This article was published 12 years Man has used leather since prehistoric times, for everything from clothing and shelter to boats and armour. Leather tanning is one of the oldest human activities – early methods using animal fats are mentioned in Assyrian texts and Homer’s Iliad. As the design industry…
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Confessions of a Design Geek
feature :: walking barefoot on cork
This article was published 13 years One of the installations at the V&A for the London Design Festival was a cork floor. It was installed on a bridge over the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries and designed by FAT Architecture in collaboration with cork producer Amorim. The geometric pattern was inspired…
Confessions of a Design Geek
design milk :: maison et objet
This article was published 14 yearsI am delighted to announce that I have recently been appointed Editor at Large for Design Milk, and will be covering European trade shows and other events. My first excersion was to Maison et Objet in Paris. I’ve already shared my best bits here, but…
Confessions of a Design Geek
design geekery :: home london
This article was published 15 yearsFor this week’s design geekery column, I decided to share the best of Home London, a really well edited design show at London’s Earl’s Court. “Design Geekery; Home London There’s a new design show in town. Showcasing interior accessories, lighting and occasional furniture, Home London…