designers of the future – DesignApplause

philadelphia design district premiere exhibition.

Apr 14, 2018

the philadelphia design district will be celebrating its premiere launch event with a press preview and vip opening on friday, 13 april 2018. this showcase will feature designers, artists, and world-renowned brands, celebrating philadelphia as the newest urban design destination. curated by mona ross berman interiors, an acclaimed philadelphia-based interior design studio, the event invites those to challenge the trends of design.

the showcase at the bridge building, a new landmark in old city recently completed by architects gluck +, will be open to the public on select days between 14 > 28 april. the two-week pop-up showcase will be host to four public events, representing the elevated degree of design (products and services) available in old city and the philadelphia area.

exhibition events
nakashima: then and now
book signing & talk with mira nakashima
friday, april 20th 6-8pm

raw to refined: unconventional materials
artist dialogue between gregory nangle & mark khaisman
friday, april 27th 6:30-7:30pm

springtime in paris
floral classes with petit jardin en ville
sunday, april 15th 2-3:30pm

meet the designer
brunch with mona ross berman
saturday, april 28th 11-1pm

design miami basel celebrates 10th year.

Jun 8, 2015

above> chromatropic/ design miami/ x pierre frey
Design Miami/ Basel celebrates its 10th year. the first showcased 15 galleries, this year features 45 of the world’s leading design galleries including 12 of its founding members and a number of newcomers to the fair – iconic designers from the 20th century alongside contemporary designers exhibited at the fair for the first time.

galerie kreo presents designers muller van severen and julie richoz; ornamentum offers a look into the work of american silversmith jaydan moore; gallery all from beijing displays the works of naihan li, zhouhjie zhang and trent jansen in their first outing as a design miami/ gallery; and a host of lebanese designers, most of which have never exhibited at the fair, will be represented by art factum gallery, including david nicolas , marc baroud, marc dibeh, mary-lynn massoud, rasha nawam, carlo massoud and karim chaya. art factum gallery is joined by fellow lebanese gallery carwan, showing a solo exhibition of the works of karen chekerdjian, also a design miami/ first-timer.

console | gio ponti | nilufar gallery |1929

designed by gio ponti, made for a private commission. these furnishings were conceived by gio ponti as prototypes for “casa di moda” and for “casa all’italiana”, where taste and high quality craftsmanship find their best expression. among these models many in briar root, polished walnut, with bronze decorations, will be part of the limited series “domus nova” set up by gio ponti for the rinascente stores.

catherine esca | porky hefer | southern guild | 2015

beirut’s carwan gallery presents ‘trans|form’, a three-part collection of limited-edition objects by lebanese designer karen chekerdjian, explores the idea of function-based metamorphism. instilled with an innate sense of liminality — a transitional stage in a process — each piece is in a state of constant, perpetual change and mutation. a vase becomes a hunk of solid metal, a dining table is also a rock formation, a platform morphs into a lamp. the plurality of materials and functions engage in an uninterrupted dialogue with their environments, which help ground the forms within a contextual framework.

in addition to the robust offerings from new designers in the gallery program, the swarovski designers of the future award highlights three new designers/design studios in this first edition carrying the crystal house’s moniker.

[ design galleries ]
ammann//gallery
Antonella Villanova
Armel Soyer
Art Factum Gallery
Caroline Van Hoek
Carpenters Workshop Gallery
Carwan Gallery
Cristina Grajales Gallery
Dansk Mobelkunst Gallery
Demisch Danant
Elisabetta Cipriani
Erastudio & Apartment Gallery
Franck Laigneau
Friedman Benda
Galerie Eric Philippe
Galerie Jacques Lacoste
Galerie kreo
Galerie Maria Wettergren
Galerie Matthieu Richard
Galerie Pascal Cuisinier
Galerie Patrick Seguin
Galerie VIVID
Galleri Feldt
Galleria O.
Galleria Rossella Colombari
Gallery ALL
Gallery FUMI
Gallery SEOMI
Hostler Burrows
Jousse Entreprise
LAFFANOUR – Galerie
Downtown
Louisa Guinness Gallery
Magen H Gallery
Marc Heiremans
Moderne Gallery
Nilufar Gallery
Ornamentum
Patrick Parrish Gallery
Pierre Marie Giraud
Priveekollektie
R & Company
Sarah Myerscough Gallery
Southern Guild
Thomas Fritsch – ARTRIUM
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer

Schedule of Events
Design Miami/ Basel 16-21 June 2015

Public Show Days
June 16-17/ 10am-8pm
June 18-19/ 10am-7pm
June 20-21/ 11am-7pm

Preview Day: Monday, 15 June (by invitation only)
Press Conference and Preview: 2:30p
Collectors Preview: 12noon – 5p
Vernissage: 5-8p
Location: Hall 1 Süd, Messeplatz, Basel, Switzerland

[ Design Miami/ ] is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami, USA each December and Basel, Switzerland each June, Design Miami/ has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing and creating collectible design. For more information, please visit www.designmiami.com

exclusive automotive sponsor
In 2014 [ Audi ] the Audi Group delivered approximately 1,741,100 cars of the Audi brand to its customers. Audi operates globally in more than 100 markets and currently employs approximately 80,000 people worldwide. Audi is committed to its corporate responsibility and has anchored the principle of sustainability for its products and processes in its strategy. The long-term goal is CO2-neutral mobility.
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main sponsor
[ Swarovski ] fFounded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. Now celebrating its 120th anniversary and run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,560 stores in around 170 countries, more than 25,000 employees. In 2014, the Group generated revenue of about 3.05 billion euros and employed more than 30,000 people. The Swarovski Foundation was set up in 2012 to honor the philanthropic spirit of founder Daniel Swarovski. Its mission is to support creativity and culture, promote well-being and conserve natural resources.
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Design Miami/ Basel 2015
Jun 16-21, 2015
Hall 1 Süd, Messe Basel
Switzerland

7 designers of the future to start collecting at la rinascente and salonesatellite 2014.

Nov 4, 2014

The Design Supermarket showcases 7 top new designers chosen by Salone del Mobile 2014 until 25 December. The selected designers realize exposure, connect to customers, and sell their work. Daily, over 25,000 international visitors attend the Design Supermarket of la Rinascente.

These designers embody this years theme “Design, Innovation & Craftsmanship.” Modern process and traditional techniques identify a unifying motif of natural elements.

[ 7 chosen designers are ] I don’t believe in design, I believe in ideas Uto Balmoral creates ornamental modular objects for the table named “molding.” His work in marble mimics the look of cast plaster architectural forms. Creating those forms in marble gives a surrealism to the grouping. The items can be functional or decorative.

Tania Da Cruz seeks discovery of the poetic when choosing a project. Small plastic dolls wigs blown up into furniture for “Playmobilia.” The stool set explores the interplay between play, function, memory, and scale.

Dossofiorito is Livia Rossi and Gianluca Giabardo, an Italian duo based in Verona. “The Phytophiler” series of terracotta vases were created to multiply and enhance the common houseplant. Handmade with embellished ledges for the plant lover to add tools such as magnifying glasses and mirrors.

French designer Arturo Erbsman‘s “Water Lamps” are mini atmospheric glass lights. Condensation in the piece changes when the warmth of light bulbs meet the coolness of water. Time becomes a third component of “Water Lamps” as the piece changes as the elements react.

The work of Claudia Garay examines the relationship between nature and technology. “Mush” the mushroom inspired light has wooden base and a ceramic top. The battery powered LED lights reflect up into the dome generating an ambient glow.

Japanese designer Tsukasa Goto works and lives in Italy. “Agriculture” and “Geographical,” give the impression of earth viewed from a plane. The colors harken back to Italian light and farm fields. Created in marble, Goto plays with traditional Italian materials. Goto describes this series: Miniature>decreasing great things. Enlargement< increasing little things.

‘I don’t believe in design, I believe in ideas’. Uto Balmoral creates ornamental modular objects for the table named “molding.” His work in marble mimics the look of cast plaster architectural forms. Creating those forms in marble gives a surrealism to the grouping. The items can be functional or decorative.

Maria Volokova‘s work, TOPGIRLS, function as vases and strong feminine symbols. The porcelain vessels symbolize historical figures from Hera to Cinderella and Twiggy. The figurines, frozen in pose, allow with room for flowers.

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