During lockdown, Verity de Yong set up her homegrown business, VED Cooks – a range of linen napkins, table cloths and placemats made from vegetable … Read More ›
Tag: Maker Spotlight
Salvaged, repurposed and upcycled furniture are terms that seem to be used interchangeably, either because an item is built from waste materials, or because an … Read More ›
studio botté is a Montreal design studio founded by Philippe Charlebois Gomez, who specialises in upcycled lighting for commercial and residential interiors. It started as … Read More ›
Furniture experts Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range … Read More ›
After graduating in Constructed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, Folkestone-based textile designer Heather Orr forged a collaboration with fashion designer and fellow RCA graduate Jane … Read More ›
Material designer Charlotte Kidger showcased her work at the London Design Festival last year. With plastic named as the Material of the Year, her collection of … Read More ›
Sachie Muramatsu lives in the Japanese city of Sakura, located in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, she took an apprenticeship at a … Read More ›
At school Ian Berry, now renowned for his works made from recycled denim, was known as the art one, but aged 18, he didn’t turn … Read More ›
Ignacio Canales Aracil is a Spanish sculptor who makes extraordinary delicate structures from real pressed flowers and plants. The flowers are held together without the … Read More ›
Daniel Heath is an award-winning independent wallpaper, textile and surface designer. After training in silk screen printing at the Royal College of Art, he set up his East … Read More ›
Rupert McKelvie‘s education in woodwork began with acquiring traditional boat building skills in the coastal town of Lyme Regis, as well cabinet making. He then … Read More ›
Collect is an annual international contemporary art fair held by the Crafts Council, now its 14th year. It brings together 40 galleries from around the … Read More ›
As well as being a natural, durable and highly recyclable material, little can compete with the magic that glass can offer visually. The art form … Read More ›
It’s somewhat ironic that Naomi Paul‘s beautiful lighting brand began with a uni project that involved deliberately making something ‘badly’. Fast forward to today and … Read More ›
Stripes, velvet or digital print? Reupholstery of a tired old chair, stool or sofa could make some big changes to your interior. Alongside the environmental … Read More ›
Once you discover the Danish art of hygge, you might even look forward to the onset of winter. Although it has no direct translation, hygge … Read More ›
One of my favourites from London Design Fair was a collection of furniture that immediately stood apart for its elegant and distinctive graphic aesthetic. The … Read More ›
London Design Festival highlighted a number of designers and makers who are breaking new ground with mindfully sourced materials and more sustainable production. One of … Read More ›
Yukiko Nagai relocated from Japan to Italy, to study the traditional art of mosaic at Ravenna Art Academy. After briefly returning to Tokyo, she decided … Read More ›
Possessing an ethereal and enchanting quality, the moment you come across a piece of textile art work by Karen Nicol, you’ll be curious to see more. Karen is a … Read More ›
Born and raised in Battersea, Jo Gibbs is a London-based artist who started off her creative career in textiles. It all began with her first … Read More ›
Embroidery seems to be having a moment. Not only is there a plethora of contemporary cross stitch kits appearing on Etsy (depicting anything from ‘more gin please’ to llamas), … Read More ›
I first came across the work of Elisa Cavani, whilst doing research for my book Upcyclist. Hailing from Bologna, Italy, Elisa makes whimsical lighting, desks … Read More ›
Making something useful with discarded plastic drinking bottles is one thing. Reusing them to make something useful AND aesthetically gratifying, is a whole other (much more … Read More ›
As always, there was a stunning array of design and homeware on display at Tent London this year. The only downside is coming away wanting to own everything … Read More ›
I had the pleasure of meeting Swedish designer Marie-Louise Hellgren at Tent London a few years back. It was here that she introduced me to Pink One … Read More ›
Founder of Swarm, Leslie Oschmann specialises in making homeware and accessories from found objects. Seeking out vintage treasures from Dutch markets, French homes or Belgian antique … Read More ›
Debbie Wijskamp has been operating from her studio in Arnhem, Netherlands since graduating in Product Design in 2009. Inspired by everyday objects and materials that … Read More ›
These beautiful paper mache lamp shades are by Paper Moon Factory* and are perfect for making your home feel cosy this winter. The lamps are … Read More ›
Ariele Alasko is a full-time woodworker living in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from California, Alasko started building furniture for her own apartment, shortly after she … Read More ›
Telebeute Lichtobjekte is a beautiful 50cm telescope shaped wall lamp made from upcycled cardboard. The light is designed by Michael Konstantin Wolke of Berlin atelier Herrwolke and … Read More ›
Canadian-born British fashion designer Michelle Lowe Holder cleverly utilises offcuts from previous collections and end of line cuttings to craft dynamic and individual, sustainable statement … Read More ›
This upcycled chair collection by East London designer Yinka Ilori are sculptural pieces inspired by the traditional Nigerian parables he was taught as a child. … Read More ›
Based in Amsterdam, Bruce Wayland and Marcello De Simone are the designers behind Little Owl Design. Their Altered Perspectives collection combines painting with transferware plates to … Read More ›
Last year, Brasil born designer, maker and artist Paulo Goldstein began a collection of works called Repair is Beautiful. Salvaging broken chairs, lights and other … Read More ›
According to the children’s song, There’s a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, the solution is to mend it with a straw, dear Henry. This … Read More ›