Quench
Quench brings together six diverse designers, based in Queensland, Australia. Together they aim to share their unique design perceptive and build new international relationships. As with their shows in Tokyo and Los Angeles, Quench Singapore showcases a collection of new works by each of the six designers. Meet Australian designers Bjorn Rust, Alexander Lotersztain and Jason Bird of the Quench collective. Enjoy Australian coffee prepared by Bjorn on his most recent product while listening to music and enjoying the works of David Shaw, Surya Graf and Marc Harrison.
Hangman, Surya Graf design
Surya Graf Studio is an Australian based design practice with a basis in Architecture and Industrial Design. The design philosophy is materials led and process driven, with outcomes focused on functionality and a refined simplicity of form. The extensive portfolio of work spans across a diverse range of product, interior and urban design.
It is said that we wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time, with Hangman offering a spot for those 20%. It provides an immediately accessible place for your favorite jeans, jacket or neck tie and an opportunity to reclaim that chair from underneath your garments. The Hangman Clothing Rack was inspired by the materials and industrial finish of mass produced wire coat hangers, and like the coat hanger, Hangman is constructed as one continuous line which bends around itself to create a visually dynamic and practical form. Aimed primarily at the inner city apartment dwellers who often lack built in storage, the Hangman is a free-standing, adaptable, and space efficient solution. Manufactured from bent stainless steel tubing, the Hangman measures H1800mm x L1500mm x W600mm and can easily be disassembled into the four components for transportation.
Helm Pendants – Design Luxxbox
Luxxbox was founded in 2006 as a vehicle for Industrial Designer Jason Bird to design and manufacture his own collection of diverse commercial and domestic products. With a long and varied career already under his belt, with accolades and exhibitions reaching from New York to Tokyo and Australia, Jason’s savvy is channeled into Luxxbox’s unique aesthetic version of urban design. Luxxbox’s designs are a visual display of strength in form, with decorative illumination and lifestyle/furniture products that explore negative space, with industrial finishes his class of choice. The use of unconventional materials, colours and local production techniques pushes boundaries to make a statement in style. Whether from its Northern Californian or Australian studio, Luxxbox is committed to supporting local manufacturers and in doing so is continually evolving its design and production techniques. As a result, Luxxbox products embody a uniquely international influence which is being appreciated across the globe for its refreshing take on modern, cutting edge design.
Gobble by Husque
The Macadamia tree is a true Australian, until 1857 it remained exclusive to the East Coast of Australia. In 2003, Husque is created from the process of milling waste Macadamia nut shell and re forming it with polymers. Not dissimilar to types of Bakelite woodflour and resin, Husque is the re-imagination of a natural waste material that has an intrinsic Australian connection. Having become a signature development for designer Marc Harrison, on show is a retrospective of the journey starting in 2000, from the idea to use a unique native Australian resource differently, to a product that has captured international curiosity.
Pour Over by Gestaltivist
Gestaltivist [pronounced: guh-shtahl-tuh-vist] is the design consultancy of Björn Rust established in 2012. The consultancy works with small to medium sized clients, offering communication and industrial design services, such as print or digital identities & branding, photography, video production, websites, product & packaging. Björn’s work has been exhibited in Asia, America and Australia. He strives for clarity and functionality in his designs, aiming to contribute positive solutions from appropriate materials and processes. In 2013 he and his brother Sascha lunched an independent food journal called Scrag End.
Twig by Derlot Editions
Derlot Editions (designer Alexander Lotersztain) has become synonymous with Australian contemporary design. The collection balances aesthetics, simple clean lines, versatile forms and functionality paired with an Australian sensibility. We are committed to producing products that are individual yet complimentary with an honest, sustainable ethic. The collection features unique furniture and lighting that is timeless yet contemporary, simple and clever.
Barra bowl by David Shaw, Street & Garden Furniture Co
Established in 1991 by founding director David Shaw, Street & Garden Furniture Co. is Australia’s foremost supplier of personalised, site specific furniture for public spaces. Our products and solutions aim to stimulate and inspire while maintaining robustness and versatility so as not to lose sight of the realities of high impact environments. We understand the significance of public spaces influence on communities attitudes and the importance of delivering a meaningful product. Clients include the City of Brisbane, City of the Gold Coast, Virgin Airlines, Sydney Olympic Authority and Novotel with many original designs completed for towns, cities, and public spaces throughout Australia. More recently Street & Garden have established a collaboration with Tournesol Site Works, based in San Francisco, to manufacture, promote and supply our products to the US market. David Shaw’s background involves the design of many and diverse furniture products, so for Wanted Design 2014 he will be showing an eclectic mix of new ideas.