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DesignMarch2012 | DesignTalks

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  DesignTalks with Marije Vogelzang, Tuomas Toivonen, Koert van Mensvoort and Hjalti Karlsson.

DesignMarch 2012 | Fókus

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The map installation is designed by Omar Svavarsson and Ragna Marteinsdóttir, designers at Fókus, grafisk vinnustofa. The work explores the possibilities as well as diversities in our landscape, following by each piece playing important role in the scene. The map consists of various materials such as timber, paper and aluminum and is… Read more

DesignMarch 2012 I Benedikt Gröndal

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DesignMarch 2012 | Coming with kids?

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DesignMarch is more than boozy parties and fancy design openings. We are kid friendly! Bring your kids and introduce them to design from the start. Check out a map of events to attend and sites to see with your children of all ages here. Ólátagarður

DesignMarch2012 | Gunnar Sigurdsson’s Picks

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DesignMarch 2012 is on! We asked a few local designers about their festival plans – this is where those in the know go: “I’m going to see HAF, then the open doors at Listahaskoli Islands (Iceland Academy of the Arts), city hall, Toppstödin, lectures on Thursday, Nordic House – I… Read more

DesignMarch 2012 | Högni Stefan Thorgéirsson’s Picks

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DesignMarch 2012 is on! We asked a few local designers about their festival plans – this is where those in the know go: “I am going to see everything related to furniture and also classic design for example at the Museum of Modern Arts. Then of course, I will see… Read more

DesignMarch 2012 Launch I BÚ-Barnagull

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Edda and Helga are two product designers of Björg í bú that have just released their latest product, BÚ-barnagull. The charming woodcut products are fun decorations for adults and classic toys for children. The product will be presented in the SAMSUÐA exhibition at Brim house from Thursday to Sunday.

Reykjavík Design Guide | Kaffibarinn

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DesignMarch 2012- Party time! If you are visiting Iceland for the upcoming DesignMarch and if you are looking for an unforgettable, truly Icelandic nightlife experience, you should definitely pay Kaffibarinn a visit. The bar is located in a small, land marked house with the London Underground symbol over the door… Read more

Preview I Reykjavík Fashion Festival

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The Reykjavík Fashion Festival will take place from March 29th until April 1st at Harpa and Gamla Bió. These two iconic and contrasting venues perfectly embody the spirit of Icelandic fashion, known to combine modernity and tradition into unique design. The top Icelandic designers Birna, Ella, Hildur Yeoman, Kalda, Kormákur… Read more

Sigga Heimis I at Stockholm Design Week 2012

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                              One of the designers currently exhibiting in Stockholm, industrial designer Sigga Heimis has worked for the likes of Ikea and Fritz Hansen. Today she runs her own Design studio, Studio Sigga Heimis, with a home… Read more