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Michael Young appointed as the Creative Director of 100% Design Shanghai & IHDD 2010

Posted on February 8th, 2010 by pippairvine

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After a second successful year of 100% Design Shanghai and International Home Décor & Design, Reed Exhibitions is pleased to announce that Michael Young has been appointed as the Creative Director of 100% Design Shanghai / IHDD, which will take place from November 4 through 6, 2010 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Young will lead the creative direction of the design fair, working with the fair’s major sponsors and will be responsible for the overall look and feel of the exhibition space.

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Bodging Milano takes design Back to Basics

Posted on February 7th, 2010 by pippairvine

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Designersblock are embarking upon a very exciting adventure in anticipation of the world’s most important furniture fair; Fuori Salone 2010. From 30th March March to April 5th, ten designers will be exchanging their city studios for a woodland workshop in deepest Herefordshire.

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3D printing for animation?

Posted on February 6th, 2010 by Mark

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There’s been a lot of talk about possible applications for 3D printing, but Johnny Kelly’s new TV titles are the first time we’ve seen it used in animation
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Bold Chair by Sanserif Creatius

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by Mark

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Chair or bench in 100% biodegradable corrugated cardboard. Functional, economic and serialised production based on one single die. Made of 5 mm thick sheets. Standard model measures 50×63x72 cm, weighs 15 kg and has an estimated resistance of one thousand kg in compression tests.

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Sky Ship Cruiser

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by pippairvine

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It’s all about speed speed these days but why not slow things down a notch or two? How does a 37 hour flight to New York sound? Not particularly appealing right? – but that was before the Aircruise concept.

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Screen Cloud: Intelligent Art From Jason Bruges Studio

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by pippairvine

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Last night sawthe kick off of Kinetica Art Fair, arguably one of the most enjoyable events on the art world calendar. Yesterday’s unveiling revealled the transformation of Marylebone’s P3 Gallery into a bustling fairground of moving, noisey and beautiful kinetic art works.

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Laboratory Lighting

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by pippairvine

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This spooky glowing chemistry set is the latest in the labware lighting range from Benjamin Hubert in collaboration with British manufacturer Authentics. Hubert has created three test tube inspired designs which may be displayed as floor lights or hanging pendent bulbs.

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JULIA LOHMANN & GERO GRUNDMANN AT Jacqueline Rabun Gallery from 5th Feb

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by Mark

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Tidal Ossuary by Julia Lohmann and Gero Grundmann Jacqueline Rabun Gallery 5 February – 4 March 2010 32 Grosvenor Crescent Mews. London SW1X 7EX
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