Tuesday 01 February, 2011
thedesignvlog.com revisits the 10th anniversary of Designersblock at Salone del Mobile, Milan 2010. Emma Elizabeth discusses the origins of the Designersblock with one of its creators Piers Roberts, and we get so see a few of the featured designs. Then Emma Elizabeth nips next door to see the exhibition Saved by Droog.
Tuesday 25 January, 2011
thedesignvlog.com revisits fantastic early pilot footage from Milan's Salone del Mobile 2010, finding exclusive conversations with designers Job Smeets and Fabio Novembre about the collaboration between Studio Job and Pieke Bergmans. Emma Elizabeth then drops by the fabulous MOOOI showroom, on route to sneaking into a hanger at Linate Airport to attend ELLE DECOR's glamorous 20th Anniversary Design Awards.
Tuesday 18 January, 2011
thedesignvlog.com returns to an innovative design concept developed by Sydney designers Cesar and Nina Cueva from Metalab. Boxes of objects are presented to various local designers to create their own 'designer sushi'! Emma Elizabeth is challenged to create her own box ... what do you think??
Tuesday 11 January, 2011
In the first of our January 2011 serious of "flash-backs" thedesignvlog.com and yatzer.com return to Valencia Design Week 2010. In a unique and fascinating event, Emma Elizabeth and the international design bloggers' attending FEED speed-dating with a room full of significant Spanish designers. What a fabulous and clever way to discuss and celebrate Spanish design, with representatives from Nanimarquina, Sancal, Estiluz, ABR, Joquer and Lladro.
Tuesday 04 January, 2011
In the final VLOG for Design Miami 2010, thedesignvlog.com visits exhibition neighbors' that challenge and excite with their use of materials and techniques. Emma Elizabeth gets the a fascinating insight from Lindsey Adelman (Matter Gallery, New York) into the hidden stories of her mesmerizing lighting concept . Then Dutch designers Joost van Bleiswijk & Kiki van Eijk, in collaboration with Venice Projects, share the challenges and joys of experimentation and creation using the famous murano glass.
January 2011 - Emma Elizabeth will delve into the archives of 2010 and offer some of the Design Fair treats that we didn't have space to share at the time! stay tuned for weekly VLOGS every Tuesday!
Tuesday 04 January, 2011
We became distracted with celebrating the new year - and our VLOGging took a little party break!
HAPPY 2011, where thedesignvlog.com will bring you more unique design, exclusive designer interviews, international exhibitions and the complete insider's experience of design!
Monday 27 December, 2010
thedesignvlog.com investigates the architecture of Miami during Design Miami 2010. Emma Elizabeth has an intimate conversation with the designer of the hottest new Hotel in Miami SOHO BEACH HOUSE, Martin Brudnizki. In keeping with all the other Soho Houses', this also has premium, deluxe, desirable design. Finally on to a tour of the famous Miami architect Chad Oppenheim's personal home.
Monday 20 December, 2010
thedesignvlog.com explores all corners of the design district of Design Miami 2010 to embrace the satellite shows and exhibitions. At the fantastic 'Rainbow City' designed by 'Friends with You', Emma Elizabeth jumps straight into the inflatables and finds the founder Sam Borkson and artist Artouro Sandoval to discuss the design concept. You will be enchanted by this wonderful installation!
A final whip around the quirky colors and textures of the Capellini exhibition wraps up this VLOG.
Tuesday 14 December, 2010
thedesignvlog.com at Design Miami 2010 visits the exhibition that is a highlight at every Fair - Swarovski's Crystal Palace! First Emma Elizabeth catches up with Swarovski's creative director Nadja Swarovski about their current collaboration with Troika. Then she steps into the magical 'Falling Light' installation to chat directly with two of the designers from the Troika trio, Sebastien Noel and Conny Freyer.
Friday 10 December, 2010
In thedesignvlog.com's first vlog for Design Miami 2010, Emma Elizabeth discovers the fantastic new location for Design Miami directly next door to Art Basel. Here Emma catches up with 'Designer of the Year' Konstantin Grcic about his playful and sleek Netscape design. Inside the event, Emma Elizabeth spies Ben Aranda and chats to him about his extraordinary Fendi presented Modern Primitives space.