Designed by Sylvie Meuffels for JSPR
Brass Caged pendant lights – unknown designer
The Brick House
Johanna Hyrkas
Sneak Peek: Knitted Samples
Here’s a selection of some of the designs I’m currently working on. Early stages at the moment, so they might evolve into something completely different!
Sneak peek: the creative process
Here’s a little video that I filmed a few months ago when I was designing my current collection of knitted cushions and throws. It gives you a sneak peek into the process that goes into creating one of my designs….
Lasting Impression: "Workt by Hand" – Hidden Labour and Historical Quilts at the Brooklyn Museum
“Workt by Hand” showcases rarely seen treasured quilts from the Brooklyn Museum’s Decorative Arts collection. Quilts can be seen as functional objects or artistic creations. They are a demonstration of skill and creative expression, a labour of love often made by…
Research: London Design Festival 2014 – Sculptural Vessels
Homeware design, brand values and ethics of a few of my favourite designers at LDF; Quinoa Paris, Pepe Heykoop, Otago, Slow Design, Krasznai, Leah Jensen.
Sneak Peek: watch me knitting!
My debut collection of knitted cushions and throws will be on display at Somerset House for The Startup Showcase next weekend (23rd/24th March). The designs are a taster of what’s to come, but are currently not for sale. All samples…
Discovered Again: Nuba Tribal Body Decoration
This is a drawing from one of my sketchbooks looking at tribal body decoration. This woman is from the Nuba tribe in Sudan. The decoration on her chest is scarification; a long and painful process that involves incising the skin…