Well, Hugh Leader Williams, another Loughborough graduate, is really getting into his stride now after winning 3 awards at New Designers last year. His asymmetrical base flat pack tables and stools will soon be available to order from Made.com and he’s now looking at lighting. These nomadic lamps with leather-covered charger bases by Katharina Eisenköck , graduate […]
One Year On at New Designers London Part 2
New Designers London Part 2
This year was a little different as I went round the show with a friend for whom this was a new experience. As a result I viewed things from a slightly different perspective and picked out something that I would otherwise have passed by. Here are images of some of the work we stopped at. […]
One Year On at New Designers Part 1
Celebrating the survival of recent graduates who are making a business from their work, One Year On, is a must-see part of the show. I wasn’t the only one amazed by the liveliness of Lauren Scott’s animals which have so much personality they’re almost crying out to be animated in a film. All her source materials […]
New Designers Part 1
New Designers is always an assault on the senses in the nicest way: making some sense of it is the challenge as there is simply so much to look at. Part 1 focuses on textiles, fashion, ceramics, jewellery and silversmithing. This year I found myself drawn to quiet work amongst the noisy throng. Here is […]
Summer at Mint for contemporary design
It’s always good to visit Mint and see who and what they’re showing. Here are a few photos from a recent visit with new work from makers including Valentin Loellmann, Nendo and Claire Coles . It’s a real mix . One thing is certain though, you’ll always find something original and beautiful whenever you visit. […]
The New Craftsmen in Mayfair, London
Recessions are invariably a time of creative energy. I love learning of new initiatives and this one is close to my heart as it concerns the connection of skilled makers with the commercial market. The New Craftsmen was set up in 2012 by Mark Henderson, Natalie Melton and Catherine Lock. They are currently to be […]