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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Dutch furniture brand Pastoe has long been a favourite of ours with their clean lines and simple furniture range. Recently, they premiered a new range designed by Sholten & Baijings at the 2012 IMM Cologne Fair, which embraces another one of our favourite directions - the use of the ombré effect. They explain that "by working with translucent sliding doors in different colours in combination with a colour gradient, an intriguing play of colours is created when the cabinet is opened and closed." The result pays homage to Pastoe ranges of the past with an advancement on colour.

Place an iPhone or Ipod Touch running a flip clock app onto this dock by Jonas Damon, and see an iconic and meaningful form return to your nightstand. The iPhone or iPod’s dock connector can also be pulled through the system, enabling it to recharge whilst serving as a dependable alarm.

Available locally from Simon James Design’s online store

The Tufty-Too sofa follows its successful predecessor, the Tufty-Time sofa. Designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, this sofa is made for socialising with its corner and lounge appeal. Embracing comfort, softness and modernity, the sofa is distinguished by contrast stitching and is available in a variety of complementary colours.

Available locally from Matisse 

This modular framed paper lighting system puts the onus on the owner to customise the lamps. Named 'Tekio' (which means 'adjustable' in Japanese) it's designed by London-based design studio Anthony Dickens studio. Made from folded paper tubes, several shapes can be made by adapting the form. It would look impressive in large commercial projects.

The Why Knot bench by Canadian designer Kino Guérin comprises one long continuous piece of wenge veneer wood bended into a knot. Sculptural in form, the knot serves as a division in the middle of the bench so that two parties can sit comfortably and not disturb one another.

This minimalist floor lamp by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban extends beautifully over pieces of furniture. The Yumi lamp's materials consisting of fibre glass, aluminium and carbon fibre, are all visible  resulting in a stunning light. Incredibly light in form, the lamp personifies elegance at its best.

The Forest light is a lighting system for walls and ceilings by Dutch design studio Ontwerpdup. Putting the onus on the owner, each light can be customised allowing one to grow the 'forest' and expand the unit as much as desired.

Designers 'Humans Since 1982' have stripped their light back to its bare essentials, to produce a light that consists of exposed LEDs. They wanted to create a light that pays homage to insect collections. Their LEDs are all arranged to accomplish a subtle and harmonious light.