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WHAT A RELIEF
Whilst in many countries tiles are the wallcovering of choice for bathrooms and kitchens due to their hardwearing, waterproof properties, elsewhere, wallpaper is still favoured in these rooms for its decorative and textural qualities. In order to combine the advantages of the two, interior architect and industrial designer Barbara Vos has invented a new product called Tex-Tiles. The tiles are imprinted with the relief of a textile fabric which leave a very subtle pattern on the surface of the tile.
The effect can be further enhanced by mounting LED lights behind the tiles which makes the relief pattern and all the intricate details more visible.
Barbara Vos
www.barbaravos.com
DATES
DESIGN DIARY 28-30 June 2011
FOR THE
THE HOME TECHNOLOGY EVENT ExCel, London The CEDIA Home Technology Event returns this month, presenting some of the latest products and services for designers, installers, integrators and specifi ers of electronic systems in the home.
Featuring the latest innovations and technologies in home cinema, audio- video, lighting control and blind and security systems, the event also includes a comprehensive education and conference programme for professionals involved at all levels of the industry.
www.hometechnologyevent.co.uk
6-9 July 2011 NEW DESIGNERS 2011
Business Design Centre, Islington, London Showcasing the very best new design talent entering the industry, New Designers will return next month with the energy and creativity that has become its hallmark.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
Inspired by nature, organic architecture and the renewal of waste materials, young British designer-maker Deborah Elsaesser specialises in sustainable furniture collections, which she produces in her workshop in West Wales. Elsaesser uses plywood off-cuts sourced from local companies which would ordinarily be burnt or sent to
landfi ll as they are too small to be used for any other applications. She then sorts and selectively assembles the off-cuts by hand, to produce a unique and sustainable material, which she then uses to fabricate elegant and original furniture for dining and living spaces.
Re-ply Designs
www.re-plydesigns.co.uk
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Traditionally, hard wood fl ooring has come supplied in long, straight lengths but this has always been due to the limitations of technology. However, Dutch company Bolefl oor, working in collaboration with a Finnish engineering automation company, three software companies and with the Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn University of Technology, has been able to produced industrial-scale manufactured hardwood fl ooring with naturally curved lengths that follow a tree’s natural growth. Taking its name from bole - the trunk of a tree - this unique
curved fl ooring is suitable for use in both private residences and public spaces. Running to 3,000 mm in length with widths of 150- 300 mm and a uniform depth of 21mm, the planks are currently only available in solid oak but further species will be available from summer 2011.
Bolefl oor
www.bolefl
oor.com
Until 7 August 2011
BRIT INSURANCE DESIGNS OF THE YEAR Design Museum, Shad Thames, London The Brit Insurance Designs Awards showcase the most innovative and forward thinking designs from around the world. This year’s overall winner was the stylish energy saving light bulb, the Plumen 001 (see Filter, page 66).
www.designmuseum.org
Staged in two parts, the fi rst one runs from 29 June until 2 July, and features contemporary applied arts, ceramics/glass, and jewellery. Part 2 (6-9 July) includes product design, furniture design and spatial design.
Designer is proud to be media partner to New Designers once again. See next month’s issue for more on the show.
www.newdesigners.com
For more details of these and other events taking place over the coming months, visit the What’s On section at
www.thedesignermagazine.com
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