Trends Research: Light, Shadows, Reflections
The world of light, shadows and shades opens up for new interpretations. /1 ‘LT014’ or ‘NORTH’ light by Daniel Rybakken and Andreas Engesvik for e15. Atmospheric floor light inspired in lunar phases. /2 ‘Ripple’ light by Poetic lab for Lobmeyr. Rotating mouth-blown glass light that creates shadows and light patterns. /3 ‘Transience’ mirror by Lex Pott. Sulphur-induced oxidised mirror....
Materials: Basalt
Basalt: igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava. /6 /1 ‘Kitchen rocks’ by Or Hezroni & Roy Yahalomi. Modern/prehistorical kitchen tools. /2 ‘Form follows sound’ by Or Hezroni & Roy Yahalomi. New basalt instruments. /3 – /6 ‘De natura fossilium’ by FormaFantasma for Gallery Libby Sellers. A family of objects exploring the potential of lava...
Trends Research: networked & (un)networked garments
/1 ‘BB suit’ by ByBorre. Onesie outfitted with a WiFi hotspot, GPS tracking and a music library, which makes the suit an internet-connected, walking music library /2 ‘Ping’ by Jennifer Darmour. Social networking garment that connects to your Facebook account wirelessly and from anywhere by performing natural gestures. No phone, no laptop, no hardware. /3...
Documentary: ‘The next black’
A thrilling and well executed documentary on the future of clothing, commissioned by AEG. Four directions are explored: biocouture, sustainability, tech-clothing and the new sportswear, through the lenses of the innovators in these fields. More about the project: http://www.aeg.co.uk/Plan–Design/thenextblack/
‘Shaping the future’ presentation
One week ago we presented our concepts and visions for 2014/2015, through the event ‘Shaping the future’, framed under the Barcelona Design Week 2014. We are delighted to have had such overwhelming interest in the event. We thank everyone who came and those on the waitlist. We had very positive feedbacks and we will continue...
Entrevista: Orée Design
Orée Board 2. Todo empezó como una idea: y si juntamos la tecnología con los materiales nobles, esos dos mundos que normalmente no se hablan? Esto es lo que plantearon Julien Salanave, un profesional formado en el HEC de Paris y previamente consultor en vigilancia tecnológica, y Franck Fontana, diseñador industrial de larga experiencia...
Experiencial event: ‘Shaping the future’
Under the Barcelona Design Week, Laura Clèries Studio is presenting the experiencial event: ‘Shaping the future: key trends & lifestyles’ When: thursday 12th June 2014, 20h-21h30. Where: C/ Girona 1, Principal 1ª, 08010 Barcelona Register free: REGISTRATION Join us in this exclusive presentation of the current macrotrends and the key factors that will impact various businesses. Through an...
TRENDGUIDE 14/15
Here a glimpse on the 5 macrotrends of our Trendguide 14/15 which are shaping the future. /1 SENSORIALITY /MONEY, by Hyundai Card Design Lab. Reinvention of the credit card as an object of desirability. A consumer concerned about our past and legacy, who values intimacy and eager for sensorial and indulgent experiences. /2 SAVVY /LIQUIGLIDE,...
Innomatnet event: ‘Smart Materials into Action’
Keywords: materials, innovation, design, technology, engineering, trends, future products Within the framework of the European project INNOMATNET, Cetemmsa Technological Centre organises a Conference workshop and Summer School on finding smart solutions for novel and smart materials. Clèries Studio is helping organise this event, taking place at Tecnocampus Mataró (Barcelona), on the 8th and 9th of May. Students...
Materiologies: Bio-Orthopaedia-Animalia
/ 1 ‘Blondell’ scarves collection by SuTurno. / 2 ‘Cleave’, by Kate McGwire. / 3 SS13 collection by Marina Hoermanseder. / 4 ‘Measuring less to feel more’, by Mickael Boulay. / 5 ‘Daily Poetry’, by Ingrid Hulskamp. / 6 ‘Table Creatures’, by Nyke van Bijnen. / 7 Algaerium Bioprinter by Marin Sawa. / 8 ‘Organ Crafting’...
Trends Research: Game Frame
/1 Free universal construction kit, by F.A.T. Lab and Sy-Lab, a set of adapters for complete interoperability between 10 popular children’s construction toys / 2 Sifteo cubes, interactive game system. / 3 Abooba climbing chair, by Jaewook Kim. KEY MESSAGES: game flow open systems interactivity & invention construction kits interactive & intelligent game systems hybrid...
Book list: Sustainability (I)
Our book selection on sustainability issues: A classic lecture, a well structured and visual book covering sustainable furniture, technology (…), and an informative book on sustainable fibers and new approaches to sustainable fashion. 1 / Viktor Papanek; ‘Design for the real world: Human ecology and social change’, Thames & Hudson, 1st edition 1985. Reprint 2009. Link...
Materiologies: ‘sharp’
/ 1 Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Total Eye Lift / 2 Phoebe Philo – Céline Spring 2013 collection / 3 Tomasz Donocik dragonfly ring @ ‘Rock Vault‘ exhibition by British Fashion Council + International Palladium Council / 4 Liquid Glacial Table by Zaha Hadid / 5 London Home 1999 by Do Ho Suh / 6 Kukje Art Centre, Seoul Designed...
planning for 2014
///////////////// Ya estamos de vuelta y preparados para este año que comienza. El 2013 ha sido un año de trabajos de consultoría y de docencia muy satisfactorios, y nuevas colaboraciones están en camino. Para 2014, hay planificados cinco nuevos reportajes en profundidad. A nuestro primer reportaje, (‘London Design Festival: innovation and inspiration focus‘), le seguirá el...
holiday wishes
** Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2014 ** ** Et desitjem unes Bones festes i un Bon any nou 2014 **
Trends Research: ‘Le temps perdu’
/ 1 Online-Offline by Imke de Jongh ONLINE / OFFLINE is a table about the modern communication flows. By turning on the tabletop one can choose to be online or offline, on analog or digital. materials: American and European poplar and felt, handmade. / 2 ‘Just about now‘, by Maarten Baas / Laikingland ‘Just About Now’ is a sand timer that indicates the...
REPORT: ‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation and inspiration focus’
‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation & inspiration focus’ Después de nuestro video ‘London Sounds’ y nuestros Top 10 Highlights del London Design Festival, ya tenemos el Reportaje completo. OBJETIVO DEL REPORTAJE Este informe está pensado como una herramienta para la ventaja competitiva, y es el resultado de nuestro análisis de lo que vimos y experimentamos durante el London Design...
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013-Top 10 Highlights
No pudiste asistir al pasado London Design Festival? te gustaría tener información analizada del mismo, con un enfoque a la innovación y las tendencias?? Aquí un aperitivo de nuestro próximo reportaje ‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation & inspiration focus’, en forma de los 10 elementos destacados que hemos seleccionado. \ As an appetizer of our...
London Design Festival 2013: our video
Este video es nuestro primera aportación de la cobertura del London Design Festival 2013. En breve nuestra selección Top 10 y en este mes de noviembre el reportaje en profundidad (‘London Design Festival: innovation & inspiration focus’). Disfrutadlo. \This is the first inspirational piece of a series of material that we are editing for the...
Próximos seminarios @ Cetemmsa
Éstos son dos de los cursos que próximamente impartiré en Cetemmsa, un centro tecnológico focalizado en la electrónica impresa. Los cursos son dirigidos a diseñadores, inventores, responsables de innovación y márketing. Contaremos con los expertos tecnólogos para profundizar en este campo, veremos qué macrotendencias tecnológicas y de diseño hay hasta el momento, y realizaremos un...
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