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Rakumba’s Hangman lighting features bold geometries and a mischievous edge

Design Wanted

The concept behind the collection embodies the contemporary and often futuristic aesthetic that typifies Rakumba. Goodrum, who founded his Sydney design studio in 2006, is one of Australia’s most recognised contemporary object artists.

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“It’s about doing less”: Kowtow MD talks sustainable growth

Inside Retail

It comes from the word ‘kowtow’, which means to show deep respect, but Gosia Piatek, who founded the company in 2006, is actually a Polish refugee who came to New Zealand, and she thought it was more like the Maori word ‘tena koutou’ [pronounced ten-ay ko-to], which is a greeting. But we are happy for you to say it whatever way you want.

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Leading the way to global dominance!

Design Middleeast

I have been with Sedar since 2006, and since then embarked on various ventures within the company, leading processes such as manufacturing, operations, and strategic planning in addition to leading design innovations. “Our teams work together to bring these concepts to life.

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A new sensorial dialogue between men and things with Giovanni Levanti

Design Wanted

Always interested in the artistic avant-garde movements and radical design, why focus on renewing domestic comfort? The Artistic Avant-gardes and the Radical Design , subsequently, were decisive for my professional development. ” Sneaker, a domestic gym for Campeggi, 2006 – ©Giovanni Levanti.

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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

VMS

New York quickly became the epicenter of burgeoning new retail concepts. In 1925, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover said, “The Midas of advertising has given artists freedom and independence.”. Limited only by their imagination, a generation of display artists went on to create magic with this versatile new material.