Seriously cool products, a fantastic series of public lectures, Belgium hospitality and Jaime Hayon bring record numbers to Interieur 08.
November 19th, 2008
Interieur 08, running from the 17 – 26 October saw over 95, 000 visitors descend on the Belgium city of Kortrijk for the premier international creativity in design fair.
The Fair is one of the most exciting on the design calendar and once again in 2008 showcased some fantastic and innovative designs. The Guest of Honour, Spanish Designer Jaime Hayon, was without a doubt a stand-out.
Despite his concerns that “Interieur is a big shoe to fill,” Hayon impressed with his quirky, “hybrid breed of design”. A series of Hayon’s works, designed in collabo-ration with several notable design companies, were shown in the new Xpo Hall including a collection from Bizazza [pictured below].
With over 300 different brands on show, visitors were also treated to 25 public lectures from design names such as Michael Braungart, Joost Swarte, Erwan Bouroullec, Fabio Novembre, Inga Sempé and Minsuk Cho.
Some funky products were on display at the fair, including the ‘SpaceWakler’ light [pictured], designed by Constantin Wortmann for Dark, Vitra’s new ‘Slow Chair’ by Ronan & Erwan Bour-oullec, the very cool ‘IZAR’ light from Modular and countless other fantastic designs.
The huge Interieur fair saw a greater number of International visitors for its 21st edition, “The re-actions were very positive. Guest of honour Jaime Hayon stole the hearts of so many visitors with his frivolous design and disarming charm. There was also a great deal of interest in the lectures and exhibitions. Visitors don’t just want to look at beautiful objects; they want to learn things,” says Project co-ordinator Deiter Van Den Storm.
Interieur will be back for its 22nd edition in 2010 from 15 till 24 October.
Indesignlive was at the fair to catch all the action. View the image gallery here.
Jaime Hayon with ’Pixel Vases’
’Antenahat Vase’ by Jaime Hayon
’SpaceWalker’ from Dark
Jaime Hayon
’IZAR’ Light from Modular
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
Channelling the enchanting ambience of the Caffè Greco in Rome, Budapest’s historic Gerbeaud, and Grossi Florentino in Melbourne, Ross Didier’s new collection evokes the designer’s affinity for café experience, while delivering refined seating for contemporary hospitality interiors.
In the pursuit of an uplifting synergy between the inner world and the surrounding environment, internationally acclaimed Interior Architect and Designer Lorena Gaxiola transform the vibration of the auspicious number ‘8’ into mesmerising artistry alongside the Feltex design team, brought to you by GH Commercial.
Marylou Cafaro’s first trendjournal sparked a powerful, decades-long movement in joinery designs and finishes which eventually saw Australian design develop its independence and characteristic style. Now, polytec offers all-new insights into the future of Australian design.
Sub-Zero and Wolf’s prestigious Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) has celebrated the very best in kitchen innovation and aesthetics for three decades now. Recognising premier kitchen design professionals from around the globe, the KDC facilitates innovation, style and functionality that pushes boundaries.
A refreshing discussion with Studio 7.5 about design as collaboration.
Join the most influential names and bright young stars of international architecture and design at the INDE.Awards this June.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
Paying homage to that wonderful tool of life, the book, SJK Architects’ design for the new headquarters of Penguin Random House is both a temple to the library and a captivating place to work.
DKO’s Interior Design Director on how to create community and specificity in interior design, and how apartment living is being reconceptualised.
Milanese artisan Henry Timi celebrates natural materials through strikingly reduced geometric forms, creating a stripped-back vision of interior luxury.
Welcome to the year of the Design Effect. This year’s theme aims to showcase the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. Join in shaping this narrative by contributing your perspective before May 3, 2024, and become a part of the Design Effect movement.