Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair 2014

Budding designers shine with bright colors, smart materials and folklore inspired themes

Stockholm’s Furniture & Light Fair is always full of surprises. Being one of the more isolated events on the international design calendar, the fair serves as a kind of testing ground for the onslaught that is Milan’s annual Salone taking place each April. Yet this year the tone was somewhat different—in addition to the emerging talents on display, 2014 saw a number of established studios …

IOOI Hookah

Christian Zanzotti's futuristic yet effective reenvisioning of the classic waterpipe

With a simple, ultra-modern presentation, designer Christian Zanzotti has vibrantly reimagined what we know to be a waterpipe. His IOOI modern hookah incorporates 3D printed parts, anodized aluminum, glass and polished brass flourishes, forming a functional sculpture. The design is provocative and forward thinking, while the manufacturing is done entirely in Germany with precision and attention to detail. Only one year ago, Zanzotti opened his …

The Bulgari Octo: Master Watchmakers

An interview with the team behind the watch's classic, yet forward-thinking design

Impressed by the stunning, geometric design of the Bulgari Octo, we’ve taken time to explore its inspirations and shed light on a watch that steps beyond the traditional. To bolster our knowledge of the timeless architectural structure applied to the timepiece, we spoke with some of Bulgari’s watch experts for further insight. With their depth of knowledge and their deeper understanding of the watch’s influence …