Picnicking in style by Ivan Kilroe

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Leeds Metropolitan University graduate Ivan Kilroe presented a handcrafted picnic set at New Designers part two in London last week. Bound in a leather pouch, the set comprises a water bottle, metal tins, cotton napkin, wooden cutlery, and a chopping board and drinking cup carved from solid wood. 

Royal Collection by Yves Delorme & Monogrammed Linen Shop

Monday, 8 July 2013

To celebrate the arrival of the Royal baby, Yves Delorme has teamed up with the Monogrammed Linen Shop on a collection of personalised pillowcases. The slips are embroidered with royal motifs such as crowns, princesses and guardsmen, and can be customised with a child's name and date of birth.

Adjustable wall lamp by Omikron

Viiva mirror by Angeletti Ruzza Design for Omikron
Italian designer Angeletti Ruzza has collaborated with lighting manufacturer Omikron to develop a new system of wall lamps for the bathroom. Complete with a storage space for small toiletries, the light can be installed on mirrors of different shape and size, in a symmetrical or off-centre position. 

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Strung Stool by Not Tom

Friday, 5 July 2013



Bespoke installation company Not Tom is launching its first product in a Kickstarter campaign. Inspired by flat pack furniture, Strung Stool enables customers to get creative and make the seat to their own preference.

Christmas 2013 at Biscuiteers

Gingerbread house kit by Biscuiteers


British biscuit brand Biscuiteers has previewed its Christmas collection, which will include iced gingerbread house kits, bauble biscuits, cheese and biscuit gift sets and personalised Christmas treats for dogs.

Adieu by Christine Yun Kim



Central Saint Martins Textiles graduate Christine Yun Kim has designed a collection of woven wall hangings that show the narrative of a dream she had about saying goodbye to her sister.

InStitchYou: live stitched portraits by Harriet Riddell

Thursday, 4 July 2013



Textile performance artist Harriet Riddell is stitching live portraits of visitors at New Designers: Part Two this week.

Selfridges Wine Shop & Harry Gordon's Bar by Campaign

Photograph by Hufton + Crow


London-based studio Campaign has designed a new wine shop and cocktail bar for Selfridges. Located on the lower ground floor of the famous department store, the space is designed to be a welcoming and relaxing environment in which to browse for spirits, fine wines and cigars.

Folkloric Carving by India Rose Bird



Leeds College of Art graduate India Rose Bird has designed a collection of woodblocks and used them to print wallpapers inspired by ancient African masquerade and folklore.

Integrative Biscuits: introducing consumers to the idea of eating insects


Brian Sironi and Giulia Tacchini have designed a set of biscuits made with increasing amounts of cricket flour. The project takes a gradual approach: each biscuit is stamped with a number to indicate how much we are consuming of an ingredient that we might think is unpalatable.

Morocco collection by José Lévy

French designer José Lévy launched a new collection at Paris' D'DAYS that is inspired by the Morocco of the 1950s: its flea markets, perforated metal garden furniture, granite floors and cement tiles. 

Folly by Ron Arad

Wednesday, 3 July 2013


With an emphasis on fluid lines, Folly by Ron Arad is a bench made out of rotational-moulded polyethylene that sits on the border between sculpture and design.