Salone del Mobile 2014 - preview

Some new products that are going to be presented at Milan Design Week 2014:

CROSS Canapé, design by Archirivolt, source

 Sister Ray Sofa system by  Moroso, produced together with Diesel Living
source

source

Antonio Lupi present at Salone del Bagno 2014 the new line in Ceramilux named Bolo:

source

Wood and felt

Combined together they make a cosy piece of sitting furniture that makes you comfortable while drinking a warm coffee or talking to a good friend.That is the essence of the The Muffin family created by the Spanish studio Stone Designsfor the Japanese company +d:

The beauty of natural materials

The Tatti containers by Katriina Nuutinen are made of mouth blown glass, turned pine, basswood or ash

Thermos bottle by Anna Palomaa
The thermos bottle consists of two glass shells which are held together with a cork frame.

Creative and elegant kitchen design

source

source

source

I have always liked the free-standing furniture solutions for kitchens, but what we have here is also a very creative approach to use of tiles, materials and colours, too.

source

Colour-blocking is another simple way of creating interest in your interior.
Which one of the above is your favourite?

Eco-Friendly and Beautiful

MOON Scraplight by Graypants -  a classic of green design made from stacked rings of corrugated cardboard from leftover scraps.
DRUM Scraplight by Graypants
Contemporary Corbett Kyoto Japanese Paper Silver Leaf Wall Sconce
Hand-made Japanese paper. Silver leaf finish. Off white hardback linen shade. Paper Table Lamp by Moooi
A modernist blend of reinterpreted cliches, reinvented classicism and the romance of papier maiche. Studio Job (Dutch designers Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel) created the Moooi Paper Table Lamp with an eye less on absolute functionalism and more toward the lamp's design ...and the poetic, artful story that its design can tell. Paper Chandelier by Moooi

ISALONI 2014

The world’s most important design event of the year will start in about a month - from 8 to 13 of April at Rho Trade Fair. It is interesting to look at some of the new products that are going to be launched there:

Chair by Adentro, to be shown at EDIT by designjunction (source)

SCP present the 2014 Collection

Natuzzi Tempo sofa

 Butterfly, designed by Delfinetti & Bernasconi

ClassiCon New products 2014

Crystal Ball / Vase by  Matteo Zorzenoni

See what were the interesting new designs and trends at Milan Design Week 2013.

Fitness beer?

 This is what design can do with anything, including beverages! The trend of healthy and eco-conscious living does not include only our surroundings and is not always connected with appearance - in the same way we began to look for proper materials in our home furnishungs we are looking for healthy content of the things we consume. That is probably the reason for Canada-based VAMPT Brands to create the Lean Machine Ale:

source

The new fitness beer contains antioxidants and electrolytes to help the body recover from exercise and replenish vital nutrients. As the company explains, it is "developed as a sport recovery, low calorie, FIT BEER. We like to refer to it as 'Recovery Ale'. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose for a faster and more effective recovery."

Clever design

jumbo  Peleg Design

Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen 

It uses the principle of oxidation. "...the special material Pininfarina uses is something called ethergraf, a patented metallic alloy developed by Italian household manufacturer Chic Trading". 


I am fascinated by what ingenuity in design can lead to. Get inspired by many more interesting exaples of clever designs.

LED the Light In*

Lake by Lucidi & Pevere for Foscarini is a round diffuser with a slight curve on the edge which both contains and hides the LED light source lending a trompe l'oeil illusion that the surface is convex versus concave and diffuses the light from the border inwards.

Empatia by Carlotta de Bevilacqua for Artemide merges traditional craft of glass blowing and cutting-edge LED technology - ‘cloudy’ blown glass is combined with a methacrylate ‘light pipe’.

Lighting is one of design's most fascinating fields and it is amazing how it has dramatically changed over the recent years. Inspired by the new possibilities opened by technology such as LED and OLED (organic light-emitting diodes), designers surprise us with incredible new lighting solutions. In fact, the light source is getting so incredibly small in size, that it is now possible to have an almost empty space flooded with light. Just look at Jörg Boner’s Empty lamp for Oluce, or the flattened design of Lake by Ludici&Pevere for Foscarini. Another great example is the Obranch chandelier from Serbian design studio Dsignedby which shows how paper-thin, yet powerful OLEDs can completely transform the contemporary look of chandeliers. Indeed, OLEDs are extremely thin, 100% recyclable, last 20,000 hours, do not contain any polluting components, and their light is heat-free and glare-free. No wonder OLED use is growing along with the use of LED technology in lighting, as was evident at Euroluce 2013, one of the major trade fairs on light held biannually in conjunction with Salone del Mobile.
* This is part of my article about the fascinating new designs in the field of LED and OLED lighting published on Clippings.com


Тhe negligible volume of the light source in LEDs means that 'emptying’of lamps interior is now possible as the lamp model EMPTY by designer Jörg Boner for Oluce shows.

Philips OLED installation at EuroLuce 2013 based on their white rigid OLED modules branded ‘Lumiblades’.

Wellness at home

Isn't it good to create at-home wellness moments and be able to take care of yourself in the best possible way even if you don't have the possibility to visit a SPA or wellness center? You can start with small steps and the small things that will inspire you to add these moments in your everyday life. Like these Chakra Oils:

Each of the chakra oil blends are tailored for one of the body’s seven chakras. One can apply them directly to the body to help balance and energize, or use as a base oil during a massage. 

Vetiver BallsVetiver root is a natural aromatic that never loses its scent. Known to be uplifting and for emotional calmness. Helps to overcome negative energy. Simply arrange the set of balls in a bowl or other accent piece for a fresh-smelling accent.  Yoga Toes ®
Doctor-recommended, ergonomic design Individually separates your toes Stretches and strengthens foot muscles Helps correct and realign foot structure Improves tendon flexibility, circulation and feet appearance Balances the entire body Stimulates and improves posture Relieves discomfort from bunions, hammertoes, cross toes, plantar fasciitis and foot fatigue Exfoliating Shower Mat - Softens and exfoliates feet as you shower Provides two treatments in one Sand surface scrubs; loofah surface buffs and shines Stays put with suction cups on bottom Skip the expensive pedicure and exfoliate your feet as you shower.  Custom Fit Balance Ball ChairEasily adjustable back and legs for maximum comfort Stable and secure metal base   Easy-glide, lockable, caster wheels Includes DVD with 3 20 minute workouts and desktop workout guide A strong, healthy back is crucial to our well-being and vitality.  Natural Spine Cushionsupports the contours of your upper body by loosening the muscles in the neck and along the front of the shoulders and chest. Use 15 to 20 minutes daily to align spine and help to prevent neck and back pain and osteoporosis curvatures.  Hypoallergenic Flex-Arm BedLounge allows armrests to pivot in, out, up and down. Lightweight frame surrounded by hypoallergenic fiber and foam cushioning supports your back and neck like no regular pillow can Portable so you can carry from room to room Folds for easy storage Includes adjustable headrest and roomy pockets. Full upper body support. Hypoallergenic Leg LoungerSupports legs for circulation. Elliptical teardrop shape makes it easy to adjust the leg height to your comfort. New Soft-Grip Valve makes the Leg Lounger easier to adjust with superior control and grip. Inflate or deflate to customize support. Relieves pressure on joints. Sold separately from BedLounge Designed for use in conjunction with the Flex-arm BedLounge.
As interior designer I believe that my role is to help people live better and with these small additions one can live a lot more comfortably. More about creating the wellness atmosphere at home will follow soon, so come check regularly.