Helsinki is preparing to take on the title of World Design Capital 2012. In this short film directed by Joel Hypén for Wallpaper, some of Helsinki's most prominent designers give us an insight into their city and the relationship it has with their own practice.
Adrian Swinstead is an artist and designer creating evocative furniture using ancient preserved wood. His pieces combine the wood, which he sources from bogs around the UK, with contemporary materials such as glass and steel, bringing together craftsmanship, storytelling and contemporary design.
Launched in January 2010, New York City based Roll & Hill manufactures high end contemporary lighting, producing original products by American and international designers.
Here, Dwell and Phillips present a roundtable discussion with the designers and founder, in which they talk not only about their own practice but the nature and power of light itself.
Based Upon is a London studio, comprising of a group of artists and designers creating highly acclaimed large scale interior pieces and sculptural furniture.
MADE Gallery
Toronto
As part of the forthcoming Toronto Design Week / Toronto Design Offsite, MADE present 'MADE at Home', a group showcase of twenty six design studios and collaborations focusing on new Canadian design for the home.
An interview with Industrial designer and architect Ron Arad in his studio in Camden. Here, he discusses with Crane.tv, his early career and his design philosophy now.
Arad, who was head of the Design Products Department at the Royal College of Art from 1997 to 2009, is perhaps most well known for his work with steel, and his many chair designs.
Barthonia Forum
Cologne
This month sees the third Designers Fair, part of The Passengen Interior Design week Cologne which was established 20 years ago. During the Interior Design week, the city of Cologne becomes an international design showcase.
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