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Amy Warner, Lucy Norman and Becky Miller: Lightworks at Marsden Woo
PUBLISHED 12 Nov 2010 - 3:04pm
AUTHOR: London Design Festival
Energy and resource efficience are high on the agenda
Marsden Woo presents an exhibition of lighting ideas by new British designers "for whom matters of energy and resource efficiency are high on the design agenda". More information on Lightworks at Marsden Woo   More
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Lee Broom dazzles with One Light Only
PUBLISHED 29 Sep 2010 - 12:33pm
AUTHOR: Laura Chan
Bringing a sleek elegance to LDF, Lee Broom, the award-winning interior and product designer exhibits his latest collection, including the lustrous lighting shells, One Light Only (OLO), an installation where visitors can walk under a cluster of the gold and white pendant lighting.  Reflecting light in multiple directions like a faceted gem, these silken lamps were sparked by Art Deco jewellery and fashion photography from the 1970s and signal change of design ethos for Broom.  He says, 'With OLO, I've taken a different design approach; I wanted to create a range which was... More
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I´ve seen his work displayed on the festival... didn´t like it realy. But hey, good luck selling it

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I think Broom's stuff is very sleek and is more suitable to bars/restaurants/clubs as opposed to domestic settings.  Would be nice if he made a range that was slightly more affordable than what he already deems affordable. But hey, at least it's quality design.

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I'm surprised there is no mention of the neon-chairs, carpet lined table, and historically tiled lamps that were in the room downstairs. These were much more innovative, and inspiring than the bland lights that in person looked very cheaply made.

Lighting in motion: The Field of Lights at 100% Design
PUBLISHED 3 Sep 2010 - 9:08am
AUTHOR: William Shaw
The late fabric and furniture designer Mary Vinson used to keep chickens around the home she shared with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. They wandered freely everywhere, much to the exasperation of their gardener. Vinson told me she kept them because she "liked to see things moving out of the corner of her eyes." For her, motion kept her home alive.  Designer Tom Cecil's Field of Lights, picture above, is an installation created for 100% Design at the London Design Festival that creates motion out of our own movements. The winning entry in 100% Design's Hidden Art competition,... More
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Making ripples...
PUBLISHED 12 Aug 2010 - 6:35am
AUTHOR: William Shaw
Ripple Tank Table by Orchard Studio
Nice to see digitally processed work that has a real tactile, human dimension to it. Daniel O'Riordan's Orchard Studio is a first time exhibitor at this year's Tent; his Ripple Table is created by taking a digital simulation of rain, then CNC milling it into hardwood. His Cloth Pendant Lights, below, are eye-catching too.  More
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Thanks Will

Hope to see you all at Tent London

Daniel O'Riordan

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Hi Daniel, your table looks fabulous. Awesome use of the router.

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Textile Glee with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
mianchen:

I love the textile field, especially after walking and standing 4 hours in the V&A. I'd love to see it stay, and possibly with a few more vibrant colours added to the palette. Mian

John Pawson: Focused Perspectives at St Paul's
sam:

I went to John Pawson's exhibition at Design museum last year.
His sophisticated works were very impressive and inspiring.
I am looking forward to seeing this installation very much.

The design calendar: what do you think?
Victor:

I like it very much!
It is much easier to find an exact place and information.
I will surely use this calendar for LDF this year!

Paul Cocksedge Studio: Change the record
Patrick Walker:

It collaborated very well with installantion of Ron Arad called curtain call at Roundhouse.

The design calendar: what do you think?
Guest:

I love this calendar - it's really comprehensive and completely relevant. It's the first place I go when looking for something to do at the weekend. Thanks LDF! 

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