A ‘we-make-money-not-art’ perspective on Salone 2006

14 04 2006

Some of the most interesting entries I've found are through we-make-money-not-art who are extremely talented at finding the most interesting exhibits. I hope you will enjoy my favourites from these guys.

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From students of Ron Arad of Deisgn Product at RCA London - Markus Bergstrom imagined that rapid prototyping could be used to make life scale models of family and friends - they look amazing.

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Design your self by Karim Rashid

14 04 2006

Designyourself

Well it has arrived - the design your world publication according to Karim Rashid.

Well known now for Kit 24 displayed at the Toronto Furniture Fair, a range of iconic blobs (I don't believe he is the only one), an array of symbols that he has symbolically tattooed onto his body at significant times and places and now the design of a plastic sealed coffin that will preserve and mummify your body for 600 -700 years. It may not be everyone's idea of the perfect way to go - there are many other ecologically friendly methods of burial and disposal.

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