With Deque, Dornbracht presents a new fitting for the bathroom, which is distinguished by a strict, formal expression that is reduced to a flat, wide spout. The flat fitting lies very close to the basin, thereby drawing attention to the essential purpose behind it, namely the form in which water is presented.

The design originates from Sieger Design, while the Deque bathroom architecture was created by Mike Meiré. For more information, pleas visit www.dornbracht.com

The trend is towards larger rooms and open-space living. With the new »be yourself« product line, Alape takes a step back from the wall and open up the additional space to new furnishing ideas. The modular washplace furniture divides the bathroom into functional units with their free -standing or wall-bound modules. These modules open up the bathroom to adjacent living areas and provide the opportunity of full integration. A multitude of individual arrangement options have been opened through the addition of different basin and furniture module’s as well as the choice of different surfaces. For more information, pleas visit www.alape.com

During Formex 2011, Gense launched a new series of cutlery designed by Monica Förster. The cutlery, named Dorotea, is according to Monica herself a tribute to food. It will be in stores from late November 2011. For more information visit www.gense.se.

A great design party at Room, PUB, introduced this falls design week. During the night, Stockholmsmässan presented the winners of the Nova 2011 price – Nordic designer of the year. The award winners were Simon Klenell for his glass design and Hanna Hedman for her jewellery design. During the night, the award winning chef and author, Marcus Samuelsson also launched his new tableware for Mateus. Everyone in the industry was there to enjoy a lovely night of design.

Voice press preview and launch of No. 5 storage system took place at Sven-Harrys art museum in Stockholm. The installation was styled by Lotta Agaton. For more information, please visit Voice homepage, www.voice.eu

A unique collaboration in design and craftmanship

Press Launch of Orrefors new collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Clean lined, subtle and functional. The first members of Lagerfeld crystal family are champagne flutes and coupes and wine, water and liquer glasses. Transparent, black or milky white and the series typifies the Karl Lagerfeld  ethos of ultra strict lines. In the spirit of the designer’s well-known practicality, the series also includes monogrammed coasters to prevent any trace of an errant drop on an immaculate tablecloth. The collection will be available from September 1, 2011.

Young Scandinavian artists within photo, graphic design and fashion were competing about the Young Creative Chevrolet Awards. The jury announced the Swedish winners during a price ceremony at Designgalleriet May 23, 2011.

Alessi, the iconic Italian kitchen and housewares company hold a press week in the beginning of May to launch design news for 2011.
One of the news was Dressed, a tableware collection designed by internationally renowned Marcel Wanders.

The Dressed collection composed of a complete collection of silverware, dishware and glassware in stainless steel, porcelain and crystal, the collection is reminiscent of Wanders’ baroque sensibility and intricate detail. Using the tagline, “Today we don’t eat, we dine,” Dressed is formal enough for the most lavish of dinner parties, yet understated enough to be used every day.