the notebook
issue07
the shows
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curves
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vibrance
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FORM + FUNCTION
We’re using these timeless building blocks of design to explore this year’s newest Curves, vibrant colors, and pattern on pattern define the form of many pieces. Fun by the different ways we’re moving through spaces whether we’re scrambling to fi desperate for a power-source before the laptop dies, or just needing to change th flexibility and privacy.
Throughout this issue you’ll find our team’s objekts of desire with a few guest app objektsllc.com | linkedin | instagram | facebook
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objekts of desire
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on the cover Asian Fruits and Flowers Wallpaper by Burke Decor as seen in the Hightower Showroom | Musubi Chair by Koyori | Tattoo Toile by HBF Textiles | FVERSPA151 Screen by Pierre Frey 3
01 Casework Pillows Hightower
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01 Hoot Pouf Boss Design
02 Soft Table Light Case Furniture
03 Reef Lounge Connubia
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04 Logger Sofa Corral
objekt of desire 01 The Who Amy Trulson, project manager at objekts The What Konstantin by Studio Fem The Why Up and coming in the design landscape More from the Product Designers “Strength and power versus softness and humility. Combining these two strong contradictions have been our aesthetic goal and inspiration for the chair...A heavy geometric base with sharp inside edges and rounded outside edges complimented by a light and soft seat and backrest which create contrast and lightness to the characteristic chair.” - Studio Fem
objekt of desire 02 The Who Veronica Finney, DLR senior designer The What Proto Swivel Lounge by Hightower The Why Curves on curves with a swivel More from the Product Designer “I wanted to create a feeling of a primal place, for instance, tucking yourself into a corner.” - Nick Ross 9
objekt of desire 03 The Who Kimberly Frank, principal at GGLO The What Georg Hangers by Finnish Design Shop The Why So simple! Beautiful. Affordable. For the home, office, or hospitality environment.
05 Ghia Tables Arper
06 Arkad Waste Bins Mizetto
07 Fleuron Chair Billiani
08 Musubi Chair Koyori
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brance objekt of desire 04 The Who Caroline Brown, Graham Baba designer The What Colour Crate by Hay The Why Dreaming of attaching one to my bike
01 Note Desk HBF
02 Phare Table Lamp Menu Space
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objekt of desire 05 - Best of NeoCon Silver, HiP Winner The Who Charlette Franklund, DLR designer The What Turf Hues by Turf The Why Wider range to fit every design palette
03 Hopper Table Scandinavian Spaces
04 Hay Candles Hay
05 Fels Stool Out
06 HiP Winner Cynara Okamura
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07 Explorer Vases Barcelona Design
08 Jueki Table HBF
09 Rosa Lounge Chair Boss Design
objekt of desire 06 The Who Caitlin Molenaar, Graham Baba designer The What Pao Portable Lamp by Hay The Why Simple, inviting shape designed to be mobile
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01 Pixelate Textile Maharam x Paul Smith
02 Oxbow Textile Maharam
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objekt of desire 07 - Best of NeoCon Gold The Who Joslyn Balzarini, B+H principal The What In Your Skin Collection by Erin Ruby for HBF Textiles The Why The designer’s message of being comfortable in your own skin and celebrating life is exactly what we need. More from the Product Designer “In Your Skin is all about celebrating that which makes each of us unique unto ourselves. Embodying the pure joy and exuberance of youth, individuality, creative expression, and the character and wisdom that come with age. Finding joy in the in-between moments of life.” – Erin Ruby
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03 Best of NeoCon Gold, HiP Winner West Elm + Shaw Contract Rugs
04 Best of NeoCon Silve Crumpled Paper Textile
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05 Asian Fruits and Flowers Wallpaper
06 HiP Winner Chromalis Collection
Burke Decor
Wolf Gordon
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07 Mah Jong Collection Roche Bobois x Kenzo Takada
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mov 01 Best of NeoCon Gold, HiP Winner Understand Reconfigurable Shelving System Mizetto
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01 Best of NeoCon Gold, HiP Winner Understand Reconfigurable Shelving System Mizetto
From the Designers “Spaces and voids - sometimes the unpainted brushstrokes are most crucial. Our inspiration for designing Understand was weightlessness. When we twisted and turned the modules, a flexible and obvious shelf emerged. Few modules create an infinite universe.” – ADDI Design Studio
02 Ambient Solar-Powered Lamp Gloster
03 Best of NeoCon Silver Gimbal Jr. Hightower
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objekt of desire 08 - Best of NeoCon Gold, HiP Winner The Who Susanne Walter, objekts designer The What Juna Outdoor Collection by KFI The Why Clever way of dividing space outdoors with inviting form
04 Binny Storage OFS
objekt of desire 09 - HiP Winner The Who Doug McKenzie, objekts partner The What Garden Shower by Gloster The Why Every detail of a space matters. Even the outdoor shower. 33
05 Best of Competition, Best of NeoCon Gold x2 Helm Height-Adjustable Table Halcon
objekt of desire 10 The Who Lauren Strang, Graham Baba designer The What Ground Control Dimmers by Juniper as shown on Parker by HBF The Why The ground control dimmers have just the right weight, like a perfect radio tuning dial. Talk about elevating utilitarian!
06 Mag Power Table Nienkamper
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01 Focus Booths Schiavello
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02 Metropolis Likes Avalon Lounge KFI
03 FVERSPA151 Screen Pierre Frey
04 Best of NeoCon Futo Collection DYD
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05 HiP Winner Bohn Planters Davis
06 Salone Satellite Oto Hugging Chair LABAA
07 Oak Stairs Lockers Ethnicraft
objekt of desire 11 The Who Bernadette Rubio, Weber Thompson principal The What Cottage Daybed by Kettal The Why Perfect for backyard napping and glamping
objekt of desire 12 The Who Janine Carter, objekts project manager The What Mindspa Recharging Booth by Silen The Why Ground yourself easily right in the middle of the work day
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objektsof desire
objekt of desire 01
objekt of desire 02
objekt of desire 03
The Who Amy Trulson, objekts project manager
The Who Veronica Finney, DLR senior designer
The Who Kimberly Frank, GGLO principal
The What Konstantin Chair by Studio Fem
The What Proto Swivel Lounge by Hightower
The What Georg Hangers by Finnish Design Shop
The Why Up and coming in the design landscape
The Why Curves on curves with a swivel. What more could you ask for!
The Why So simple! Beautiful. Affordable. For the home, office, or hospitality environment.
objekt of desire 04
objekt of desire 05
objekt of desire 06
The Who Caroline Brown, Graham Baba designer
The Who Charlette Franklund, DLR designer
The Who Caitlin Molenaar, Graham Baba designer
The What Colour Crate by Hay
The What Turf Hues by Turf
The What Juniper Power Accessories
The Why Dreaming of attaching one to my bike
The Why Wider range to fit every design palette
The Why Simple, inviting shape designed to be mobile
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objekt of desire 07
objekt of desire 08
objekt of desire 09
The Who Joslyn Balzarini, B+H principal
The Who Susanne Walter, objekts designer
The Who Doug McKenzie, objekts partner
The What In Your Skin Collection by Erin Ruby for HBF Textiles
The What Juna Outdoor Collection by KFI
The What Garden Shower by Gloster
The Why The designer’s message of being comfortable in your own skin and celebrating life is exactly what we need.
The Why Clever way of dividing space outdoors with inviting form
The Why Every detail of a space matters. Even the outdoor shower.
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objekt of desire 11
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The Who Lauren Strang, Graham Baba designer
The Who Bernadette Rubio, Weber Thompson principal
The Who Janine Carter, objekts project manager
The What Ground Control Dimmers by Juniper as shown on Parker by HBF
The What Cottage Daybed by Kettal
The What Mindspa Recharging Booth by Silen
The Why Perfect for backyard napping and glamping
The Why Ground yourself easily right in the middle of the work day
The Why The ground control dimmers have just the right weight, like a perfect radio tuning dial. Talk about elevating utilitarian!
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A special thank you to all of our NeoCon travel companions for your contributions to issue 07 of The Notebook. Cheers!