Currently a designer and production manager for Simon James Design, David Moreland is a familiar face in the design scene in New Zealand. He began his career by studying 3-dimensional design at university, then going on to work with stalwart David Trubridge before settling here in Auckland. As well as producing limited edition pieces and one-off commissions, his furniture has also wound up in commercial projects nationwide like Air New Zealand, BNZ and Government House.

Moreland's entry, can be either a shelf or a sideboard by changing the set of perspex shelves used. Due to the material being a light gauge timber, a nice open space has been achieved within the piece and it can still be moved easily. The half lap joints create an attractive detailing effect as well as giving strength. The components are painted prior to assembly, allowing for unlimited colourway options. There is also the option of choosing a different coloured perspex, meaning that the pieces can be re invented for specific locations or clients needs. A smaller side table version constructed from 25mm x 25mm machined oak is also available. 

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Currently a student at Victoria University in Wellington, studying design innovation, Lee Woodman's design ideology is heavily weighted toward a sustainable new way of living that does not need to imply restriction or compromise. He began his career in the construction industry at age 17, and since then he has completed both carpentry and joinery apprenticeships.

His Crane lamp embraces materiality and tactility, luring the user to touch, adjust and experience the light. The lamp can be extended for use about a chair or retracted for a more ambient light. As transport for products is an increasing concern, Woodman has designed a case specifically catered to the Crane lamp, allowing it to be transported safely. The Crane lamp is not intended for mass production, but rather, is intended to be celebrated as a fine piece of furniture, a limited edition object to be cherished for generations to come.

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A graduate of UCOL, Geoffrey Young's ambition is to make a living designing and making fine custom made furniture. This piece, titled 'Converge bench' is inspired by a Polynesian kite. Its converging lines all help to form the entire structure of the bench, with the saying 'a sum of all parts' ringing true. The seat of the bench is compiled of various pieces of Austrian black wood that all piece together like a carefully constructed jigsaw puzzle. Because the pieces can be removed, it can be packed relatively flat for ease of transport. Its curved base lends a soft aesthetic to the overall silhouette.

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When you read about the history of a designer, previous work experience doesn't normally include working as a psychiatric nurse. However, Guy Bucchi, one of our entrants in the Design Folio Incubator Award's history proves otherwise. But perhaps, it may have been his skills as an ex boilermaker and sheet metal worker that lended a more practical experience to the variety of objects that he designs today.

His Wings chair shows the versatility of steel: strength, lightness and flexibility. The base of the chair, very geometric in form, provides a nice contrast with the 'wings' backrest, that aims to provide ergonomic comfort.

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Timothy John's first passion for design was ignited as a young boy: when he remembers waking up in the middle of the night and trying to figure out how to make a fishing lure out of a teaspoon. Many many years later, after completing a building apprenticeship and meeting his interior designer wife, he realised his true passion lay in the act of design itself. Driven by a fascination with a particular material, form or process, his pieces are unique with a playful bent. Locally he is represented at Design 55 and Essenze.

The Boss chair is made from powder coated steel and industrial shock cord. The steel frame draws its influence from the pioneers of modern furniture design. Over 300 metres of shock card is woven around the structure, to give it its tightly bound aesthetic. It can be used for indoor or outdoor use.

The Patriarch clock has a powerful presence and often features elaboratively carved ornamentation. Extremely minimal in its approach, it has been designed to be enjoyed from a 360 degree perspective, with every inch of it created for view. Available in a number of colours, this version was inspired by the 'colour blocking' trend in fashion.

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Bidum from Laetitia on Vimeo.

Laetitia Florin’s ‘Bidum’ containers are made from strips of spring steel covered in cotton which allow them to bounce. Moving with even the slightest of breezes or shakes without tumbling, they create beautiful kinetic art. They were produced for Laetitia’s graduate thesis at École Cantonale D’Art de Lausanne last year, and now the baskets are being produced by Ligne Roset.  

Ligne Roset is available locally from Domo

Community car parks aren't generally renowned as lively spaces, if anything, they are quite the opposite: vast concrete interiors populated with an odd pillar or two. However, New York and Sydney based duo Craig & Karl are set to change that perception once and for all with their recent car park installation which feels distinctively disco in its interpretation. Let's hope its visitors can distinguish between what's a park and what's not.

Tucked away in a private bay on Waiheke Island, a stone's throw from Auckland city, this residence designed by Daniel Marshall a few years ago, sits quietly on the hillside overlooking the water. Marshall explains that 'the concept evolved from the idea of a family group camping, creating space between the functional nodes. This was particularly important in allowing space for the boats and water to move through the valley to the bay below. This space was utilised to give physical separation to the guest house as well as a garage.'

Utilising materials complementary to the surrounding landscape, it was designed to integrate seamlessly into its surrounding, leaving a subtle blue print on the land. The stone used on the walls was sourced locally, with the windows tinted to limit reflection. The owners can enjoy the view from many vantage points within the home, or sit outside in the private courtyard which is framed by a Nikau grove, warmed by an outdoor fire.

Narciso is the latest project by Giorgia Zellenato, a product designer from Venice. Focusing on understanding the functionality of the vase as an object, and drawing attention to the role that they play in displaying flowers, Zellenato has created a beautiful series with mirrors. Showcasing the flowers from various points of view - from the simpler reflection to the incredibly detailed, the result is visually arresting. Borosilicate glass, powder-coated aluminium and mirrored stainless steel.

View more of the collection, and Zanellato's other work here.

  

a) The Guest by Jaime Hayon for Lladro [dezeen]
b) Skog lamps by Caroline Olsen [Contemporist]
c) Watch a drum solo recorded with motion-tracked senses [Fast Co]
d) A study on sculptured chairs [Style Park]
e) Damien Hirst: On the spot [Nowness]