design miami/ basel 2011 (14 articles)
hisakazu shimizu: fruits at vivid gallery
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examining the universality of fruit, this exhibition features objects that recreate these borderless products of nature as domesticated, man-made housewares.
examining the universality of fruit, this exhibition features objects that recreate these borderless products of nature as domesticated, man-made housewares.
bethan laura wood: totem light + moon rock at nilafur gallery
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these designs developed exclusively for nilafur gallery show the habitat itself as a different planet, as a science-fictional landscape...
these designs developed exclusively for nilafur gallery show the habitat itself as a different planet, as a science-fictional landscape...
max lamb's bronze poly series at design miami / basel 2011
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new york's johnson trading gallery presented a solo show of the british designer's 'bronze poly' series and 'china granite project II' at design miami / basel 2011.
new york's johnson trading gallery presented a solo show of the british designer's 'bronze poly' series and 'china granite project II' at design miami / basel 2011.
design miami basel 2011: W hotels designers of the future
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the three winning international design studios this year - asif khan (UK) studio juju (singapore) and mischer'traxler (austria) - presented newly commissioned work under the theme »
the three winning international design studios this year - asif khan (UK) studio juju (singapore) and mischer'traxler (austria) - presented newly commissioned work under the theme of 'conversation pieces'
nacho carbonell: playground closes at dusk
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the outdoor installation consists of five pieces that investigate the undefined connections between our senses and surrounding environment.
the outdoor installation consists of five pieces that investigate the undefined connections between our senses and surrounding environment.
robert stadler: exercise series
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modeled after the characteristics of complex genetic codes, the collection features three distinct pieces which are constrained by function and stability.
modeled after the characteristics of complex genetic codes, the collection features three distinct pieces which are constrained by function and stability.
atelier van lieshout: thin man
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joep van lieshout taps into the consciousness of humanitarian circumstances, by not only empowering aesthetic form and social commentary, but also by serving a purpose as »
joep van lieshout taps into the consciousness of humanitarian circumstances, by not only empowering aesthetic form and social commentary, but also by serving a purpose as functional pieces.
nicolas le moigne: podium collection
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each objected is based on the notion of presenting art or design in galleries and museums, exhibited on a pedestal or plinth, serving to enhance the designs' simple forms and »
each objected is based on the notion of presenting art or design in galleries and museums, exhibited on a pedestal or plinth, serving to enhance the designs' simple forms and deliberate choice of dimensions.
rolf sachs at design miami / basel 2011
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the new 'curiosity dome lights' present either an enlarged heart, hibernating hedgehog or illuminated cross at the core of their mirrored domes.
the new 'curiosity dome lights' present either an enlarged heart, hibernating hedgehog or illuminated cross at the core of their mirrored domes.
atelier ted noten: dior 001
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the weapon of beauty discreetly hides an antique hairpin, lipgloss, medicine, a USB stick with 'secret information' and a 100 gram sterling silver bar.
the weapon of beauty discreetly hides an antique hairpin, lipgloss, medicine, a USB stick with 'secret information' and a 100 gram sterling silver bar.
hella jongerius: daylight for HSBC private bank commission
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exploring how daylight influences our perception of colors, the furniture object consists of a wooden structure with a tabletop covered in multicolored resin blocks representing »
exploring how daylight influences our perception of colors, the furniture object consists of a wooden structure with a tabletop covered in multicolored resin blocks representing the changing hues of the sun.
nicolas le moigne: podium vases
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reminiscent of the way objects are presented in galleries around the world, the series features three hand-crafted vessels that are displayed as if they were of social and »
reminiscent of the way objects are presented in galleries around the world, the series features three hand-crafted vessels that are displayed as if they were of social and historical importance.
mike bouchet transforms shopping cart into lounger
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reappropriating the shopping cart for everyday comfort and relaxation...
reappropriating the shopping cart for everyday comfort and relaxation...
design miami basel: designers of the future award 2011
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the selected winners will work under the theme of 'conversation pieces' developing projects that present the unseen rewards of spontaneous human interaction.
the selected winners will work under the theme of 'conversation pieces' developing projects that present the unseen rewards of spontaneous human interaction.
