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Scandinavian Design and Austrian Elegance
Of lesser surprise was the omnipresence of Claesson Koivisto Rune on the fair, not only that you constantly bump into them, but also with a wide range of new products for Offecct or Swedese. But also Mark Braun was there, or at least a very nice lamp he designed a couple of years ago, and which is … more
RADOSTAR – BE A STAR
As already announced, in the coming months young designers have the the chance to apply for the Rado Young Prize 2011 and if nominated present their work directly in the elegant Rado Store on the Kärntnerstraße in Vienna's first district. With a tempest of flashlights the installation of young … more
Cologne Colonies
Praise of Vienna
Very much on purpose had we decided to set the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK at the same period as the designblok in Prag. Go for a design density in Middle Europe was the goal, which we certainly achieved. With the only downside to it, that it was and still is simply impossible for any of us to visit the … more
Apply for the Rado Young Design Prize in Austria
The Rado Young Design Prize is organized by Rado worldwide. Not so unexpected it has arrived in Austria a little later, but not too late for you guys to take part. The deal is to check the microsite www.radoyoungdesignprize.at and get the full information. You have the chance to develop a perfect … more
Lecture and Exhibition Andrea Branzi in MAK
A major concern of Andrea Branzi, co-founder of the group Archizoom and of the Domus Academy in Milan, is the predicament of cities in the 21st century. In his lecture, Branzi will make ten “modest recommendations” towards understanding the city according to new social and functional logics. In … more
Be Balkan!
Go Berlin! Freak Show at helmrinderknecht
A Region strong in Design: Only a stone’s throw to DesignWeekend Bratislava
From 1 to 3 October, while VIENNA DESIGN WEEK was running full-on, another design event in the immediate neighborhood took place: For the second time „DesignWeekend Bratislava“ was held in the nearby Slovak Capital with Exhibitions, a design market and highlight Pecha Kucha Night, among other … more