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MAY 18, 2020

To make the tops entirely smooth, she uses molten aluminum to fill in the gaps and divets that are occurring naturally in the wood. “We focus on material research and development of forms, while drawing inspiration from the process of time and the supposed imperfections found in nature,” Shamia said in a statement.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

At this year’s Copenhagen Fashion Week, Danish fashion brand Skall Studio , founded by sisters Julie and Marie Skall, debuted its upcoming AW24 collection with 29 looks nostalgic of the 1960s era of New York City, at a time when artists and intellectuals like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were challenging the status quo about society.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

And within the context of today’s modern bathroom , the collection does well to appease any desire for a non-gilded and minimally embellished hardware shower solution.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The Folk and Flora Collection , designed by artist and vintage curator Carmen Nash of Loft and Thought for Troy Lighting , is earthy elegance embodied. Similar to how stories can play off of one another, the collection’s lamp designs differ while also forming a cohesive group that feels related, all thanks to tones and textures.

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APRIL 24, 2024

The Japanese concept of ‘nagori,’ defined as the essence of fleeting moments, is at the core of the NAGORI collection first introduced at Milan Design Week 2024. NAGORI tracks time allowing for past seasons to linger, from bud to bloom, through the renewing circle of nature.

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MAY 23, 2023

Exploring Nature’s Majesty: a collection of landscape vector illustrations – all available for download. Nature has always been a captivating muse for artists and designers, and the ability to represent its beauty through art is truly remarkable.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The newly introduced Loon lighting collection is Coil + Drift’s first collection designed and built entirely in-house from conception to production. Early sketches of the collection were inspired by owl wings, leaves, and dry seeds. The concept and inspiration of the fixtures is rooted in the Catskill Mountains.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Elemental Wright is a collection of textiles, wallcoverings, and custom materials inspired by Wright’s pioneering principles, Usonian philosophy, and passion for continued learning from nature. If you look, nature has more color and geometry at work than one might initially think.

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MAY 6, 2024

These courtyards are oriented so that the natural light and panoramic views invite the homeowners and visitors to enjoy sights of Haystack Mountain from the entry side and then sweeping views of the swimming pool and the city of Boulder from the rear. Photography by James Florio.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Inspired by their childhood memories of playing in the forest and discovering the magic of nature, Swedish designers Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren of Front Design designed a collection of furniture for Italian brand Moroso that awakens the senses and calls for exploration. Four of these textiles are exclusive for Moroso.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Marion Stora has done much of the same with her inaugural furniture collection – Opening Acts. Opening Acts harnesses the experience Stora has accrued in designing made-to-measure furniture pieces for her private clients, which turned into a refined 15-piece collection made in partnership with the finest craftspeople.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We can add Croft House to the ever-growing list of brands releasing exceptional 2024 collections – the year is off to a great start in the world of design. When Croft House’s design team began working on the Baldwin Collection , they found inspiration in a place where dimension and layout meet. Photography by Gigi Aly.

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APRIL 26, 2024

We're not just preserving nature; we're amplifying its voice." This statement from Cat How, Creative Director at How&How, encapsulates the new strategic direction for ACF—a direction that transcends mere visual changes and taps into the collective consciousness of Aruba's residents.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The prolific interior designer has introduced a new collection that’s perfect for autumn with Lulu and Georgia. The Sarah Sherman Samuel Collection is full of warm, modern style, and includes furniture, rugs, and decor, as well as her first lighting and bedding. Thanks for supporting Design Milk!

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MARCH 25, 2024

Always one to push the boundaries, even of their own designs, Bend Goods is defying gravity with its latest launch, the Tube Collection. It is this feature that gives the collection its memorable look. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or lounging in the sun, the Tube Collection has you covered.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Celebrating a decade of collaboration, renowned studio Barber & Osgerby created a new tile collection for Italian ceramics brand Mutina , one that reflects the beauty of something created over time – fittingly, much like their partnership. The collection, aptly named Time , consists of porcelain stoneware tiles in three sizes (1.5×1.5”,

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

A Lighting Collection Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Architecture This series includes representations of some of the architect’s original masterpieces in the form of lighting, honing in on Wright’s refined style that highlights the relationships between natural and manmade elements.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Saved by o-zone.it (@ozone). Discover more of the best Packaging, Tea Packaging, Packaging Design, Tea, and Branding Identity inspiration on Designspiration

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cosentino’s new Dekton® Ukiyo collection features textured, linear fluting that brings a fresh, tactile quality and a distinctive depth and dimension to any space, be it residential or commercial. I have always been inspired by the materials found in nature and making the spaces I design as comfortable, warm, and authentic as possible.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Friendly and fun, the Scandinavian-inspired range of pet products are unsurprisingly designed to appeal not only to the their intended users, but also live naturally alongside their human counterparts’s IKEA furnishings. The UTSÅDD collection will be available at US IKEA stores and online starting April 2024.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

1 Archiscape Collection by BOMAT Archiscape Gabi in Burnt Brick Translating specific architectural building elements – the lines and textures of brick, tiles and mortar – into the language of weaving methods – warp, weft and pile – the Archiscape collection from Belgian brand BOMA T introduces calming soft surfaces to counter the hardness of spaces.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 5, 2024

Below, we’ve rounded up five collections that exemplify this very ethos. 1 Peak Lever by Colombo Design America Peak Lever In conceiving the Peak Lever collection for Colombo Design America , Patrick Jouin took inspiration from nature — namely, the undulating ridges of mountain ranges.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Award-winning materials innovator 3form is releasing a different take on the movement with the new Ivory Flora Collection – a neutral, all-white palette of botanicals that celebrates materials found in nature. 3form’s new Ivory Flora Collection is available in the Varia material platform.

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APRIL 6, 2023

ARCA , known for their supply of high-quality natural stone, tiles, and wood, unveiled a collaboration with esteemed designer Kelly Wearstler during Miami Art Week. Drawing inspiration from weaving and the inherent elegance of intertwined fibers, the NUDO Collection merges nature, human craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

If the axiom “third time is the charm” rings true, the third rug collection between Ruggable and Jonathan Adler should prove to be the partnership’s best one yet. Unsurprisingly Adler kept a touch of his signature mid-century style in this collection primarily dominated by a modernized Art Deco catalog.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Frero’s first collection, Tala Asa , is a series of five light sculptures brought to life with the help of reused stone and minerals bonded using a resin and finished with plaster paint. Five naturally occurring colors are available to choose from: Bone, Sienna, Oliva, Terra, and Lava.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Basedow – the wonder of such natural occurrence is so marvelous that it served as inspiration in their latest collection, Flare. Draga & Aurel The Flare collection is available exclusively at the New York gallery, Todd Merrill Studio. FLARE is a spark of color that explodes, frees itself, and takes shape.

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

Eaten Alive, a collection of new paintings by the British artist James Mortimer. From November 3 – 26, 2022, London-based James Freeman Gallery presents ‘Eaten Alive’, a new collection of paintings by British artist James Mortimer. Mortimer’s world is a place where the brutal force of nature reigns supreme.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Inspired by basic geometries, its reoccurrence in skylines, and its symbolism as growth in nature, the Triangle Vase Collection offers a new way to collect and highlight objects. The aim of the collection was to give users the freedom to combine the vases in whatever way they see fit.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

The Spanish brand’s evolving Hybriq+ technology recently marked another milestone with the launch of Silestone XM, a standout collection of hybrid mineral surfaces that replicate the warmth and texture of natural stone. For Cosentino, the Silestone XM surfaces are the latest step in ongoing innovation.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 20, 2022

But what if we could experience all the benefits of being in nature from the comfort of indoors? This aim was the driver of 3form’s latest materials collection, which harnesses the power of biophilia combined with striking graphic patterns to bring wellness to the built environment.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

ATUS Collection is a minimal furniture collection created by Miami-based designer Bea Pernia in collaboration with Arca. The collection consists of four custom made pieces: a chair, end table, round table, and desk. The pieces are characterized by a merger of contrasting materials to create stunning structured assemblages.

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APRIL 17, 2024

For instance, the IVY outdoor collection , designed by Objekte Unserer Tage ( OUT ), perfected the comfort of its powder-coated steel tube design through the use of various ergonomic studies. OUT continues its fascination with color as expression throughout the series, interacting with nature and the strong palette that exists in its flora.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

AZURE is thrilled to announce some of our confirmed speakers for the Human/Nature conference, taking place October 24 and 25 in Toronto. He is a leading specialist in nature-based design, sustainable landscape architecture, and integrated climate adaptation and has led SLA’s most forward-looking and award-winning projects.

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MARCH 11, 2024

During this year’s Frieze LA design festival, Los Angeles-based luxury lifestyle brand The Elder Statesman launched a new collection that once again pays homage to founder Greg Chait’s grandmother, Thelma Chait. The limited edition collection features a dozen meditation mats in just one size, 3′ x 4.6’.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

He 3D-printed 92 terracotta pots, each designed using a day’s worth of weather data – the further from average the temperature, humidity, and wind speed, the more distorted the form to remind us that nature is not submissive or static, but chaotic and unyielding. “Trash for you is treasure for me,” says Dario Erkelens. .”

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Two of the biggest Nordic brands have united to bring us the BASTUA collection, launching globally in March 2023. From furniture to glassware to textiles, vibrant patterns reflect nature back at you. You’ll find it throughout the collection, including on the ever-popular FRAKTA bag.

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