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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.

Tag: Norwegian design

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: pedersen & leszinski

Katie, November 15, 2016June 16, 2020

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Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: kim thome

Katie, November 8, 2016June 16, 2020

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Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: domaas/høgh

Katie, September 6, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 yearsDomaas/Högh will be exhibiting at 100% Norway as part of the London Design Fair 22 – 25 September 2016. Register for your ticket here. This article was published 10 years

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: ann kristin einarsen

Katie, May 24, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Norwegian artist and designer Ann Kristin Einarsen launched Stilleben (above) as part of Structure, an exhibition of contemporary Norwegian craft and design in Milan’s Ventura Lambrate last month. confessions of a design geek caught up with her to find out more about her practice……

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: sverre uhnger

Katie, May 17, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Norwegian designer Sverre Uhnger launched Trace, a collection of wooden platters, as part of Structure, a showcase of contemporary Norwegian craft and design in Milan’s Ventura Lambrate. confessions of a design geek editor Katie Treggiden was intrigued by the juxtaposition of craft and modern technology…

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: silje nesdal

Katie, March 22, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years I met Silje Nesdal both in Oslo for the 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway preview and then again at 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway itself during the London Design Festival last year. I immediately loved her style and her approach to design, so this interview has been a long time coming….

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Iselin Lindmark Dubland’s side table is designed for “lazy sofa days”

Katie, February 24, 2016June 16, 2020

This article was published 10 years Norwegian School of Art and Design (KHiB) graduate, Iselin Lindmark Dubland, has designed Birk, a coffee table with concealed storage for magazines, laptops and television remotes, and a removable tray perfect for TV dinners. The four-legged table is made of birch wood with a…

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: kristine bjaadal

Katie, November 17, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years I met Kristine Bjaadal in Oslo on a trip to preview 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway, having been aware of her work for a while – and then of course saw her again during the London Design Festival. We talked inspirations, imperfections and memories… What’s the most…

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: morten & jonas

Katie, September 8, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years I first became aware of young Norwegian designers Morten & Jonas when I saw their Bake Me a Cake lamp by Northern Lighting at the 2013 Stockholm Furniture Fair. I was immediately in love with their work. I went to Bergen in 2014 and…

Confessions of a Design Geek

feature :: the new scandi

Katie, April 29, 2015June 16, 2020

This article was published 11 years I was recently commissioned to write an article for the Guardian Weekend Magazine about Scandinavian design, so I thought I would share it with you here too. With an appetite for innovation and a new generation of talent, the Scandinavians are coming – again….

Confessions of a Design Geek Aud Julie Befring

interview :: aud julie befring

Katie, October 14, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years I spotted Aud Julie Befring‘s work at 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway during the London Design Festival and immediately loved her combinations of wood and oversized wool. We talked about listening to other people’s advice, getting over creative block and, of course, favourite colours…! What’s the most…

Confessions of a Design Geek Domaas Hogh LDF13

interview :: domaas/høgh

Katie, October 29, 2013June 16, 2020

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…

Confessions of a Design Geek

out and about :: 100% norway

Katie, September 24, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway celebrated its 10th anniversary this year – making it just one year younger than the London Design Festival itself. Longstanding curators Henrietta Thompson (London) and Benedicte Sunde (Oslo) came up with the concept “10 x 10” and invited 10 rising stars to…

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interview :: peter opsvik & lars beller fjetland

Katie, August 27, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway is one of my favourite parts of the London Design Festival, so I’m always keen to see what will be there. This year, to mark their 10th anniversary, they’ve released a series of beautiful short films. This one is Norwegian design legend…

Confessions of a Design Geek

interview :: peter opsvik & lars beller fjetland

Katie, August 27, 2013June 16, 2020

This article was published 13 years 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway is one of my favourite parts of the London Design Festival, so I’m always keen to see what will be there. This year, to mark their 10th anniversary, they’ve released a series of beautiful short films. This one is Norwegian design legend…

Confessions of a Design Geek Benkt Blanket

out and about :: 100% norway (LDF12)

Katie, October 29, 2012June 16, 2020

This article was published 14 years 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Norway was another highlight of London Design Festival – I’m a sucker for Scandinavian design! Now in its ninth year, it has been going almost as long as the festival itself. And it’s now in a shiny new venue, Dray Walk Gallery, just…

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