Sculptural, elegant, and slightly anthropomorphic, the new POSE lighting collection by British designer Tom Dixon is set to captivate design lovers this winter. Staying true to Dixon’s minimalist yet expressive aesthetic, the collection introduces a series of lamps that feel more like poised, architectural objets than mere fixtures. With its clean geometric lines and striking […]
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Simplicity is often thought to be one of the most elusive design traits, a product of a vast amount of trial and error until the least does the most. The Rider Range by Objects for Thought embodies this ideal, combining mechanical knowledge with minimalist design to create a cohesive lighting collection that can live comfortably […]
New York-based design group Colony is righting the wrongs in the independent design world – a cooperative movement designed to work for the designer, not just with them. In an age of increasingly tight margins as material costs rise, beneficial relationships between distributors and designers are ever more important. Lighting studio Kawabi is emerging as […]
Light has a magical quality – fleeting, elusive, and often difficult to replicate. Whether it’s a stunning sunset or the soft patterns of dappled light on the ground, these moments are captivating in person but are hard to truly capture in words or even photos. Danish lighting designer Sofie Refer is deeply moved by these […]
In an industry that produces stunning yet sometimes austere designs, it is refreshing to discover work that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Simultaneously, it is inspiring to see that the designers behind the work are very serious about their craft. Emil Robbrecht, a Ghent-based designer, is one such creative force. His commitment to sustainability drives […]
In a world overflowing with plastic waste, it’s encouraging to see designers opting for more sustainable materials while creating innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions. ALT Design, a French design studio founded by Alexandre Touguet, is at the forefront of this movement, offering eco-conscious solutions with its newly launched brand, ALT Light. In collaboration with his […]
Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the most unexpected places. For designer Fabien Cappello, it was a local newspaper called Mural in Guadalajara that sparked a collaboration and creative journey with a nearby mosaic workshop. Cappello, who has called Mexico home since 2016, stumbled upon a news story about a mural featuring an eighteenth-century bishop, but it […]
If there is an art to blending the charm of heirlooms with the freshness of modern design, Jessica Helgerson, of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, has undoubtedly mastered it. As the design director and principal of her eponymous studio, Helgerson is unveiling the Bobine collection, a series of table lamps that mark the studio’s first in-house product […]
Newly emerged interdisciplinary design brand AÈDE Studios is the name you want to keep on your design radar. Founded by Fedor Velyaminov, Ana Mira, and Alix Declercq, the Paris-based studio’s name is a nod to the classical Greek storytellers whose work preserved the culture’s heritage through design. Similarly, the ethos of AÈDE Studios is to […]
“La vie est une aventure faite de rencontres comme autant de lumiéres” –these poetic words by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud translate to “Life is an adventure made of encounters, each like a light.” Inspired by the comforting luminance and ephemeral glow of a candle-lit lantern, Massaud was moved to design the Louise Table Lamp for […]
Inspired by the soft, ethereal glow of the moon, Madrid-based furniture design brand Woodendot replicates the experience of staring at the cosmos with LUA, a lighting design that meets the intersection between art and functionality. The fixture follows up on Woodendot’s ALBA table collection that launched in 2019 and is named for “sunrise” in Spanish, replicating […]
The cone is perhaps one of geometry’s most tantalizing silhouettes, teasing as the surface tapers until reaching the apex. Capitalizing on this visual tension is Diesel Living with Lodes who expands their collection by two new luminaries, Cross and Megaphone. Akin to an “it bag,” these fashionable fixtures debuted during Milan Design Week captivating spring […]
When New York-based designer Steffany Trần, founder of the studio Vy Voi, began ideating for a new series, she was curious about the theme of contradiction and decided to delve further. Although the word “contradiction” often carries a negative connotation, Trần discovered through her study that it can actually be a precursor to balance and […]
Minimalist design dealer and publication, Leibal, founded by our very own Skim Milk contributor Leo Lei, launches its first ever product collaboration with HB-AS, a multidisciplinary object creation studio founded by San Francisco-based designers Hank Beyer and Alex Sizemore. This partnership marks Leibal’s debut activation of its curatorial arm which will offer exclusive collections created […]
Inspired by a chance encounter with vintage Spanish postcards, renowned designer Jaime Hayon pays homage to Spain’s rich cultural heritage and his own personal roots with Montera, a table lamp designed for Danish brand &Tradition that artfully blends old traditions with modern flair. “It’s a testament to the power of design to transcend eras and […]
