Designed by Sylvie Meuffels for JSPR
Brass Caged pendant lights – unknown designer
The Brick House
Johanna Hyrkas
In Sight: Brooklyn street view
In Sight: Green and Grey
I took this photo this week when I was in Caversham. It was a grey day and the colour of this green algae on a fence jumped out at me as I walked past.
Sneak Peek: Knitted Home Textiles
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks working on new designs for my debut collection of knitted home accessories; cushions, blankets and throws. My colour scheme and patterns are evolving and I’m loving the results. Here’s a sneak peek at…
Sneak Peek: my stand at The Startup Showcase
After months of preparation The Startup Showcase has been and gone. It was a fantastic experience and I received some great feedback. I have to say a massive thank you to my sister, Anna, who helped me create my…
In Sight: traditional Peruvian clothing worn today
In rural areas of Peru many of the older women still wear elements of traditional clothing, often mixed with something western, like a fleece jacket, that really doesn’t go with the rest of the outfit!
Research: Remaking & Reusing
A shift in user attitude is needed, moving away from product disposal and towards longevity. The key to product durability is about developing an emotional attachment to something, which creates a desire to care for and repair, rather than dispose of and replace. Designers need to change the way they work, considering the end use of products to allow for a circular system to develop, that extends the life cycle of materials through remaking and reusing.