Design pick: Liberty flowers revival radio from Roberts
What? Liberty flowers revival radio from Roberts. Priced at £250.
What? Liberty flowers revival radio from Roberts. Priced at £250.
Who? Georgina Skalidi What? It’s not immediately obvious that this cork and leather construction is a clutch but that’s really quite charming. Designed by Georgina Skalidi, the clutch combines both asymmetry and mixed media into one handy carrier. Plus, it can also be used as a shoulder bag with a detachable and adjustable chain. Priced at £90. When? Available now Where? Available online from Carnet de Mode How? Buy now from Carnet de Mode
Who? Samsonite What? The Design My Samsonite competition is back. This year, one winner from each theme will be awarded a Cosmolite suitcase, and the overall five best theme designs will receive the grand prize of an exciting trip to a European city of their choice (up to the value of €1,500). Samsonite will also produce a limited edition of Cosmolite suitcases featuring one or more eye-catching designs from the five Grand Prize Winners. When? Competition runs until 14th March 2014 Where? Submit your entry online How? For more information, visit www.samsonite.com
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
Who? Habitat What? Designed by Jon Almond exclusively for Habitat, this Spectrum multi-coloured wall clock is inspired by the Cuisenaire rods used to teach children how to count in units. But we think it reminds us of a conch. Or perhaps abstract art. Or maybe the number six. Either way, we like how it’s open to interpretation. Priced at £40. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
What? Helena tea egg from Georg Jensen. Priced at £35. Where? Available online from Houseology
Who? Mobiado What? Canadian mobile phone company Mobiado, creators of the first phone to use meteorite, has recently released the Grand Touch Executive. This is the first mobile phone to be created from a stone hybrid material with solid wood options also available. The Grand Touch Executive is available in 5 styles: Burl, Cocobolo, Ebony, Granite, and Marble and features 50 carats of sapphire crystal. When? Available now. Where? From various distributors around the world How? The list of distributors is available to view at www.mobiado.com/distributors.html
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