The extremely awesome Stockholm based studio Claesson Koivisto Rune designed these stunning cement floor tiles for Marrakech Design, which were released at the recent Stockholm Furniture Fair. The CKR trio travelled to Morocco to gain an understanding of the local tile making industry and applied their learnings when creating these contemporary tiles which use traditional materials and old production process, blending it seamlessly with their signature Scandinavian aesthetic…

World’s largest meeting place for Scandinavian design – Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair – took place last week between February 7th and 11th. Even though I’ve never (yet!) had the pleasure of attending this event in person, I’ve always kept a reasonably close eye on the goings-on in the fine city of Stockholm, and Scandinavian design scene in general. Couple this with the fact that I’ve been teased and tantalised by countless press releases about some of the products released at the fair this year, I decided to share with you a little round up of some of the things which caught my eye. Awww, aren’t I nice? I know, I know – it’s ok, stop saying it… I’m totally blushing now.

It is interesting to note that vibrant colours and colour blocking seen in Milan last year are still very relevant in the world of furniture and product design, and we can expect to see this trend continue filtering through the mainstream for quite some time. Super duper I say, as delicious colours are “a few of my favourite things”. So without further ado, I present you with the following little gems…

Here I go again with my mild obsession with thin black lines and geometry. Forgive me, I really can’t help myself at times you know – these two chairs are just a perfect examples of both… Designed by Salvadorian serlf taught artist Baltasar Portillo, Armadillo and Lodge chairs are more of a sculptural art piece than a traditional pieces of furniture. Suitable for both outdoors or in, the chairs are made from powder coated wrought iron…

He Made She Made is a brand new concept art and design gallery that is opening it’s doors for the first time tonight! They will be showcasing some of Australia’s best young and emerging design talent, with their first showcase including Henry Wilson, Alex Fitzpatrick, Christel Hadiwibawa, Jennifer Edmunds and Ben Edwards – just to name a few. The gallery is run by four designers, who secured the space through the City of Sydney’s Oxford Street revitalisation project. Their aim is to showcase and promote the work of Australian creatives who are otherwise under-represented. Hurrah!

These guys are a self funded gallery and they would love to have your support by attending their opening night tonight and getting to know some local designers and artists. Who knows, you might even find that perfect piece for your next project…

01 | Nerding Out on Shit Hot Ceilings | Part 1. 02 | Nerding Out on Shit Hot Ceilings | Part 2. 03 | I Think I’m Turning Japanese… 04 | Thin Black Lines. 05 | Inspiration Cloud. 06 | Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend. Apparently. 07 | Library Spaces. 08 | Fashion Photography vs Amazing Interiors | Take 2. 09 | Fashion Photography vs Amazing Interiors | Take 3 (Black & White Edition).