posted by Rachael
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Clerkenwell design week (albeit a very short, three day week) gave us plenty to look at this year. The usual showrooms were open displaying their latest offerings and the central Farmiloe building showcased a large range of designers, as well as three incredibly shiny Jaguars which had many admiring glances as people walked past.
This year’s trend for strong colours was well represented with lots of bright, fluorescent colours being placed against more muted tones and natural materials. Some of the stand outs were the pendant lights by David Trubridge and the woven baskets and vases from Shake the Dust UK.
posted by Rachael
Friday, April 19th, 2013
We are really excited to announce the launch of our Sabre seat designed for Optimares. Stylish, luxurious and comfortable it’s everything you don’t expect from an economy class airline seat. The partial fixed back shell means that your personal space isn’t affected by the decisions of the passenger in front, and likewise there is no guilt or bruised knees attached to your decision to enjoy the (larger than normal) recline and take a nap yourself. The knee clearance of the seatback is outstanding in the upright position and due to its hybrid fixed back recline and being carefully engineered so that shin clearance is optimised throughout recline, the Sabre doesn’t suffer from issues which have plagued other fully fixed back seats in the past. The materials have also been chosen very carefully, the Sabre is dripping with finishes, detailing and materials you would more commonly associate with a luxury car or yacht – Carbon fibre, billet machined alloys and finishing options like Poltrona Frau leather upholstery you might otherwise only come across in your Ferrari. You travel faster in this seat though…
Take a look at this video to see the Sabre in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFv5NrcuWaM
posted by Rachael
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
The well-known Design for Dwell competition has declared their 1st place winner as one of Factorydesign’s newest employees. Rachael joined the team after completing her degree in Furniture and Product design and is already proving her worth.
The judges loved her “Minimalist Bedside Table” for its simple, clean design and ease of production. “The table is exactly what we were looking for in the competition.”
The design allows objects such as books or iPads to be displayed, within easy reach but without becoming placemats for stray cups of tea.
The design is scheduled to be put into production for sale in the summer of 2013, so keep your eyes peeled when wondering past your local Dwell!
Or just keep checking our blog.
posted by Rachael
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
Christmas has finally arrived at Factory in the form of our Christmas tree! Unfortunately, due to its controversial nature, the angel can’t be shown in the picture.
If you do want to it though, you can always pay us a visit. We might even have some mince pies lying around and we would love to hear about any new project ideas for the new year.
posted by Rachael
Friday, November 16th, 2012
Take a quick look at some of the adverts produced by Remington. They showcase just a few of the many, many products we have designed for them over the years.
posted by Rachael
Thursday, November 1st, 2012
Yo! Home is the new housing concept designed by Simon Woodroffe. Giving people a large home in a small space with enough gadgets to keep anyone entertained for hours, what’s not to love? The prototype Yo! Home apartment squeezes all the rooms of an average two bedroom house into a space no bigger than a one-bedroom apartment. Theatre and exhibition specialists were brought in to assemble the moving mechanisms, which have created space saving features such as a master bedroom that can be lowered from the ceiling and a breakfast counter that pulls out from a wall.
Although it does look incredibly impressive and I defy anyone not to want to have a go for a night or two, the question is, are they really suitable as long term homes? Or maybe you’re wondering the same as us all at the office. What happens when you spill a cup of tea on the floor??
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the link. http://yo.co.uk/
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