Anni Albers Exhibition Is First Textile Design Show at Tate Modern

November 16, 2018

mtakala . DESIGN, EXHIBITION, MATERIALS . Bauhaus, Colour palettes, Craft, geometric, Textiles, Women artist

Art exhibitions are rarely about Textile design, so it is refreshing to see a major show at the moment in Tate Modern that is mainly about weaving. Anni Albers was one of the most important artist of the famous Bauhaus art school. Continue reading →

Sustainable Material Trends from London Design week

October 5, 2018

mtakala . DESIGN, EXHIBITION, MATERIALS, SUSTAINABILITY . Bio materials, Craft, Ecological systems, Furniture design, Packaging, Plant-based, Plastics, Reduce waste

Material Consequences theme at this year’s London Design festival produced the best variety of new materials at the show so far. The focus was to find new sustainable and natural materials. The outcome was a great variety in especially plant-based solutions. Continue reading →

London Design Week Trends

September 27, 2018

mtakala . Cultural hot-spot, DESIGN, EXHIBITION, INTERIORS, MATERIALS, RETAIL, SUSTAINABILITY . Colour palettes, Craft, Furniture design, Materials driven, Textiles

At the moment fashion trends are not moving as fast from season to season as before. Furniture and interiors have always been changing a lot slower compared to fashion, so it is not surprising to see very similar design choices to last year’s event at London Design Festival. (Picture Skandium townhouse). Continue reading →

Material and Furniture Trends from London Design Week

October 5, 2017

mtakala . DESIGN, EXHIBITION, INTERIORS, MATERIALS . Colour palettes, Craft, Furniture design, Product Design, Prototype, Textiles

Here is a collection of material and furniture trends from this year’s Design week in London. Exhibitions and events were more spread out in the city than ever before.

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Luxury Craft Interiors of Hostem’s Curated Guesthouse

August 24, 2017

mtakala . INTERIORS, LIFESTYLE, Locality, MATERIALS, RETAIL . Boutique hotel, Brand extension, Colour palettes, Craft, Handmade, Hospitality

Hostem is an independent fashion and lifestyle store with a very strong and distinctive brand DNA. During London Craft week they hosted an open house in their curated guesthouse, which is a brand extension of a private residency available for renting. Continue reading →

Making Prototypes and Experiments

July 28, 2017

mtakala . DESIGN, EXHIBITION, MATERIALS . 3D printing, Craft, Design process, Innovation, Product Design, Prototype

Making prototypes as a part of the creative process has become a lot more accessible during recent years. Allowing to see as early in the design process as possible a 3D outcome is a great advantage. It enables more iterations and improvements to the finished product.
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Material Trends from Surface Desing Show

February 12, 2017

mtakala . DESIGN, EXHIBITION, INTERIORS, MATERIALS . Colour palettes, Craft, Textiles, Textures

Surface Design Show 2017

Here is a collection of fresh material trends from the Surface Design show in London. It is an established annual event since 2005 showing latest materials for the built environment professionals. Continue reading →

minna takala – seeing the future in the present

DESIGN INNOVATION. CREATIVE INSIGHTS. BRAND EXPERIENCE. SOCIAL IMPACT.

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