Friday 29 January 2010

SCP Opening Night Monday 1st February 6-8pm

An exhibition of SCP's new 2010 collection of furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories.

The Future Perfect
55 Great Jones Street
New York City 10012

Thursday 28 January 2010

Ohmann 1012

We advise you to be careful when you have an enquiry/order for Ohmann 1012.
Please find below a list of the colours that are running out:

2204
3355
4500
5119
5122
5782
6090
6662
6732
7123
8605


Also, please be aware the colour 2500 has already finished and will not available anymore.

Wednesday 27 January 2010

The ARC Show 2010

The doors to The ARC Show open next week, so to ensure you know what's happening alongside the unrivalled gathering of suppliers here is a summary of the complete line up!

An education in light


IALD Enlighten Europe Conference

ILE Technical Seminars

LIF Seminars


Design inspiration


SLL Young Lighter of the Year

Exclusive Preview- Kinetica Art Fair

The Design Gallery

Birmingham City University

Brunel University

Register now for your free entry badge to benefit from all the above alongside the industry's key suppliers all under one roof.


Don't forget The ARC Show and the Arc bar are open until 9pm on the first day, so join them for a free drink from 6-9pm, Wednesday 3 February.

Ideal Home Show

The 2010 show has a fresh look, brand new format and loads of crowd pulling features: the stunning Central Marina with floating restaurant, the Celebrity Chef Theatre for professional cooking tips, the return of food and drink sampling, DIY demos on the How To theatre, the Ideal Home of the Future, quirky Show Gardens and Garden Theatre, beauty bars, superb shopping, and of course the Ideal Village featuring FIVE fully built show homes!


It’s the show everybody knows, as it’s never been seen before. Supported with an extensive million pound marketing campaign, the Ideal Home Show 2010 is set to attract over 250,000 visitors, more than any other UK exhibition! Join the great team and get involved – you can’t afford to miss it.

www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

Tuesday 26 January 2010

Monday 25 January 2010

DESIGN GUILD MARK : Call for Entries - Closing Date For Applications : 29th January fast approaching

A Design Guild Mark can be awarded for a piece or range which has entered production:-

  • by any designer, design practice or design firm which designs furniture primarily in the UK, but whose designs are manufactured and sold anywhere in the world, or
  • by any British designer, design practice or design firm which designs furniture anywhere in the world and whose designs are manufactured anywhere in the world, but which are sold in the UK


Fees
There is an administration fee of £50 for each application. For each Design Guild Mark awarded, the license fee to use the copyright material is £250 payable for the first year only. All fees subject to VAT

Closing Date for Applications
29 January 2010

Award Announcements
March 2010

2010 Judges
Craig Allen - Linley
Sally Bendelow - Marks & Spencer
Mark Bond - Home Retail Group
David Brittain - John Lewis
Barbara Chandler - Evening Standard
Lee Cheong - BDP
Sheridan Coakley - SCP
Sebastian Conran - Sebastian Conran Associates
Jonathan Hindle - KI and Chairman, Design Guild Mark
Simon Jackson - Gensler
Olga Polizzi - RoccoForte Collection
Pernille Stafford - Scott Brownrigg Interior Design

For an Application form, please do not hesitate to contact us.

V&A Connects

The V&A Connects programme lanches at the end of January. Staged on the last Tuesday of every month, V&A Connects offers a series of informal discussions and the opportunity for a drink and chat with creative professionals. The line up has been confirmed until June see here for more.

26 January (Tomorrow!) V&A Connects - with onedotzero

Digital Futures: Storytelling in the Digital Domain

A show and tell session that invites you to bring along your own one-line story…

Friday 22 January 2010

in.Design February 2010 issue now available!

In.Design's winter exhibition pages include a preview of the Surface Design Show and Ecobuild. Event Director of Surface Design Show, Anita Gorny, tells InDesign readers what to expect from the 2010 exhibition, which takes place at the Business Design Centre from February 16-18. Signaling that spring is nearly here, is Ecobuild one of the biggest events for sustainable design which is being held at London’s Earls Court on March 2 – 4. Both events look set to be great networking and business building events.
Their gadgets page is the first port of call if you’re looking for inspiration for your interior design makeover. If you are a company or designer that has something cool or quirky that would look great on a future edition, please email jackie@cimltd.co.uk

Interiors 2010

The UK’s largest interiors trade event, interiors 2010, opens it doors this Sunday. To gain free, fast- entry to interiors 2010 you need to have pre- registered in advance. It only takes a couple of minutes and will save you the £15 on the door entry fee. You can register here.
interiors 2010 is your chance to meet hundreds of interior suppliers covering furniture, lighting, soft furnishing and accessories as well as gain free industry insight and business advice.

Thursday 21 January 2010

The University of the Arts London

The University of the Arts London is soon to launch Futurising a website (going live in February) and festival (June) which, they say, ‘is the very first recruitment and opportunities festival specifically designed for creative graduates'. If you're interested in supporting or getting involved in Futurising contact info@futurising.org

The London Festival of Architecture

The next LFA takes place 19 June - 4 July. A workshop is taking place 1 February (6-8pm) for potential event organisers at the RIBA. See here for more detail on the Festival, and get building for the LFA.

Designersblock

The designersblock duo, Rory Dodd and Piers Roberts have a hectic start to 2010. They're currently on the cover of IDFX magazine and plotting their next show at Interiors 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham (24 - 27 January).

Wednesday 20 January 2010

Donna Wilson's new collection

Donna is very excited to launch her new collection with a difference at Maison & Objet in Paris this week. The launch will see Donna shedding her trademark lambswool for a fresh Spring / Summer range of printed cushions and a new collection of bone china. New cushion designs include Meg, Folk Flower, Twig and Petal whilst her new range of china, all made in Stoke on Trent England, includes plates, egg cups and hand painted Staffordshire dogs to sit on your mantle piece. Drop by her stand to take a peek!

Maison & Objet / Paris / 22 - 26 January 2010 / Hall 7 Stand J19

Ecobuild

Ecobuild, the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment is back at London’s Earls Court on Tuesday 02 – Thursday 04 March.

Register now for
1,000 exhibitors - the biggest showcase of sustainable construction products anywhere

• over 100 free conference and seminar sessions

• dozens of inspiring attractions and special events

600 exceptional speakers including Housing Minister, John Healey, David Blunkett, Andrew Neil, Terry Farrell, David Puttnam, Rosie Boycott and Simon Jenkins

All free when you register

kbb Birmingham 2010

kbb Birmingham 2010 is only 2 months away. Pre-register today for your free, fast-track entry badge by clicking here (and save the £15 entry fee). With over 250 exhibitors of which, 74 are new talent to 2010, kbb Birmingham offers a wide range of exciting new product launches dedicated to you.

Tuesday 19 January 2010

“best parasol design award 2010”win to Nenufar Parasol



Nenúfar Parasol:
Designer by Yonoh for Samoa Design.

Parasols inspired in the nenufars sheets. The are built on lacquered aluminium, steel and smart fabrics by Batyline.

They are adjustable both in height and angle.

As an option, it can be added a small table, designed by Josep Carbonell, wich can be adjusted to the skeleton of the parasol.

In Samoa Design recently the Nenufar Parasol has been awarded with the “Gold ADCV Adward 09” by the Valencian Designers Association in the category of “best urban equipment”.
The Nenufar Parasol has also been chosen by the KORTRIJK XPO in Belgium, as one of the most special 50 products from prestigious brands at international level and has received this week the “Best Parasol Design Award 2010” from prestigious magazine Wallpaper.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will be at interiors 2010 Monday 25th January
Ensure you get free fast track entry register today here and save the £15 entry fee.

Royal College of Art

The RCA's Work In Progress shows continue (3-9 February) with different departments demonstrating the talent behind on-going projects. At the college galleries you'll find contributions from the Architecture, Vehicle Design, Printmaking and Animation among others, with some pieces for sale / commission.

Design Museum

The second part of Design Museum's Designers in Residence programme starts 27 January. The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supported initiative sees interventions from Asif Khan, Bethan Wood and Farm transform the ground floor of the Museum.

Monday 18 January 2010

Kemistry Gallery

The small but dynamic Kemistry Gallery in Shoreditch opened its latest show last week, with Danish designers Nan Na Hvass and Sofie Hannibal presenting silkscreen images, posters and wooden sculptures from interpreted random data.. A graphic experience well worth having!

Light+Building Exhibition

The world’s leading trade fair for Architecture and Technology, Frankfurt am Main from 11 to 16 April 2010!

Look at our list of top companies to visit at Light&Build:

Metalarte http://www.metalarte.com/
Catellani http://www.catellanismith.com/
Tossb http://www.tossb.com/
Pallucco http://www.pallucco.com/

Pallucco Exhibitions

Pallucco will present the new collection IN MILANO iSaloni AND ALSO in FRANKFURT, Light&Building!


Friday 15 January 2010

Manchester Furniture Show

DATES FOR THE 2010 SHOW ARE 18TH TO 21ST JULY
Open Daily 9.30am - 5pm (4pm Wednesday)

The Manchester Furniture Show is the 2nd largest furniture show in the UK.
The Show offers the perfect mix of size and scale for both exhibitor and buyer.

www.manchesterfurnitureshow.com

Interiors 2010

Interiors 2010 are delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed British interior designer Kelly Hoppen will be speaking at interiors 2010 on Wednesday 27 January at 1.30pm.

Thursday 14 January 2010

David Fox New Products

Venue is the design creation of recently awarded FX international product designer of the year David Fox http://www.davidfoxdesign.com/. Manufactured by Connection seating the product offers flexible working solutions. Modular in its approach, snake, circular to fit inside a glass booth, the configurations are endless. Soon to be added to the collection are high backed versions for private enclosed meetings.



To compliment the range the Zeus elliptical table is ideal for laptop use.




For Uk and international enquires please visit:



http://www.davidfoxdesign.com/

http://www.connection.uk.com/

Wallpaper Magazine

The February issue of Wallpaper* is on sale today and tonight they have the 2010 Design Awards party in London

Wednesday 13 January 2010

Icon Pub Quiz

Icon is teaming up with Iittala for their first ever pub quiz.
All questions will be design- and architecture-related so dust off your old copies of icon and start cramming or browse through their online archive. The winners on the night will get Iittala products and icon subscriptions.
In order to attend the quiz on 8 February you need to register your team online. You can have a minimum of four and a maximum of six team members. They will let you know by email on 29 January if you have a place in the quiz. First come, first served, so register now!

The icon and Iittala pub quiz takes place in the Ten Bells pub, 84 Commercial Street, London E1, at 7pm on 8 February.

Exhibitions This Month

The big events this January are IMM Cologne, 18-24 January, and Maison&Objet in Paris, 22-26 January.

SCP @ Maison and Objet

SCP will present their 2010 collection of lighting, china, clocks, textiles and furniture.

Maison & Objet
Paris
22-26 January
Stand J31
Hall 7A

www.scp.co.uk

DESIGN GUILD MARK : Call for Entries - Closing Date For Applications : 29th January

Eligibility

A Design Guild Mark can be awarded for a piece or range which has entered production:-

  • by any designer, design practice or design firm which designs furniture primarily in the UK, but whose designs are manufactured and sold anywhere in the world, or
  • by any British designer, design practice or design firm which designs furniture anywhere in the world and whose designs are manufactured anywhere in the world, but which are sold in the UK

Fees

There is an administration fee of £50 for each application. For each Design Guild Mark awarded, the license fee to use the copyright material is £250 payable for the first year only. All fees subject to VAT

Closing Date for Applications

29 January 2010

Award Announcements

March 2010

2010 Judges

Craig Allen - Linley

Sally Bendelow - Marks & Spencer

Mark Bond - Home Retail Group

David Brittain - John Lewis

Barbara Chandler - Evening Standard

Lee Cheong - BDP

Sheridan Coakley - SCP

Sebastian Conran - Sebastian Conran Associates

Jonathan Hindle - KI and Chairman, Design Guild Mark

Simon Jackson - Gensler

Olga Polizzi - RoccoForte Collection

Pernille Stafford - Scott Brownrigg Interior Design


For an Application form, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Grand Design Awards 2010

Are you a gifted architect, client or self-builder who has completed an amazing house?

Are you a talented designer, manufacturer or retailer who is behind a great product?

If so, be rewarded for your work.

Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4’s hit TV programme, Grand Designs, comments: “There are awards, and then there are the Grand Designs Awards. These are the awards that really matter, that are wide-reaching, and that are supported by some of the finest and most authoritative judges in the country. They are widely respected throughout the industry, and the projects that win are truly first-class. They’re awards that connect with the public. They’re about people who have passion – who create and enter their projects, and it’s great to reward such dedication.”

ENTER NOW

Promotion from Colebrook Bosson and Saunders

This link shows the new control room for the Barcelona Metro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av74-2x9eUU

Interiors 2010

interiors 2010 is only 2 weeks away. Pre-register today for your free, fast track entry badge, by clicking here.

With over 570 exhibitors, interiors 2010 offers a wide range of exciting new products, exclusive show offers and much more, only available at interiors.

Purves&Purves have recruited a Contract Sales person.

He worked for them in Tottenham Court Road many years ago, since when he has gained valuable experience in the Contract sector with both Chaplins, and the European Design Centre.

He is Peter Gandy, and he takes up his post officially on Monday 18th January. He will be spending most of his time visiting their Interior Design clients, as well as the Architectural community, mainly in London. His email is peter.gandy@purves.co.uk.


Purves&Purves are sure many of you will know him already, and are sure you will offer him your full support in this new role.

Visit Purves Website

Tuesday 12 January 2010

Luconi UK's New Clerkenwell Showroom

Luconi UK's new Clerkenwell showroom is currently showcasing the entire Luconi collection.
Designed exclusively by Decoma Design of Milan the showroom allows the products to be displayed in an environment which highlights their design and functionality.

104-110 Goswell Road
London
EC1V 7DH

0207 422 8220
www.luconi.co.uk

The ARC Show 2010

For two days, the architectural, retail and commercial lighting industry will gather to meet with the industry's leading suppliers, figures and associations for an international meeting of minds.

Earls Court Two, London
3-4 February 2010

Architectural, Retail and Commercial Lighting
www.thearcshow.com

One day until Frankfurt opens its doors to over 70,000 vistitors!

Heimtextil, the largest International trade fair for home and contract textiles is fast approaching. Purchase your ticket in advance to save money and time queuing. Admission prices:
Day ticket £22 (£30 at the gate)
2 Day ticket £38 (£53 at the gate)
Season ticket £44 (£57 at the gate) + free show guide (worth £25)

Book your tickets via the following link to receive an instant ticket via email: http://www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/

Over 2,700 exhibitors from 64 different countries will be waiting to show you their latest products and ideas to give your business the competitive edge.

Friday 8 January 2010

Spectrum at Design Post

Be sure to visit Spectrum's renewed showroom in Design Post Cologne, from 18th-24th January 2010, where they will be showing some new items.

Monday 18th 10.00-18.00
Tuesday 19th - Friday 22nd 9.00-20.00
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th 10.00-18.00

New Artifort Products








New: Paco - Gerard Vollenbrock


Gerard Vollenbrock's Paco is ideal for the living-room table and the conference table. Simple, elegant and eminently comfortable. The chair derives its open appearance from a slim tubular frame and the slightly protruding armrests. And a contrasting colour for the back and armrests lends the Paco a striking accent. Available with a sled or 4-leg base, with or without wheels.
Download HR + 3D Paco

New: Viv

Viv is about elegant, restrained design. Both chair and table share a natural deceptive simplicity. Set off by exquisite details. And Viv is also about craftsmanship, which is expressed perfectly in the saddle leather seat and sleeves. And the expertly welded steel frame and stylish stitching. Viv is design stripped of glamour. Unpretentious.

Viv T

Toine van den Heuvel based his design for the Viv table on the same concept, with a saddle leather sleeve around the cross-bar as an exclusive detail. The cross-bar can also be fitted high or low. The table top is available in different sizes and finishes.

Thursday 7 January 2010

Design Post

Design Post will open its doors one day before the Furniture Fair, open from Monday January 18 till Sunday January 24 2010.

Tuesday 5 January 2010

Web Based Furniture Directories

www.thefurniturelibrary.com

www.architonic.com

www.stylepark.com

www.idesignfile.com

Artillery are Moving

As of January 11th, Artillery are moving to their new home:

23 College Hill

London

EC4R 2RP

Tel: 0207 489 7900

Fax: 0207 489 7080

Monday 4 January 2010

IMM Cologne 2010

Architonic Guide to IMM Cologne 2010 can be downloaded here: imm cologne 2010 guide