PRESS RELEASE: The Online Design Magazine www.designspotter.com curate yet another show at the upcoming imm 2008. We will show you: an exciting, creative, humorous and international cross section of the young and wild designers’ scene.

Our FABULOUS FIFTY!

50 young and international designers from all around the world will be presenting their products around Living and Life at the imm 2008 in January.

Together with our FABULOUS FIFTY we aim to cause a whirl in the d3-Halle in Cologne from January 14th – 20th. You will be thrilled not only by the inventiveness of our boys and girls but by our stand itself, which we have turned into a 450 m² design object. Expect to be surprised.

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An extension to an existing 3 bedroom house in Fitzroy North to provide new living and kitchen space for a growing young family. Many of the design decisions were generated by the tight budget. The form is a simple box- the strongest form an architect can achieve at a bargain basement price. Every element needed to perform multiple functions for maximum return- hence the kitchen bench becomes part of the stair, and the screening required by council reflects heat and glare away from the expansive windows, neatly eliminating the need for curtains. Council requirements regarding overlooking which dictate a 75% opacity to second-storey spaces are resolved by UV stable stickers rather than expensive and elaborate screening. The tree supergraphic creates playful and ever-changing shadows across the interior spaces and is composed of images taken in the local park. Despite these challenges a double story, non-domestic scale space was achieved with a basic palette of materials.

Architects: Andrew Maynard Architects Made in Australia

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Persian rugs have been hand-knotted for hundreds of years. The arrangement of the knots in different colours forms the ornamental pattern of the rug. The PuzzlePersian collection is made to be an individual floor and wall covering for the home. Putting the pieces together everybody may create their own floor ornaments whereever they desire. Supposed to be available in trade in 2008. Please contact me for further information.

Designer: Katrin Sonnleitner Resolution: 1225 pieces / sqm Material: recycleable mix of natural and synthetic rubber Production: water cut Made in Germany

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We work independant as well as together, and this is the result of our latest collaboration. A stool, born out of the possibilities of a material; thin metal wire. Available in all colors (RAL-system), stainless steel or Chrome plated. Without seat, it is a (surprisingly!) comfortable stool, but also a striking, almost graphical object. With the leather seat it is more a stool than an object. It's called faraday because of Michael Faraday, the famous scientist who greatly contributed to our knowledge of electromagnetism.

Designer: Teun Fleskens & Ingmar Cramers Made in The Netherlands

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Ideal for small-space living, this is a series of simple-to-hang walnut wall tiles, each providing a specifi c storage function for the hallway. Coat hooks flip out of one, while another provides both a shelf for keys and a rack for mail or magazines. Unclutter the entrance for a quick exit. Material Solid walnut and walnut veneer over MDF; metal hinges; stainless steel accessories. Finish Tung oil is a natural penetrating fi nish that enhances the woods rich colour and grain. Refresher coats can be easily applied without sanding allowing the wood to continue its aging process and develop a patina by the natural ambering of Tung oil over time. Installation Tiles are mounted to the wall with peel and stick industrial Velcro making a strong connection that is easily tweaked to achieve straight edges between tiles. Measurements H 16” W 16” D 3/4”

Designer: Patrick Turner / THOUT Made in Canada

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LEAF hammock is a re-thought luxury for 24/7 society who tries to have a midlife balance between responsibilities of being individuals, parents, professionals and consumers. Inspired by nature and earthly systems it responds to human needs while creating a wellbeing luxury.

Designer: Pinar Yar / Gaeaforms Made in Turkey

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LINK is a new modular product designed by PearsonLloyd, which combines to build elegant lightweight temporary structures for both domestic and contract use. Made from ARPRO® Expanded PolyPropylene, a lightweight high performance material.

Designer: PearsonLloyd Made in UK

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Napshell is a a flexible, compact and also comfortable solution for power-napping and can be placed easily in most areas. Though extensive studies it was possible to design a product that achieves the highest ergonomic demands and elegant design.

Designer: Nicolas Reber / TTI GmbH TGU Napshell Made in Germany

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