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Confessions of a Design Geek
Ann Kristin Einarsen’s planters are inspired by salt and pepper pots
This article was published 10 years Ceramics designer Ann Kristin Einarsen has based her latest collection, Rolla, a series of functional planters, on the Plus Salt and Pepper Grinders designed by Oslo-based design trio Norway Says for Muuto. The two-tone planters’ rounded forms comprise two elements, a base to hold water,…
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Heather Scott’s wall-mounted plant stand elevates the humble houseplant
This article was published 10 years Designer-maker Heather Scott has created a wall-mounted plinth to display plants, working with Falmouth based plant studio and shop Toro. The brief was to change the way that house plants are presented, moving them from floor or tabletop to eye level by somehow affixing them to the…
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interview :: kim thome
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interview :: primary grey
This article was published 11 years Thomas Poole studied at Goldsmiths before working for some of the leading names in British art and design, and then setting up on his own, founding Primary Grey just last year, to produce his own furniture. He makes everything by hand at his combined studio and…
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interview :: petter johansson
This article was published 12 yearsI’m sharing some of my favourite post from this year all throughout December – I loved meeting Petter and am still really inspired by his experimental approach to creativity… Whenever I visit a city for Design Week, alongside the organised events, I always try to…
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interview :: richard brendon
This article was published 12 years Richard Brendon is one of those designers who has been on my radar for so long, that I am amazed I haven’t already interviewed him for the blog. He is a young London-based designer and British bone china specialist, who I first became aware…
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interview :: rob ryan
This article was published 12 years I have been a Rob Ryan fan since his entire studio decamped to Somerset House for the very first Pick Me Up, a graphic art exhibition now in its fourth year. So I was very excited to finally get the chance to interview the…
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interview :: custhom
This article was published 12 years I first discovered Custhom’s work at Maison et Objet in Paris at the beginning of this year and was excited to discover they had created an entire range inspired by the Godfather of Dutch Design Wim Crouwel, of whom I am a huge fan….
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interview :: stack magazine
This article was published 12 years Stack is such a refreshing concept in these days of online algorithms constantly narrowing what we’re exposed to in line with what we’ve expressed an interest in before. The premise is that you pay £5.50 a month and every month you’ll receive a different…
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interview :: leonhard pfeifer
This article was published 13 years I met Leonhard Pfeifer at the London Design Festival earlier this year and despite being at a party where gin was being served in teacups (the Mini Moderns Remix launch if you’re interested), we were quickly immersed in a deep conversation about the importance…
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interview :: lorna syson
This article was published 13 years Lorna Syson is one of the first designers I ever met – I think it was the first time I attended 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Design, long before I even had a blog. Spotting her friendly face across a vast and unfamiliar trade show is always a…
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interview :: bethan john
This article was published 13 years Online shops are two a penny these days. Everyone I speak to seems to be in the midst of setting one up. Most of them are lovely, but just like the last one. Decorator’s Notebook is different. Founded by blogger Bethan John and her…
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interview :: rachel powell
This article was published 13 years Rachel Powell‘s bold, bright prints have a childlike innocence and make me smile every time I see them. Having bumped into Rachel many times on the design circuit, we decided it was about time we sat down for a proper natter about her work….
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interview :: domaas/høgh
This article was published 13 years I almost met Norwegian design duo Ane Domaas and Kathrine Høgh aka Domaas/Høgh at 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Design, where they were showing their products in London for the first time! Sadly we just missed each other, so I thought it was only right to follow up with…
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interview :: vibeke skar
This article was published 13 years I met Norwegian designer Vibeke Skar at designjunction where she was exhibiting her Evergreen Lamp, a collaboration with Jens Praet for Northern Lighting. She makes an appearance in the film we made on the day and here is a little more about her… I am…
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interview :: piers saxby candy
This article was published 13 years I spotted Piers Saxby Candy‘s jelly mould lights at Tent last year and was instantly smitten. He was back this year and I decided it was time to find out a bit more about the man behind the mould… What’s the most important thing…
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interview :: tamasyn gambell
This article was published 13 years I met Tamasyn Gambell at Tent in September and immediately loved her midcentury-inspired geometric prints. I had to find out a bit more about what makes her tick – we talked tightropes, constructivism and exciting secrets! What’s the most important thing to know about…
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interview :: felicity dessewffy
This article was published 13 years I met Felicity Dessewffy at 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Design – she’d flown all the way over from Australia to take part, so it was a real treat to meet her in person and to discuss her childhood dreams, her inspirations and her favourite colour… When you…