Material Origins
A BRAZILIAN COLLECTION
Curated by Waldick Jatoba
Photo: YANKATU
Windows of Design
ADORNO x ALHAMBRA BERLIN
Co-curated by Garth Roberts & William Bagnoli
Photo: Ragnar Schmuck for ALHAMBRA BERLIN
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The Material Language
Connecting through Forms, Colours, & Textures
A Mexican Collection
Curated by Pilar Obeso & Ana Elena Mallet
Punk Pot by Alva Design
Objets d’Art
10 Pieces That Infuse Spaces With Personality
Adorno Editorial
BRUSSELS
Photo: The Sound of Time
by Nel Verbeke
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The Mirror Edit: 10 Mirrors That Will Make You Reflect
On the cusp of functional and decorative, the ten mirrors curated here bring both light and a sense of personality to the spaces they inhabit. They offer a moment of reflection – literally and figuratively – and elevate our living environments in a simple, yet visually intriguing manner. The variety of materials and techniques used…
Erin Turkoglu: Exploring Craft & Process through Trial & Error
“I am often drawn to forms that showcase the material in interesting ways. Sometimes my work ends up cartoonish and sometimes it is brutalist, but I think it always has my design language in it. This is something I don’t consciously pursue, I think it’s just a side effect of my aesthetic values in practice.”…
Unassuming Materials: 7 Design Studios Upcycling Construction Materials into Collectible Design
Gathering inspiration in unexpected places and seeing the beauty of discarded materials. This edit highlights a selection of design studios who employ a more sustainable approach to material use, developing pieces which juxtapose original material histories with their final, collectible forms. They create an interwoven narrative of old and new, cast away and repurposed. Possibilities…
Christian + Jade: Encouraging Valuable Interactions through Intentional Design
“Instead of consistently working within a specific form or function, we seek to communicate the changes that we see in the world and our own behaviours through techniques and materialities that best convey and challenge it.” – Christian + Jade All images courtesy of the designers. View Christian + Jade’s showroom, including “Gathering Heat”…
“Existential Workflow” Guest edit by Charlotte Jul
The process is a vital part of the work of all designers, craft artists, and artists. No one just seems to acknowledge it. Because processes are a bit airy. A bit like working for fun. And does it even qualify as real work? This column makes an attempt to provide an insight into what it…
A. Vetra: Contemporary Collectible Objects with Ancient Mediterranean Memories
“As a designer, I want to create objects that evoke emotions and engage with people through their story or simply their tactile look and presence in space. As a craft enthusiast, I like to surround myself with objects that awaken memories and create an intimate and personal atmosphere.” – Giulia Ferraris of A. Vetra …
Eurico Humano: Uncovering Meaning & Connection through Material Research
“I commit to the materials I work with and the knowledge gained from these relationships cannot be experienced by just experimenting on a superficial level. I think of them as sacred and each one will reveal itself in its own time.” – Eurico Humano View Eurico Humano’s showroom, including “Banco Tronco” Material research and…
MATERIAL ORIGINS: A Brazilian Collection by Waldick Jatobá
“I believe every work of art or design, especially collectable design, must show an emotion; must have a strong animistic approach. We need to feel the storytelling behind the creation.” – Waldick Jatobá, curator of “MATERIAL ORIGINS” View the full “MATERIAL ORIGINS” collection, including Luiza Caldari’s “Iris” Wall Tapestry Reflecting on the contemporary Brazilian…
Windows of Design: ADORNO x ALHAMBRA BERLIN
“…the ‘Windows of Design’ project highlights creatives that express a unique philosophy through their work and objects that represent a viewpoint towards design that is not purely stylistic. I wanted the items in the installation to create a dialogue with each other that was not only in harmony, but also in debate and contrast.” –…
Jorge Diego Etienne: Fusing Digital Approaches with Artisanal Techniques
“We don’t design in a vacuum and we do not create objects for merely décor. Our starting point is always the people who will use it, how they will use it, and where they will use it. Beauty is, of course, important, but creating value is the most important aspect of our work, that is…
The Material Language: Connecting through Forms, Colours, & Textures A Mexican Collection Curated by Pilar Obeso & Ana Elena Mallet
“It is always refreshing to admire how designers translate the richness of ancient materials and techniques into forward-looking pieces. Tradition is timeless and all-around, and the thoughtful work of all of these designers is proof of that.” – Ana Elena Mallet & Pilar Obeso, collection curators View the full collection for “The Material Language”, including…
Objets d’Art: 10 Pieces That Infuse Spaces With Personality
As objets d’art, these ten select pieces spark interest, draw the eye, and bring personality to a space. At a moment when we are spending more time at home, intriguing and versatile pieces of collectible design can enliven and complete your home environment. Within the collectible design world, objets are not necessarily functional, though some…
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