craftism

crafitism é um projeto do designer português albio nascimento que trabalha em berlim e está interessado em pesquisar o significado da palavra home entre culturas diversas. também realiza a curadoria da exposição DESIGNFORFUTURE, com foco em design sustentável, desde o ano de 2005.

"I’m exploring product innovation in traditional crafts.
Always focusing on local culture, and by using design methods and creative processes, I’m searching for strategies to improve the viability of the traditional craftsman work and way of life.
In the process I became interested in more conceptual approaches and started to work with artisans in experimental craft projects.
I’m also always on the look out for folk homemade objects and skilled artisans.
This investigation is part of a product design master’s degree program which I’m taking at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. This blog documents my work in progress and shares thoughts and relevant information on the topic.
Albio"

love 2

este último cd do AIR, love 2, é simplesmente maravilhoso. para ouvir em todas as ocasiões. sempre. todos os dias. todas as horas. até nunca enjoar!

hrafnkell birgisson

hrafnkell birfisson é um designer islandês que vive e trabalha em berlim. a maioria dos seus projetos detém uma inventividade simples baseada na observação e reinvenção do cotidiano.

dezeen

dezeen é mais uma excelente revista de arquitetura e design!!!

tetris

gabriel cañas

suited case

o designer holandês graduado em eidhoven Erik De Nijs apresenta suas malas que podem se transformar em sofás confortáveis durante viagens desconfortáveis:

"The ‘suited case’ is a project which is inspired on the idea of people waiting during their trip. People often go and rest sitting on their suitcases, that is the starting point of this design.
I created a living room couch which is built from a suitcase set. The set is meant for 2 people, consists of 2 pieces of hand luggage and 2 pieces of large luggage. These parts of the set can be put together as a couch at all times when there is waiting involved. So you take your own comfortable living room couch with you on your trip.
This concept came from a research on nostalgia during travelling. When a familiar object from home is taken with you on a trip you feel much more at ease. And which object is more familiar then your own comfortable couch.
The fabrics which are used to cover the suit cases emphasize the homely feeling. I searched for a combination of fabrics which amplify each other and which create a prominent image. By using prints on the large luggage and the pad on the hand luggage I tried to put down a lively picture.
Finally there are some typical suitcase elements, like a big zipper, handles and wheels. These elements show the suitcases when the couch is constructed."

frame

"Frame is the world's barometer of interior design. The magazine shows you what's happening and where to find it.

The latest interiors and products, spiced up with some art, shop windows and sets: that's the essence of Frame magazine. We gather the most interesting work from around the globe and package it in six tactile issues a year. Since we believe that our readers are first and foremost viewers who like to 'read' images, the magazine focuses on photos and drawings. We don't neglect text, however. In fact, we put a lot of energy in finding the story behind each design we publish. We write these stories in easy-to-understand, down-to-earth English.

Loaded with nothing but the best in contemporary design, Frame is an inspiring and indispensable reference for professionals in interior design and other creative pursuits."