Everyday, random objects never looked so good! This is French industrial designer Julien Renault’s collection of anonymous and well made objects that inspire him. The ‘Inventory’ collection continues to grow everyday, with objects he finds everywhere — during his travel and his daily life. Most of the items are cheap, found in hardware stores and flea markets, some are made by him and are samples of(...) Read More about Julien Renault ‘Inventory’ Objects (43 words)

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East meets west in Seletti’s new Hybrid Collection. The Italian company, known for adding innovation to everyday household products, recently commissioned creative studio CTRLZAK to design a series of porcelain dishware.

The result? Plates, bowls, mugs, and saucers that are pretty much all the table conversation starter you need. These pieces are seriously too pretty to eat off of. Each one features two distinct styles—(...) Read More about Seletti’s Hybrid Collection (24 words)

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What happens when you take 10 designers based in London and you leave them for one week inside an empty furniture factory in the Dutch countryside? – Dutch furniture manufacturer Arco recently organized a workshop with the designers of the London Okay Studio. This was a logical continuation of the Arco 12 project, which took place in 2005 to celebrate the company’s 100 year anniversary.
At the time, 12 young Dutch designers were (...) Read More about Arco Okay London (323 words)

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The thing I like most about Château-Vacant is how uncluttered their work is. Although their media ranges from photography and video to illustration and installation, and their clients come from practically every industry and continent, their finished work is always subtle, yet still definitely a work of art.(...) Read More about Château-vacant Creative Studio (62 words)

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“They give shape to America’s 20th century – It all began with the chair… For four decades, 901 Washington boulevard in Venice Beach, California was one of the most creative addresses on earth. Dozen of gifted young designers cut their teeth within the walls of his studio…  They were introducing people to ways of looking at the world differently” – Can’t wait to see the documentary! “the first film to be made about Charles and Ray Eames since their deaths.” The Trailer (below) already put me in the mood!

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Have you ever felt like time is moving too fast? Do you have trouble being ‘in the moment’ for longer than a few seconds? New York based Scott Thrift is introducing a beautiful annual clock that tells time in seasons. An annual clock called The Present?
Yes, a single operational prototype of The Present exists. Watch the video below…

Proposed as a Kickstarter project The clock was turned on this past Autumnal Equinox.(...) Read More about The Annual Clock (Kickstarter) (570 words)

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It is not the first time we mention the Dutch design agency UXUS, but here is a more in depth review of their portfolio. Founded in Amsterdam in 2003, UXUS (shorthand for ‘You Times Us’) is an international multidisciplinary and award winning design agency specializing in strategic design solutions. Specialized in (...) Read More about Uxus Design Agency (133 words)

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In a former industrial complex in Eindhoven, Piet Hein Eek new space is a mix of laboratory, workshop, showroom, shop and restaurant. Redesigned to measure its desires, the 10,000 square meters (108,000 Sqft) space is a dream for any art and furniture lover.(...) Read More about Piet Hein Eek Laboratory & Workshop (365 words)

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San Luis Obispo based furniture designer Jory Brigham uses sustainable plywood, plantation Teak, and FSC certified walnut to create this delightful furniture collection. His self-named company is made up of a small group of artists, designers, dreamers and builders that work with a passion and a heart, and you can see it in their designs!

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