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What’s in your mystery box?

What’s in your mystery box?

February 24th, 2010 by Pippa

CultureLabel partner Third Draw Down ; have launched their new project ‘Multiboxes’ this week in collaboration with New York’s New Museum. The Multibox is a unique multiple edition, the contents of which has been created by one of five acclaimed artists; Rashid Johnson, Douglas … Read more

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Miss Kiki Salon Presents Tonight

Miss Kiki Salon Presents Tonight

February 18th, 2010 by penelope

Described by the press as the next Bloomsbury generation

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Seriously ‘Seriously Solutions’

Seriously ‘Seriously Solutions’

February 16th, 2010 by penelope

How refreshing would it be if we were able to say in a card exactly what we wanted to? And how amazing would it be if the person receiving this found it funny rather than insulting? Or how great would it be if a tool was invented that could detect … Read more

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Create for Tate through RELEASE

Create for Tate through RELEASE

February 11th, 2010 by penelope

The deadline for RELEASE is approaching… It is a great opportunity for all designers aspiring to see their designs placed in Tate shops, on Tate online and CultureLabel.com. Here are just a few examples of the great ideas that have been submitted so far.
Have a look at many more

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Rubbish Bags are a Must Have

Rubbish Bags are a Must Have

January 16th, 2010 by Pippa

Whilst these stylish accessories might look like they’d be perfectly at home in the designer end of Selfridges, they are in fact from far more humble origins. Would you believe that these beauties began their lives as fire hose pipes, bridles, parachutes and tea sacks? This new collection of handbags and accessories … Read more

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Design Virus Alert

Design Virus Alert

January 8th, 2010 by Pippa

According to Dutch Designer Pieke Bergman her distorted light bulbs are nothing more than standard bulbs infected with the ‘design virus’. The quirky young designer explains that her bulbs have “gone way out of line…taking on all kinds of forms and sizes you wouldn’t expect from such well behaving and … Read more

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Grenades for Good

Grenades for Good

November 18th, 2009 by Pippa

It’s all too easy to forget that Christmas isn’t always merry for one and all. In a bid to encourage people to think beyond tinsel and Christmas cake, youth initiative Ctrl.Alt.Shift has developed a unique seasonal tree decoration: delicate glass baubles which are actually replica hand grenades. Designed by Dorothy … Read more

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U Old Bag!

U Old Bag!

November 16th, 2009 by Pippa

Gorgeous vintage bags appropriated and refurbished by the talented Lisa Tilley – we absolutely love them! These retro bags will add a level of sophisticated yet quirky fashion to your ‘Travel Chic’ look…
www.uoldbag.com

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Fahionable Finger Puppets

Fahionable Finger Puppets

October 27th, 2009 by Pippa

Having been dubbed the coolest toy of the year everyone wants to get their hands on these adorable finger puppet characters, each one an uncanny representation of the worlds leading designers, editors and fashion icons. These odd little chaps come courtesy of The Daily Rubbish magazine and are … Read more

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I.D. Design Review Winners

I.D. Design Review Winners

July 7th, 2009 by News

This saw the 55th iteration of I.D. magazine’s Annual Design Review, a competition presenting the best and brightest of the past year’s designs, from the iconic to the obscure. The jury is comprised of I.D.’s editorial staff along with leading practitioners in the fields of product, furniture, graphic, … Read more

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Ted Baker does museum merch

Ted Baker does museum merch

April 24th, 2009 by News

“Partnerships, especially between organisations that have different commercial objectives, but have a similar customer profile and ethos, are so important in today’s marketplace. Both partner’s brands must be strong and must carry weight in their own way, but there is no need for brand equality, just brand quality. Both parties must open their minds and say ‘Ah – that is possible!’ Culture needs commerce and Commerce needs culture. It is simple really.” Mike Walton, Head of Training, London Transport Museum

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MTV + hp EngineRoom: Creative challenges

MTV + hp EngineRoom: Creative challenges

November 13th, 2008 by News

MTV and hp have teamed up to create a global cross-promo campaign which places art and design centre stage. Fresh from their innovative adventures with the bfi and National Gallery, hp are using the MTV platform to engage new consumers.

MTV EngineRoom revolves around 6 creative challenges for international … Read more

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