2015 Archive

Juno blanket by Mungo Designs

Product Spotlight • 21 May 15

Mungo Design have revived an age-old tradition of giving the gift of warmth. >
A contemporary folding chair by David Irwin Studio

Product Spotlight • 15 May 15

British designer David Irwin showcases his contemporary folding chair at the exhibition "Tools for Everyday Life" at ICFF 2015. >
Woven grass handbags by DXP

Product Spotlight • 12 May 15

Pichulik collaborates with Design Africa and the Du Noon Urban Weavers on a collection of unusual bags made of rope and indigenous grass. >
Sunken candleholders by Adriana Castillo Cota

Product Spotlight • 11 May 15

Mexican designer Adriana Castillo Cota draws on ship wreckages for a collection of striking candleholders. >
Argali and Dew by Hella Jongerius

Product Spotlight • 22 Apr 15

Hella Jongerius’s two new rug designs will give handmade enthusiasts a reason to celebrate. >
Gong Repeater by Jordi Pla

Product Spotlight • 20 Apr 15

This Spanish designer creates a wall clock that forces people to slow down. >
Self-made Seat by Matali Crasset

Product Spotlight • 16 Apr 15

The ever-playful French designer deconstructs the sofa into an endlessly adjustable seating system. >
GRID sofa by Studio Pool

Product Spotlight • 13 Apr 15

A mix-and-match sofa-cum-daybed made of modular geometric elements. >
The FES watch by Fashion Entertainments

Product Spotlight • 13 Apr 15

The FES Watch, made of electronic paper, is a blank canvas that displays a range of patterns activated by user gestures. >
PRISM Collection by Tokujin Yoshioka

Product Spotlight • 10 Apr 15

The Japanese designer continues his love affair with all things transparent in this bold but understated range for Glas Italia. >
Bowl table lamp by New Works

Product Spotlight • 7 Apr 15

The latest light by the Copenhagen design studio is a modern-day take on a portable lantern. >
The AVLU collection by Ayse Yesim Eröktem

Product Spotlight • 2 Apr 15

Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist. >
Muse light by Axo

Product Spotlight • 1 Apr 15

Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity. >
The Sheets desk by Lucie Koldová

Product Spotlight • 31 Mar 15

Czech designer Lucie Koldova designs an elegant desk for Křehký set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2015. >
Summer sideboard by Bonaldo

Product Spotlight • 30 Mar 15

This quirky cabinet delivers an invigorating bolt of saffron sunshine. >
Kassena Town by Dokter and Misses

Product Spotlight • 17 Mar 15

Dokter and Misses’ new range of storage pieces is a further exploration of West African Kassena architecture. >
The DeskStand by RCAgency

Product Spotlight • 16 Mar 15

It’s said to be as deadly as smoking and sugar but have no fear, Cape Town-based designer Ryan Roberts has created a healthy alternative to sitting. >
Honey-Comb shelves by Leg Studios

Product Spotlight • 15 Mar 15

This new shelving system from South African trio Leg Studios pairs delicate copper connectors with raw wood. >
Skog Kids range by Skog Kids

Product Spotlight • 11 Mar 15

Skog Kids launches a new range of South African-made furniture for children. >
Handwoven wall mats by Bofred

Product Spotlight • 9 Mar 15

Bofred teams up with Sisters 4 Sisters to create textile wall art. >
Bowel Bowls by Afro Delft tableware

Product Spotlight • 4 Mar 15

Afro Delft’s latest collection translates the sensation of “having butterflies” onto enamel. >
Hempsuit by the Joinery

Product Spotlight • 3 Mar 15

Organic fashion brand The Joinery uses hemp as a design material to reduce the carbon footprint of the local fashion industry. >
Masana Collection by the Kraal Gallery

Product Spotlight • 2 Mar 15

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn. >
Stand-alone lamp by 20 Eight

Product Spotlight • 26 Feb 15

Design studio 20 Eight has ventured from working in cement to a lamp made of steel. >

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