d-lab: Cubes
(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
Matteo Thun, Antonio Rodriguez: The Sustainable Light of Maple
(jiří macek) The Arba lamp, designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for the Swiss manufacturer of Belux lights, is simple, timeless, and, moreover, complies with Thun’s focus on issues related to sustainable development and his effort to apply an ecological approach to design. ...more
Emmanuel Babled: A Light, A Table, And Robots
(jiří macek) Milan-based French designer Emmanuel Babled has designed a series of Digit experimental lights in the form of clusters of glass balloons, which were on display at the installation of the Dutch Priveekollektie gallery at Design Miami in December. Babled’s works ranked among the most interesting exhibits at the trade fair, which sets trend in the field of experimental and artistic design. ...more
Ross Lovegrove: Cosmic Angels
(jiří macek) A collection of new lights designed by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide can be perceived as an invitation to visit the cosmos. Yet at the same time, one can remain on the ground. These refined cyber creations by Lovegrove represent a cosmos of their own. ...more
Zaha Hadid: Between Tension and Compression
(jiří macek) The unusual organic floor lamp entitled Genesy designed by Zaha Hadid was conceived as an abstract diagram of development. The renowned architect designed it for the Italian brand of Artemide. ...more
