“I have high hopes that fungi-based materials are the solution for many environmental issues in the future. There is the possibility that they will replace the use of both animal leather and plastics,” Mari Koppanen, Finnish designer and Ph.D. student. Multi-disciplinary…
Copenhagen-based designer Sofie Østerby has created a sculptural vase and bowl for Danish furniture brand Fredericia, inspired by her love of contemporary art and photography. Part of the Complements Collection, the Hydro vase in sand cast brass and the Locus…
“We try to make products that are simple and functional that will last and last, and we source as much as we can locally. Our new board balm is made from beeswax from a beekeeper in our village and most…
“It’s so rewarding to see the little ideas that were floating around in my head, transformed into physical form – through clay – to create artwork where no two pieces are the same.” Bonnisa Moore, Founder of Afton by Palm.…
From the founders of boutique staycation company Kip Hideaways comes Kip Kiosk, an exclusive online store selling beautiful artisan designs by independent makers. The one-stop-shop brings together unique, handmade pieces, each chosen from the hideaways in Kip’s highly curated collection.…
“I truly believe in the importance of carving out time away from the transient, cold digital space in favour of something more natural, organic and memorable. The tactile, multi-sensory nature of something like paper can prompt a slowing down and…
“I love the calm that flowers bring when I am designing, mixed with the high intensity of an event install, and then the inspiration that one single branch of greenery will evoke, the detail and the absolute magic in nature,” Philippa…
We travel to rural Lancashire for our next meet the maker Q&A with Rachael Clark, founder of independent home fragrance company hobo + co. Driven by her passion and strong sense of wanderlust, she started candle-making in 2013 and combined…
Water is at the centre of sustainable development and an ever-lasting inspiration for GROHE who put eco-conscious design at the forefront of product development. The leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings wants to bring the “pure…
“I wanted to somehow combine my practical skills with my creative practice and research interests, it was a natural decision to combine these to create a brand that enforced the idea of artist-designed textiles for everyday life.” Beki Bright –…
“We’re a young company and idealistic but we firmly believe that it’s not naive to want to be better, to want to do things in a new way.” Julie Lam on the ethos behind the brand, Lam Lighting Having exhibited…
Your front door, be it clean-lined and minimalist or traditionally designed to suit the period of the property, is the first sign that you’re back home. Recognising this, as well as the importance of a beautifully-designed door or garage door,…
“It’s been quite a journey.” Tom Raffield Steering an explorative path away from convention with their pioneering steam bending technique, design brand Tom Raffield is celebrated widely throughout the industry for their iconic lighting and furniture designs, not to mention…
Last month the enki team made their way to the New Designers show to explore the latest talent that the design world has to offer. It’s safe to say we were not disappointed. The exciting exhibition takes over London’s Business…
*Sponsored Content* “People say that my designs are like pieces of sculpture. I think that’s true – but they go beyond that, I hope, to be incredibly useful and practical too.” Jennifer Newman Known for her signature bold approach to…
