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Here’s a short video of Glass Blowing by Besa Lighting embedded by Embedded Video Download Video Variations: The Beauty of Chance Hand Forming Foscarini towards global quality: design, research and innovation, communication The acquisition of the company by Urbinati and Vecchiato in 1988 led to a decisive turnaround in the strategies and business policies, including the use of independent designers for product and communication, and the relentless pursuit of an adequate production, distribution, commercial and service structure. Rodolfo Dordoni During [...] Foscarini Headquarters in Italy The origins in the twin context of the Murano glass industry and the culture of the design project Foscarini was founded in 1981 to produce lighting fixtures for the contract sector: hotels, stores, offices and public spaces. On the Venetian island of Murano, in particular during the Seventies, a significant industry grew [...] by design critic Alberto Bassi Twenty years are certainly just a drop in the wide river of History; they can however represent a significant chronological milestone if they are considered in terms of a single experience, be it of an individual or a company. The Foscarini lighting company, which presented its first complete collection of lamps in [...] Pernille Vea, Denmark “I have moved from very geometric design to more asymmetrical shapes, inspired by nature. For example, by recreating the shape of a stone that has been worn by the movement of the waves. Previously, it was largely about designing things from the kitchen and the dining table for taking out into the [...] Kino Guerin The main characteristic of Kino Guérin’s artistic approach is the search of equilibrium. This seems obvious at three levels: equilibrium between the work of art and the utility object, between the curve and the straight line and finally in the choice of materials. Noble woods and precious veneers coexist with industrial materials such as [...] Joe Futschik of Jef Designs Joe Futschik is the designer and owner of jefdesigns, based in Portland, OR. A one man (and dog) multi-disciplinary design company whose mission is to create simple yet bold, modern objects. He currently offers hand-made wood lamps, lightbox paintings, prints, panels and home accessories. Largely self-taught, Joe’s main goal is [...] Laurie Beckerman Born in Brooklyn, Laurie Beckerman graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. She received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Pratt Institute, and, after graduation, designed low-income housing in Brooklyn and Harlem for the Pratt Architectural Collaborative. Beckerman worked for Steven Holl Architects, and in the architectural setting-out [...] Seth Rolland, USA Seth Rolland works from his studio in Port Townsend, WA, an hour and a half from Seattle. Visitors are welcome, please contact Seth to arrange a time for your visit. “I have been making furniture for 17 years, first in Taos, New Mexico and now in Port Townsend, Washington. [...] Patricia Urquiola Patricia Urquiola, Italy (*1961) Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo (Spain) and now lives and works in Milan. She attended the faculty of architecture of Madrid Polytechnic were she graduated in 1989 having done a thesis with Achille Castiglioni. From 1990 to 1992 she was assistant lecturer on the courses held by Achille Castiglioni [...] |
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