Moody Couch by Hanna Emelie Ernsting
Cologne 2011: Hanna Emelie Ernsting's Moody Couch was awarded second prize in the [D3] Contest for young designers at imm cologne this week.
Possibility of Guggenheim Museum in Finland to be explored
The City of Helsinki has commissioned the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to conduct a study exploring the possibility of creating a new Guggenheim Museum in Finland, to be completed by the end of this year. See press release below. More
Dezeentalks at [D3] Design Talents: day 2
Dezeenwire: Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs will interview designers Werner Aisslinger, Mathias Hahn and the [D3] Contest winners live on stage from 12.30 in the The Ramazzotti D3 Lounge at imm Cologne today, as part of our Dezeentalks at [D3] Design Talents series.The interviews will be broadcast on Dezeen at a later date. More info plus the full schedule in our earlier story.
See films of all the Dezeentalks at last year’s fair here.
Pressed Chair by Harry Thaler
Cologne 2011: London designer Harry Thaler's Pressed Chair is one of two joint winning projects in this year's [D3] Contest, an international competition for young designers organised by imm cologne. More
Rocker by Doshi Levien for Richard Lampert
Cologne 2011: London studio Doshi Levien present this child's rocking horse at imm cologne in Germany this week. More
Antenna Lights by Adrien Rovero
Swiss designer Adrien Rovero presents a collection of lights shaped like TV antennas at Galerie Kreo in Paris. More
Dezeenmail #66
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Competition: five copies of Ridiculous Typography Rules to be won
Dezeen and Anneloes van Gaalen, author of Never Use More Than Two Different Typefaces And 50 Other Ridiculous Typography Rules, have teamed up to offer readers the chance to win one of five copies. More
Dezeentalks at [D3] Design Talents: day 1
Dezeenwire: Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs will interview designers Stefan Diez, Marco Susani and Harald Gründl live on stage from 12.30 in the The Ramazzotti D3 Lounge at imm Cologne today, as part of our Dezeentalks at [D3] Design Talents series.The interviews will be broadcast on Dezeen at a later date. More info plus the full schedule in our earlier story.
See films of all the Dezeentalks at last year’s fair here.
OMA to design identity for Hong Kong transport system
Dezeen Wire: architects Office for Metropolitan Architecture have been commissioned to design the new strategy and identity for Hong Kong transport authority MTR, including two new stations. More
Maison L by Christian Pottgiesser
This five-towered residential extension to the orangery of an eighteenth century castle in Yvelines, France, is by architect Christian Pottgiesser. More
Slow Sofa by Frederik Roijé
Cologne 2011: Dutch designer Frederik Roijé presents his range of sofas with an integral side-table in Cologne, Germany, this week. More
Design Museum announce shortlist for Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011
The Design Museum in London have announced the designs nominated for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011, including the Angry Birds game (above). See the full shortlist below. More
Powerless Structures, Fig.101 by Elmgreen and Dragset
This sculpture of a boy and rocking horse by Berlin artists Elmgreen and Dragset will be the next installation on top of the Fourth Plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. More
"Palette of Optimism: Shades of Honey Moon" - New York Times
Dezeenwire: Alice Rawsthorn takes a look at the colour trends companies have forecast for this year and why they're likely to be a self-fulfilling prophecy - New York TimesHair Clip on Hair by Humans Since 1982
Swedish designers Humans since 1982 have created a hair clip with eyes on to make the wearer look like they're standing the other way round and wearing a niqāb headdress. More
Apartment in Paris by Pascal Grasso Architectures
Pascal Grasso Architectures of France have installed a landscape of blocks across the ceiling in this monochrome apartment in Paris. More
Hoxton House by David Mikhail Architects
David Mikhail Architects won the New London Architecture's Don't Move, Improve! competition with this project extending a London terraced house by just one metre. More
Ruché beds and tables by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset
Cologne 2011: French designer Inga Sempé will present these quilted beds for design brand Ligne Roset at imm Cologne next week. More
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo to lead World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 committee
Dezeenwire: former Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo has been appointed as chairman of the committee for World Design Capital Helsinki 2012. See press release below. More