Photography by: Mikael Wardhana
Fashion Styling by: Olivia Waugh
Hair Styling by: Ryan Mitchell
Makeup by: Anastasia Pappas
Models: Amy Finlayson, Stacy Beth-Lobb, Meggie Weinheimer, Hanalei Reponty @ Chic Models Sydney
The Magazine Library was launched in Tokyo in March 2009. Original concept by David Guarino and produced by A Zillion Ideas, the Magazine Library gathered for the first time in Tokyo over 1000 magazines rarely seen in Japan. Now in its 4th edition (from march 20 to may 18 2010), the Magazine Library welcomed more than 30,000 visitors during 2009.
Offering a unique selection of the world´s best magazines and independent publications, the Magazine Library was the first event of its kind in Japan.
American designer Karim Rashid presented ‘Smart-ologic Corian® living’ an interior design project he created in collaboration with DuPontâ„¢ Corian® during Milan Design Week 2010.
The sustainable housing concept, takes advantage of the versatility and sensory quality of the DuPont ™ Corian® material, in all the areas of the home – kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room and garden.
Features ‘futuristic types’ of DuPontâ„¢ Corian® which have been made with environmentally sustainable bio-sourced components and recycled materials, displaying the company’s efforts to decrease its environmental footprint. The project also marked the first presentation of DuPontâ„¢ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces, which Rashid has used in designing some of the furniture.
From the 14th to the 19th of April, the Milan Fairgrounds will play host to the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Euroluce (the International Lighting Exhibition), the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition and SaloneSatellite, every last centimeter of exhibition space totally sold out.
The range of goods on offer is always varied, with its infinite choice of furnishings, furnishing accessories, lighting products and young designer prototypes. At first and very rapid glance over the items that the 2,723 companies, 911 of them from abroad, are intending to showcase, it is clear that the credit crunch has not led to a damping down of creative energies.
The event will also host the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition and Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition.
Tom Dixon is a British design and manufacturing company of lighting and furniture. In 2004, Proventus the Swedish-based private investment company, teamed up with Tom Dixon and David Begg to establish Design Research Ltd, a design and product development holding company.
With a recognised commitment to innovation and a mission to revive the British furniture industry, the Tom Dixon brand is inspired by the unique heritage, the individualistic innovation and the robust, no nonsense engineering of these small islands.
Today the Tom Dixon portfolio consists of over 45 products of lighting and furniture. Product is sold through a large network of dealers in over 52 countries world-wide. The brand launches new collections annually at major international venues such as the Milan Furniture Fair, ICFF and 100% Design London. In 2005, Tom Dixon created a public installation of 80 meters of public seating based around a rubber theme to celebrate the launch of the London Design festival and in 2006 the seating theme was extended with the ‘Chair Grab’, 500 polystyrene chairs were given to the general public. In 2007, Tom Dixon organised the ‘Great Light Giveaway’ of 1000 lights with a low energy bulb to the general public, bringing further awareness to the use of CFL’s and sustainability within design.
DesignMarch is an event organized by the Iceland Design Center from the 18 to the 21 of March. Whether it is Icelandic designers exhibiting interesting new designs, work in progress or old favorites, the aim of DesignMarch is to create a refreshing town fair, where Icelandic design meets the media, the public and tourists. All over the city – in abandoned warehouses, shops, galleries, restaurants and even in the streets – Icelandic design is bursting forth.
DesignMarch aims to imbue the city with life, with design at every step. In 2010, vacant shop premises were filled with Icelandic design; cafés served their refreshments in Icelandic crockery; exhibitions and installations were seen all over town. Not to mention shops outside the city center, exhibitions and open studios.
DesignMarch also included a series of lectures, seminars, film screenings, and a new approach to city sightseeing, guided by architects.
The brothers Fernando (born 1961) and Humberto Campana (born 1953) are two of the most famous South American designers. Since 1983, Fernando, who graduated in architecture, and Humberto, who studied law, have worked together in the field of design, or better between art and design. in their joint studio, a sort of converted garage, in São Paulo, Brazil, they develop furniture which are often based on everyday, ready-made materials, waste products as well as industrial goods. Some of their designs are manufactured by Edra and Cappellini.