Collaborating with Argentinian art director Paula Benvegnu, designer Tristan Cochrane has created the Jellyfish lamp. Conjured up as a result of watching endless marathons of "The Blue Planet", a famous BBC documentary, the Jellyfish lamp appears like a ghost in the darkness, just as it would in the depths of the ocean. Each lamp is handcrafted from 300-400 metres of ribbon, and the light each lamp emits is unlike any other, with its own spectrum of colours and intensities.
Luminosity’ is Tom Dixon’s latest exploration into the world of lighting, which he presented in Milan today at MOST, a new and exciting area envisioned by the designer himself. One of his standout pieces is the Etch Shade, a digitally manufactured pendant light etched from stainless steel. Employing an industrial process used to produce electronic parts, the method allows for detailed patterns to be cut directly onto the metal, creating a mass of intricate shadows when lit.
First seen at IMM Cologne's D3 show in 2011, these Moonjelly lamps by Anja Eder and Michael Romer for Limpalux have just made their first Milan appearance at Ventura Lambrate 2012. The beautiful paper pendants consist of multiple fins in a variety of soft colours. The design allows the light to flow softly down from its source, creating an ambient glow. Hang them in clusters for a more dramatic effect, or simply on their own for an elegant touch.
Via Massimiano 6, Ventura Lambrata, from 17th to 22nd of April.
Above: The Dandy installation by benandsebastian
Above: Georg stool by Christina Liljenberg Halstrom
Above: Papercuts pendant by Louise Campbell
Above: Ash chair by Thomas Bentzen
Mindcraft have consistently produced quality works over the years created by some of the finest Danish craftspeople and designers within their field. Today, was no different. Their works displayed at Via Ventura 6 at Ventura Lambrata showcased a variety of products by esteemed and emerging designers Thomas Bentzen, Louise Campbell, GamFratesi, Anne Tophøj, Tora Urup and Henrik Vibskov to name but a few. A common feature of all the selected participants is their focus on quality and their approach to the design process - where function and materials play an essential role. If you're in Milan, be sure to head over and check out their work, it's among the best in Danish design.
Exhibition from 17-22 April, Via Ventura 6, Ventura Lambrate, 20134 Milano.
The ever creative Ventura Lambrate district opened its doors today in Milan with a variety of aspiring and established designers. One of the more interesting, was the work from Dutch designer Jolan van der Weil (whose work you may recognise from us writing about it previously). Every day at 4pm, he presents a live presentation that shows exactly how his products are made. His special machine allows each product to be shaped in accordance to the position of magnets and the force of gravity. It really is completely remarkable to watch - and about as close as one gets to experiencing a mad scientist (or in this case designer) at work.
Visit Jolan at Ventura Lambrate from April 17th to the 22nd.
Plusdesign launched two exhibitions today both curated by Barbara Brondi and Marco Brondi Raino as part of Milan's design week (the Salone del Mobile). 'The Threads That Bind Us' is a collective of young designers working in the contemporary design scene. Included in the exhibition are some pieces that have been adapted from pieces we saw at last year's Milan fair. Elisa Stroyzk's unique fabric interpretation (very geometric in form) has been adapted to create a low bench, where the deconstruction of the material can be seen draping off one end.
If you haven't already, we suggest you head there to check out how various artists and designers interpret various weaving techniques with product design.
Open from Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 7pm -10pm
Via Ventura 6, Lambrate, Milan
Patrycja Domanska and Felix Domanska have turned to the world of camping for inspiration for their new lamp Gus. Recalling the shape of classic gas lamps, the lamp consists of a cylindrical base with its cone top and is available in two colours: powder coated blue and white.
To view more of the design studio's products go here.
Maison Martin Margiela has impressed us once again. This time, with their collaboration with manufacturer Cerruti Baleri. Together, they've recreated a showroom in Milan with their four different housing models, featuring trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) prints on their Luigina chair and Luigi XV sofa. The entire flat has been furnished by Maison Martin Margiela. Stepping away from their usual monochromatic tones, Margiela still retains the same sense of quirkiness imparted throughout their own store interiors. The flat features a bed with a skewed headboard, and furniture pieces that would feel at home in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
