Using an electron microscope, British photographer and artist Rob Kesseler has photographed plant samples such as pollen, seeds, fruit and leaves, to create an extensive series of images called Phytopia that lie somewhere between science and symbolism.
Dewar Glassware by David Derksen is the Flask Vase, Flask Light and Dewar Light designed for Objects for Sale, an exhibit during Dutch Design Week 2012. The collection is the result of a continuing investigation into the beauty, form and manufacturing techniques found in scientific glassware. Read the rest of this entry »
A few months ago we posted this ‘making of’ film from Wallpaper* magazine’s 2012 Handmade collection. Today we found another gem. This wallpaper produced by Cole & Son features the distinctive ‘Flora’ pattern by Gucci, which was first created as a scarf design for Grace Kelly in 1966. The design is made up of 15 colours, which requires 15 individual silkscreens; a laborious process that takes so long that the design wasn’t ready for the exhibition back in April. See the papers being produced in this beautiful film by Jamie McGregor Smith shot at Cole & Son’s printing factory.
Last week, Lin Morris took a trip to Spoga+Gafa in Cologne to take a look at the latest garden and outdoor product launches. In amongst the lawn mowers and dry ice water features, we came across a rather lovely new Danish furniture brand called With A View. Launched at the show, WAV’s products are designed by Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm and aimed at young, urban consumers.