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september 2003 design uk pick of 2003 --- max fraser, author and originator of the DESIGN UK series of guidebooks***, has been curating an exhibition showcasing some of the best new contemporary furniture, lighting and accessory designs that have been internationally launched so far in 2003. the products are a cross section of designers – from new graduates to independent designers, as well as the 'big-boy' brands. http://www.maxfraser.com ***DESIGN UK (published by conran octopus) reports on the UK design scene as it stands today with reviews on the best contemporary furniture and product design shops and a chapter dedicated to interesting new designers breaking onto the market. the first edition of the book was launched in may 2001 and was well received by the consumer and design trade markets in the UK and abroad, selling over 16,000 copies internationally. the second updated edition was launched in may 2003. --- page 1 of 2

max fraser © designboom the exhibit the location: gainsborough studios, poole street, london. courtyard with hitchcock statue by anthony donaldson. saturday night party some of the items on show ----------------------------------------------------- seating 'bboon' by boon (alex wintermeyer, barbara schmidt and tuncer tolun). --- chair with foldable back by hanna francis --- FUNkeys, stools by mixko design alex garnett http://www.mixko.net --- plywood chair by max lamb 'mr. string', stool by max lamb --- rose leather armchair by helen murray http://www.helenamymurray.com --- 'gordon' swiwel chair by reestore http://www.reestore.com --- vector' chaise-longue by fly-pitcher --- chairs by peter woollin --- ? sorry, we don't remember credits --- 'strata' chaise-lounge by alice walker --- stool by dam design --- see also tables, cabinets, accessories and lighting --- --- ------- monthly designboom newsletter ------- ------- ? comments and contact us ? -------