(jiří macek) The visual of this year’s Czech Grand Design Award ceremony reveals the change of the moderator – the gala ceremony will be hosted by Marek Eben. However, the visual does not disclose much about the other figure on the poster – the robot. Photographer Bára Prášilová knows much more about him. After all, the entire concept was her idea.   ...more

(jiří macek) Singapore-based d-lab presented another phase in its research into the world of objects at Maison et Objet in Paris. The ultra-minimalist collection, entitled Objects Around The Tablescapes, contained easily overlooked, yet exceptional lights in the form of simple structures that all children build from cubes.   ...more

(jiří macek) A collection of small discreet objects designed by d-lab was created in the design incubation centre at the National University of Singapore. Patrick Chia, under whose leadership the objects were created in the incubation centre, explains that these are neither products nor statues, but objects that can turn an ordinary tabletop into an independent space.   ...more

(jiří macek) Jakub Polanka found inspiration in architecture and body structure for the new collection. His version of autumn and winter 09/10 will represent a futuristic place on the borderline bewteen white and black.  ...more

(jiří macek) The Fingers system of shelves, thanks to which one can feel at home like on a sunny forest plain, was designed by Belgian architect Arne Quinze for his own Quinze & Milan brand. He has created a restless statue of order and accidentality from seemingly unrelated and chaotically composed lines of bearing elements.   ...more

Based in London, Riita Ikonen is an artist who hails from Finland. She has recently graduated from the Royal College of Art in London. I was impressed by the photos of her objects of art. In my opinion, they are poetical, touching, and contain a profound message. Why is Riita Ikonen a snowflake?  ...more

(jana zielinski) The star of Julia Lohmann has begun to shine. This year, she was chosen as one of the designers of the future in the prestigious selection of Design Miami Basel. She also appeared on the cover of the British magazine ICON. And deservedly so. Her handwriting is highly visible. Her topic is relatively specific. She is primarily interested in organic shapes. Literally. She has created mouse babies from porcelain, lamps from polypores, and her most remarkable project - Cow Benches.   ...more

(jana zielinski) Fashion designer Paul Smith will exhibit the work of Mr. Matsumoto at the Fashion Week and Design Festival. The exhibition of the Japanese artist (also known under the name of BOKU) takes place in Paul Smith’s boutique in Covent Garden.  ...more

(jana zielinski) “To experience that feeling once more, to jump up and touch maple leaves. To be allowed to turn back once more and see that strange light at the end of the tunnel that attracts you because of its hope,” says the prominent Czech designer Bóďa Horák about his new Alley Dream project.   ...more

(jiří macek) If there was one thing the movie Fifth Element lacked, it certainly was the Zuri club in the Belgian town of Knokke. Its snow-white stylish interior, designed by Gerd Couckhuyt, together with a unique light system by Modular, makes one feel like Mila Jovovich is always very close at hand.  ...more