Artecnica

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Tangle Globe

Combining the sleek look of clear glass and the precious appearance of plated metal, Tord Boontje, a celebrated designer and the head of Product Design Department at the Royal College of Art has created a new light that is born reminiscent of museum glass cases that preserve samples of luxurious, exotic vegetation found in remote, pristine jungles.
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Surprise Surprise

The quintessential gift with a surrealistic and familiar appearance designed to make you smile, feel a little joy or may be evoke a few memories of past birthdays and perfect valentines. It takes inspiration from how light can be used to create an array of wonderful emotions to experience, beyond just enabling us to see.
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Kaktus

Three years in making, Artecnica co-founder Enrico Bressan has finally perfected the Kaktus Stool - beautifully delicate in appearance, unfathomably strong in construction. Available in silver and custom colors.
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Themis Prism

Themis prism is the 3rd addition in the Themis Mobile series designed by Clara von Zweigbergk who was inspired by the geometric design of polyedra. A delicate, geometric décor piece composed of five faceted ornaments, each with its own distinct palette of color: salmon, beige, green, balck and gold.
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NEW DESIGNERS

Studio Tord Boontje

Throughout his work, Tord Boontje explores juxtapositions of the old and new, naturalism and technology. Born in the Netherlands in 1968, he studied industrial design at the Eindhoven Design Academy before enrolling at the Royal College of Art in London.
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NEW DESIGNERS

Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson explores less obvious facets of design. His work centres largely on how design can exist for the cognitive, as well as our more commonly perceived physical needs.
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NEW DESIGNERS

Enrico Bressan

A native of Italy and an architect by trade, Bressan, he has spent many years as a computer electronic design engineer. In 1986 he co-founded Artecnica with Tahmineh Javanbakht. The focus of the business was architectural and interior design services for clients including Gianni Versace and Sebastian International.
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NEW DESIGNERS

Clara von Zweigbergk

Born in Stockholm 1970, von Zweigbergk studied illustration and graphic design in Sweden, France and USA. In 1997 she founded Rivieran Design Studio, with two partners, as a multi-disciplinary agency spawning many successful collaborations with fashion, illustration, architecture, furniture, product and graphic design.
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DESIGN w/CONSCIENCE

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Come Rain Come Shine

Come Rain Come Shine is Tord Boontje’s lyrical reinterpretation of the chandelier, bringing playful sophistication to any surrounding. Constructed from a round metal structure, the chandelier froths and preens in a handcrafted concoction of crocheted cotton, organza, silk and fabric flowers, casting a dramatic and mysterious glow when lit.
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transNeomatic

transNeomatic is a conceptually innovative container bowl crafted from a repurposed scooter tire and natural wicker. Each tire is thoroughly steam-cleaned and finished in an eco-friendly sealant. transNeomatic comes with an optional handwoven hemp cover that slips over its rubber base.
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Beads & Pieces

Beads & Pieces, a Design With Conscience project, is a four-piece ceramic collection designed by Hella Jongerius. Artisans located in the primary coca leaf-growing region of Peru handcraft the collection.
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tranSglass® Candle

Included in the permanent collection of MoMA New York, the Design w/Conscience TranSglass line introduces an organic, soy-based candle infused with the earthy scent of grass, hand-poured in Los Angeles, California.
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tranSglass®

tranSglass® is included in the permanent collection of MoMA New York. Since its launch, tranSglass® has become one of Artecnica’s best-selling items. With its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass® conveys a positive attitude towards the environment, affirmed as an Artecnica Design With Conscience project.
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Homeboy Tote Bags

Artecnica is proud to present its most provocative Design with Conscience™ project to date in collaboration with the graphic design firm Studio Lin: Homeboy Tote Bags.
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Catalog 2011/12