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PHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual GRAY Awards Party
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UNVEILING THE FUTURE: A CLOSER LOOK AT MAISON&OBJET'S SEPTEMBER THEME "TERRA COSMOS"
Lapis Collection blown glass sculptures by Homa Continuing their explorative journey of fusing fantastical design ideas with earthly materiality, Maison&Objet - the prestigious interior design trade show in Paris, France - and creative strategy consultancy, Peclers Paris, have announced their invigorating theme for the September fair: TERRA COSMOS. “Where the vastness of space mingles with seemingly finite terrestrial territories... Where universal fantasies and earthly materiality collide...
7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: BREAKOUT CATEGORY, KITCHEN FINALISTS
Seattle Modern Treehouse by Pulp Design Studios; Photograph by Lawson Photography GRAY Media announces the breakout category, kitchen finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards. SEATTLE, Febraury 9, 2024 — Now in its 7th year, GRAY Awards — the international cross-disciplinary design awards program — continues to recognize the outstanding work happening around the world. Finalists have been selected in the fields of ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, LANDSCAPE, and PRODUCT DESIGN.
7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE FINALISTS
GRAY Media announces the residential architecture finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards. SEATTLE, December 19, 2023 — Now in its 7th year, GRAY Awards — the international cross-disciplinary design awards program — continues to recognize the outstanding work happening around the world. Finalists have been selected in the fields of ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, LANDSCAPE, and PRODUCT DESIGN.
INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCTS UNVEILED AT THE REURN OF THE WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR
Welcoming over 8,500 guests throughout the event's three days, WestEdge Design Fair returned to Santa Monica with a swell of support and enthusiasm throughout the design community. Throughout the show, visitors enjoyed curated exhibits featuring some of the latest pieces within the markets of interior and product design. Here, we have a selection of some of the new and innovative products at the fair.
PRODUCT DESIGNER LEE BROOM TO JUDGE GRAY AWARDS
Portrait of designer Lee Broom by Luke Hayes. SEATTLE, November 20, 2023 — GRAY Media, LLC, announces Lee Broom has joined the judging panel for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards. One of the foremost product designers in the United Kingdom, Lee Broom is renowned for his distinctive approach to luxury furniture and lighting designs.
TOP 5 MUST-HAVE TABLEWARE ITEMS FOR HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
The season of entertaining is upon us! Check out our top 5 tableware finds to put you in the spirit of celebrating. It’s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time. From the parties and events you host to those you attend, there is often a never-ending string of get-togethers to plan and enjoy. Here, GRAY has put together a curated list of elevated tableware items to help relieve some of the pressure.
HONORING A 70-YEAR FASHION LEGACY AT NEW YORK'S JEWISH MUSEUM
Architect Elliott Barnes sets the stage for an exhibition paying tribute to Gaby Aghion, founder of the infamous fashion house Chloé, and designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and Phoebe Philo, who launched their careers with the label. Pioneer. Designer Gaby Aghion, founder of the iconic French fashion house Chloé, was nothing short of a visionary for women's attire. A Jewish woman born in Egypt in 1921, Aghion had an early appetite for fashion.
THE BEST PROFESSIONAL ADVICE KELLY WEARSTLER STILL FOLLOWS TO THIS DAY
World-renowned designer, entrepreneur, and fashion icon, Kelly Wearstler tells GRAY the best advice she’s ever received. For interior and product designer Kelly Wearstler, the key to successfully pushing the boundaries of design is to recognize and honor the history, architecture, and location of a space.
WHAT'S HOT FROM MAISON&OBJET AND PARIS DESIGN WEEK
Paris hit near-record-high temperatures as the sizzling designs of Maison&Objet and Paris Design Week lit up the city! Paris was abuzz with excitement and anticipation during Maison&Objet. GRAY visited the fall 2023 biannual furniture and design fair this September which took place in tandem with Paris Design Week.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW VANCOUVER: COLOR TREND
Interior Design Show (IDS) Vancouver returned to the Vancouver Convention Centre West with a rich program of installations and presentations. The international exhibition featured products, furnishings, and designers who discussed process, collaboration, environmentalism, artificial intelligence, and more. Among the displays, we were captivated by the use of mustard and gold color palettes. Here are a few of our favorites: GOLD STREAK At GRAY Studios, Montauk Sofa featured the Dawa rug.
DESIGNER LAURENCE CARR SHARES THE MOST EXCITING INVITATION SHE’S EVER RECEIVED
Carr discusses why she designs and reflects on attending one of the grandest events in the world. Born in France, interior and product designer Laurence Carr has traveled the globe for school, work, and building two forward-thinking and sustainability-focused design companies. Carr grew her design knowledge and expertise while attending Paris Universite VIII and Parsons The New School in NYC.
3 QUESTIONS FOR... FIEN MULLER & HANNES VAN SEVEREN
What design trends/classics do artists and designers, Muller and Van Severen, consider their favorites? Artists Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen came together to found their Belgium-based furniture studio, Muller Van Severen, in the early spring of 2011.
3 Questions For...Paolo Lucidi & Luca Pevere
What the Italian design duo does to get out of a creative mind block. Known for using unusual techniques and aesthetic choices, product and furniture designers Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere do not shy away from a challenge. After meeting during their first year at Milan Polytechnic while attending courses in Industrial Design, each went on to apprentice with established Italian-based design studios. In 2003, two came together to collaborate on their first projects.
3 Questions For... Faye Toogood
What does Toogood think is the most exciting thing happening in the design industry today? Faye Toogood photographed by Genevieve Lutkin Growing up among the idyllic fields of the English countryside, designer Faye Toogood found her creative prowess at an early age. She spent her days outdoors where foraging in the woods for natural treasures became her favorite past-time.
An Inside Look At GRAY’s Inaugural Design Conference
GRAY’s Destination DesignCon 2023 launched in Victoria, British Columbia, with a splashy celebration of the city and its vibrant design scene. Victoria's Inner Harbor. Image courtesy Destination Greater Victoria. A passion project that has been on GRAY’s bucket list for the past decade kicked off last month in Victoria, British Columbia.
How Personal Fashion Style and the Built Environment Intersect
From Left to right: Tommy Zung, Alicia Cheung Lichtenstein, John Cialone, and GRAY's Brandon Gaston. This February, GRAY — a long-time media partner and supporter of NKBA's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) — was invited to moderate a panel discussion to explore the influence of fashion on the built environment.
QUICK LIST: 2022 GRAY AWARDS HONORABLE MENTION CATEGORY FINALISTS
SEATTLE | October 10, 2022 Honorable Mention Finalist - Kitchen | West Queen Anne, Summers Studio. Photographed by Rafael Soldi. GRAY MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HONORABLE MENTION CATEGORY FINALISTS FOR THE 2022 GRAY AWARDS Now in its 6th year, GRAY Awards — a cross-disciplinary design awards program — recognizes the incredible work happening around the world. Finalists have been selected in the fields of ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, LANDSCAPE, and PRODUCT DESIGN.
QUICK LIST: 2022 GRAY AWARDS FINALISTS
SEATTLE | October 3, 2022 Interior Design - Residential Finalist | Twentieth, Woods + Dangaran. Photographed by Joe Fletcher. GRAY MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2022 GRAY AWARDS Now in its 6th year, GRAY Awards — a cross-disciplinary design awards program — recognizes the incredible work happening around the world. Finalists have been selected in the fields of ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, LANDSCAPE, and PRODUCT DESIGN.
DESIGNER FURNITURE AND DÉCOR RAFFLE FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
On July 20, Colony in New York City will be hosting a fundraising Drink and Draw with raffle items – from Colony designers and others – benefiting the . Join in person or online. For more information and to RSVP, visit their . Sneak peek of some of the items up for raffle: The Aura Light by Ladies and Gentlemen Studio (left) . The Crescent Lounge in Sapelle by Vonnegut/Kraft (right).
Tom Dixon Celebrates 20 Years During Salone del Mobile | GRAY magazine
Tom Dixon presents TWENTY: An exhibition celebrating 20 years of design and innovation. By: Meghan Burger Designer Tom Dixon with the prototype of the newly-adapted'Mirror Ball' vertical chandelier made with a 100% recycled polycarbonate. Coinciding with the 2022 Salone del Mobile, British designer Tom Dixon returns to Milan to celebrate his eponymous brand's 20 years of illustrious history.
Glasswing Greenhouse Reopening + Reception
June 9, 2022 | Seattle Art Exhibit: Bethanie Jones Opening Reception with Brad Pooler on June 9 from 6 - 9 pm Exhibit runs through Jul 7, 2022 Location: Glasswing Greenhouse 1351 E Olive Way Seattle, WA 98122 Shop Hours: Greenhouse reopening with limited hours from Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 6 pm Parking: Street & Paid Lots Cost: Free & Family Friendly Bethanie Jones is an artist and designer with experience working in a variety of disciplines from painting, sculpture, architecture, web...
IDSA Sustainable Leadership Deep Dive 2022
May 18 - 19, 2022 | Virtual Conference Looking to grow as a sustainable design leader? REGISTER NOW for this virtual conference, happening May 18-19. You’ll add to your skillset through insightful presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and panel discussions with Q&A, led by design and business experts at McKinsey Design, Google, and more.
What You May Have Missed at the 2022 Interior Design Show in Toronto
Celebrating the theme "New Futures," this year's Interior Design Show flagship event did not disappoint! By: Meghan Burger Photos: Arash Moallemi Lighting feature in the Hollis+Morris booth. Opening the floor to four full days of enticing conversations, educational events, and thoughtful programming, the Interior Design Show hosted their flagship event on April 7-10 in Toronto, Canada.
Design Museum Everywhere announces the first Design Museum Week
April 25-29, 2022 | Boston, MA - Design Museum Everywhere announces the first Design Museum Week, which will feature five days of virtual and in-person programming in cities around the country from April 25-29, 2022. The week features 40+ virtual sessions with industry leaders in design, business, and social impact from Netflix, Steelcase, Autodesk, Pentagram, Gensler, and more. All of the virtual sessions will be available to registrants after the program so participants can learn asynchronously.
Coming to the Angelika Film Center: MAU, a Compelling Documentary on Design’s Impact
May 13, 2022 | New York - On May 13th, MAU, a new feature-length documentary about design powerhouse Bruce Mau, will come to New York City’s Angelika Film Center. Written and directed by Benji and Jono Bergmann, the film explores Mau’s unlikely creative journey and ever-optimistic push to tackle the world’s biggest problems with design.
University Village Spring Style Event
April 23, 2022 | Seattle - Join University Village on Saturday, April 23 for a special sustainable style event. Bring a reusable tote and get a do-gooder discount, shop and learn how participating stores are making a difference for people and the planet. We’ll have special appearances, giveaways, in-store activations, and more. Shoppers will also enjoy music on the green from 1-4 p.m. by DJ Mixxtress. More info can be found here.
Spring Design Day 2022
April 28, 2022 | Seattle Design Center Spring Design Day is SDC’s bi-annual celebration bringing the PNW design community together under one roof. Get inspired with the latest collections, keynote speakers, industry panels and networking events.
HOT NEW NEXT 2022
April 28, 2022 | Seattle Be the first to experience Seattle’s next big idea in design + vote for your favorite! Returning in an expanded format for 2022, audiences once again have the opportunity to experience HOT NEW NEXT live and in person.
GRAY's Fifth Annual Hot New Next Design Pitch Competition Returns to Name its 2022 Champion.
Press Release - March 7, 2022 Product Design CALL FOR ENTRIES SEATTLE, WA - Hot New Next — a design pitch competition and one of GRAY's flagship events — returns in 2022 to name the next design champion. Designers in areas such as furnishings, fashion, tech gadgets, and more are encouraged to enter their most innovative concepts and products for a chance to claim the title, cash, and prizes.
Brandon Gaston Signs on for Season 3 of In the Design Lounge & Expands his Role with GRAY.
Press Release SEATTLE, WA - Brandon Gaston, Arizona-based founder and creative director of Palatte Agency and notable host of GRAY's In the Design Lounge (ITDL), is set to return for season 3 of the interview series, this time with a new title.
How One Chair's Design was Inspired by a Simple Yet Powerful Act
Based on the original design of a 1960s Woolworth's counter stool, The Greensboro Chair pays respect to four brave young men who changed history by taking a seat.
Spotlight: Deckhand Rigging Knife, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at the Deckhand Rigging Knife, one of four finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Product Design, Other category. Deckhand Rigging Knife Trygve Faste Studio The Deckhand Rigging Knife is a contemporary reimagination of the classic sailor’s marlinspike rigging knife. The design is a modern embodiment of the quality and simplicity found in traditional sailing tools and equipment. The form is respectful of the rich nautical history from which it was derived and to which it belongs.
Spotlight: 001 Stack Burner, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at the 001 Stack Burner, one of four finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Product Design, Other category. 001 Stack Burner Populus Project Meditation and the act of burning incense have been proven to be an effective way of achieving inner calm for centuries. Similar to meditation, the ritual of incense burning is now be considered a part of the mainstream, resulting in many burner designs across the marketplace.
Spotlight: Joyful Glassware, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at the Joyful Glassware, one of four finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Product Design, Other category. Joyful Glassware Irina Flore/ Studio Flore LLC Like many creatives around the globe, designer Irina Flore, founder of Portland’s Studio Flore, tapped into her creativity during the COVID-19 quarantine to combat feelings of isolation and monotony. During this time, she started to focus on the everyday objects she interacted with most.
Spotlight: P17A, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at the P17A, one of four finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Product Design, Other category. P17A Polydrops With a mission to help people bring the comforts of home wherever they go, Polydrops has created the P17A: a modern, portable trailer updated for the 21st century. A sustainable and inclusive outdoor living experience.
Spotlight: IGT Wall Sconce, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at the IGT Wall Sconce, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Furniture/Lighting Product Design category. IGT Wall Sconce Landbridge Lighting While experimenting with new materials, including slip-cast porcelain, Seattle studio Landbridge Lighting created a wall sconce that walks the line between art piece and houseware while highlighting the potential of recycled materials.
Spotlight: KIDA Hanging Lounge Chair, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at KIDA Hanging Lounge Chair, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Furniture/Lighting Product Design category. KIDA Hanging Lounge Chair DEDON With KIDA, designer Stephen Burks has created a hanging lounge chair as delightful to look at as it is to use. The first DEDON products to be wrapped, rather than woven, in the company's special Fiber Touch thread, the collection features a cradle-like organic form that's open, airy, light, and inviting.
Spotlight: 2021 Lighting/Furniture Product Design Finalists
A closer look at Teig Lamp, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Furniture/Lighting Product Design category. Teig Lamp Schoolhouse Rooted in postmodern design, the Teig Lamp’s timeless silhouette and versatile application perfectly encompass Schoolhouse’s core design values of simplicity, utility, and longevity. Named after the German word for “dough,” the Teig is a dimmable table lamp is perfectly proportioned to assist wherever additional light is needed.
Spotlight: Baroque Pearl Collection, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Baroque Pearl Collection, one of three finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Fashion Design category. Baroque Pearl Collection Leslie Paige Jewelry Crafted by jewelry designer Leslie Page Smith, the Baroque Pearl Collection is made with 14-karat yellow gold, extra large 16mm baroque pearls, and natural diamonds. Each piece is hand carved in wax, then cast and set. In this unique design, the bezels do not actually hold the pearl.
Spotlight: Perched Edge-Set Halo Collection, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Perched Edge-Set Halo Collection, one of three finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Fashion Design category. Perched Edge-Set Halo Collection Leslie Paige Jewelry Deliberately featuring the front and back of each gemstone, the Perch Edge-Set Halo Collection is an evolution of jewelry designer Leslie Paige's signature Perched setting. By embellishing the bezel around the perched settings with smaller gemstones, a "halo" is formed adding another layer to the original design.
Spotlight: Exo Dining Table, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Exo Dining Table, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Furniture/Lighting Product Design category. Exo Dining Table James De Wulf The EXO Series is the latest collection representing a culmination of designer James De Wolf's 16 years working with concrete. Each table in the series of is bolstered externally with non-corrosive metals, in this case, bronze and stainless steel. The pieces' organic forms mimic the exoskeletons of microscopic organisms found on the ocean floor.
Spotlight: The Greensboro Chair, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at The Greensboro Chair, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Furniture/Lighting Product Design category. The Greensboro Chair Cedric Hudson - Contemporary Athletics | Ben Boutros - Bennu On February 1st, 1960, one of the most historic civil rights sit-ins was led by four courageous Black freshmen attending North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sitting down at the Woolworth lunch counter, the four freshmen were denied service due to ongoing racial disparities.
Spotlight: Slō, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Slō, one of three finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Fashion Design category. Slō Studio Variously Slō is a response to all things slow made; taking a pause to appreciate, reflect and respond consciously with what matters. From concept to production, each textile has been nurtured carefully through various hands and minds.
Congratulations 2021 GRAY Awards Winners!
Announced at the program's 5th annual black-tie event, here are the 2021 GRAY Awards winners. 2021 GRAY Awards Party winning announcements. Photographed by The Fix Photo Group December 10, 2021 | Seattle, Washington - Champagne popped and confetti flew as the winners of the 5th annual GRAY Awards were announced in true GRAY fashion.
Spotlight: Pries, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Pries, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Residential Interior Design category. Pries Hoedemaker Pfeiffer This house was originally designed and built by architect Lionel Pries in 1930. An innovative designer and architect, Pries had an appreciation for design movements of the past, particularly those originating in Mexico.
Spotlight: Old Las Palmas, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Old Las Palmas, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Residential Interior Design category. Old Las Palmas Suzie & David Lucas, Lucas Interior Purchased as an escape from the rain and cold of Pacific Northwest winters, this home in Palm Spring's Old Las Palmas neighborhood—a playground for the Hollywood stars in the 1920s—is set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Spotlight: 1717 Webster, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at 1717 Webster, one of five finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Residential Interior Design category. 1717 Webster Susan Marinello Interiors The Uptown neighborhood of Oakland, CA, is alive with cultural energy, a massively important art scene, and, most importantly, the heartbeat for social justice.
Spotlight: The Dean, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at The Dean, one of two finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Residential Landscape Design category. The Dean 2.ink Studio During the mid-1900s, the farmlands in California's Silicon Valley, developed rapidly into a mix of suburban homes, freeways, and industrial buildings. Today, as the area’s densities increase, the result is decidedly more urban, yet the expansive roadways of past decades still dominate as immovable infrastructure.
Spotlight: Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion, 2021 GRAY Awards Finalist
A closer look at Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion, one of three finalists in the 2021 GRAY Awards Commercial Landscape category. Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion desert INK Landscape design for Terra—The Sustainability Pavilion at Dubai EXPO 2020—marks a huge leap forward in establishing a new, sustainable form of landscape architecture in the Middle East.
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