When you cannot speak with words, speak with art. Mexico and Japan are both known for their artisans and beautiful handcrafted work, which has its origins in ancient traditions. Industrial designer Luis Vega of Mexican origin spent 8 months in … Continue reading
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DIY Paper Animal Sculptures by Paperwolf
I love traditions. Be it an ancient form of gift wrapping from Japan, origata, hanging a deer head skull in your mountain lodge (below is a modern Slovenian version of it), or hanging a bull skull in your garden (as … Continue reading
Lina Bo Bardi ‘s 1951 Bowl Chair Reissued
At LA76 we like products with timeless design. Like the iconic Acapulco chair from Mexico, which celebrated 60 years last year, Lina Bo Bardi’s Bowl Chair is one of those gems we love. For the first time since its creation … Continue reading
Fendi + Formafantasma = Craftica at Design Miami / Basel 2012
Design Miami / Basel starts on Monday, and for the first time, FENDI is bringing its Design Performance program to it, expanding on the program’s successful ventures in Miami and Milan. Since 2009, the FENDI Design Performances have offered audiences … Continue reading
PEPPERSMITH
Two friends, Mike and Dan, started a refreshing business and presented a refreshing chewing gum Peppersmith. They’ve set a bunch of noteworthy values and promise that while they can’t promise they’ll do everything perfect they do promise they’ll always do their … Continue reading
Gone with the wind
Milan is so hot right now! And we’re in love with Nika Zupanc‘s newest collection Gone with the Wind, featured at Milan´s International Design Fair 2010 (Salone Internacionale del Mobile) as well. Collection information by Nika: This year’s edition of … Continue reading
DingDong
If you are bored of your old doorbell, here a couple of fun options from the chinese designer Li Jianye who is a product design consultant at Philips Design Hong Kong…