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Stelton Shopper

With a Stelton Shopper you can make a difference. We use more than 1 million plastic bags a minute all over the world. In Denmark alone we use abut 300.000 a day – thought-provoking!

Stelton is “going green” – ‘It is time for a change – no more plastic bags” Stelton Shopper = 5,23 plastic bags energy consumption in the production of a Stelton Shopper is equal to the energy consumed producing 5,23 plastic bags – but the Shopper can be used again and again and again – it lasts for many years! This means in fact that after using the Shopper for a week you are making a difference to the climate.

The Shopper is smart and handy and is easy to keep in a pocket or bag. The bag hides away when not in use, folded into its own plastic handle. When you need to use Shopper, simply pull out the bag then slide the plastic handle back over the actual bag’s handles which avoids the handles from going deep into you hands when the bag is full. The Stelton ‘Shopper’ is good for the economy, your hands and most importantly the environment.

• The handle works as a case

• Handle carries the bag

• The bag may be washed at 30 degrees without soap

• The bag carries 10 kg

• Price $ 25,-

Design

Designit was founded by the three industrial designers Anders Geert-Jensen, Mikal Jørgensen and David Fellah. Today Designit has offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen and Paris. Designit awards include the International Interior Design Award 2000, the iF Product Design Award 2001 and 2009 and Red Dot Design Award 2003, 2005 and 2009.

Technical data

Artikel No.

1600-1 Shopper, black, graffiti

1600-2 Shopper, black, statement

1600-3 Shopper, dark blue, pattern

1600-4 Shopper, maasai-red, tree

1600-5 Shopper, lilac, rose

1600-6 Shopper, olive, tree

Materials – plastic and nylon

Width – 41 cm / Heigth – 48 cm / Depth – 13 cm

Design – 2009

How will future designers work, and how does Danish design address global issues such as sustainability, new technology and consumption?

The exhibition it’s a small world challenges the Danish design tradition and explores future design practices in a global perspective.

it’s a small world has been developed in a collaboration involving the Danish Design Centre, Danish Crafts and the Danish Architecture Centre based on an initiative from the Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs and the Danish Ministry of Culture. it’s a small world is an international travelling exhibition that will be launched during the Copenhagen Design Week.

The exhibition will travel internationally throughout 2010/2011 and is on display at the Danish Design Centre from 28 August 2009 until late January 2010.

Denmark as a creative nation

Denmark has a long-standing tradition as a leading design nation. With the exhibitionit’s a small world the organisers wish to present and highlight the new Danish design competencies and showcase Denmark as a society with a creative and politically conscious design environment. A society where universal design issues are on the social and, not least, the cultural agenda.

“Danish design, craft and architecture are founded in a strong design tradition and are currently undergoing tremendous development. In the exhibition it’s a small world, which is to be presented to an international audience, the Danish Design Centre, Danish Crafts and the Danish Architecture Centre demonstrate the contributions that new design, craft and architecture can make to a global debate on sustainability”, says Ms. Lene Espersen, the Danish Minister for Economic and Business Affairs.

Individual demands and global responsibility

it’s a small world examines the role of design as problem-solver in a world filled with surplus production and an endless supply of products. Global challenges such as sustainability and, not least, the growing demand for individual, non-standardised solutions make both specialisation and flexibility key concerns at every stage of the design process. The interaction between individual preferences and global needs is the background for the debate that the exhibition raises.

Six scenarios

We’re so normal, I’m so special and It’s Your turn are the titles of three of the six scenarios that fuse design, craft and architecture into one in an interdisciplinary dialogue that takes place in an exhibition design consisting of iceberg-like structures.

Based in new works and new design processes, the exhibition features examples of New Craftsmanship and non-standardised practices, which are redefinitions of the classic design tools that have been replaced by process competencies and a rediscovery of craft techniques and traditions in a contemporary context.

The audience is invited to get involved in the scenarios, and among other experiences the exhibitions offers a view of the world through a child’s eyes from the transport box of a Christiania bike or experience Henrik Vibskov’s carwash. The audience is encouraged to join a dialogue about the design of future cities and sustainable homes and invited to try out a sustainable sofa for the entire family.

The exhibition has been curated by:

Danish Design Centre, Architect/Designer maa/mdd Tina Midtgaard (project manager)

Danish Crafts, Architect Karen Kjærgaard

Danish Architecture Centre, Architect maa Kjersti Wikstrøm

The successful partnership between Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin continues, as Bang & Olufsen equips the Aston Martin hospitality pavilion at Le Mans with high end audio and video products to offer a break from the vroom.

When the sound of roaring engines and the smell of burning rubber becomes too much, visitors of Aston Martin can retreat to the company’s trackside hospitality pavilion without missing any of the action. No less than twelve of the brand new BeoVision 8 40” LCD TVs from Bang & Olufsen offer a splendid view of the racing on the track, no matter which way you turn. The lounge area also contains state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen equipment, represented by the new BeoVision 7 40” with built-in Blu-ray player, if you should wish to take your eyes off the race for a while. Two BeoLab 5 loudspeakers, which represent the very best in audio reproduction, complete the idea of escapism; use one of the game consoles to duel against your friends in a car race, and it will literally sound as if you are sitting in an Aston Martin yourself!

Speaking of cars, audio aficionados visiting the Aston Martin hospitality pavilion will truly appreciate the demonstration of the BeoSound DBS audio system offered by Bang & Olufsen. The BeoSound DBS system has been acoustically tuned for the Aston Martin DBS by Bang & Olufsen’s skilled tonmeisters and Bang & Olufsen’s advanced Digital Signal Processing unit, which stage-manages the musical performance of the thirteen individual loudspeakers for the optimal in-car listening experience. Engineered to exceed all expectations, BeoSound DBS embodies the essence of sound and motion, demonstrating conclusively that high fidelity is perfectly compatible with high performance.

Together, Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin present a partnership of two innovative companies with a proud tradition in technology and design. Both Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin blend an unrelenting quest for technical excellence with an uncompromising commitment to quality and style. And both have the courage to go far beyond the conventional.

The partnership between Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin has so far resulted in Bang & Olufsen sound systems for the Aston Martin DBS, the DBS Volante, the DB9 Coupe and the DB9 Volante.

Combining the perfect listening experience with the perfect driving experience has always been the goal of the collaboration between Audi and Bang & Olufsen. And once again the two partners have come up with a unique sound system in a matchless car. Being a 5 door coupe, the new Audi A5 Sportback will be easier to access than its A5 sibling, but thanks to the elegant interior and the amazing sound from the integrated Bang & Olufsen Sound System, it will be hard to leave again.

The Bang & Olufsen Sound System for the Audi A5 Sportback is based on a fine line of sound systems, and now it is developed even further to match the personality of this unique car. Like its precursors, this innovative audio system offers the perfect combination of sound and vision with its strong performance, integrated operation and dynamic design that matches the sporty look and feel of the Audi A5 Sportback perfectly.

Music is an indispensable part of modern life, which means that good sound reproduction is more important than ever. With the sound system for the A5 Sportback, there is no compromise in this respect. Surrounding the driver and passengers with sound from its 14 speakers, the 505 watt system completes the driving experience much as the unique design of the aluminium rings integrated in the speaker grills merge seamlessly with the cool interior of the A5 Sportback.

Drive-in bio

The Audi A5 Sportback offers the possibility to play DVD-Video. When adding the optional Audi MMI Navigation Plus, the Audi A5 Sportback comes with a 10GB Jukebox, CD/DVD player and a 7” high resolution wide screen. In addition, Bang & Olufsen’s proprietary True Image™ technology turns 2- and 5.1-channel signals into perfect 7.1-channel surround sound, distributing both channels to all loudspeakers in the car – each with its own particular delay and level.

The quality of the sound system has been tested and proven by our acoustic experts. And the audio system for the A5 Sportback incorporates the same proven technologies, competencies and philosophy as the Bang & Olufsen Sound System presented in the stunning Audi A5 Coupe. In other words, yet another car-audio system has been added to the family of high quality automotive audio systems from Bang & Olufsen.

The famous Milan furniture fair will be opening on Tuesday. For the second year in a row Danish design and craftsmanship will be at the forefront when the fair opens its doors for the best and most innovative design in the world. Among the Danish exhibitors will be designer Louise Campbell, who will be exhibiting her new ‘Splatterplatter’. Ground-breaking unique dishes in dyed porcelain created utilising the shapes of the new ’Elements’ service, which she has recently designed for Royal Copenhagen.

Danish design and craftsmanship has achieved an unique international position. This is underlined at the famous Milan furniture fair, where Danish Crafts have gathered some of Denmark’s most talented and up-and-coming craftspeople and designers, who will be exhibiting unique work at he Mindcraft 09 exhibition. Among the exhibitors are Ole Jensen, Cecilie Manz, Christian Flindt, Ditte Hammerstrøm and Louise Campbell. Campbell will be exhibiting a range of unique dishes called Splatterplatter, which were created at Royal Copenhagen’s workshops in a tremendous combination of playfulness, wild gestures and messiness!

The splatter plates are sponsored by Royal Copenhagen, who has given Louise Campbell free hands to express herself on the porcelain dishes from the new Elements service, which were the result of three-years intensive cooperation with Royal Copenhagen.

Splatterplatter are dishes created in dyed porcelain, which is a completely unpredictable process. Each colour affects the paste in its own way and the firing and glazing turns up further surprises. It is therefore impossible to control the result; instead the designer must allow the colours to do just what they want to. “One of my favourite things is a table or a palette where a bunch of colours have been mixed and spilled. Usually, this accidentally decorated surface is far more beautiful than what the colours were intended for. Splatterplatter marks a liberation from the careful planning of patterns. Sometimes, it’s good to leave things up to chance, even for a designer”, says Louise Campbell.

Louise Campbell designs all kinds of products in all kinds of sizes, some commercial and some experimental. She has had her own studio since 1996 and her list of clients include Louis Poulsen, Zanotta, Muuto, Hay and Royal Copenhagen. In May 2009, she has a solo exhibition at Maison du Danmark in Paris, and in 2002 she did “Waiting Rooms” at Trapholt. Louise is a highly acknowledged designer; among other honours she has received the three-year working grant from the Danish Arts Foundation and a grant from Denmarks Nationalbank’s Anniversary Foundation, the Finn Juhl Prize, the EDIDA international design award, the Good Design Award from Chicago Athenaeum and a Wallpaper award. In 2008 Danish magazine Bo Bedre selected Elements as Design of the Year.

Louise Campbell does not restrict herself to one material but works in all conceivable materials. In her own description, her working process is as follows:

Always start from scratch

Be sure there is a good reason for every decision made

Dare to be different

On a good day, Louise draws inspiration from just about anything. On a bad day – from nothing. “Inspiration requires a certain state of mind and cannot be taken for granted,” she says.

A new talent gets a chance…

Time to design – new talent award is a design award with focus on the needs of young talents. The price includes three months residency at the National Workshops for Arts and Crafts, 50.000 DKK donated by The Danish Ministry of Culture and two weeks exhibition at the Normann Copenhagen Flagship Store. This year the winner is also granted career coaching as part of the award.

Deadline for submission is June 24, 2009 at www.timetodesign.eu.

UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR GROWING TALENTS

Time to design – new talent award was established in 2008 as a new and untraditional co-operation between The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts (SVKH), Normann Copenhagen og Link UP – network for young architects and designers in Denmark. The purpose is to create a unique platform for design talents within the design business through a co-operation between the private and public sector – a platform that contributes to ones further professional career. 

The combination of the residency at SVKH and the exhibition in Normann Copenhagen provides great opportunity for the winning designer. Competent guidance and access to the highly acknowledged facilities offered by SVKH forms the foundation for the designer to concentrate on his or hers work. The exhibition in Normann Copenhagen provides an excellent opportunity to show ones work and talent to the public.

The guest jury members 2009 consists of three competent Danish designers: Mathilde Aggebo, Dorte Østergaard Jakobsen and Thomas Bentzen besides the permanent members: Poul Madsen, director and co-founder of Normann Copenhagen, Frederik Hardvendel, director of The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts and Jesper Nørgaard Pagh, designer and co-founder of Link UP.

Winner in 2008 was architect Anne Romme with her sculptural screen and room divider, Saturated Porosity – freestanding screen. Through ornaments made in wood Anne Romme created a sensuous and sculptural screen and room divider. The project is based on geometry and digital design and production methods and was on display at the Normann Copenhagen Flagship Store from November 27 to December 11, 2008.

In relation to winning the award Anne explains: ”It has been a huge experience and great knowledge for me to receive this award. Normally I

work with different projects at one time but it has meant a lot to have the time and space to concentrate being at The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts. To be in an environment where you are surrounded by persons who are enthusiastic and at the same time receiving advice and guidance from qualifed consultants – this has been indispensable.”  

The winner will be announced end of August at a press conference. Here after the residency at The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts will begin. The exhibition at the Normann Copenhagen Flagship Store runs from November 26 to December 10, 2009.

Read more about Time to design – new talent award at www.timetodesign.eu.

FOR FURTHER

For further information about Time to design – new talent award contact:

Frederik Hardvendel, Director, National Workshops for Arts and Crafts or

Ida Sofe Minke Anderson, PR Assistant, National Workshops for Arts and Crafts

Phone: +45 32 96 05 10 or +45 20 62 15 45

Email: timetodesign@svkh.dk

FACTS:

/  2008 was the frst year of the Time to design – new talent award

/  The award is aimed at young designers in the beginning of their career

/  If accommodation is needed; an apartment is available during the tree month residency

/  The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts offers nine different workshops within wood, metal, 

  graphic, photo, textile, fabric, clay, preservation and it.

READ MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERS

/  The National Workshops for Arts and Crafts: www.svkh.dk

/  Normann Copenhagen: www.normann-copenhagen.com

/  Link UP: www.linkup.nu

/  Missing Ink: www.missingink.dk (contributes with career coaching in 2009)

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