75% Control by Dafi Reis Doron

75% Control is a collection including a chair and stool which has been designed by an RCA Product Design student Dafi Reis Doron. Doron's final project transforms traditional cushion material, polyurethane foam usually hidden underneath fabric, into a fabric-like, upholstered surface. 75% control exhibits a new process of creating furniture which involves using traditional cushion material polyurethane foam that is usually hidden under the fabric.The foam is poured into the final wooden structure and expands in it. In this way, the foam locks and sticks the furniture structure and 'grows' a tactile surface that has a fabric look and feel.



Liebeskind Light

Architect Daniel Liebskind  has designed  the “El Chandelier” as a part of Sawaya & Moroni's new 2012 collections.The chandelier evolves from an unfolded spiral form, which reflects light by creating unexpected effects through the use of almost 2000 LEDs. The pattern of the LEDs is controlled by an algorithm, developed by Daniel Liebeskind’s astrophysicist son Dr. Noam Liebeskind, which tells the story of light since the Big Bang. Weighing 350 pounds and standing nine feet tall, this galactic, decorative light simulates the evolution of light up until the present day, condensing 14 billion years into a 14 minute light show in which the contours of the chandelier are amplified with virtual movement of light.

 

The Savage Chair

The Savage Chair designed by Korean artist and designer Jay Seajung Oh was designed and made using everday discarded plastic objects which he wrapped in jute. The Savage Chair communicates how conflicting elements can combine in unexpected ways to spur subtle messages of awareness. Seajung Oh hopes that upon viewing the piece people will "reconsider the ordinary and find value in these products reborn." Seajung Oh showcases how innovation, invention and beauty can emerge from anywhere, even the most familiar everyday objects.

Photographs of Work

Melting Fusion

"Fusion" is a collection of tables designed by recent furniture maker and design graduate Matthew Robinson. Matthew designed these playful solid wood pieces as part of his final year project at Leed College of Art. The solid wood Fusion tables were made using American walnut and Maple. Robinsons designs are intended to start conversations with an almost cartoon like appearance. Specialising in the use of solid timber and the combination of traditional joinery techniques with modern concepts, Matthew likes to explore the use of contrast and geometry within his pieces.

Coil Craft

American designer Doug Johnston's new collection of furniture explores the craft of coiling,a process that is based on an ancient technique used to create ceramic vessels as well as woven baskets. Johnstons adapts this technique and create his own twist on it by using rope instead of the traditional clay. The techique of coiling has resulted in Johnston creating three-dimensional forms suitably used as bags, vessels, and now stools. His designs use rope and stitching as their only mediums which serve both as the objects themselves and the decorative texture of the pieces.His latest furniture collection of stools have been developed for New York based furniture manufacturer "Matter" and continue his exploration of transforming flexible linear materials into sculptural forms and spaces. The stools are made from 100% cotton cord which is coiled according to the desired size and shape and stitched together using an industrial sewing machine.

"The Crochet Collection"

As most of you already know I have been hard at it developing a new collection of lighting since joining The Malthouse Design Studio. Although I have had lights hanging in the Light Fantastic Exhibition since May, these models were just prototypes and mock ups of what was to come. I have finally got my finished "Crochet Collection" designed,made and currently on sale in The Malthouse Showroom in Distillery Court, North Circular Road.

The lighting collection was developed through my interest in how flat sheet material can be constructed into three dimensional form through a variety of techniques. The collection of pendant lights achieve their form through a technique of slotting 12 identical two dimensional modules together which have been sliced in a specific manner to create an overall sphere form. This form is create as a result of geometric mathematical systems. To add texture and pattern to the form, a photograph of Irish crochet has been digitally printed and transferred onto the plastic in variety of different colours. The story of my conceptual development can been seen here from a previous post.

Further to the printed crochet pendant lights, a selection of one off lace pendants have been developed as part of the collection also. Using recycled offcuts of lace from Siopa Rince, the same form has been repeat but using physical pieces of lace on plastic rather than a print. Sizes range from 200mm to 400mm for both printed crochet and lace pendants. Printed crochet pendant available in purple,teal,lime,black and grey. Other colours can be ordered and commissions for bespoke pieces are also available.
Hope you all like,
Gráinne




"Crochet Collection" on display in the Malthouse Design Centre



White Lace Commissioned Piece