We are working in one of our latest adventures: Toldo, a project based in functionality and emotional simplicity.
Soon more info about it!
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Japan Handmade Digest
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This is What Fireworks Look Like in Reverse
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Kei Kei Watch, by Ori Takemura
Imagine fireflies as your interface between your watch, you, your phone and time…
Kei Kei watch is an interaction design concept where instead of conventional digital language of icons, words, pictures etc, the information is communicated in anemotional, nature inspired way – mimicking avibrant swarm of fireflies.
See more on the project page.
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El Fin, by Hampa Studio
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Kavinsky ‘Protovision’
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Firewall, by Aaron Sherwood
An interactive media installation created in collaboration with Mike Allison. A stretched sheet of spandex acts as a membrane interface sensitive to depth that people can push into and create fire-like visuals and expressively play music. More information available at: aaron-sherwood.com/works/firewall
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Trip to Mexico, by Andrew Julian
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Richard Feynman - Ode To A Flower
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Studio/Conception/Fabrication
These film shows that every project has it’s share of conceptualization, design and production, or in other words to think, create and do. There are times that these three phases are crossed, for the concept into a viable design and design to production.
These films were made in 2011 in the studio of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Paris and Selaneuf, the upholstery in Ivry-sur-Seine with the support of the Centre Pompidou-Metz Arc en Rêve, Bordeaux.
Director: Benoît Rossel
Image: Javier Ruiz Gòmez and Benoît Rossel
Sound: Raphael Sohier
Editing: Anne-Laure Viaud
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I remember, by Vitra.
While life writes the most interesting stories, our homes set the scene for where we can truly be ourselves. We carefully choose and plan our living spaces, select distinctive objects and furniture, and build them into personal and intimate arrangements. Our own history materialises in our homes — and at the same time they continue to write our future. What surrounds us sets the mood for our lives, and our homes will occasionally turn into the central element of a new adventure.
Through the lens of a movie camera, “Fiction” tells domestic stories that could have happened to any of us. Vitra’s furniture and objects are part of an ensemble cast, enacting exceptional moments and everyday situations. Sometimes they drive the action forward and sometimes they stay in the background. Showing strong personality and a generous character, these pieces are more than mere set decoration — they become co-actors in sharing and enriching our lives.
Directed and photographed by Florian Böhm
Set Design by Paolo Bonfini
Narration: Eckhart Nickel
Editing: Barbara Gies
Music: Benedikt Brachtel
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Old Norse, Documenting The Work of Street Artist Conor Harrington
Old Norse is a short film documenting Conor Harrington’s trip to Vardø, Norway.
With thanks to Pøbel and everyone involved with Komafest - komafest.com
Cinematography & Edit - Andrew Telling
Grade - Chloe Hayward
Musical Score - Lucinda Chua
Guitar & Musical Production - Andrew Telling
Titles - Chris Thompson
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The Suit Makes a Man
Thousands of migrants come to South Africa looking for a piece of the African Dream. They are drawn by Johannesburg which boasts the largest economy of any city on the continent. Most of them don’t make any money. But there are a few who do.
Rafael, a tailor from The Republic of Congo came to the City of Gold where he now runs a small business making and selling handmade suits. This video showcases the beauty of real handwork.
Music: Robert Johnson - I believe I’ll dust my broom
Director and editor: Bram Janssen
Text: Judy Lelliott
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The Successor of Kakiemon
How does one take over a company that is four centuries old and has been run by one’s father, his father’s father and so on. Here is the unique story of such a time capsule where we witness how a modern-day Japanese family that has transformed everyday pottery into the world famous mythical Kakiemon porcelain and preserves its traditions, now passes on the leadership to their only son. Is he up to the task that lies ahead? What’s at stake if this successor does not succeed?
Kakiemon, one of the most refined types of porcelain, was developed in the 17th century by ceramist Sakaida Kakiemon. Today, the production, entirely handmade and handpainted is still owned by his direct descendants. Keeping this tradition alive is more than just reproducing craft. It is somewhat a statement against modernity end massproduction. After periods of isolation and expansion, wars, nuclear bombs and now a devastating earthquake, this Japanese family is clinging to tradition – no matter how fragile it is.
