Hasta La Ideas

A multifunctional stool and bentwood chair are two of Frattinifrilli’s latest products, launching as part of VDF’s collaboration with Ventura Projects.

Exhibitor: Frattinifrilli
Project title: Domm and Trido

Frattinifrilli is an Italian design studio led by Davide Frattini Frilli that specialises in product and interior design.

It is introducing two of its latest furniture pieces, the Domm chair and Trido stool, as part of the VDF’s x Ventura Projects collaboration.

The Domm chair is designed as an evolution of traditional bentwood chairs, distinguished by a structure made from rings of blackened beech. This bentwood frame also doubles as the chair’s back and arm rest, and is teamed with a woven Vienna straw seat.

Frattinifrilli’s Trido stool has a more minimalist aesthetic, and is available in two different sizes. It is composed of just two sheets of aluminium that are folded into triangular shapes that can be used as a stool, side table or magazine rack.

Website: www.frattinifrilli.it
Email: mail@frattinifrilli.it

Virtual Design Festival is the world’s first online design festival, taking place from 15 April to 30 June 2020.

Ventura Projects are exhibitions curated by Utrecht- and Milan-based Organisation in Design that cover the latest developments in contemporary design.

As part of VDF, Ventura Projects is presenting the work of 88 international designers, academies and brands. See work from all the VDF x Ventura Projects participants at dezeen.com/vdf/ventura-projects.

The post Frattinifrilli introduces multifunctional stool and bentwood chair appeared first on Dezeen.

Orla Lawn introduces Spelk, a series of smooth and splintered architectural surfaces, as part of VDF’s collaboration with Ventura Projects.

Exhibitor: Orla Lawn
Project title: Spelk

Orla Lawn is a product designer specialising in surface design that combines traditional craft techniques with modern engineered materials.

Lawn is showcasing Spelk, a collection of decorative wooden surfaces, during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration.

Spelk is designed for use as an architectural surface, and is characterised by a rough splintered appearance that is soft to touch. This offers “a contradictory sensory experience”.

Each panel is made using Oriented Strand Board, a type of engineered wood, which she modifies using a unique handcrafted finishing technique that enhances its natural qualities. It is an unpredictable process meaning that no two pieces the same.

Photography is by Amin Musa.

Website: www.instagram.com/orlalawn
Email: orlalawn@gmail.com

Virtual Design Festival is the world’s first online design festival, taking place from 15 April to 30 June 2020.

Ventura Projects are exhibitions curated by Utrecht- and Milan-based Organisation in Design that cover the latest developments in contemporary design.

As part of VDF, Ventura Projects is presenting the work of 88 international designers, academies and brands. See work from all the VDF x Ventura Projects participants at dezeen.com/vdf/ventura-projects.

The post Spelk surface collection offers “contradictory sensory experience” appeared first on Dezeen.

Circular Union is launching Mush-Hues, a range of mushroom-based wood and fabric dyes, for the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration.

Exhibitor: Circular Union/Mariah Wright
Project title: Mush-Hues

Circular Union is a multidisciplinary collective based in New York and Maine with a focus on the development of sustainable design and materials.

Its latest design and research project is Mush-Hues, launching as part of VDF x Ventura Projects, which explores the use of mushrooms as eco-friendly dyes.

Mush-Hues features over 50 different mushroom-based colour treatments that can be used to dye wood and textiles in the form of “mushroom teas”, with hues ranging soft yellows and greens to bright pinks and purples.

The dyes were created through extensive testing using a range of cooking and fermentation methods, and have been trialed by Circular Union using reclaimed pine-wood boards.

Main image is by Mariah Wright, thumbnail image is by Tim Clark.

Website: circular-union.com
Email: circularunion@gmail.com

Virtual Design Festival is the world’s first online design festival, taking place from 15 April to 30 June 2020.

Ventura Projects are exhibitions curated by Utrecht- and Milan-based Organisation in Design that cover the latest developments in contemporary design.

As part of VDF, Ventura Projects is presenting the work of 88 international designers, academies and brands. See work from all the VDF x Ventura Projects participants at dezeen.com/vdf/ventura-projects.

The post Circular Union uses mushrooms to create eco-friendly Mush-Hues dyes appeared first on Dezeen.

Clout is bringing South African design to VDF x Ventura Projects in its launch of a furniture collection by emerging designer Khosi Leteba.

Exhibitor: Clout
Project title: South African Designers prepare for Milan 2021

Clout is an initiative and online marketplace established by Nando’s in 2015, which exists to support and showcase designers from South Africa.

In 2019 it hosted Clout Industry Days at 100% Design South Africa, during which local designers were invited share their designs with industry experts for a chance to fabricate them.

As part of VDF x Ventura Projects, Clout will exhibit the winning furniture collection from the event by Khosi Leteba, which has now been brought to life in collaboration with Wiid Design Studio. Named Bodulo, the collection celebrates different elements of the Basotho lifestyle.

Clout’s showcase also spotlights the other winning concepts from the event, alongside works by the designers from Nando’s Hot Young Designer Talent Search.

Website: clout-sadesign.co.za
Email: tracy@leelynch.co.za

Virtual Design Festival is the world’s first online design festival, taking place from 15 April to 30 June 2020.

Ventura Projects are exhibitions curated by Utrecht- and Milan-based Organisation in Design that cover the latest developments in contemporary design.

As part of VDF, Ventura Projects is presenting the work of 88 international designers, academies and brands. See work from all the VDF x Ventura Projects participants at dezeen.com/vdf/ventura-projects.

The post Clout celebrates South African design with launch of Bodulo furniture appeared first on Dezeen.

Studio Kali is presenting two collections of handmade homeware as part of the VDF collaboration with Ventura Projects.

Exhibitor: Studio Kali/Fulden Topaloglu
Project title: Sama Furniture Collection and Ege & Yakamoz Kilim Rugs

Studio Kali is a multidisciplinary design studio in Istanbul, founded by industrial designer Fulden Topaloglu.

The studio is introducing two of its latest collections, Sama and the Ege & Yakamoz Kilim Rug range, as part of the VDF collaboration with Ventura Projects.

Sama is a furniture collection defined by curved metal forms, which reference the traditional clothing worn during Sufi ceremonies. Each piece is made individually by local artisans in Istanbul.

The colourful Ege and Yakamoz Kilim Rugs pay homage to the Mediterranean Sea. They are handwoven by Anatolian weavers using traditional techniques, and wool that is stained with vegetable dyes.

Photography is by Avsar Gulener.

Website: www.instagram.com/kali.designstudio
Email: fulden@studiokali.com.tr

Virtual Design Festival is the world’s first online design festival, taking place from 15 April to 30 June 2020.

Ventura Projects are exhibitions curated by Utrecht- and Milan-based Organisation in Design that cover the latest developments in contemporary design.

As part of VDF, Ventura Projects is presenting the work of 88 international designers, academies and brands. See work from all the VDF x Ventura Projects participants at dezeen.com/vdf/ventura-projects.

The post Studio Kali introduces handmade homeware collections appeared first on Dezeen.