Sobrio, Cin Cin
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Cin Cin, design in a glass

Who? Stella Orlandino What? Designer Stella Orlandino has created a collection of wine glasses called Cin Cin. There are eight designs altogether, each capturing the different personalities of their beholders. Produced as part of her design project at NABA, selected glasses are now available for sale. Priced at €45 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.garagedesign.it How? Buy online

Save food from the fridge

Save food from the fridge

Who? Jihyun David What? Jihyun David is a design studio based in Amsterdam and Turin by Jihyun Ryou and David Artuffo. Their project, “save food from the refrigerator”, explores alternatives to technology for food preservation. Through a small book, exhibitions and prototypes, they hope that these alternatives can be shared with the public, triggering a return to grass roots approach to food. When? On going Where? www.savefoodfromthefridge.com How? See website for more information

Orée wood keyboard

Orée, a wooden revolution

Who? Orée What? The French designers have created wooden wireless keyboards out of maple and walnut. The keyboards have pre-set layouts such as UK QWERTY and Germany QWERTZ but limited additional customisations are also available. Priced at 125€ plus shipping. When? Available now. Where? Exclusively online oreedesign.com How? Purchase online at oreedesign.com

Laura Ashley opens its first boutique hotel
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Laura Ashley opens its first boutique hotel

Who? Laura Ashley What? The quintessentially English lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has recently unveiled its first boutique hotel – Laura Ashley The Manor. The Tudor revival manor is decorated with items from Laura Ashley’s current home collection, showcasing the brand’s classic prints. Rooms start from £150 per night. When? Open now Where? Barnet Lane, Elstree WD6 3RE How? For more information, see www.lauraashleyhotels.com Ten photos from Laura Ashley The Manor

Vespa launches smart, new 946: Ricordo Italiano

Vespa launches smart, new 946: Ricordo Italiano

Who? Vespa What? Iconic scooter brand Vespa has recently launched its very first luxury collection. The Vespa 946: Ricordo Italiano was inspired by the original Vespa prototype from 1946, the MP6. The new model has improvements on design as well as technology making it a sleeker, more eco-friendly Vespa. Priced at £7,740. When? Available now Where? Various international locations How? For more information, see www.vespa.com/en/946

London Design Festival is back

London Design Festival is back

Who? London Design Festival What? The London Design Festival is returning to the capital this September with over 300 separate events, true to its theme of “Design is Everywhere”. This year’s landmark project is the Endless Stair, which will be exhibiting outside of the Tate Modern. There are also smaller partner projects showcasing a mix of product and conceptual designs. When? 14-22nd September Where? Various venues around London How? Visit www.londondesignfestival.com for more information