Computer-generated forms with Photoshop filter effects and smooth pastel gradients are a key new direction for products and surface designs.
Bold primary forms with flecked monochrome and bright watery gradient finishes are identified as a new direction for footwear and accessories, interiors and furniture.
Must get down to the Alan Cristea Gallery, London for Richard Woods: DIY exhibition featuring his iconic graphic woodgrain boarding.
WGSN-Homebuildlife has partnered with High Point Market and is presenting its three spring/summer 2014 trends, Neo Geo, N.D.A. and Next Nature, at the fair, visualised using a curated selection of fair products shown in tableau form. Don’t forget to check our trade show directory next week for our full coverage of High Point!
Fusing the everyday with the beautiful, our What’s in Store team spied these cut glass bulbs during #MilanDesignFestival at Spazio Pontaccio.
WGSN store shot, Milan
Can’t stop thinking about the the opening of Patricia Urquiola’s Kvadrat textile installation at Moroso’s Brera store last week. The installation featured Danish food designers I’m A Kombo and served up snacks in fabric shells, and drinks inspired by wool! WGSN SUBSCRIBERS, don’t forget to check out our trade show directory next week for our full coverage of Milan Design Week.
We love Schemata Architects‘ new project, ColoRing, at Rossana Orlandi. The collection of tables use a traditional wood polishing technique called Udukuri, adapted to generate vibrantly painted wood grain finishes. For more Milan Design Week inspiration, WGSN SUBSCRIBERS CAN CLICK HERE to see our uncut Salone del Mobile gallery.
Full-on red styling at Danish Chromatism at Triennale Design Museum, Milan 2013.
Missoni is presenting an installation called Zigzagging this Milan Design Week. The brand’s entire showroom is illuminated with its famous zig zag patterning, immersing viewers with moving colour and light.
Artek‘s abc Collection is made up of small, colorful household items featuring Alvar Aalto’s iconic Siena fabric that was designed in 1954, perfect for those obsession over grid checks!
