Marcitect is Marc De Gols, a Belgian interior designer with an international perspective. Having recently returned to Belgium from touring his projects around the world, he is now hard at work producing conceptual pieces that reflect the needs of the modern home. The above pictured chair is part of his cut-and-bent collection. The pieces all feature construction from a single aluminum 5mm sheet that is molded by the cut-and-bend principle of design work. As such, they have the unified, solid feel of modern decor along with the simple appeal of minimalism that is so necessary in today’s often hectic modern home.
Florian Gilges is all about creating unique designs, unusual shapes, and unconventional projects. He uses his creative perspective to update traditional squares and rectangles to transform them into trapezoids and triangles, and replaces black and white with rich brown and cream. The above pictured Moduleros system is composed of four separate modules that can come together in a number of ways. It can be used as a long, wide side table, or as a tall shelving unit, depending on the configuration. And the available shelving space in any of the multiple forms of the Moduleros is enough to make any hallway or living room clutter-free in a few minutes.
usTogether combines the talents of British and Irish designers to produce ultra modern furniture for the bathroom market. With humble beginnings in the UK, this group has expanded its offerings and is now receiving international acclaim in design magazines, trade shows, and other media. Sleek, sophisticated and modular, their bathroom products are among the most unique in the world. The above pictured Ebb Bathroom set features smooth, geometric design that uses one fluid motion to go from tub to shower head to sink. Â It uses the traditional ceramic white that bathrooms are known for, and updates it with an angled form and glass tub sides.
The six person team at Inside Lab all graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, and they bring a similar mentality to their work. They are dedicated to satisfying the aesthetic needs of even the most discerning clients, as they work to produce both commercial and private furniture. They constantly develop new ways of manipulating form and style to deliver a unique product to each client. The above pictured Spazio Chair is an eco-project designed to emit comfort and relaxation, while at the same time reminding the user of the responsibility of sustainable furniture design and eco-friendly attitudes.
With a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design from the Pratt Institute, David Zachary is no stranger to the finer points of interior design. His designs are unique in that they are sensitive to the environments they inhabit, and they express this in their form and figure. Using ecological influences, David Zachary creates pieces that border between the experimental and the fashionable. The above pictured TiZ Bed was born through Zachary’s diagram experimentation. It features energy generating springs that power a lamp that can be plugged into the side of the bed, which stays on as long as your are moving the springs.
Torsten Plate is a Dutch designer that has a prolific history of interior design. His pieces are simple and modern, using minimalist influences and industrial inspiration. The above pictured Spine chair is made from a smooth piece of wood that is layered with a row of firm horizontal cushions. Its two-toned appearance and variable shape make it an eye-catching piece of lounge furniture. Plate also has a line of appliances and accessories, including the below pictured Toost toaster. It features a modular appearance, bold black and white colors, and a refreshing simplicity in the face of the increasingly complex appliances that seem to be hitting the shelves in stores.
UunDesign is Kim Hyunjoo, a freelance designer from Seoul, South Korea who has years of educational and practical experience in the field. She has studied in Seoul as well as Italy, and has participated in a number of exhibits, winning several awards. Her works is fun and modern, and has a modular, smooth appearance. The above pictured Happily Ever is a dog house/seating unit that allows pet owners to connect to their puppies. By sharing a common object, Hyunjoo hopes that the bond between pet and owner will become stronger. This design won her the Red Dot Design Award in 2008, and her subsequent projects are of the same high caliber.
Fabiano Pottes is a professional Industrial Designer with a Masters of Science in design Engineering, and his education plays a large role in the precision he brings to his pieces. Each item he has crafted has a professional appeal, whether it is for a client or for his portfolio, and this makes Pottes a rare breed. While experimental, he still maintains a sophisticated approach to all of his designs. The above pictured Moon chair, for instance, has crisp lines reminiscent of a satellite leading down from the white seat, which features high grain leather and superior construction. This chair is reflective of Potte’s approach, bringing a streamlined, no-nonsense perspective to bear on modern design.
Daniel Moyer Design is one of the edgier designers out there. Moyer creates modern design using what he dubs as “ancient techniques” to produce “slow” furniture – pieces that reflect care, attention to detail, and respect traditional woodworking processes. At the same time, his pieces reflect the modern lifestyle, with its fast-paced mentality. The above pictured Case, for instance, is made of weathered, natural wood in several different tones, its design embracing tradition but its easy-access function embracing the modern life. Moyer has an innovative approach to furniture production and uses eco-friendly methods to create his pieces wherever possible so as to make beauty without damaging the planet.
Beginning as an automotive and industrial designer, Jolyon Yates has now expanded to include several interior design projects to his name. The ODEChair is an iconic wooden rocking chair, stool, or seat that is part of a one-off or low-volume series designed to provide clients with something unique. Yates’ experience with automotive and transportation design has helped him to conceptualize what makes a seat luxurious, stylish, and unique, and he applies this knowledge to these exquisite wooden chairs. The bent wood is inspired by the people around us, those who offer inspiration. Yates has a truly individual approach to design, and his products are not to be missed.
Live in color. The Philips LivingColors LED lamp and mini-lamp are indispensable lighting pieces for any modern home. If you’re looking for a flexible, ultra-sleek, versatile and modern lamp, there really is no other. With over 16 million color choices suited to your mood, activity, time of day and so many other factors, you can use this lamp for everything from entertaining guests to reading before bed. And the best part – its compact, rounded shape allows it to go wherever you need it, and the cute modular remote means you can adjust the color on the fly, from anywhere in the room.
We here at Padstyle got to try a full sized LivingColors lamp out, and it is now a permanent fixture in our office. We use the color wheel on the remote control to adjust the lamp to our needs: a deep yellow tone when we want to get down to business, a rich magenta for lunch, and a soothing blue when it’s time to pack up and go home. You can customize this lamp to flood the walls with bright, neon green, or bring down the tone to a more mellow tea green with just a hint of yellow. The possibilities are as endless as the color spectrum.
You can set this lamp up on the floor in the corner of your room to fill it with subtle color, or you can set it on a mantle or table facing the wall for a more direct beam. A date night might require a dazzling crimson to evoke passion and excitement, while a lazy Sunday spent catching up on your reading could be spend awash in a pale goldenrod. However you live, you can create your own ambiance.
The regular size LivingColors lamp allows for the full 16 million color choices, and its body is made of transparent clear plastic. The mini-lamp comes in your choice of glossy white or black, and can emit 256 colors. Both are great for setting the mood, and you can even set up several regular sized lamps to run on the same remote if you really want to flood your home with color.
If you only buy one lamp this year, this is the lamp to get.
As we head into the weekend, we here at Padstyle wanted to remind our readers that there are only two days left to get your entries in to Coloryourworldsweeps.com for a chance to win a Philips LivingColor LED Lamp and $100 towards home accessories. We will have an extensive review of a LivingColor Lamp this Monday April 19th, so keep your eyes open for this exciting, in-depth piece! Enjoy your weekend.
