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Artists, Parvez Taj & James Dewulf Collaborate For ICFF 08'.

Two creative minds have come together recently to produce a progressive, urban and eco friendly table set to debut at this Spring's ICFF in NY.
Using innovative printing technologies with UV light to cure eco-friendly inks, the cement table is manufactured locally, a method which reduces massive amounts of fuel consumption often used by large quarries producing natural stones.
Taj, a visual artist has teamed up with Dewulf a concrete master and functional artist to create an edgy, functional and earth friendly piece that is worth stopping by in person to check out if you are in NY for ICFF.
Taj and Dewulf can be found at booth #111

Animal Attraction

Congo King and Dragon's Breath

T-Rex Skull

Jac Zagoory Designs sells a line of desk art and accessories. The coolest of the bunch are these pewter staple removers, made in the USA.

Perch!

Fun and fabulous new lighting from Perch! The sunny Zooey Chandelier will bring the sunshine inside, match with either a Hans Wall Sconce or a Frida Desk Lamp for a complete look! The alluring Perch Birdfeeder and Lunchbox Birdfeeder will have a full flock in your yard in no time! And the original and adorable Early Bird and Black Bird Pendant Lights fit in anywhere.

Traffic flows into Dubai

The Dubai design scene is booming, much like everything else here, and with the new opening of Traffic Gallery in the Al Barsha area of Dubai, the buzz from all the excitement is deafening. Not only are they having a FAB sale during May (first come first serve basis), with designers such as Droog, Magis and Tse & Tse being represented, but they have these awesome items from the Campana Brothers.

Warning: these are almost too cool.

Fernando and Humberto Campana are inspired by South American street life and successfully create vibrant, energetic & colorful unique pieces from found objects such as scraps of wood and fabric off-cuts. Coming from Brazil, one with a degree in law, the other with a degree in architecture, these brothers are establishing worldwide presence from Boston, USA to now, the UAE.

...and one for the kiddies!!!

Mother's Day

Since Mother's Day is right around the corner (I don't know about the rest of the world, but here in Brazil it's celebrated on the second Sunday of May), I thought it would be nice to show how Imaginarium, a Brazilian design shop, prepared this year´s special collection;

The line is based on a very well known Russian symbol, the Matrioska doll. In this case, the doll is stamped in mugs, bed clothing, portraits, flip flops, night gowns and t-shirts.

Their website is worth a visit, and look for other nice fun objects, created by a design team based in the city of Florianópolis. With the view they have, there's no problem to find inspiration …

Modern Outdoor

Great new Modern Outdoor lounge, the Luma Adjustable Chaise Lounge! Comfortable, stylish, and modern; this great lounge fits right in with the Luma Club Chair and Sofa. Shown here with the Lounge Cushion Set (sold separately).

nina van de goor.

You probably recognize the name from the latest issue of Inspiration, the eZine (p.s. Issue #4 will be released tomorrow at Design for Mankind!!!), where this photo of Nina's home nook left me itching for more of her fabulousness.

Never one to disappoint, Nina has opened her very own Etsy shop TODAY, filled to the brim with her beautifully crafted ceramics. At just $36-$38, these pieces are a TOTAL steal if you're a lover of handmade bowls.

Congratulations on the exciting news, Nina; I can't wait to see your new business bloom! :)

NORMANN Copenhagen

Souk al Bahar (the new souk open at The Palace Hotel in Downtown Burj, Dubai, where we live) has opened some great little places since it's grand opening a few months ago - shopping, cafes, restaurants, furniture...and as in most of the souks in the city, some great one-of-a-kind boutiques. We are lucky enough to have 50 degrees (check out Kitsch22 for more on their brands, links, etc.) - a kitschy, groovy hipster boutique selling things for your home, music, journals and all things cool - lighting (think Tord Boontje), music (think Ennio Morricone remixes) and all things NORMANN Copenhagen.
Founded in 1999, this is what their catalog has to say about them:
"...honored with numerous international design awards, the brand continues to challenge convention, and reinvent the everyday to make even the ordinary extraordinary through great design."
From silicone vases and pen/toothbrush holders to brushed steel and rubber money clips and card holders, NORMANN Copenhagen I am certain can provide you something to use, showcase or just admire...
Some of my faves are below, as well as a list of upcoming fairs you are invited to, to see a presentation of their collection:

ICFF
New York - 17th to the 20th of May 2008 - stand # 904
www.icff.com

Pulse
London - 1st to the 3th of June 2008 - stand # M1
www.pulse-london.com

Decorate Life
Frankfurt- 4th to the 8th of July 2008 - stand Nordic Design, hal 4.1

The importance about good shape

I had a great surprise when I found the work of Paul Sandip, who made all the products that you can see on these images.  He call his self like an "Industrial Sculptor", but we know the people like him as industrial designers.  Does not matter.  The medular fact is the good design that he produces.

Intelligent shapes that minimize materials, solve problems (are functional) and express the beauty of the simplicity.  That's how I call good design.  Great job!

I really don't know if you can buy his stuff, but you can watch more in Paul Sandip's portafolio.

Via Trendsnow.

Parametre by 3form

Great new products by new vendor Parametre by 3form now on 2Modern! Hot new Hexa, Mega, and Quad are innovative 3D textile systems for dividing up rooms and spaces in a non-invasive and eco-friendly way.