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confessions of a design geek
confessions of a design geek

Award-winning UK design blog established in 2010 to discover, champion and inspire new designers.

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Bethany Stafford designs building blocks for grown-ups

Katie, October 13, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years  Bethany ‘s sculptural collection of ceramic block forms, entitled Brutalist Inspired Ceramics, comes in a range of contrasting and complementary colours, ranging from orange and petrol blue, to mid-grey and putty. The individual ‘Block Forms’ are bound with ‘Banded Forms’ (coloured elastic bands) that create…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Violeta Kozlova’s jewellery releases perfume as it moves

Katie, September 29, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Violeta Kozlova’s work focuses on traditional methods of crafting jewellery, creating folded, metal shapes in geometric forms. Once soldered into shape, each is powder-coated in either white, light or dark grey, and then finished with gold or silver leaf. Her first collection comprises pendants, rings, bangles,…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Life drawing influences Samantha McNamara’s Ink ceramics

Katie, September 15, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Comprising a series of thrown clay vessels and dishes, Samantha McNamara’s collection is available in a range of mini coloured clusters in white, blue, violet, green and blush. Each colour-way combines the muted hues with a contrasting band or line, which enables them to…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Francesca Moutafis makes six ceramic forms from two moulds

Katie, September 1, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years The new designer’s graduate collection, entitled Ambiguous Tableware, comprises six different clay vessels, each available in one of three earthy colours, and glazed on the inside only. As a group, they resemble archetypal tableware, but individually their simple, open forms defy definition, enabling the user to determine…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Holly Kemp’s ceramic collection is based on three simple forms

Katie, August 11, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years The final forms each incorporate a strong angle sitting either inwards or outwards, allowing multiple pieces to sit together in pairs or sets. The considered proportions, each with the same datum line, highlight the geometry further. The controlled, minimal aesthetic is off-set by the soft pastel shades…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Emma Graney’s lights pair cast concrete with hand-blown glass

Katie, August 4, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Taking inspiration from both nature and architecture, Emma Graney created the lamps’ block-form bases in three simple geometric shapes, off-set by fragile glass shades. The use of the traditional filament bulb, also available in a variety of different styles, adds a layer of warmth…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Marcus Kane’s Tempo uses kinetic energy to produce 15 minutes of light

Katie, November 18, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years Central Saint Martin’s graduate Marcus Kane has developed a self-powered light that uses kinetic energy to generate 15 minutes of light at a time. Tempo is a circular wall light with an internal mechanic motor inside, powered by a user-operated counter-weight. When you pull…

Confessions of a Design Geek

Wael Seaiby’s Plag vessels are made from supermarket plastic bags

Katie, November 4, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years University of Edinburgh graduate Wael Seaiby has designed a collection of vessels to tackle problem of the one million plastic bags used globally every minute, 93{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} of which end up in landfill. The bowls and vases are made in heated moulds from a fine…

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