After the Taiwan exhibition, the Berlin Design Selection Asia Tour is moving on to 100% Design Shanghai, that will take place from November 14th to 16th 2013 in the Shanghai Exhibition Center. Placed right at the heart of China’s product design market, Shanghai is an ideal spot for designers to expand their distribution channels, to gain presence on the steadily growing Chinese design market and eventually approach a 100% success rate.
100% Design Shanghai is part of the Design+Build Market, an integrated sourcing platform that aims to support the interaction between designers and industry. The integrated event will showcase 350 brands across a gross exhibition area of 20.000 m², attracting 16.000 visitors, among which are architects, interior designers, decorators, lighting designers, property developers, hotel owners, concept shops, supermarkets, chain stores, department stores and retailers.
The collective representation of Berlin’s design companies will provide the Asian tour exhibitions with a variety of design products that are supposed to inspire the Asian design market. Whether clean minimalism, sustainability concepts or contemplative sculptures – the pieces selected by a jury bear the potential to establish Berlin’s design as a distinct category and to expand its presence in the Asian area.
Among others, the following products will be shown within the scope of 100% Shanghai:
bel+bo alias Jeannine van Erk is going to present cocon malade, a series of hand-made unique lamps that are characterized by a warm, atmospheric light. The production of these lamps is one of the fascinating factors: Pigment-coated gauze bandages are wrapped around balloons by hand, and then get treated with a special hardening substance.
Cognosco is showing a selection of UV-printed ceramic tiles, that can be used as coasters or wall tiles. The architect/photographer Amelie von Oppen designed over 500 motives that show famous landmarks of Berlin and other German cities as well as a selection of still life photographs and other design lines created by the graphic designer Christina Peil.
Gretchen presents the Tango series of leather ware and accessories, among which is the Tango Pouch, that has been awarded with the Red Dot Award. Avant-garde shapes and dedication to detail make up the driving force behind the Tango series.
Harris / Kohl show their spice mill M2. Its heart consists of two ceramic grinding discs; the mechanism is made of stainless steel. Thanks to the patented construction, M2 is ideal for grinding salt, pepper and spices of all kinds. Unlike conventional mills, it translates the movement of “crushing between hands”. The shape supports this motion and makes the handling easier.
llot llov exhibit AMF, Matt and TEA. AMF alias Assah, Mata and Fide are three vases, which resemble oversized chess figures. They are produced by the traditional process of metal spinning. The trio is inspired by the 100-year-old collection of templates found on the shelves of a metal spinning factory. Matt is a lighting element with the ability to dynamically adapt itself according to the individual needs of its user, changing its appearance with the place of installation. TEA consists of three sculptures: “Thomas”, “Edison” and “Alva” offer an arty option to decorate a wall. Their eccentric shapes have been adapted from high voltage insulators.
With “No Cardboard“, Philipp Käfer is showing a furniture piece made of aluminium, but resembling corrugated cardboard. Despite of its light weight, No Cardboard’s characterizing feature is a special stability that enables the object to sustain a weight of up to 400 kilograms.
Pokket GmbH shows Pokket Mixer, a mobile music DJ-mixing device. The gadget needs two music players, for example an mp3 player and a mobile phone. An electrical connection or batteries are not necessary.
Walachei, founded by Erik van Buuren, is represented by the organic shower gels RS 100 and EB 200. They scent of tangerine, lavender and honey (RS 100), respectively rose geranium and vanilla (EB 200). After a long day or an exciting night out, the natural fragrance of RS 100 invites you to relax, while EB 200 stimulates your senses for a perfect start into the day. The creamy gel transforms into fine pored foam, which does not dehydrate but optimally nurtures the skin. RS 100 and EB 200 contain Berlin-grown honey and are biodegradable organic cosmetics on vegetable basis.
This year’s Berlin Design Selection Tour includes the following stops:
Berlin Design Selection Asia
Taiwan Designer’s Week Sept 27th – Oct 6th 2013
100% Design Shanghai Nov 14th – Nov 16th 2013
DeTour Hongkong Nov 29th – Dec 15th 2013
Berlin Design Selection Americas
Design Weekend Sao Paulo Aug 15th – Aug 18th 2013
Buenos Aires Design Festival Oct 18th – Oct 20th 2013
Design Miami/Art Basel Dec 04th – Dec 08th 2013
Information on the exhibition
Shanghai Exhibition Center
1000 Yan’an Middle Rd
Jing’an
Shanghai
China
+86 /21 2216 2216
shzlzx.com.cn
Local contact
Dynamo Berlin e.V.
Blücherstr. 23
10961 Berlin
Tel.: 030/ 9145 - 7643
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www.dynamo-design-berlin.org
Press contact
Ms. Tanja Mühlhans
Senate for Economics, Technology and Women’s Issues
Berlin Government
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10825 Berlin
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