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Pandanus Lounge Chair is the new seat designed by the young American Jessica Konawicz. The chair, awarded to One Good Chair Competition for its sustainability, is made of plastic and cellulose-based process that uses low energy consumption.

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In “L’Adunata of Contemporary”, an event of which we have spoken here and to be held on September 6 in Bassano (VI), there will also be a series of exhibitions and exposure such as that proposed by Atom Plastic, the first Italian site dedicated to toy designers and urban vinyl scene, and Infart, collective street artist.

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The Tradition of well-rooted culture and the world of design have enriched the new Botanical Martini Glass designed by Benjamin Hubert for Bombay Sapphire Competition. The prototype rewarded and exhibited at the New Designers 2008, transforms the classic cup from Martini in an elegant sculpture of blown glass, characterized by a cable stem culminating in a series of filamentous endings that are filled with sap as the roots of a plant.

MOBAN, Modern Outdoor Bangkok is a new brand for the external design by describing its productions to the next 100% Design in London. Among the various proposals of Thailand will also Sang, the seat simple but very suggestive that playing with the combination light-shadow was awarded the Outstanding Design Award to Thailand International Fair 2008. The stool 110 × 100×45 cm, made of colored metal is characterized by a base of sosteno that proiettandosi like a shadow it stabilizes the sitting and extends the design level perceptive.

The South African designer Ryan Frank works and lives in London but plans eco sustainable design that draws inspiration from its culture of origin. A good example of her style is represented by the new project Isabella. Inspired by the design of traditional African artefacts carved by hand, Isabella is a small stool made of compressed straw covered with colored felt in order to make more comfortable and lively during the proceedings.

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The Workshopped 08 Design Exhibition presented by the Powerhouse Museum, is one of the most eagerly awaited events of ‘International Design Festival 08 from Sidney, which from August 13 to 23 will be aimed at promoting the products of local design.

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Olivias Day is the small table modern design Winking eye to classical forms, designed by Australian designer Andrew Aliosio. The tavolinetto is characterized by a glass diameter of 570 mm, set like a precious stone on a steel structure 595 × 530 mm sinuous and colorful, available in black, blue and red. Olivias Day, made his appearance at the Mostra The Edge, dedicated to commercial projects of 40 young designers during all’Australian International Furniture Fair 2008.

A single mobile able to perform many functions and transform itself at the speed of light in that which you most need is now between the ideal solutions for each type of furniture. Colico Design with Tao presented at the Salone del Mobile 08 a sofa 5 to 10 seats, a bed from a square and a half, two chaise longue and also wanting a sculpture and a separe, in short a multifunction design eclectic.

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A mix of classic forms Rococo and aesthetics digital, have inspired the design of console and the Mirror Pixel, designed by Canadian Dan Plano. Presented at ICFF 08 in New York, the mirror 28 x 42 cm and 40 × 12×32 table are made of Corian and wood Wenge finished with jet of water. One way pleasant and enjoyable to watch with new eyes the classical forms.

Ribbon is the candelabrum of Japanese designer Shin Azumi designed to brand English Innermost, after having appeared as a prototype at the Salone del Mobile in Milan 08, entered into production and will be launched at 100% Design in London this September. The structure sinuous and elegant ribbon of polished stainless steel that characterizes Ribbon, has a diameter of 297mm x 181mm high and obtained by leaching steel melted wax into molds that let you have no wasted material.