Hello, and welcome to Yellowtrace Spotlight June 2013 edition! This month’s design news showcase a recent Melbourne project by Techne Architects; stunning modular kitchens from WSworkshop; new lighting available at Artemide and The English Tapware Company (I know, the latter seems like a paradox); hot new seating from DesignByThem and Pierre and Charlotte; upcoming art show by Minna Gilligan at Daine Singer Gellery amongst others…

I’ve been following the work of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio for quite some time. This young design duo continues to impress me time after time with beautifully resolved product and little elements of surprise. Seeing their work pop up during the recent New York Design Week as part of NoHo Design District, reminded me exactly how much I love them…

Even though my Milan report may be done for the year, I would still like to share with you a few little nuggets of goodness I’ve stashed up my sleeve – like this exquisite work by Milan-based furniture designer Pietro Russo. I met Pietro at the very first event we attended in Milan called JUICE. This is where he exhibited two of his latest products released this year – Piuma table and Voliera circular metal shelf, both of which made me fall in love in an instant…

During the recent Milan Design Week, Danish Chromatism presented a selection of traditional and contemporary designs from 30 Danish companies in a playful and unusual chromatic interpretation. The exhibition was curated by Signe Byrdal Terenziani, designed by GamFratesi, and presented at the Triennale di Milano design museum, allowing visitors to experience a different relationship between classic and modern products…

Reporting back on Ventura Lambrate 2013 is a seriously overwhelming task. Why? Because it was all sorts of amazing and huge, and I now have so much to share with you! The event was brought to life by Margriet Vollenberg & Margo Konings, the founders of Dutch studio Organisation in Design. This dynamic duo and their team have created a unique and inspiring event that captures the true spirit of creativity. This is where you can find a diverse mix of upcoming designer from around the world, leading design schools and established names all coming together for the same cause – celebration of design. Hooray!