Volker Haug to participate in Rigg Design Prize
(Australia) - In collaboration with Danielle Brustman and Matt Staples, Volker Haug set to participate in prestigious Rigg Design Prize.
Highly commended by international judge Shashi Cann, Brustman’s installation for the prize, which includes Volker Haug’s Oddments pendant as its central feature, can be seen up until the 24 February 2019 at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne, Australia.
With this year’s focus on interiors, the NGV asked ten nationally renowned designers to broaden their approach in the creation of domestic spaces.
The intention behind Brustman's design is to leave space for an occupant’s dreaming and imagination whilst providing a rich spatial framework that facilitates inspiration where a “world within a world” emerges. Part conversation pit, part stage, this curvilinear structure takes its cues from art deco bandshells where rooms become sets and people become performers in their own lives.
“I love the dreamy way the Oddments pendant appears to be floating," writes Brustman. "It has an elemental quality to it which also works with the futuristic design reference for this project. I was initially attracted to this design for its lightness, beauty and simplicity. When I saw the Oddments pendant I knew it would marry with the overall design of the space perfectly."
Aura - Petite Friture
By using a material normally reserved for office accessories, Tomas Kral has created Aura, a lightweight pendant lamp, with a simple and almost archetypal form, that through the metal mesh diffuses a soft and mellow light.
The Aura pendant is available in both black and white, and comes in a small and large size.
Marchetti - Dome
Marchetti's newest fixture, Dome, is characterised by adjustable articulated elements and high performance lenses that concentrate a beam of light into the environment. The piece comes as a hanging, wall, table or floor lamp in either black or white enriched by gold.
WantedDesign founders honoured by French Minister of Culture
(France) - Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, honoured with prestigious 'Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters' title.
WantedDesign, a series of international design events, was established in 2011 and has become a major player in the design industry, blossoming year after year as a game changer in the New York landscape.
WantedDesign has also been a stepping stone in the inception of the official New York design week, NYCxDESIGN, with Hainaut and Pijoulat being part of the steering committee since its creation.
Established in 1957, the 'Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters' insignia is one of the highest French distinctions. Hainaut and Pijoulat are being recognised for their contribution and commitment to serve and promote French Culture, and especially Design, Creativity and Savoir-Faire, in the US.
''We are very honoured and proud to be part of the 2018 promotion receiving the prestigious title of 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'. We feel highly grateful, and hope we will be able to trigger more French-American cultural exchanges and friendship in 2019 and beyond," said Hainaut and Pijoulat.
Louis Poulsen launches Silver Patera
(Denmark) - Danish lighting manufacturer launches silver version of Øivind Slaatto’s Patera chandelier.
While classic in its form and Danish design principles, the silver Patera takes a bold step away from minimalism. Its reflective profile instantly catches the eye whether or not the lamp is lit, becoming an irresistible focal point and an essential part of the room's ambiance.
The design’s soft, glare-free, 360-degree illumination is the result of an intricate design. Patera consists of a variety of differently positioned cells that bathe surrounding spaces in natural light while preventing stark and undesirable shadows.
The pendant is easy to install in many settings. It comes with an E27/E26 fitting, allowing the use of a variety of light sources, including LED. Patera is also available with an integrated LED solution.
The new silver Patera will be available starting in February 2019.
Flos releases Nendo design
(Italy) - Gaku frame from Flos hosts and interacts with lamps and matching objects.
Designed by Nendo, an adjustable-height pendant lamp can be hung inside the frame which also comes in a wireless version that features inductive charging functionality. Normally laying on the charging dock, the lamp can be moved around freely when lighting is needed elsewhere.
Other accessories include bowls, vases, a mirror, and a bookend which are held in place by magnets and can be moved around in the frame as if rearranging the interiors of a miniature room.
Het Licht Lab - No.42 TUIG
Floor Lamp No. 42 TUIG, designed by Alex Groot Jebbink, combines a sleek steel frame with an architectural hood of rugged leather. A lamp with its own personality, TUIG is the result of research into new forms of connection and the art of omission. The closed hood forces the light to bundle and is thus mainly released up and down.
Catellani & Smith introduces Gold Moon
(Italy) – Gold Moon chandelier is the new creation from Catellani & Smith, in which gold colour communicates a message of warmth and refinement in a space.
Similar to a cascade of falling lights, this spectacular lighting composition is an eye-catching element in the context of contract-projects, hotels and private residences.
The fixture is composed of a set of irregular discs, suspended from a satin-steel base by thin cables of different lengths. The discs have a diameter of 20cm and are covered by thin gold-coloured leaves. They ‘host’ precious copper curls and small gems of glass, provided with LED light sources. The interchangeable LEDs are IGBT/Triac dimmable and therefore the intensity of light can be adjusted, to get the most suitable lighting.
Custom versions of the Gold Moon Chandelier are also available, to meet diverse requirements: the ceiling base is available in various diameters, according to the number of pendants, which may vary starting from a minimum of 20 elements.
Calex Holland exhibiting at January Furniture Show 2019
(UK) - Dutch LED lighting specialist Calex Holland to show at 'Light' the new lighting section at the January Furniture Show.
Calex is one of the leading suppliers of LED lighting for contract and domestic use and will show through its UK distributors Multi-lite UK.
Martin Carnell of Multi-lite UK said: “When considering events to showcase the new range of fully dimmable, decorative designer LED filament lamps from Calex, I was really pleased to hear about the growth of the lighting section of the January Furniture Show.
"Multi-lite have committed to a large stand at the event to make sure we have all of the new Calex lines on show. As the main distributor for Calex lamps, Multi-lite UK will be showcasing all of the new product lines including the stunning XXL series in antique and titanium finish. Over the last couple of years, Calex have firmly focused on decorative lamps in a wide variety of options.”
'Light' at JFS will feature over 25 UK and International lighting companies with everything from simple table lamps to futuristic LED lighting installations.
Lightovation 2019 launch pad for top designer partnerships
(USA) - Leading lighting companies to debut highly-anticipated collections from designer collaborations at next edition of Lightovation.
In order to create leading-edge lighting collections, the likes of Generation Lighting, Progress Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting and Corbett Lighting are collaborating with interior designers and celebrities more and more.
“Lightovation exhibitors are committed to innovation in design, and by championing and collaborating with the industry’s top trend-setters and thought leaders, brands are able to deliver high-quality, original and well-designed products," said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. "We are pleased to be the launch pad for these new and exciting partnerships.”
Among the celebrity partnerships is the highly-anticipated line from famed TV personality Ellen DeGeneres and Generation Lighting. Drawing inspiration from some of Ellen’s favourite, world-renowned artists and treasured personal home pieces, the collection delivers relaxed mid-century and rustic modern designs.
Making its world premiere at Lightovation, Progress Lighting’s 35-piece collection with interior designer and Bravo TV's Million Dollar Decorators star Jeffrey Alan Marks will feature pendants, chandeliers, wall sconces and ceiling fixtures representative of Marks' southern California roots.
In addition to these new collections, new products from already successful designer collaborations will be available in numerous Lightovation showrooms, including Lisa McDennon for Hinkley Lighting, and Libby Langdon and Bryan Patrick Flynn for Crystorama.
Juniper release five new designs
(USA) - Juniper Design Studio reveal five new additions to its lighting product line.
The line includes new additions: THIN Vertical Suspension, THIN Primaries Octagon, THIN Multiples Vertical Suspension, Rail Outdoor Lighting System, and Axis X Vertical Suspension.
- The THIN Vertical Suspension is characterised by a single line and can be a single unit or clustered to display dazzling installations of warm light.
- The THIN Primaries Octagon takes the form of an eight-sided shape, is Juniper's largest pendant to date, and can be expanded, stacked, or clustered to fit architectural specifications.
- The THIN Multiples Vertical Suspension has a slender profile that projects a minimalist aesthetic, impressive LED lighting capabilities, and offers fully rotatable, magnetically connecting LED light segments with customisable options.
- The Rail Outdoor Lighting System borrows features from Juniper's signature THIN System including the ability to extend linear configurations to custom lengths and rotate light segments independently. The piece uniquely offers a water-resistant frame and efficient light output.
- The Axis X Vertical Suspension is composed of four angle extrusions that, when combined, form a symmetrical cross with four channels of light. The linear solid bronze or wood body is suspended from a single mounting point, creating a long and elegant fixture.
Moooi presents The Button
(Netherlands) - In an effort to battle counterfeit products, Moooi introduces 'button' of authentication.
Moooi believes in good design and the sustainability of the creative processes that lead to good design. Design brands and designers deserve protection to keep creating new products and investing in marketing their designs.
The Button is a personal safe-keeper of investing in authentic design. A hi-tech superhero with NFC-technology that will accompany every Moooi design and acts as proof of authenticity.
Mass production and counterfeiting is becoming more and more common. The process of designing, producing and marketing of a new authentic design takes time. During that time, it's easy for counterfeiters to copy and reproduce the design and flood the market with cheap imitations. Fighting these malpractices often feels futile due to large counterfeit manufacturers and distributors keeping a low profile or countries where counterfeiters aren't prosecuted.
Moooi realised that instead of fighting off copies, the smarter choice would be to shift the focus on emphasising their own designs. Protecting Moooi designs with clever technology, while providing proud Moooi product owners digital proof of their investment. And just like that, The Button was born.
