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German product designer Laura Straßer has created a series of lamps based on the fact that porcelain shrinks during the hot glaze firing process. Depending on the porcelain clay used, the shrink factor lies between 13 and 16 per cent. It is this principle that has been used in the creation of the 14 per cent lamp.
Each porcelain lampshade is a cast of the
previous, larger shade and is itself the model for the next, smaller one. This modelling process is carried out five times with each shade being 14 per cent smaller than the last.
Laura Straßer
www.laura-strasser.de
DESIGN DIARY FOR THE
17-18 September 2011 OPEN HOUSE LONDON Various locations, London For those of a nosey disposition, Open House London weekend is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside countless locations within the capital which are not normally open to the public.
Many buildings that throw open their doors are famous landmarks such as the BT Tower but those with a particular interest in residential architecture and interiors are in for a particular treat this year.
Full details of buildings and events will be published in the 2011 Open House London Guide (published 8 August 2011) which can be ordered online.
www.openhouselondon.org.uk A TOUCH OF STYLE
After 17 years of Ayala Serfaty being the sole designer at Aqua Creations, the company has decided to expand its
creative input by welcoming a new generation of in-house and external designers under the direction of Albi Serfaty. Staying true to its core values and artistic language, the company’s 2011 collection combines unique natural
materials with traditional techniques and advanced technology. The two stunning additions to the furniture collection include the Gladis chair and the Juno chair. The hand- stitched upholstery technique used for the Gladis chair helped Alaya bring her design to life clearly showcasing where she had taken her inspiration from: a human finger print. With the unique 3D textile design of the Juno chair, Alaya leaves the chair open to customisation.
Aqua Creations
www.aquagallery.com
BRILLIANT The latest product line to get a makeover from internationally acclaimed design superstar Karim Rashid is the new range of blackout blinds by Velux. The unique limited edition collection includes eight bespoke designs and signals a new approach by Velux as the company seeks to work with design influencers.
BLINDINGLY The collection features colourful digital
designs called ‘graphic flower’, ‘flexous’, ‘nature’ and ‘sensual’, all inspired by flow, movement and nature. The blinds resemble small pieces of artwork with the added benefit of managing daylight in the home.
VELUX
www.velux.co.uk
Karim Rashid
www.karimrashid.com
22-25 September 2011 100% DESIGN Earl’s Court, London Registration is now open for London’s big annual design show. Something of a centrepiece of what is a busy month for design in the capital, 100% Design will once again present design ideas from across the industries with an emphasis on furniture and textiles.
However, the kitchen and bathroom industry will be well represented with exhibitors such as Bontempi, Tissettanta, Robert Timmons, Not Only White, Roca, Grohe and Vado already confirmed to attend.
See the September issue of Designer for a full preview of the show and other events taking place during London Design Week.
www.100percentdesign.co.uk
20 July – 30 October 2011 KENNETH GRANGE – MAKING BRITAIN MODERN Design Museum, Shad Thames, London Kenneth Grange is one of Britain’s leading product designers. His prolific career spans over 50 years and he is responsible for designing some of the most iconic and familiar products and appliances that shape our daily lives. Kodak cameras, the silhouette for the Intercity 125 train, Kenwood food mixers, Parker pens, and the re-design of the London black cab are just some of his well-known designs.
This exhibition is Kenneth Grange’s first UK retrospective celebrating his work, design journey and the role he has played in making Britain modern.
www.designmuseum.org
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