Local Marker Movements are now quite established in big cities. Recently there was a Maker Movement fair in Paris. It was dominated by DIY and tech, which is different compared to London Maker fairs. They are much more craft driven. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Craft
House of Voltaire Pop-up Store
House of Voltaire by Studio Voltaire is more than an ordinary Pop-up store. It sells limited editions and special commissions by artists and designers. Studio Voltaire is also a non-profit gallery. Continue reading
Material Trends at Sleep Hotel Design Event
Variety and quality of outdoor materials was one of the strongest trends at this years boutique hotel design Sleep Event. Development is probably due to changes in the weather; in some parts of the world the winters are warming up because of the climate change. Continue reading
Trendy Tallinn
Restaurant in Kalamaja, Tallinn
Tallinn is getting trendier as new up-and-coming areas get a boost of design shops and trendy restaurants. A new aesthetics is emerging which is an understated, interesting mix of both Slavic and Nordic styles. Perhaps surprisingly more Nordic than anticipated. Continue reading
Colours Rule at Clerkenwell Design Week
This year’s Clerkenwell Design Week didn’t bring anything radically new to the event, but why fix if it isn’t broken? The event has grown into a nice manageable scale, which is a good thing. It still has a lot local flavour and a strong craft emphasis. Continue reading
Material Trends from May Design Series
An unexpected combination of concrete and crochet at May Design Series exhibition in London. This is the second time for the international furniture and interior fair to take place. Continue reading
Japanese Textile Art
Boro is Japanese and means roughly rags. According to Japanese tradition it is usually clothing and bed covers made by the poor, rural population of Northern Japan. The textiles are patchwork of recycled pieces of cotton dyed in Indigo colour. Continue reading
