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Industry Insider :: Top Ten Chairs for right now from Milan
The Saloni 2010 was all about the chair and we are pleased to bring you ten of the most cutting edge new chairs released last month.
130 CHAIR for Thonet
Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa has designed the new '130 chair' series for Thonet, drawing not on the form, but the attitude behind the classic bentwood chairs of the company. The '130' series are solid-wood chairs and armchairs that are available in plain wood - either in beech or oak - and are available with padded seats, or with fully upholstered seats and backrests.
CRASH CHAIR for Established & Sons
Designed by Konstantin Grcic, The Crash Chair is unlike typical upholstered furniture which is built on a wooden frame with foam padding. It consists of a tubular frame and a two-inch loose foam moulded cover to fit over the metal frame. The generous dimensions and spaciousness of the chair is to give individuals a place to ‘crash out' and relax.
JUMPER CHAIR for Established & Sons
This is a fun and playful chair reminiscent of a cozy woolen jumper. It's made from knitted wool, wrapped around a wooden structure with steel legs and fixed together with buttons.
MESH CHAIR for Magis
British designer Tom Dixon's new 'Mesh' chair for Italian furniture manufacturer Magis is made from two tooling processes: the pressing of metal mesh for the seat, and aluminum extrusion for the frame. 'Mesh' aspires to be almost invisible, with its semi-transparent structure. Its visual lightness and delicate curves make it a seat ideal for both the domestic and professional environment.
PAPER PLANES CHAIR for Moroso
London-based studio Doshi Levien (Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien) has designed 'Paper Planes' for Italian furniture manufacturer, Moroso. The seat features a steel structure, with cold-cured polyurethane foam upholstery. The cover comes in two versions: a printed kvadrat remix fabric with swarovski crystal applications or jacquard.
MAGIC HOLE CHAIR for Mocoloco
Phillipe Starck has used the most advanced materials to make the latest collection. He has crafted this classy furniture from shock resistant and weather proof materials. The bright orange ‘Magic Hole' on each unit will definitely add a unique touch as well as exclusiveness to your decor. It does make a rather dramatic statement that would be hard to imitate.
MASTERS CHAIR for Kartell
With lively sinuous lines, the' Masters' chair combines the outlines of three of the most famous chairs in modern design. Arne Jacobsen's Series 7 Chair, Eero Saarinen's Tulip Armchair, and Charles Eames' Eiffel Chair.
SPUN CHAIR for Haunch of Venison
British designer Thomas Heatherwick launched a chair shaped like a spinning top made of spun steel and copper. Developed through full size test pieces an ergonomic was established where seat, back and arms were all the same profile. The result is not immediately apparent as a chair and when upright looks more like a sculptural vessel. However, when lent on its side it forms a comfortable and functional chair that the sitter can rock from side to side in, or even spin round in a complete circle.
NAP CHAIR for Republic of Fritz Hansen
Award winning Danish designer Kasper Salto created the NAP chair which is all about being able to sit well in as many positions as possible. The name NAP is an abbreviation of the three key sitting positions; Normal, Active and Passive - because sitting is in fact a constant movement. Available in two varieties, with and without arm rests. All varieties come in four different colours: Milk White, Butter Yellow, Pepper Grey, Coffee Brown.
NEMO CHAIR for Fabio Novembre
Fabio Novembre uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This year he released 'Nemo'. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant. Tall enough to protect the person, and designed to be used outside and inside alike, 'Nemo' has the power to turn any habitat into a theatrical scene and whoever uses it becomes the protagonist in a story!
iscd in the Media :: Graduate Catherine Morgan is featured in Daily Telegraph HOME Magazine
On Saturday 15th May 2010 the Daily Telegraph published an article in their HOME Magazine featuring iscd Graduate Catherine Morgan, advising her top industry tips for enhancing the smallest of environments. In a time when down-sizing to inner-city living is more popular than ever, how can one make the most of less? Catherine tells us how in this detailed article which you can read HERE
Catherine's feature is just one of many examples of the International School of Colour and Design being profiled in the media through its current students as well as influential alumni.
Take a look back over some of iscd's greatest success stories, original tips and tricks of the trade, inspirational career changes into the creative industry's as well as major events been and to come through the eyes of the public. Feeling inspired? Read on here at iscd's MEDIA PAGE.
Over the last 27 years iscd has established itself as an authority in the education of colour and design. It has also become a resource centre for all media outlets in the area of colour, style and trend. Here is a selection of coverage from the school.
For more feature articles involving the International School of Colour and Design, click through to The Design Hub, and then Press and Media where you will find a continually updating resource of creative news worthy tips, successes and inspiration.
WE LOVE :: TAC Headquarters in Victoria, Australia by MGS Architects
The TAC Headquarters successfully showcase the potential of collaborations between architects and artists.
And when MGS Architects received the 2009 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Award for Commercial Architecture, it was precisely this element that the judges noted.
"The building's generous expression is skilfully articulated and the architects have successfully incorporated the work of artist Mathew Johnson into the building's façade."
Constructed in precast concrete, with aluminium panels shielding the western light, a mélange of green, blue and red panels on the western façade add a playful edge to the commercial headquarters.
"Mathew is known for his use of colour. His palette is always vibrant," says architect Chris Jones, a director at MGS Architects.
Located near Geelong's waterfront, Johnson's treatment of the prominent corner site draws employees, as well as locals, to the landmark building.
"We wanted to link the waterfront and Deakin University to the city, but we also wanted to design a building with urban design credentials," says Jones.
The urban design features of the TAC Headquarters are as impressive as the building. As well as the street-like ambience of the lobby, with its bluestone floors, the promenade is approached like a boardwalk, evocative of Geelong's waterfront.
Recycled timber was used, with aluminium panels set into the treads explaining the site's history.
"We were conscious of what was here before the bulldozers came in," says Jones, who laments the loss of the heritage wool stores.
"We can't bring them back. But we could try and create something that was going to occupy that vacuum."
Such inspiration for any iscd budding Interior Designers, don't be afraid to use interesting colour!
via InDesignLIVE
iscd Graduate Kelly Ross @ 2010 HIA Home Show Sydney
This years HIA Sydney Home Show on now, showcases a series of rooms being styled by key industry persons under the theme "International". One of these people is the International School of Colour and Design's Graduate and Drawing & Rendering short course Educator, Kelly Ross.
The select few were asked to choose and submit reasoning behind their choice of international city to support their design for an interior to be put on display at the Show. Kelly chose Berlin, Germany and this is why...
Berlin...
"Eclectic and unique, Berlin is home to a bustling international community and cutting edge art scene. With its tumultuous history and clash in ideas this city has helped define the modern world. On the streets of Berlin many philosophical, scientific and political ideas were born. As a divided city it became a symbol of both liberty and oppression, a state of mind, everyone's city. All free men wherever they live are citizens of Berlin".
Then came the journey of sourcing, designing, approaching, drawing, redrawing and scratching beneath the surface of Kelly's little knowledge of the influential city, she gave her self a challenge.
"In designing the room the foremost challenge/consideration and perhaps point of the exhibition was to produce awareness. Approaching suppliers is the only way forward to realising the space you want to manifest with NO budget!"
Kelly found this chair on the side of the road in Maroubra, Sydney and imagined it in Violet velvet. Not having the money to reupholster it she thought about her options. She had been aware of manufacturer EDIT doing unusual pieces so sent a photo of the chair and approached them to reupholster it. The end result a kitch Violet/Floral recovering.
Kelly's realisation meant that all elements in the room had to have 1 or 2 fall back positions. She mentioned good relations needed to be established and kept with suppliers so they didn't renegotiate on offers made in the spur of the moment, hungry for advertising and latter review it all as inconvenient. Advertising is an essential part of negotiating product from suppliers when using their products.
Wanting a very euro driven look and some unusual pieces made it easy for Kelly in many senses, yet in other respects very hard too. Make the decision yourself by attending the show from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th May at Sydney's Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.
iscd will also be hosting two workshops and a seminar everyday, be sure to Book Your Place Now
HIA Sydney Home Show & the International School of Colour and Design
The Sydney Home Show is just around the corner and iscd is once again involved...
WHAT'S HAPPENING
• Well renowned trend forecaster Lucy Sutherland will be running two iscd Discovery Workshops daily, be sure to book your place before they fill up.
• Lucy Sutherland will also be presenting daily on the latest colour trends
• iscd will be giving away a Styling with Colour short course valued at $400 as a prize for one lucky registrar of any Discovery Workshop
• iscd graduates will be answering visitors questions at the "Ask an Expert" stage
You will also see the very talented iscd graduate Kelly Ross designing a room in the design precinct! watch this space next week to see her behind the scenes journey into creating the space.
Book now and discover the designer within, click through to the official website for more information!
HIA Sydney Home Show 2010
iscd @ DesignEX 2010
Last week saw the International School of Colour and Design participate in Design Ex 2010 at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. Working behind the scenes to present a fresh and decorative image of the school, for the forever growing design industry to see.
As one of the largest forums for all industries of design to come together, iscd presented it's stand hosted by current students and administration team members alike, offering the most current and inspiring information from all perspectives of the school that is iscd, Your Design Hub.
Along with the inspiring stand, iscd Founding Director Prue Royle demystified the creative process through her Thursday presentation "Whats Creativity got to do with it?"
On Friday both Prue Royle and iscd Colour Design Educator Edwina Hirst hosted the 'Gain the Creative Edge' workshop shining the spotlight on the importance of creativity and authenticity in design, teaching the attendees unique techniques on how to reclaim it.
Saturday saw Prue Royle presenting her "Above and Beyond the Trends" seminar, taking a look at the massive shifts in the world of design and what it means for us as designers as we enter the turbulent teens.
We hope you had an enjoyable time at DesignEX 2010.
iscd @ 30 Days of Home and Entertaining
Last Monday evening a lucky audience were fortunate enough to hear from some of iscd's top colour and styling experts, as well as meet and mix with the editors of Australia's top food, drinks, fashion and lifestyle magazines.
They discovered some insider secrets to creating an enviable home and lifestyle through exceptional seminars, plus learnt new skills at hands-on workshops.
Some of the local talent included iscd's Educators Sara Silm and Lisa Koehler, plus Colour Design Graduates Catherine Morgan and Joyce Pang, with guest features by Relationship Manager Elodie Bilanycz and Deborah Bibby of Real Living Magazine.
A highlight of the festival was the Live House where the above seminars and workshops were hosted. A purpose built environment inspired through the ever-changing collage of events and surprises as, each day, different rooms - from lounge to bedroom - were reinvented and transformed during seminars hosted by magazine editors and leading stylists. The hottest international trends in furniture and home wares were on display as you stepped inside a marketplace ‘boutique'.
Be sure to look out for next years 30 Days of Home and Entertaining!
iscd Interior Motives :: Bringing you the best of Milan
Design fans have the opportunity to follow this 'never been done before' video blog idea for the whole 5 days of Milan 2010 Furniture Fair. A live presentation from a budding Australian Designer will keep those around the world, updated on the most current trends coming from one of the worlds biggest Design Hubs, instantaneously.
WHO?
Emma Elizabeth: designer & stylist
WHY?
EE has a passion & eye for design, & feels the rest of the world needs to join her on the amazing adventure...
WHAT?
Every design week major or minor, every new design needs to be covered experientially, through the eye & mind of EE
HOW?
By foot, tram & train EE edited Milan design week to bring to a global audience what she feels is the essence of the designers and designers...
Watch Video One
Watch Video Two
Watch Video Three
Follow the remaining videos each day at Design Vlog
COLOURFUL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
THE HEARTFUL TRAVELLERS
Prue Royle (Founder, International School of Colour & Design) and
Judith Salmon (Director, Salmon Galleries) present their new tour...
You are invited to immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of Australia's Red Heart with Aboriginal artist-in-residence, Bibi Barba. Experience the desert's dramatic landscapes and natural colour palettes. See the sun set over Uluru, walk through the Kata Tjuta domes to the Valley of the Winds, sample bush tucker with Aboriginal guides and dine under a million southern-night stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Explore your personal creativity with Bibi Barba and Prue Royle and discover Aboriginal writing with Judith Salmon.
Information Session
Wednesday 28 April at either 10.00am or 6.00pm
SALMON GALLERIES
71 Union Street McMahons Point
To view itinerary & costs visit:www.theheartfultravellers.com
For interstate travellers please call Glenys Broadhead on 02 9302 0735
RSVP 9922 4133 * judith@salmongalleries.com.au
iscd Industry Insider :: Behind Design seminar series deemed a success!
Last Monday and Thursday night saw the International School of Colour and Design host its first of a biannual seminar series, Behind Design. Students, Alumni, and Industry Partners alike, rubbed shoulders and enjoyed an inspiring evening, of tales from credited Colourists, Stylists and Designers.
With both evenings totally booking out within the first week of release, it was a full house each night. This didn't deter the speakers who executed their presentations with expertise and flair!
Vanessa Colyer Tay from InsideOUT Magazine, Margot Warre from Margot Warre Design, Edwina Hirst esteemed iscd Educator, Babette Hayes of Babette Hayes Designs and Tamara Maynes of Bespoke Workshop all brought different experiences and ideas to the table.
The March series deemed such a success, there is much hype about the next lot proposed for September 2010, to book your interest in advance or read more about the evenings just past, click here.