Based between London (UK) and Groningen (NL), Atelier Areti creates beautiful lighting in close collaboration with master craftsmen and manufactures in Germany and Sweden. Formed in 2008 by sisters Gwendolyn and Guillane Kerschbaumer, Atelier Areti was born after years spent at architecture and design offices around the world…

Unexpected Welcome was precisely as the name suggests. A world unto itself dreamed up by Moooi and their long term collaborator Erwin Olaf. A series of hyper-real dramatically lit sets were accompanied by super-sized backdrops of stunning images by the master Dutch photographer. Each setting provided an escape and told it’s own story. There was a beautiful tension created by the irreverent, sometimes flirtatious styling of the furniture, props and lighting, while the haunting and enigmatic backdrops provided a real sense of grandeur and drama…

I wanted to let you know about a super exciting collaboration between Yellowtrace and Yatzer! Costas Voyatzis and I teamed up to bring you our hand-picked selection of the best installations and projects from the recent Milan Design Week 2013…

Once again it’s Yellowtrace Spotlight time! In our April edition I’d like to share a whole bunch of design news including two new projects in Melbourne by Zwei Interior Architecture and Davidov Partners; exciting Dulux collaboration with L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival; new design exhibition by Broached Commissions amongst other things…

Sydney artist Philjames is an elusive character. He doesn’t have a website and he doesn’t like to show his face in public. “Yeah, I kinda like the incognito thing. Not that I’m trying to be Banksy or anything, I just don’t like posing for photos” said the artist during our email exchange. Fair enough! His works speaks for itself after-all…