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Pöl Collection by Caroline Gomez
French designer Caroline Gomez is well known for her simple yet functional objects that focus on natural materials. Pöl is the latest collection that consists of two desktop organizers that serve different purposes. The overall organic shape is meant to reflect a puddle, which is the English word for Pöl.
LEGO DIY Key Hanger by Felix Grauer
I think my LEGO obsession is well documented by now so I immediately jumped for joy over this key hanger from Felix Grauer. Using some basic LEGO bricks you might have leftover from childhood and some easily obtained split rings, you could make your very own based off of this nifty design.
Bookmarker by Simple Form Design
Sometimes you come across such a simple idea and think, "Why didn't I think of that?" and the Bookmarker by Simple Form Design is definitely one of those times. It's a bookmark with integrated sticky notes attached making it super easy to flag your favorite pages in a magazine or jot down a note as a reminder in a book.
Ceramic Accessories Collection by Studio Klass and Azzurra Ceramica
Product design firm Studio Klass collaborated with the bathroom fixture company Azzurra Ceramica to design a simple ceramic accessory line that was made solely for the individual. The Italian companies created three pieces for the collections: a table mirror, toothbrush holder, and a jewelry container.
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Dusty Diamonds by Anna Elzer Oscarson
Dusty Diamonds is a collection of handmade stoneware with geometric relief patterns made by Swedish ceramicist Anna Elzer Oscarson. The limited edition pieces, like balls with lids, vases, and dishes, feature her signature faceted diamond-like surfaces that are full of dimension.
Natural Keyboard by Robbie Tilton
Do you ever get the urge to stand in the grass barefoot instead of indoors on carpets or hardwoods? Living in an advanced technological world tends to remove many natural experiences from our lives and have them replaced with all things cold and metal. In an effort to create something "both visually and tactilely stimulating", Robbie Tilton designed and fabricated the Natural keyboard as a way to return to a more organic product.
Me-Far Geometric Copper Nesting Bowls by CoWorks
The London-based duo of CoWorks combined their architecture (Tom Brooksbank) and art (Allan Collins) backgrounds to create a collection of four geometric objects, one being the Me-Far Bowls. The eight, waxed copper bowls can nest together or be displayed apart. They can also be stacked in a variety of ways to create all kinds of neat configurations.
London Design Festival 2012: Designers in Residence at designjunction
One of the highlights of designjunction was the Designers in Residence stand. Designers in Residence is a Northumbria University scheme for graduates that provides workspace, equipment and mentoring to selected alumni of the BA(hons) 3D Design course there. Graduates use the program to develop their professional practice before fully going it alone - and get the opportunity to exhibit at places like designjunction.
New Online Shop from Mila Hermanovski
As you already know, one of my favorite current fashion designers is Mila Hermanovski and (to my wallet's dismay) she's opened up an online shop where you can get her amazing FORM leggings as well as a selection of tops, bottoms and layers. I'm pretty excited about this.
London Design Festival 2012: 100% Norway
100% Norway turned nine this year, making it only a year younger than the London Design Festival itself. To celebrate, it moved to a shiny new venue, Dray Walk Gallery, just around the corner from Tent. The light-filled space was a perfect backdrop for the cool understated Scandinavian design. It was designed by Amy Hunting and Oscar Narud; described by curator Henrietta Thompson as "two of the most innovative and capable young Norwegian designers in London."