Lindsey Lang, whose work I’ve written about before, has recently developed a tile collection that expands the asymmetrical abstract themes already seen in her textiles into repeat with flooring. Patterns now repeat ad infinitum in a very satisfying way.The seemingly unbalanced look of “Leaf” (the big grey tile in the centre below) is resolved when […]
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Covariance, part of the Superposition conversation series
This one-off installation in the ice wells of the London Canal Museum was an immersive experience. I’m not very good with heights/depths but managed to deal with the 2-level descent by ladder (with obligatory hard hat and strong footwear) to access the underground space, normally closed to the public, for this show, a collaboration between […]
Maxine Sutton and Parris Wakefield
It’s very satisfying to come across well-considered textile collections, the result not only of talent and skill but also long experience, as is the case with these two companies. Maxine Sutton’s stand at Tent resembled a mid-Century living room. I really felt like plopping onto one of the chairs with a cup of tea for a […]
Jess Shaw seen at Tent London
I completely fell in love with Jess Shaw‘s light when I saw it at Tent. She told me that it had been produced at very short notice which, to me, demonstrates that she really knows what she’s doing. I also learnt that she’s had a bit of a break due to other commitments so I […]
The V&A, hub for design
The V&A has become an unmissable venue on the London Design Festival trail, with commissions and conceptual explorations on show throughout the museum. It hit you as soon as you walked through the main door with Omer Arbel’s 280 piece chandelier for Bocci, pouring down past Edmund de Waal’s porcelain circle (just seen at the […]
The V&A, hub for design
The V&A has become an unmissable venue on the London Design Festival trail, with commissions and conceptual explorations on show throughout the museum. It hit you as soon as you walked through the main door with Omer Arbel’s 280 piece chandelier for Bocci, pouring down past Edmund de Waal’s porcelain circle (just seen at the […]
Crash luggage – would you pay for pre-damage?
How funny is this: a luggage range that already looks bashed about. The boys on the stand really made me smile at Maison & Objet.Italian company Crash baggage was born out of the idea that you shouldn’t have to worry about dented luggage as it’s been done already. Any more will just add to the effect.It’s heartening to […]
Rugs by Chuk Palu made in Afghanistan
With so much negative news about the hardships in Afghanistan, it is easy to forget the richness of the culture and that wonderful things are produced there. These rugs, which I saw for the first time at Maison & Objet, impressed me with their colouring and subtle design. Rahim Walizada, owner of Chuk Palu, told […]
Branksome China with the BTC
Hooray! Another classic British brand has been saved. Seen at 100% Design, Branksome China, established in 1945, has been bought by a newer classic company the BTC Group, (whose timeless BTC lighting I have in my house) doing a Chanel by buying up small specialist manufacturers thus retaining skills which might otherwise be lost. Production has […]
Light Junction at Design Junction
Lighting has become a larger product area than ever before, and not before time as it’s such an important aspect of any interior, a fact recognised with the introduction of Light Junction, a new section within Design Junction this year. Here are a few of the lights seen, as ever only a taster (in a […]