The collaboration that takes place between science and art is always fascinating. I’ve never understood why a separation is deemed necessary – it wasn’t always like that and I believe we need to return to a fluid conversation between all the disciplines. It’s all down to creativity of one form or another. Anyway as we […]
Moss table at Designers Block
Beau McClellan – Nomad at the London Design Festival
I’ve seen many pictures of Beau McClellan‘s work before but this was the first time I’d been up close to one of the large pieces. This one, Nomad, was at Design Junction. The colour of lights can be changed from an i-pad/computer/i-phone and when turned off the glass discs are his trademark mirror finish. This […]
Boboboom – seen again at Maison & Objet
I like this, a company that makes recycled products really fun. Boboboom is a brand in the Mitri Creation and Mix+ group. I’d almost like to think it will be the most successful as it certainly seems to be the most playful. Above is Mitri Hourani toasting light. I love their lighting range: old […]
Jennifer Collier at Origin
Design and making happens over a period of time: anyone who wants a quick fix doesn’t understand or even respect the process. In the same way I like to talk about different designers and makers all year around, not just when I’ve seen their work. I saw Jennifer Collier at Origin which isn’t long ago but more […]
Raw Dice
Ever been stuck for a gift that is useful as well as design-oriented? Then visit Raw Dice and browse at your leisure. Their pop-up shop during London Design Festival was targeted at people like me who need to touch and see before buying online. I loved their city tube and rail maps, shown here framed but […]
Designersblock at London Design Festival
So much wonderful work I can’t keep up writing about it! I was delighted to see Imogen Luddy‘s textile and ceramic pieces again and to catch up with what she’s been up to this year. Nadine Spencer’s cityscape chandelier looked good unlit at New Designers but is magical in this picture. There is so much more […]