If Christmas wasn’t so far away I would have wished for “Where they create” by photographer Paul Barbera.
Photos and descriptions of the spaces where creative minds create. Interviews included. Not only how their daily environment influences their output, but also what’s on their desk and even what’s in their fridge.
So here’s to a Januray present for myself.
The almost 200 years old design company Thonet is one exhibitors at Quibique, the Next Generation Tradeshow of Furniture and Design. Berlin October 26th – 29th.
Curios to see what this new fair is all about.
I never had the urge to share my compassion/”sorrow” on the World Wide Web when prominent people (strangers) passed away. But I really felt sad when I learned this morning, that Steve Jobs had passed away.
Somehow I wanted to show my respect…
If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favour and spend fifteen minutes on watching this video where Steve talks about “Connecting the Dots”, “Love & Loss” and “Death” to the Stanford graduates back in 2005.
And then remember, it’s a wonderful life…
Just discovered Apartamento down at do you read me while I was out for lunch. Could become an addiction.
“A magazine interested in homes, living spaces and design solutions as opposed to houses, photo ops and design dictatorships.”
Photos via website.
From Torstraße Asian Lebensmittel shop
German online/offline mag Style and the Family Tunes celebrates the release of their newest print issue tomorrow night at the Project Room.
*Update: Check out Berlin Art Link‘s feature (studio visit) on the man behind the Magazine, Jaybo Monk.
In case you are unenlightened, they write about music, culture, fashion, news & views with a global perspective but focus on Berlin.
Photos from website
Appearantly Apple extended their product portfolio. Probably based on a growing demand in Prenzlauerberg (where I took this photo).
Perfect moped music
If you have a little creative maker inside you longing to express himself but being repressed by the absence of confreres, the missing playground or the right opportunity, look into Open Design City.
It proclaims to be a space that encourages the sharing of tools, knowledge, ideas and skills and organised some activities, Create Berlin Factory at Tempelhof in the next couple of days.
To be honest I’m not convinced by the level/ the substance of the project but then again, I didn’t go yet and maybe it’s all about growing and developing anyway? Collab: Create Berlin and Betahaus
Berlin Fashion Week coming up! Due to a currently less balanced work load I can’t attend so many events but then again, I don’t think I’ll cry myself to sleep over it.
I will however go to (or have to prioritize between) the Bread & Butter opening + fair, the key to fair, an organic brunch at siebenundsiebzig, the Ellesse by Wood Wood event, Designer Scouts Fashion Show, The Big Trip by Bright, Weekday shop opening and a barbecue at Burg & Schild.
- and check out this post on another Berlin blog, iheartberlin, for more fashion week events!
The Max Dudler (am I the only one who thinks that name is funky?) team of architects are the masters behind Germany’s biggest open access library.
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Zentrum, the Humboldt University library.
How impressive is this classic, geometric building with its strict symmetry? Just looking at the photos makes me straighten my back.
Located in Geschwister-Scholl-Straße just behind Friedricshtraße Station.
Last week I visited my friend Martin at HÜFTGOLD‘s showroom – Hüftgold (“hip gold”) is German for love handles. Sweet! Much more charming than the Danish word “bollehåndtag” – which I won’t translate here.
When the labes was founded six years ago they focused on designing belts which manifested the name Hüftgold. Since then scarfs and casual jersey designs were added to the collection. Collaborations with artists result in the unique scarf prints.
I fell in love with the tasmanian devil scarf, the metal belt, the see-through t-shirt and a full-length jersey dress from the summer 2010 collection. Now longing even more for summer.
You can find their designs e.g at Berlin department store Galeries Lafayette and Berlin design retailer Berlinomat or visit their website for more information.
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