STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK 2020
Thanks to Gubi, Mass Productions, Carl Hansen, Hem, Crest and everyone else who made the 2020 trip an incredible one.
This year I decided to visit Stockholm Design Fair not only to meet with industry friends but also to make new ones in order to expand my network. Scandinavian design has always been a favourite of mine; however this design festival is about much more than celebrating the 70th year. Global brands take part in the main exhibition and many have pop-up spaces throughout the city. This jam-packed few days did not disappoint and not only did I learn more about design as a whole, I also created great memories with new and old industry connections.
See some of the highlights below and hover over the images for more info (I like to keep the page nice and minimal).
An early flight is always painful, however, my excitement for the upcoming trip was high so I didn’t mind at all!
Arriving in Stockholm, the first item on the agenda was to visit the ‘Stockholm Furniture Fair’, the world’s leading event for Scandinavian design. I wasn’t aware that the fair had been running since 1951! I must admit, this fair is one of my favourites as the venue is large enough to house a large number of brands but without having to walk a marathon to see everything. I spent a large portion of the day in the fair and saw a wide range of new products, old friends and innovative designs.
I loved the Philips stand and their continued innovation with lighting technology. I worked with Philips on a project a few years ago that included the use of a large luminous textile by Kvadrat Softcells and it truly enhanced the space.
I could have stayed on this stand all day taking photos! INNTW loves that this brand is built on collaborations as it highlights the importance of networking and acknowledging people and their skills.
“AGO is a Korean lighting company that searches for a balance between beauty and function with light. AGO values simple, honest and refined aesthetics. We collaborate with designers who share these values and make their ideas possible through our dedication to production.”
This is the Nova, “it brings dramatic impression to the space with its delicate structure and vibrant colours. Nova will express the supernova explosion and bring the universe into the space.”
This is the balloon, “it can be a lamp that can bring life to the space with it’s bold, playful yet well-defined silhouette.”
I love that the lamp can be used in such a versatile manor, hung from the ceiling, placed on the side, all creating a different aesthetic. This version was hung from the ceiling as a pendant and creates a completely different feel.
In my excitement on the AGO stand I dropped the camera, but love the combination of colours here.
Another image of the beautiful balloon lamp by AGO. “Nowadays, the line between residential and commercial space has become increasingly blurred. Home office or co-working spaces, informal meeting and workspaces hot desks and virtual offices all drive a new demand for flexible and creative lighting. We believe we create lighting that defines spaces. The importance of light in each space should never be overlooked, so we encourage our lighting to be the starting point to create a space. Many of AGOs collection offers lighting options that can be specified by architects and designers.”
A final image of the balloon, highlighting it’s elegance, versatility and highly Instagram-able form.
The ‘New Works’ furniture stand was beautifully neutral.
Bolon’s stand was highly instagrammable!
Furniture innovation by students, sponsored by Kvadrat.
Inspired by Japanese design and raindrops, this elegant light fitting was produced by a New York based designer.
I loved this newly launched mid-century style piece by &Tradition.
The best and only photograph of the night. 700+ designers, creatives, architects, influencers and more in an epic location which included a tattoo parlour! Thanks Mass Productions for starting INNTW’s design week in the best kind of way!
The best and only photograph of the night. 700+ designers, creatives, architects, influencers and more in an epic location which included a tattoo parlour! Thanks Mass Productions for starting INNTW’s design week in the best kind of way!
The best and only photograph of the night. 700+ designers, creatives, architects, influencers and more in an epic location which included a tattoo parlour! Thanks Mass Productions for starting INNTW’s design week in the best kind of way!
During a design week I absolutely love the time spent wandering the streets of the city as it gives you time to reflect on what you’ve seen.
An incredible installation called ‘Adjectives’ by Note Design in collaboration with Bukowskis and Kvadrat Textiles.
“A physical canvas created to highlight the continuous interaction between spaces, objects, materiality, light and colour. An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It often indicates quality, size, shape, duration, feelings, contents, and plays a significant role in the grammar Note uses in their work. This is the reasoning behind this installation, try to transmit these feelings through space and objects.”
An incredible installation called ‘Adjectives’ by Note Design in collaboration with Bukowskis and Kvadrat Textiles.
“A physical canvas created to highlight the continuous interaction between spaces, objects, materiality, light and colour. An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It often indicates quality, size, shape, duration, feelings, contents, and plays a significant role in the grammar Note uses in their work. This is the reasoning behind this installation, try to transmit these feelings through space and objects.”
An incredible installation called ‘Adjectives’ by Note Design in collaboration with Bukowskis and Kvadrat Textiles.
“A physical canvas created to highlight the continuous interaction between spaces, objects, materiality, light and colour. An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It often indicates quality, size, shape, duration, feelings, contents, and plays a significant role in the grammar Note uses in their work. This is the reasoning behind this installation, try to transmit these feelings through space and objects.”
An incredible installation called ‘Adjectives’ by Note Design in collaboration with Bukowskis and Kvadrat Textiles.
“A physical canvas created to highlight the continuous interaction between spaces, objects, materiality, light and colour. An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It often indicates quality, size, shape, duration, feelings, contents, and plays a significant role in the grammar Note uses in their work. This is the reasoning behind this installation, try to transmit these feelings through space and objects.”
An incredible installation called ‘Adjectives’ by Note Design in collaboration with Bukowskis and Kvadrat Textiles.
“A physical canvas created to highlight the continuous interaction between spaces, objects, materiality, light and colour. An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It often indicates quality, size, shape, duration, feelings, contents, and plays a significant role in the grammar Note uses in their work. This is the reasoning behind this installation, try to transmit these feelings through space and objects.”
Menu Furniture’s pop-up showroom in the centre of Stockholm.
Menu Furniture’s pop-up showroom in the centre of Stockholm.
Menu Furniture’s pop-up showroom in the centre of Stockholm.
Stockholm’s Underground network is one of INNTW’s favourite parts of the city! One hundred stations, each with unique art on its platform, walls or waiting hall. Since 1957 artists have played a key role when new stations have been built.
Stockholm’s Underground network is one of INNTW’s favourite parts of the city! One hundred stations, each with unique art on its platform, walls or waiting hall. Since 1957 artists have played a key role when new stations have been built.
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
An incredible guided tour around the Möbel Design Museum by the Founder Lars Bülow. Thanks again to Crest for arranging this once in a lifetime opportunity!
“The Museum of Furniture Studies, opened in February 2018, is based on the private collection of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow. This comprehensive collection has been built up over their 40 years of experience as professional designers and architects and has arisen from a shared interest in Scandinavian and international furniture design.”
Celebrating the work of female designers at the Möbel Design Museum.
Celebrating the work of female designers at the Möbel Design Museum.
Celebrating the work of female designers at the Möbel Design Museum.
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!
Taken in Hem’s Headquarters, Stockholm. Thanks again to Hem for their wonderful hospitality!