from the large kettles druids used to prepare their magic spells for their Druida BBQ on display at the Satellite Salone. The Druida has an elegant almost furniture like finish which adds to its appeal. But even more brilliant is the pattern on the actual metal grid where … Read more
Papabubble Candy Shop by Yusuke Seki
In his design of the interior for the new Papabubble Candy Shop in Shibuya, Tokyo, japanese architect Yusuke Seki sought to create a dynamic retail and exhibition space that would mirror the constant activity and changing atmosphere of the store. The Papabubble storefronts not only sell handmade candy but also serve as exhibition space for its … Read more
