Design classic: Fifty years of the iconic Porsche 911 @Porsche
‘The 911 is the only car that you can drive from an African safari to Le Mans, then to the theatre and onto the streets of New York’ 2013 is the fiftieth anniversary of the production of the first Porsche 911. The series has been constantly enhanced since its debut in the year 1963. However, the...
Beermat Characters Show
Beermat Characters is the latest design project by Inkygoodness. Inspired by the theme of ‘Beermat Characters’, their latest project showcases the talents of over 80 artists & illustrators tasked with the challenge to transform a simple beermat into a character – with surprising and delightful results! Participating artists include:? ? Bart Aalbers (NL), Cachete Jack...
The Royal Automobile Club’s TT – the most beautiful trophy in the world?
The Royal Automobile Club’s Tourist Trophy was awarded this weekend – But what exactly does the world’s oldest trophy depict? The Tourist Trophy is the oldest trophy in motor sport that is still being awarded and is unlike most other trophies seen in the sports world. Rather than being an over-sized cup it is an...
Is it a car? Is it a sculpture?! MINI Kapoow! @miniuk
Anders Warming, Head of MINI Design, presents the MINI Paceman as a dynamic sculpture at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. In the two-part MINI KAPOOOW! installation the MINI Paceman – detached from the traditional design process – crosses the boundaries of space and undergoes a transformation of its materials and forms. During the Salone...
New Spring Collection from Emma Bridgewater @EB_Stoke
Emma Bridgewater’s new collection has hit the shops and here is a peak at some of the designs. Whilst old favourites are still available the bold, bright zinnia flower has been the inspiration for this teapot. They decorate a whole range of tableware so that the all-too brief zinnia can be enjoyed all year round....
The Venice Architecture Biennale, 2012
This post is a little late in coming, but I was so inspired by The Venice Biennale, I felt it necessary to share my thoughts. The Venice Biennale 2012, directed by London born architect, David Chipperfield ran throughout the summer and the cooler months of winter. Whilst there was a lot of talent and interesting projects presented, I...
Madrid: Economic Collapse, Ikea and the Perfect Teaspoon
When you move to a foreign country you have to start all over again: buy back your life, reconstruct your existence. Plates. Bedding. Pens. Cutlery. I knew I could just go to Ikea, but I wanted to try shopping for these items in small, local stores, contributing to the community, shaking off the mantle of...
Vintage travel posters in Berlin: Safety, speed, comfort
Exhibition at design gallery ZEITLOS – BERLIN from 13 October to 9 December 2012 ZEITLOS – BERLIN presents Safety, Speed ,Comfort – early travel posters from two exquisite private collections. With its extensive collection of the period between the roaring Twenties and the unburdened Fifties, the Berlin design gallery provides the perfect frame for these...
London Design Festival: Design Exquis
Design Exquis is part of the London Design Festival and is on display at the Hoxton Hotel until 14 October. Its innovative concept is based on ‘Cadavre Exquis’, the British equivalents of which are ‘Chinese Whispers’ and ‘Consequences’. Using this idea, Design Exquis has created its own design game. The rules are as follows:An object is chosen...
