Milan Design Week 2008 - a list by designdude

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the beautiful game

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This is a far cry from the beer-splattered foosball table on which we waged epic battles in my college days. This delicious design takes a game and turns it into an art form. Absolutely stunning.

Updated Aug 31, 2008

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Turn Off the Light, by Jenny Bergström

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Appearing at Milan Design Week 2008, Turn Off the Light is a heat-sensitive lamp application that melts from exposure to the heat of the lamp. Simple enough, the design bluntly illustrates the impact of energy expenditure.

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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A New Proposal, by Pernilla Jansson

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Rethinking neon lighting in a more fluid form, "A New Proposal" was part of Pernilla Jansson's MFA project at University of Arts and Crafts, Stockholm. An expression of the designer's goal to "create new visual constellations in a unique context," the piece will be appearing this week at Milan Design Week.

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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i do design union bench

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A cool and unobtrusive public design from Sweden's i do design, the Union Bench offers three individual seating platforms made for 360 degrees of visibility. The freedom to comfortably face others on the bench or ignore them seems to be the concept.

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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Her Chair, by Fabio Novembre

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Sort of sexy, sort of absurd, all male gaze-laden, this Her Chair, designed by Fabio Novembre is appearing this week at Milan Design Week. Obviously sculptural, the chair is also useful for sitting.

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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Stack, by Shay Alkalay

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A unique, versatile, and visually striking shelving unit, Stack can be used as a dresser, a bookcase, and beyond. Designed Shay Alkalay for Established & Sons, this piece is appearing this week at Milan Design Week.

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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A Bit of Rough

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New pieces from Tom Dixon's "A Bit of Rough" collection are currently appearing at Milan Design Week. This variation on his Mirror Ball adds color and free-standing form.

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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tom dixon slab table

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Tom Dixon's Slab Table, although designed in 2005 and the recipient of awards thereafter, is nonetheless on display in Milan this week. And it still feels fresh as a light take on the traditional dining table.

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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Tom Dixon Link Easy Chair

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Another striking piece from Tom Dixon appearing at Milan Design Week is this Link Easy Chair, which pairs a delicate (if exaggerated) wire frame with a slim cushion. The chair's gentle slope adds an additionally lounge-y element of comfort.

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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Edra Flap, by Francesco Binfare

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A curvy, comfy piece of design by Francesco Binfare, Flap blends a leather/lycra surface atop a brushed steel base. Shown off at Milan Design Week, this piece features several seating positions with adjustable backs for comfortable lounging.

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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