8:20 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

UunDesign is Kim Hyunjoo, a freelance designer from Seoul, South Korea who has years of educational and practical experience in the field. She has studied in Seoul as well as Italy, and has participated in a number of exhibits, winning several awards. Her works is fun and modern, and has a modular, smooth appearance. The above pictured Happily Ever is a dog house/seating unit that allows pet owners to connect to their puppies. By sharing a common object, Hyunjoo hopes that the bond between pet and owner will become stronger. This design won her the Red Dot Design Award in 2008, and her subsequent projects are of the same high caliber.
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7:09 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Fabiano Pottes is a professional Industrial Designer with a Masters of Science in design Engineering, and his education plays a large role in the precision he brings to his pieces. Each item he has crafted has a professional appeal, whether it is for a client or for his portfolio, and this makes Pottes a rare breed. While experimental, he still maintains a sophisticated approach to all of his designs. The above pictured Moon chair, for instance, has crisp lines reminiscent of a satellite leading down from the white seat, which features high grain leather and superior construction. This chair is reflective of Potte’s approach, bringing a streamlined, no-nonsense perspective to bear on modern design.
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7:02 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Daniel Moyer Design is one of the edgier designers out there. Moyer creates modern design using what he dubs as “ancient techniques” to produce “slow” furniture – pieces that reflect care, attention to detail, and respect traditional woodworking processes. At the same time, his pieces reflect the modern lifestyle, with its fast-paced mentality. The above pictured Case, for instance, is made of weathered, natural wood in several different tones, its design embracing tradition but its easy-access function embracing the modern life. Moyer has an innovative approach to furniture production and uses eco-friendly methods to create his pieces wherever possible so as to make beauty without damaging the planet.
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6:42 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Beginning as an automotive and industrial designer, Jolyon Yates has now expanded to include several interior design projects to his name. The ODEChair is an iconic wooden rocking chair, stool, or seat that is part of a one-off or low-volume series designed to provide clients with something unique. Yates’ experience with automotive and transportation design has helped him to conceptualize what makes a seat luxurious, stylish, and unique, and he applies this knowledge to these exquisite wooden chairs. The bent wood is inspired by the people around us, those who offer inspiration. Yates has a truly individual approach to design, and his products are not to be missed.
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6:22 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Educated in French design, Stephane Desousa is currently a freelance designer who creates modern pieces for clients and for sale. She specializes in minimalist-inspired household accessories that are designed to make life at home easier and more stylish. Her sparing use of material and sharp contours make her products ideal for any modern setting that wants a bit of edginess incorporated into the decor. The above pictured Decoup is a reversible magazine rack that can be used to store a handful of magazines and includes a mini table when used one way, or reversed to house an abundance of magazines.
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6:17 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Karl Oskar works within the philosophy of hand – mind – heart: good craftsmanship, lateral thinking, and emotionally stable pieces. His work reflects this trinity of design principle, as it features exquisite handiwork, creative implementation, and evocative form. The above pictured Treasure Box is a retro-mod re-imagination of the traditional jewelery box. It opens from the front facing side to reveal a mid-sized latch drawer to keep your precious things. Along with this piece, Oskar has crafted Sitting, a pod-shaped hall bench that rests on a pillow, and Nitton, a bent wood stool that features minimal material with maximal edgy style.
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7:12 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Stylish, industrial design is the signature style of Coffeeinfuel. Boris Stanimirovic is the man behind Coffeeinfuel, and his five plus years of experience in the interior design industry have clearly left an impression. He is currently studying for a Masters in Design, and is ready to produce work that reflects his world travels and his inner creativity. His pieces are streamlined and modern, and usually feature a minimalist approach along with plastics and chrome as the basic materials. The above pictured Solace lamp is modular, rigid, and functional, and is meant to give a no-nonsense appeal to any home office or bedroom.
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7:04 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Joseph Noble specializes in textiles, upholstery and leather for the modern home. If you’re the creative type and ready to dive into the world of DIY-design, these fabrics are a great place to start. With dozens of collections to choose from, ranging from the elegant “Soft” leather hide to the above pictured “Damn Chic” featuring tiny squares of playful cut velvet, you’ll find something that matches – or completely re-designs – your home at Joseph Noble. They are environmentally-conscious too, choosing natural and “green” products to make their textiles and trying to minimize their impact on the earth by using an eco-friendly production process.
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10:45 pm in Designer Spotlight by Lauren
Brad Ascalon Studio does it all: they specialize in furniture design, packaging, consumer products, and environmental design and development. Their client base is scattered all over the globe, giving their products an international flair. And because of this diverse client base, they are used to catering to large multi-national corporations, small start-ups, and residential projects. The above pictured Ostinato Table is representative of the modern, minimalist design appeal that Brad Ascalon Studio creates. It features a crisp, square, beveled glass top held up by four pieces of bent stainless steel, giving this an effortless, wavy, relaxed sensation. The Studio works hard to create design that is versatile and truly modern, and their large product offering and client base indicates that they are successful in this.
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1:05 am in Designer Spotlight by Lauren

Great Boys is a design firm that consists of three “great boys” with an overabundance of imagination. They work together to produce creative home accessories and other pieces that are fun, funky, and fresh. The above pictured Doorman is a piece that uses the leftover “thingies” from doors to rework them into being a productive part of your home. The different color bulbs can be use to hang hats or coats. Other products from Great Boys include a Wall-ET, an eco-friendly paper wallet, and Shade, an innovative cover for TV screens. There is no lack of imagination over at Great Boys, and their upcoming products are sure to be just as bright and creative.
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