DesignMarch 2016: Hot, New Design from Iceland
DesignMarch 2016: Hot, New Design of Iceland
before photo gallery Born of the financial crisis, which saw the failure systemic banking system of Iceland and the imprisonment of several bankers of the country, was DesignMarch celebrate both local and global design since 09. the main objective of the event is a one day conference entitled design talks, but there was plenty of objects to find, too. 'Baugar' or Halos (above) are candlesticks black clay and molten lava by ceramicist based in Reykjavik Guðný Hafsteinsdóttir.
Postulina is a collaboration between interior designer and ceramicist Olof Jakobina Ernudóttir Gudbjorg Karadottir. Their '9' collection includes hand thrown vases inspired by images of orbs and ideas on theoretical ninth planet in our solar system. "One can easily imagine that the ground lifeless such a planet, life can shoot like a desert flower," say the designers, "exactly the same way which is sometimes the case on the black beaches on the south coast Iceland "
Tindur Dora Hansen (peak) light shade was part of an exhibition of products made from driftwood -. an alternative source of wood for the active volcanic and geological island, which has very few trees of its own
1 + 1 + 1 is a complex game of " consequences "of three designers from three countries :. Hugdetta Iceland, Petra Lilja of Sweden, and Aalto + Aalto in Finland. Each designer makes an object in three parts - in this case, a mirror - then the parts are switched to create a final product in which none of the designers has full control. Their four projects to date have all been exposed to Reykjavik Gallery Spark Design Space through March
Company of things produced this oversized knit carpet -. Perfect for cold weather in March. Icelandic sheep wool has unique characteristics because of the lack of crossings from sheep were brought to the island with the first settlers. Their fleece has two layers, a long outer coat waterproof called tog, and a short coat called soft Thel. They can be used separately or combined to make lopi. The original spun lopi was used for knitting since 100.
A collaboration between the School of Visual Arts in Reykjavik, which offers two-year degree in ceramics and the German porcelain manufacturer Kahla culminated in this experimental dishes presented in Reykjavik store design, Kokka, which also stores previous collaborations products put into production by Kahla.
this wall mirror is by Icelandic design brand Further North in Iceland and is made from local materials. "We are all on locally made items. We like to keep things close to home and simple, and if the material comes from our closest environment, even better, "said the founder Audur GNA Ingvarsdóttir. "We rely on the skills of local producers in achieving our line of home accessories from the north."
The Stefnir by bybibi trays are made from lava, marble, gabbro, and basalt. "Stefnir is a plate and helps you take your food in fun new directions," says the designer Sigríður Hjaltdal Pálsdóttir. They were presented as part of a design collective called North Limited formed by Pálsdóttir with Guðrún and Valdimarsdóttir Þórunn Hannesdottir and based in the heart of Reykjavik.
finally, Vitar Emilia Borgthorsdottir chandeliers were inspired by Iceland's headlights. "growing up on a volcanic island in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean has always been an important source of inspiration for my work, "she said.
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