This a short film written and directed by Blacklist's Cisma for Adobe’s Shortcut to Brilliant campaign for CS4 (Creative Suite 4). Goodby, Silverstein & Partners came to Cisma with a 98% open brief - do whatever you want as long as you use CS4 to do it. Full credits on glossy inc.
13 May 2009
Peace Plates
On Mocoloco, they featured some designs from the Centre de Design at the Université du Québec in Montreal's school of design's year-end exhibition. This exhibition features the final projects from grad students in the Environmental Design program.
The exhibition was entitled Poupées Russes (French for "Russian Dolls" or more commonly known as Matryoshka dolls) aiming to show the importance of layers in designs - and more broadly conceived, the interplay and interdependence on form & function; how these layers are inextricably tied to one another.
The feature is fascinating and there are a number of excellent, inspired designs. My favorite is this dinner plate by Marie-Pier Rivard. Here's a snippet from Mocoloco about the design:
"Dinner plate for the elderly, disabled, by Marie-Pier Rivard. Taking on the task to improve the famous Manoy plate designed by Russel Manoy in the late 60s, the designer aimed to help without signaling, marking or even implying a person's disabilities: camouflage in tableware. The first step was switching the original oval design made of melamine to a more contemporary, common and elegant round ceramic dish. Though it keeps the vertically curved side wall designed by Manoy helping users pick-up difficult foods with only one hand, it now cleverly includes a slanted bottom to naturally set liquids on to one side, a groove under its rim facilitating handling, and finally an air-insulated double-wall which enables the safe manipulation of hot contents. Tutors: Patrick Evans & Katherine Lapierre."I wasn't familiar with the Manoy plate. This is the original plate design (from MoMA's site) as well as its modern iteration which we all know from hospital, etc (...can almost smell it!)
The newer version from Rivard has a sophistication to it that I really appreciate. It is adult and civilized while successfully addressing the needs of its user in a subtle, classy way.
New Inspiration in Munich
On May 21st the newest member of the Munich Kunstareal steps onto the scene: Museum Brandhorst. It will contain more than 700 artworks of the most renown artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke, Bruce Nauman, Mike Kelley and many more. One whole floor will be dedicated to the Twombly collection of nearly 50 artworks and will be thus the second largest collection outside of the US.
I've watched it being constructed over the past three years and am so excited to see a museum embody (in my opinion) the approach to art that's very much this generation - a 21st century place - colorful, creative, lively use of light and shadow. It seems to jump right out of the ground and say - "come inside see these beautiful things!" The museum is located in Schwabing/Maxvorstadt - at the corner of Theresienstrasse & Türkenstrasse (Theresienstrasse 35).
Images & Imagination has some great photos up of the exterior and a nice bit on the architects and design process.
Cozy Grey
This light is from the Danish design group Muuto - meaning change in Finnish. They designed this light to be used in early evening 'to create a cozy mood.' Their leading design principle is to take a fresh, uncomplicated look on everyday items - to illicit a response like: How clever - why didn't I think of that?
Going Dutch - from NYT
Yesterday's article in the New York Times (first post from yesterday - just below) reminded me of an article from a few weeks back. It offers insight into what the perceived 'high' tax rates in European countries are comprised - what programs, initiatives and social support. Read the entire article {here}
12 May 2009
Community Pedal Power
This feature today in NYT is so inspiring. It is a focus on Vauban, a town outside of Freiburg - close to the German/French/Swiss border. According to the article, almost 70% of the city's residents do not own a car and the city's streets are virtually 'car free.'
I'm going to take a visit to this city and check it all out for myself. Read the entire article {here}
11 May 2009
Toujours Petite
Love everything about this mini-maison. This idea is a bit like what we're working on at El Cosmico. Low-impact Mini dwellings and art shacks as an alternative to gigantic hospitality structures.
These photos are from a feature in Marie-Claire Maison on weekend homes.
Dinner al Fresco Tunes
New Music by St. Vincent. Seems just right for an outside summer supper. Available at Beggars Group.
07 May 2009
Me encanta....
Jelena Behrend is a lovely metalsmith and jewelry designer in New York. A few years ago she made our wedding rings. It was one of the only places we could find to get rings that were simple, made from high-quality materials and crafted by a real person! I got an email from her the other day and had to check out some of her new pieces. While these rose gold hoops aren't part of her newest collection per se, they are stunning and I can imagine how much fun it would be to wear these with a great sundress and bronzed skin.
Maybe next month; waiting for it to break 80 degrees in Heidelberg ~ still in sweaters at night....
Pages that inspire
Creative spirit Pia Jane Bijkerk has a new book out Handmade in Paris. It's available at The Little Book Room. Besides Pia Jane's great book, The Little Book room has treasures a plenty.
06 May 2009
More Marije
I can't even get over how amazing she is....
'In the food for love' video from {die gestalten}.
{link to video}
Michelin Star System on its Head
New non-star hotel concept by Swiss twins Frank and Patrik Riklin. They run the {Atelier für Sonderaufgaben} and their newest project is {Null Stern Hotel} located near Zurich.
It is a fall-out shelter converted into a hotel. There are nods towards hostel-life, communes, ideas of elegance and 'traditional' hotel accommodations.
This video {in German} shows a bit of their construction process and a celebration. The twins are playing with the understanding of 'null' - 'nothing', contrast, content and community; a collective call for connection and focus on shared experience...
The concept allows the idea of without to be experienced as with.
05 May 2009
Train Romance
Very romantic new advertising campaign by {Chanel}. Film takes place on the elegant Orient Express train starring Audrey Tautou and a delicious seducer.
Lay your head down
Found this photo on a post from {Ouno Design} featuring an old snippet out of Elle Decor Italia. More after the jump - all the photos are incredible - sturdy pieces & great lighting.
Kitchen Helper
Have been looking for something like this for a long time at Brocantes, etc. Found one 'new' at {Octopus}
Nose Trio
Elegant fragrance trio from Hermés: Eau d’Orange Verte, Eau de Pamplemousse Rose, Eau de Gentiane Blanche
{via le figaro}
24 April 2009
“Druzhba Holiday Center Hall” (Yalta, Ukraine, designed by Igor Vasilevsky 1984)© Frederic Chaubin
Frederic Chaubin has a collection of photos that feature Soviet-era architecture. The buildings are wacky and oddly futuristic and successfully communicate a feeling of dominion. Chaubin captures something very special in these photos.
found on grain edit
Dream Bath
I've never seen porthole/trailer windows used on an interior. This bathtub parlour mixes a special shade of green with white and creates a boozy, sleepy, spell-like mood. It feels like it's nicely hidden - tucked away in a soft pocket of the house - and a perfect spot to sip on a chilled gin & tonic and read a delicious mystery.
via MCM
Sun Porch & Table
Abandoned flour mill recrafted into a decadent penthouse. Sun porch has a homey, bohemian feeling with the rugs and rustic crates. Living/dining area is rooted by concrete floors and this gorgeous wooden table with benches & leather cushions. I love the role that the non-traditional windows play in creating length and offering such a party of sunlight.
Featured in Marie Claire Masion
22 April 2009
21 April 2009
Supper Underground - feature
Congratulations to my sweet friend Hannah. Her clandestine dining project - Supper Underground - is featured in the current issue of Garden & Gun. Way to go Hannah & Tasso! Also featured are a few historical supper clubs in the American South.
20 April 2009
Public Space
Link to a very interesting article on Design and Diffusion about design development of furniture in public spaces.
Fence by Dutch design house Demakersvan
Can't beat the texture
......of delicious cotton
linen draps from Caroline et Geraldine.
Hotels that have these kinds of linens are so much more romantic and real.
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