From handwash to daily attire, Swiss creativity brightens up our life in this exceptional time. Combining innovative technologies or materials with design know-how, a new generation of Swiss icons reinvents the norm ! With an environmentally conscious approach, these brands designed in Switzerland share common values, an efficient design and a sleek aesthetics. Game-changer, they… Lire la suite »
Auteur/autrice : Geraldine Morand
Bring Your Own Mask
As the lockdown comes to an end in Switzerland, you may want to venture out. However respecting the new preventive measures often includes wearing a protective mask. Under the initiative of HyperAktiv studio founded by Raphaël Lutz, 41 Swiss designers share their vision of this soon must-have accessory. What is the role of design under… Lire la suite »
Stockholm Design Week – Use less, Care more
True to the Nordic philosophy, sustainability stands in the focus of Stockholm Design Week 2020. While the need to design carbon-neutral objects is underlined by White Arkitekter‘s CEO, Alexandra Hagen, Note Design Studio wins the Best Stand Award for its re-usable installation, showcasing the carbon footprint of each product in the booth of the Norwegian… Lire la suite »
Stockholm Design Week – Artful Living
Stockholm Design Week celebrates artful living and friendly gatherings with beautifully curated exhibitions throughout the Swedish capital. The 2020 edition unveils a few hidden places such as the stunning Gamla Riksarchivet – National Archives building by architect Axel Fredrik Nyström – that hosts a public event for the first time. Far away from the all-white… Lire la suite »
Secret hideaways
Taking off to find inspiration or inner peace, or just to live on fresh air for a while, is essential to our well-being and creativity. However, in a hectic and constantly connected environment, slowing down may seem difficult. Like the graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister mentions in his book, many of us already praise the power… Lire la suite »
Sensorial home furnishings
Music makes us feel good, it influences our environment and the mood we are in. Like fragrances, it evokes memories, people, places and moments. Even though they can’t be seen or touched, sound and scents play a significant role in our everyday life. No wonder that Ikea gave it a special attention, improving thus the… Lire la suite »
Agathe Naito x Naomi C-G ceramic collection
Refreshing and arty, the limited ceramic collection by Agathe Naito x Naomi Cachot-Gallay celebrates friendship, summertime and handmade design. A summer long time ago, two kids met at the beach. Time passes by, both went on their creative paths. While Agathe Naito specialized in ceramic and visual arts, Naomi Cachot-Gallay found inspiration in the family… Lire la suite »
A talk with Bertille Laguet
Text by guest editor Caroline Bishop Lausanne-based designer Bertille Laguet will never forget the moment she discovered the foundry run by Philippe Naegele in the small winemaking village of Chexbres, near Lausanne. “I really fell in love with the place,” she says. “It was like Ali Baba’s cave!” That visit became the first of many,… Lire la suite »
Zürich City Guide
Text by guest editor Valeria Crescenzi Zürich is a lot more than a bankers’ city. It’s a very international cosmopolis in the heart of Europe, an enigmatic city that takes time to get discovered in its inner essence. Zürich is surprisingly full of gems when it comes to talking about design places and this city… Lire la suite »
Swiss Design: Summer Scenes
Smart and functional, with a sleek aesthetics or playful twist, how does Swiss design look like today ? Make space presents its Summer Scenes, a selection of contemporary interior accessories crafted by established and emerging designers based in Switzerland. Experimenting with shapes and materials, they build on their technical know-how to create artful pieces, or… Lire la suite »