Furthermore, the modules, boasting an irregular, dynamic mesh pattern, can be floor-standing within a predefined frame, or have an open configuration in order to be hung from the ceiling, fixed to the wall, mounted between two layers of glass or even be composed to create multiple layer installations.

This fantastic divider is a new product of Freedom Of Creation who believes in a future where data is the design product, and where products are distributed in the same way images and music travel through the internet today. FOC visions a future where storage is virtual, and the materials used for creating tangible products can be recycled and reused for any future creation people’s hearts desire.

Set up in the environment of a garage where tools, machines and materials reflect the daily work life, Made in Berlin – Open Process exhibition provide a closer look at the design processes, going from the very first inspiration and
concept, beyond various testing phases to the prototypes.

NETwork 3D stitching furniture – lamp, stool, armchair and bowl series

The „NETwork 3D stitching furniture“ project combines new high technologies, applied to traditional stitching techniques, with a collection of edited textile objects.

The objects of the „NETwork 3D stitching furniture“ collection – armchairs, stools, bowls and lamps – are “plotted” onto a carrier by the means of a programmable stitching machine in order to create a “pop-up-object”, that raises from the surface as if it was extruded into its third dimension. The stitched textile honeycomb structures are resin-impregnated in order to make them rigid and constructive.

The result is a series of extremely light and transparent objects, that seem to float in the space as textile 3D-meta-network.

Lift – occasional roto mould tables

Fascinated by plastics and the possibilities offered by roto moulding technologies, Mark Braun designed Lift, an occasional table series. Each table has two areas for flexible use – for example one for a pack of books you want to read and the other for the book you are currently reading. By using pure geometric forms the design of Lift communicates the beauty of plastics in colour and surface finish, combined with the great possibilities of large roto mould plastic shapes.

e27: Pit – floor- and table light

The Pit lamp is based on a simple idea: e27 have analysed and abstracted the principle of tilting, searching for a way to integrate it into the design of a product.

As a result, the Pit lamp can easily and smoothly be swivelled in all directions. Manufacturer: Domus Licht zum Wohnen GmbH, www.domus-licht.de

OLIVERVO: Spherology – installation and design process

Spherology is made with polyethylene nets, cotton, aluminium and rubber. A prototype and a design process.

Presentation of the new Marimekko glassware and tableware collection. Design: Anu Penttinen & Sami Ruotsalainen

Ceramic, iron, plexiglass and glass are the materials  that two  young designers use to carry vases, sculptures, paintings and installations, as well as woodwork, lighting and many other solutions to create an unique special pieces of design.

They opened the first concept store in Varese, where  is presents a pleasant harmony between home accessories , design objects, sculptures, jewelry and an ambient fragrances.

Leading companies in the furniture sector – including B&B Italy, Cassina, Boffi, Molteni-have chosen the creations of FG Interior Design for their catalogs.

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www.fginteriordesign.com

On the occasion of Design Week 09, we were chatting with one of the most creative designer who is focused on furniture, lights, materials and surfaces for wallpapers, carpet and laminate industry.

Where do you live?
Munich & Milan.
Your last trip…. and next one will be?
last: Paris next : NY &Teheran.

What is inspiring you at the moment?
The wake up atmosphere-ccreative caos.

Describe your personal style?
Investigative , curious, couragious- i dont care about the fashion of the day.

Where do you work on your projects?
Preferedly in restaurant scribbling on napkins.

How would  you describe an evolution in your work, from your first projects to the present day?
Once I reach one step I move to the next – things get more complex in designing but the appearance or final result more simple.

Your favourite product designed by you, why?
Rapoxy resin coating – because it allows everybody to go crazy on their floors or make their own furniture. Its more a tool.

What advice would you give to the young?
Be curious, openminded and explore.

Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Working – I like to work.and being in the shade in a hammock and playing with my kids.

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www.markusbeneschcreates.com

We could say for her “an interior architect-product designer”. Güldal Aydinli-Giia makes and designs any and everything, For this reason, we are speaking with Giia about design, her projects and future.

Where do you live?
I live in Milano, but I am from Cyprus where I also have a studio., and because of project work there I am travelling to and from.

Your last trip….and next one will be?
My last trip was to Cyprus, and my next trip will be to New York to ICFF after Salone del Mobile.  Actually I would like to be going to Amalfi or Maldives on holiday, but the way things are now, unfortunately there isn’t time!

Who is your favorite interior designer?
Actually one favourite, I can’t name, I like many designers and the variety is what I like, for example  Antonio Citterio and Partners,  Daniele Lo Scalzo Moschieri, Simon Conder and work of storagemilano, Matteo Nunziati.

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Your favourite product designed by you, why?
Hmmm, favourite one again it’s difficult, but one that has a special place for me is Domino.  Partly because it’s development was such an eventful process to say the least, and also because it was, in the end, a rewarding and satisfying result and I’m very proud of that.

Your inspiration for your first project?
My first professional project was a home interior design for a client in Cyprus, and my inspiration was the prospect of designing professionally itself.  The challenge was to design for the specific client and trying to balance all the material and colour selection etc. To suit them and their home.  I was very much inspired by the challenge.

How would you describe your current work?
Part of my work is remains interior and furniture design, and recently I’ve been branching out into fashion accessory design where I am designing unique neck pieces with a variety of materials.  With this work I have freedom to craft and create pieces, to play with materials and forms.  And I hope that this freedom and playfulness comes across as unique and characteristic of my style.

What are you expecting from next event “Salone del Mobile 2009“. Shall we see your new project there?
Honestly I’m really interested to see how the big brands are dealing with the economic crisis, in terms of new ideas and also the potential lack of good new ideas.  I’ve exhibited twice in Salone Satellite already, but as with the lack of time for holidays, it has been too much to ask to present again this year, although I have plans and projects in development for Salone 2010.

Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
I am positive about the future and I’d be pretty happy to see my plans come to reality, other than that I don’t like to talk to much about the future, rather keep working and moving forward.

For more information about Guldal Aydinli, visit links:

www.giia.etsy.com
www.guldalaydinli.blogspot.com
www.guldalaydinli.com

Z. Island by Zaha Hadid and DuPont Corian

Created for Corian-sponsored events and exhibitions around the world, the lots include the 40 objects featured in “Corian 40 Years – 40 Designers,” an international traveling exhibition highlighting inventions by the likes of Harry Allen, Jeffrey Bernett and India Mahdavi.

Also included are 14 architectural forms by Sottsass Associati that previously appeared at the 2000 “Exercises in Another Material” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Zaha Hadid is represented by a desk and bench that was featured in the 2006 “Z. Island by DuPont Corian” exhibit in Milan.

Installations include Ron Arad’s Upperworld Hotel, Battersea Power Station, from the 2004 edition of Biennale di Architettura di Venezia, and The Vitamin Bar by James Irvine, created for the 2003 “De-Lighted by Corian” exhibition in Milan.

source: www.interiordesign.net

Following MACEF in January 2008, Milano is again ready for a new edition of the international homes show which is gearing up for its 85th edition from 5 to 8 September at Fieramilano. Made in Italy, World Silver Show, artistic craftsmanship, Italian classics, costume jewellery and fashion accessories, leading importers: these are what bring originality and diversity to Macef.

The strategic axis of the show revolves around the concept of specificity, exalting the aspects that make the Milan show original and different to its main international competitors.

Both buyers and sellers will be perfectly at home at MACEF amid direct marketing activities, delegations of buyers and promotional activities on the web. Macef September 2008 is aiming above all at internationalization, and in this context has initiated numerous contacts to maximize the shows foreign component, with regard to both exhibitors and visitors.

Foreign exhibitors will constitute around 30% of the total. It is a significant result that confirms how interesting the Italian market is considered by international companies in the home sector, despite the consumption crisis which is affecting Italy along with all the main European countries. The exhibiting companies come mainly from Europe (France, Germany, Spain…), but there are also major Asian and South American exhibitors who offer their style“ which here mainly covers the ethnic market “ and try to establish lasting business contacts with Italian distributors.

“Macef has three strategic pivots “ says Sandro Bicocchi, Fiera Milano International Managing Director – orientation towards the sales point, the “spirit of everyday living” and everything related to “gifts”. The first aspect signals the fact that Macef is the place where a great number of professionals gather to find out about life-style trends (innovative products, shapes and colours, but also market and consumer patterns and sales techniques). The world of gifts is mainly evident at the September edition, when the core of the exhibition consists of ideas for products that will be put on sale for Christmas.”

The events are also aligned with the concept of utility – starting with the “Village Shop project“, the consolidated union between Macef and the association “Art, Table and Gift Arts“. Some important table brands will be presented collectively in a large area of 1,500 square metres in Hall 5 .

September will see another edition of “Art&Flowers“, the event dedicated to flower arranging, which as well as suggesting new ideas for decorating the home with flowers, also proposes creative pairing with some of Macef’s most characteristic products. The show will also see the return of “Best of Ornamenta“, the competition designed to emphasize the commercial and marketing value of costume jewellery.

The International Homes exhibition is held bi-annually in January and in September and for 40 years has been one of the largest and richest showcases in its field; Complete Furnishing design, object Gifts, decorations for the home and table.

The characteristic feature of the wood comes in its geometrical folds. With precision to the fine detailing acute angles are used to create the 3-dimensional surfaces given to the seat and backrest. Ultimately this results in an ultra smart, lightweight stackable dining chair.

Presented at the ICFF, North America’s premier event for contemporary design, the yearly fair draws the most diverse assemblage of design professionals to an extraordinary display of the world’s cutting-edge modern furniture, a rigorous curriculum of programs, and a full calendar of ancillary exhibits and features.

Blackbird – Red dot design award 2008

In one of the most renowned and hardest international design competitions, the red dot design award, the Blackbird by Terhi Tuominen has just received an honourable mention from the top-class expert jury.

With more than 3,200 products submitted to the competition, the product clearly stands out from the masses, because this year the design experts for the first time awarded honourable mentions to those products which distinguished themselves with particularly successful design details.

The festive awards presentation with more than 1,000 guests will take place in the Essen Opera House, the Aalto Theatre, on 23 June 2008.

The “FURO – Japanese authentic bath exhibition” showed how Japanese “FURO” (the way of taking a bath), the local natural resources (like wood and natural lacquer) and the skills of a millenary artisan tradition can converge into new aesthetic expression…

Hinoki bathtub

Combining a contemporary fluid shape – a circle section and slightly rounded walls to natural materials, HINOKI bathtub designed by Ryu Kosaka exalts at best the Japanese artisan work as well as the qualities of Hinoki wood.

Beyond its beauty and tactile gentleness, the oil of this Japanese cypress wood is renowned for its healing essences and its relaxing effect. The essences of this wood not only protect the bathtub itself, they also protect and cure the skin of the body while having a relaxed bath.

Material 300 year old solid Japanese cypress with 4 side straight grain without knot. Hinoki wood is a precious, limited resource traditionally used for the construction of Japanese shrines, temples and statues of buddha.

Tomoe bathtub

This bathtub designed by Yukio Hashimoto catches the eye with its elegantn lacquered surface. Black on tender red colour and the modern oval shape create an interesting contrast. This bathtub shows how modern materials can perfectly unite with traditional finishes to obtain superior performances in durability and beauty.

Material finished by Urushi, Japanese natural lacquer, the oldest finishing with antibacterial performance and heat durability.