Propeller Blossom – Duncan Meerding
What is the concept and inspiration behind the Propeller Blossom? The initial idea came about when I was experimenting with plywood and the grain...
Samuel Wilkinson – Beem
Beem's Curli and Smile flexible filament LEDs are unique responses to the typical light sources available. Sarah Cullen sits down with designer Samuel Wilkinson...
Ed Carpenter – Pigeon Light for Very Good & Proper
What is the concept behind the Pigeon Light?
The Pigeon Light was intended as an alternative souvenir for London; a reaction to the poor-quality...
Kaori Hiroki
Based in Tokyo, Kaori Hiroki is a Japanese lighting designer and Women in Lighting Ambassador for Japan. Currently working under the name Lyshus, Hiroki...
HagenHinderdael, Bolla
Recently established design studio HagenHinderdael is the joint establishment of Sofia Hagen (pictured right) and Lisa Hinderdael (pictured left), both of an architectural background.
Pairing...
Kembleford Collection – Tekna
Tekna's Kembleford collection has been expanded to create a full family of fixtures that bring a modern yet classic addition to the company's...
Lester Bennett – BIID
UK’s Lester Bennett, President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), sits down with Acting Editor Sarah Cullen to discuss the evolution of...
Robert & Will Chelsom – LED Eye
Specialists in product design for the hospitality market and servicing hotel and cruise ship projects worldwide, the family run business Chelsom began its lighting...
Kristof Pycke – oran for kreon
Can you tell us a bit about oran, kreon's new decorative fixture?
The new oran is a first for kreon. The lighting manufacturer is...
Rose Murray, These White Walls
darc’s Editor Helen Ankers sat down with Rose Murray, Founder of These White Walls interior design studio based in London, UK, to find out...
Fighting the war on plastic
First presented at the Galleria Rossana Orlandi in 2011, AcDO's PET Lamp project continues to grow from strength to strength. darc takes a closer...
Clara del Portillo – Yonoh
Design studio Yonoh was founded in 2006 by Clara del Portillo and Alex Selma in Valencia, Spain. The studio boasts a full portfolio of...
Will Chelsom – Edition 27 Collection
What is the concept behind Edition 27 Collection?
Our main focus - as always - was to create innovative and beautiful lighting designs. Edition...
Why your mental health matters
darc sits down with Nulty’s Kael Gillam and interior designer Kaye Preston to chat about Designers Mind, a new forum aimed at raising awareness of...
Fumie Shibata – Bonbori
This year, Czech lighting brand Brokis has launched its first outdoor lighting collection in collaboration with Japanese designer Fumie Shibata. Inspired by Japan’s traditional...
