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Summer reading: Concretopia by John Grindrod
Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Design pick: Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com
Who? Made.com What? We love the smooth, flowing shape of this Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com. Designed by Cristiana Ionescu, it’s made to be functional first – they say that it “diffuses a gentle ambient light to help you switch off”. We say this is elegant, switched on design. Priced at £29. When? Available now Where? Available online from Made.com How? Buy now from Made.com
Designs of the Year at Design Museum
Who? London Design Museum What? The London Design Museum will be exhibiting designs from around the world in its 6th “Designs of the Year” exhibition. The exhibition features all the nominations for the “Design of the Year” award across seven categories: architecture, digital, fashion, furniture, graphics, product and transport. Winners from each category and overall will be announced in April. When? 20th March to 7th July Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD designmuseum.org How? See website for more information
HolidaysPlease loans Google Glass
Who? HolidaysPlease What? If keeping up with technology is your thing then HolidaysPlease’s new Google Glass service will surely catch your eye. The holiday company has become the first travel company to loan the Google Glass to its customers for free. You will need to have insurance to cover the pricey gadget but otherwise it’s a great way to try the new technology. When? Available now Where? By appointment How? For more information, see www.holidaysplease.co.uk
Design pick: Multi-stem rug from Orla Kiely
Who? Orla Kiely What? We love this colourful multi-stem rug from Orla Kiely – it’s perfect for brightening up a living room. Made from 100% hand-knotted New Zealand wool, you know it has quality that will withstand the test of time. What’s more, it comes in two different sizes and there’s a range of other accessories that you can get to match. Prices start from £650. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amara How? Buy now from Amara
Prestigio launches new dual SIM phone
Who? Prestigio What? If you’re having to carry around more than one phone, then why not check out Prestigio’s latest release, the 4.5 MultiPhone? The phone can hold two SIM at the same time and offers 4.5 inch screen on an Android operating system. It also comes with a two year warranty as a standard. Priced at £178. When? Available now Where? Available from Amazon How? Visit www.prestigio.com for more information
