In my latest article for Designer magazine I talk to the ‘professional trend forecasters’ to find out how designers can look ahead to future developments in order to maximise the success and profitability of their products. You can read the article here or check out the selection of other articles I have written for Designer
Trend
Off the Wall
Launched by a Gothenburg based design duo in early January, Off the Wall is a 3-Dimensional wallpaper designed by Kicki Edgren Nyborg as part of her Master’s thesis. Now, working in collaboration with her husband Peter Nyborg under the name of Kredema design, the duo have developed a collection of six different 3D shapes that
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Bathroom
Cupcake bathtub for kids
Dutch designer Beerd van Stokkum has given the classic cupcake case a new lease of life with his design, which he has aptly named Sweet Cake. Enlarged to extraordinary proportions the cupcake case has become a multi-purpose object. It can be used as a baby’s bath, flower box or garden pot, or a charming basket
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Interior Accessories
Parrot speakers by Philippe Starck
One of the latest designs by iconic French designer Philippe Starck is the Parrot Speaker set. This completely digital speaker set is linked wirelessly creating a perfect surround sound effect. The collaboration between Parrot and Starck aimed to achieve the combination of the latest in wireless technology with an aesthetic that can represent our time.
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Trend
2010 consumer trends
One of the world’s leading trend firms, trendwatching.com sends out its free, monthly Trend Briefings to more than 160,000 subscribers worldwide. I of course subscribe and I have recently received a briefing detailing a number of consumer trends to watch out for next year. Business as unusual – For the first time, there’s a global
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Kitchen
Portable mini kitchen
Moving Kitchen is a nifty little concept by South Korean designer Joongho Choi. The sleek looking portable mini-appliance can be moved anywhere around the house or even out to the garden – basically anywhere it is needed – by simply wheeling it around. The product is full of hidden surprises all neatly compacted into the
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Kitchen
Mini kitchen in a drawer
Submitted by South Korean design student Nojae Park as part of the Electrolux Design Lab 2009 competition, this concept design is ideal for those who have hectic work days and often take lunch at their desks in front of their computers. Drawer Kitchen combines an eating surface, fridge, hot plate and dish drawer in a
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Wallcoverings
Fashion-Inspired Wallpaper
This fashion inspired black and white wallpaper is perfect for any avid fashionistas who want to express their love of all things fashion. Available from Wallpaper from the 70s, this wallpaper is part of the surreal collection. There are a whole host of unique papers available from the floral, baroque, glamorous, romantic and abstract collections,
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Wallcoverings
London inspired wallpaper
Lizzie Allen has her own printing studio in which she produces hand-printed wallpapers. Her unique style incorporates novelty and humour and she finds her inspiration from travelling and the different places she has lived in. She also draw her experiences of other cultures and traditions. This wallpaper is ideal for feature walls or individual panels.
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Bathroom
Shiny new bathtub
The Tub-T is an elegant bathtub made from diamond polished stainless steel and complimented with glass steps. There is a blasted swirl pattern on each step. Each step contains an LED light which illuminates the tread. The hand rail which is also made from diamond polished stainless steel is in the form of an