The Good Design Manifesto, created by designer Richard Shed, is a collection of 100 brief responses from industry experts to the question "what is good design?" The 100 responses from the Good Design Manifesto were integrated into 100% Design London 2008.
(DE)light is Cristina Ferraz's most recent work which attempts to challenge our concept of light by reinterpreting the key components of light, lamp and bulb.
The project by RCA graduate Ferraz, explores the notion of freeing light from its solid exterior and bringing it back to its intangible essence.
Speaking on her work, she explains:
Various locations
This month the city of Brussels will be celebrating its first design festival by showcasing works from over a hundred designers and architects working both within Belgium and abroad.
Design September will bring together furniture, lighting, industrial, graphic, food and landscape design with more than 50 events taking place during its three week run.
Vitra Design Museum
Charles-Eames-Str. 1
D-79576 Weil am Rhein
In 2008, the American designer George Nelson (1908-1986) would have been 100 years old. In recognition of this centennial anniversary, the Vitra Design Museum is planning the first comprehensive retrospective of his work.
Iconic British designer Tom Dixon discusses his work, his stance on sustainability and his brilliant Second Cycle initiative for Artek.
Various venues
This month sees the London Design Festival, the UK’s biggest annual celebration of design, take over the city for the 6th year running. Throughout this time DeTank will be giving extensive coverage to the best of the events, including our daily pick of what not to miss.
Mint
70 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2SF
For this year’s London Design Festival Mint is celebrating a decade of design.
In this video by ScribeMedia Arts & Culture, architect Simone Giostra speaks about his groundbreaking Zero Energy Media Wall in Bejing.
Creating objects that have the ability to transcend their utilitarian purpose and affect users on a more personal level is one of the main motivations behind Jennifer Anderson's work, Material Series.
As one of Anderson's more experimental projects, the Series is comprised of five identical chairs made from five different materials: wood, mud, grass, wax, and bronze.
Design Council
34 Bow Street, London, WC2E 7DL
Greengaged, the sustainable design hub of The London Design Festival, is set to be one of the highlights of this year’s festival.
This series of chairs made from walnut, polyethylene, and industrial felt are a perfect expression of the quality and creativity of Jennifer Anderson’s designs.
Working across the boundaries of art, craft and design, the San Diego based designer-maker combines craftsmanship, form and concept to create one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture.
187 - 211 St John Street
London
For the festival this year, Foundry and partners will be converting an industrial warehouse into a gallery-like shopping space for visitors to buy some of the world's most exclusive design brands.
For a short period of time, the venue will operate as a 'pop - up' retail store and will be accompanied by a one-off design showcase.
121-123 Deptford High Street
Deptford, London UK
24HR Design&Make has been set up by group of Goldsmiths College Design students attempting to demonstrate what can be created in 24 hours.
Stand G30
Earls Court Exhibition Hall
London
100% Norway is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a double exhibition at both 100% Design and Designersblock during this year's London Design Festival.
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