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Studio Archirivolto will present its latest range of chairs, Nord- Sud-Ovest-Est, at the Milan furniture fair in April.
Unearthly inspiration
Anyone expecting insights into Voodoo’s roots in West Africa, or its synthesis with Christianity by the African diaspora, will probably be disappointed.
Don’t let up on idea generation
The recession will see radical shifts in social behaviour, so make sure your innovation and brand strategies are up to speed, says Dorothy Mackenzie
Folding stuff
Cardboard is alive with possibilities. A new wave of enthusiasts is using it as room dividers, event decor and exhibition vitrines. Its eco-friendliness and low cost give it enduring appeal,
Flower power
American textile designer Alexander Girard was a favourite of Herman Miller in the 1950s – as well as a noted retail innovator. Some of his bright, folk-themed ideas have been
Inspired
Towards the end of my school career, I was sent by a craft, design and technology teacher to a screen-printing studio, based in an old Rochdale schoolbuilding, called Peopleprint. Perhaps
New year, new reality
Christmas is but a distant memory, and the harsh facts of life in the downturn are about to hit home. Adrian Shaughnessy tells designers what they can expect
News in Pictures
Katie Scott has created the illustrations for the new CD by comedians John Lloyd and Bill Bailey, The Museum of Curiosity, which is being released today
Magpie consolidates promotional messages for Knight Frank
Magpie Studio has created a suite of promotional print items to support estate agent Knight Frank’s activities.The materials, launching this week, include key values and seasonal messages to be used
A global outlook will get us through this downturn
There are good reasons to be cheerful about Priestman Goode’s latest train project for Chinese engineering group Sifang Locomotive Company.
Sedley Place to create interiors for Atum Cove resort in Egypt
Sedley Place is designing a range of interiors for Atum Cove, a recreational development in Egypt, set in a newly landscaped 120ha space.Appointed by Cypriot developer Trustwise in September after
Airport and book exhibition design for Hussein Chalayan
A sneak preview of the design for Hussein Chalayan’s upcoming show at the Design Museum reveals that its look is inspired by airports and books. Block Architecture and graphics group
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