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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
Time Machines: Daniel Weil and the Art of Design
Who? London Design Museum What? London Design Museum’s latest exhibition looks at the designs of architect and product designer Daniel Weil. The exhibition examines the thought processes behind many of his works, with designs spanning some thirty years. On display will be some of his earliest work, such as 1981’s influential Bag Radio, as well as commissions for Swatch, United Airlines, Krug, Mothercare and the Pet Shop Boys. When? Now until 31st August 2014 Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? For more information, see designmuseum.org
Gift pick: Coastal living tea light giftset from Yankee Candle
What? Coastal living tea light giftset from Yankee Candle. Priced at £15. Where? Available online from very.co.uk
Fabulous creations at Clerkenwell Design Week
Who? Clerkenwell Design Week What? For some of the best designs in the world, stay right here in London and visit the upcoming Clerkenwell Design Week. This year there will be over 60 showrooms offering high-end contemporary design. There’s also a fringe program of debates, presentations and workshops. Tickets are free. When? 21st to 23rd May Where? Farmiloe Building, 34, St John Street, London EC1M 4AY and around Clerkenwell How? Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information
Design pick: Brodi walnut side table from Habitat
What? Brodi walnut side table. Priced at £95. Where? Available online from Habitat
Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara
Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…
