Lina Kanafani curates Mint Luminates, an exhibition exploring new and unusual concepts in product design and lighting. Over 60 new and established international designers and UK graduates selected for their ability to overturn assumptions and shine light on our preconceptions.
Read MoreIn a week where all design professionals and enthusiasts are looking at only one city, it was a great opportunity and responsibility to have my little corner at Salone Satellite after being selected by the organization. Like before I wanted my space to be visually attractive and all the concepts and stories behind the pieces easily understandable. In my stand I was presenting the Kaleidoscope Table, The Zoo Collection, Pico Lamp, and the novelties Ode to a Pig, Not for Sale sign, Buuh Poufs, and the Modern Gargoyle in the award area.
Read More"Inspiring Portugal aims to showcase the contemporary design scene of a country where art and history have always walked hand-in-hand. Represented by 25 individual design companies."
Read MoreOnce again at the beacon of artistic design in Portugal, SHOWME Gallery, exhibits my work, this time a pair of Pico lamp part of an exhibition that involves glass projects by young Portuguese designers.
Read MoreIt was great honor to be part of the Portuguese participation at the XXI Triennale International Exhibition Milan 2016, the New Practices in Design exhibition module is presented at Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum.
Read MoreYou know how in some movies they have this dream sequence, when looking back on their achievements? This is probably not it, but at least it’s an overview of small frames that make me proud of what I’ve done with great music on the background… as great as you can choose.
Read MoreThere was a lot on my mind lately, and I must say I wasn’t used to deal with this kind of pressure on my own. Even knowing that I had all my friends supporting me I couldn’t sleep right or think right, because all my focus was on the problems that needed solving. The production of a commissioned piece and the Kaleidoscope, the preparations of an exhibition for the beginning of 2016, a new catalogue, new pieces for a lighting brand ... and more.
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