…TED x conference in berlin was more than inspiring

posted by martin in category blog, inspirations

   

i watched the TED conferences and speaks online from time to time….but on november 21st it was my first TED X conference…and i have to say: WOW !!! if you ever have the chance to see one of their conferences…don`t think: GO !! amazing speakers, new concepts, and a very creative and stimulating audience. the concept that left me speechless was presented by the vienna based deign studio  . (some of you have maybe see her work in the DMY exhibitions)…..: watch the amazing the idea of a tree video to understand the way they work:  here : its a jewel !!!

Katharina Mischer and Thomas Traxler from Studio mischer‘traxler. Based in Vienna they develop and design products, furniture, installations and more, with a focus on experiments and conceptual thinking. Balancing between hand craft and technology, they often envision whole systems and new production methods rather than single products.

After graduating from the IM-masters department of Conceptual Design in context at the Design Academy Eindhoven, Katharina and Thomas founded studio mischer‘traxler in

2009.
In 2011 they were honoured with the ‘Designer of the future award’ by Design Miami/Basel and W -hotels for their body of work.
Their work won the Austrian Experimental Design Award 2009, the DMY Award 2009, received a honorary mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2009 and was shortlisted for the Brit Insurance Designs of the year 2010 Award. Exhibitions on contemporary Design displayed their work in many museums including the Art Institute Chicago, Design Museum London, MAK Vienna, Triennale Milano and in various international festivals.

and…some information about TED..the conferences..and what they do..:

TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with the annual TED Conference in Long Beach, California, and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford UK, TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Program, the new TEDx community program, this year’s TEDIndia Conference and the annual TED Prize.

What happens at a TEDx event
In the spirit of “Ideas Worth Spreading,” TEDx is a program that enables schools, businesses, libraries or just groups of friends to enjoy a TED-like experience through events they themselves organize, design and host. We’re supporting approved organizers by offering a free toolset that includes detailed advice, the right to use recorded TEDTalks, promotion on our site, connection to other organizers, and a little piece of our brand in the form of the TEDx label.
What happens at a TEDx event



…get inspired_worldtronic festival berlin

posted by martin in category art, blog, inspirations

   

the “haus der kulturen der welt”  in berlin is well know for an extraordinary program…but with the selection for the worldtronic festival 11 the team of detlef diedrichsen surprised me : if you are into electronic music…..check this out….: as the HDKW has always a good nose for upcoming new trends and artist….it`s a must see for me…i personally would recommend the evening with SOOM T (bizarre ragga – 8 bit electronica) and the energetic duo SUPER GUACHIN from argentina:

THU 01.12.2011 | 20:00 h

8-BIT & CHIPTUNES @ haus der kulturen der welt_berlin:
WITH: BUBBLYFISH + MARIEKE VERBIESEN, DISRUPT, CHACHA, SUPER GUACHIN, CANDIE HANK, SOOM T, VISUALS: RAQUEL MEYERS

……to get an idea check out : BOOM SHIVA from Soom T.

The future of electronic music always takes place in the here and now. The latest and most radical developments determine the sub-genres of tomorrow. Yet the new cannot make do without the old. The styles and technologies of yesteryear are cited in the present and stimulate the development of new genres. With the result, sometimes, that the new – while sounding fresh and unheard of – can have a strangely familiar ring to it.
Heavily influenced by Indian music from the 1950s, along with Bhangra, Hip-Hop and 1980s pop, Soom T sings and plays 8-Bit digital Reggae. In addition, she has lent her voice to productions by countless artists, including The Orb, T.Raumschmiere, Bus, Asian Dub Foundation and many others.



…fashion forecast BVLK winter 12_LR magazine

posted by martin in category blog, fashion, inspirations

   

…the LR magazine with the fashion forecast themes BVLK by nextguruNow. is out….for all of you who missed the conference…..you can buy the mag here: LR

in the LR issue you find also the report about the highlights of the leather fair TREND SELECTION NYC…with key facts and statements.

BUT if you would like to get the complete season 2012 overview : order the cd rom with the detailed forecast, including pantone colour numbers, at the BVLK head office….the trend text is in german..but the visuals speak a global language : )…………….
Es herrschen im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes stürmische Zeiten: Hurrikane, Naturkatastrophen und die Ohnmacht der Technologie regen die Menschen zum Nachdenken an.
Dazu kommen die täglichen Hiobsbotschaften aus den Finanzmärkten und die Verschiebung der globalen Kräfteverhältnisse. Die Antwort darauf lautet Erneuerung. Deswegen, so fasste BVLK-Trendexperte Martin Wuttke anlässlich des Fashion Forecast Trendvortrags auf der vergangenen ILM zusammen, könne man die Trends für Herbst/Winter 2012/13 unter dem Schlagwort ‘Neustart’ sehen.Die kommende Saison verlangt danach, eingefahrene Wege zu verlassen, das Bewährte zu verfeinern und neu zu interpretieren. “Eine Neudefinition unserer auf Lässigkeit ausgerichteten Stilwelten steht an”, betonte Wuttke.
Die neue Herbst/Wintersaison 2012/13 wird bestimmt durch einen starken Neuanfang. Von dem Mut, neue Wege zu beschreiten, zeugen kräftige Farben, außergewöhnliche Materialkombinationen und die hochmoderne Interpretation der unterschiedlichsten Stilepochen. Minimalismus trifft auf maximale Formgebung.


…GRAFT Architects – Distinct Ambiguity_must see exhibition in Berlin

posted by martin in category art, blog, inspirations

   

GRAFT Architects – Distinct Ambiguity

23.11.2011 – 12.02.2012

Haus am Waldsee / Argentinische Alle 30 / D-14163 Berlin

The emerging team with offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing creates architectural hybrids which take up current cultures of taste and debates on method and reflect on political as well as aesthetic issues. What appears to be contradictory is reassembled in new and surprising ways. GRAFT are particularly receptive to future realities, in fact more so than most comparable architectural firms operating today. GRAFT see themselves as a global think tank for design strategies as well as a laboratory for the cultivation of future cultures. They make use of unusually open design practices, distilling inspiration from all spheres of life.

published 14.11.2011

http://www.hausamwaldsee.de/index.php?lang=en



…details about the amazing OUKAN 71 concept store berlin

posted by martin in category blog, fashion, inspirations

   

OUKAN 71 … japanese for crown…..is for sure ONE of THE most surprising and fascinating stores that opened in  Berlin this year. MR. HUY THONG and his team…are really product specialists and amazing curators of this jewel of a store. CHARMING products presentations..they know about each seam and detail of  all the products (or green tea they offer in the restaurant area).

expect one of the best avant garde collections from the globe here…..


very positive: they have an  eye on the price ranges….: expect world class  premium denim pants from the japanese designer “Mabuya Mabuya” for about 200 € only ….it`s fantastic to have those guys in town. i can only HIGHLY recomend to check out this store regulary.

Each product is telling a story…(leather umbrella from T.A.S)…. fantastic interior concept with electronic doors….a mix of high tech and comfort zone.  most of the collections are exclusively …for Germany or Berlin.

…. THEY OFFER LUNCH AND BREAKFEST..THE HAVE AN OWN Chef Patissier (Eriko Ohsawa) who creates aweseome chocolate and sweets…..

OUKAN 71 CONCEPT STORE & TEA BAR RESTAURANT

KRONENSTRASSE 71 / 10117 BERLIN

WWW.OUKAN71.COM

http://www.facebook.com/OUKAN71

THEY OFFER LUNCH AND BREAKFEST..THE HAVE AN OWN Chef Patissier (Eriko Ohsawa) who creates aweseome chocolate and sweets……and tasty, tasty , tasty green teas…..

Brand LIST:

FASHION:

DUMMYHEAD DEPAYSEMEN / FASHION (JAP) http://dummyheaddepaysemen.com/ AYZIT BOSTAN / FASHION (DE) http://www.ayzitbostan.com/ MABUYA MABUYA / FASHION (JAP) www.mabuya-mabuya.com FREITAG / BAGS (CH) www.freitag.ch HUNTER / SHOES (UK) http://www.hunter-boot.com/ T.A.S / ACCESSOIRES & LEATHER (JAP) http://t-a-s-japan.com/COLLECTION.html ANTONIA GOY / FASHION(DE) www.antoniagoy.com NORWEGIAN RAIN FASHION (NO) www.norwegianrain.com T MICHAEL FASHION (NO) http://www.t-michael.com/ PHILIPPA LINDENTHAL FASHION(DE) http://www.philippalindenthal.de/ BL33N FASHION (US) www.bl33n.com THOM KROM http://thomkrom.com V!TOR www.vitor.com.pt FUSIONEM http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/FUSIONEM

OTHER:

K7 / MUSIC (DE) http://www.k7records.com/ SADAHARU AOKI / CHOCOLATE-ART (JAP) http://www.sadaharuaoki.com JUDITH SENG / DESIGN (DE) http://www.judithseng.de/ ALEX VALDER / INTERIOR (DE) http://www.alexvalder.de/ AZUSA KUNO http://www.azusakuno.com/ JOHANNA HOCHHOLZER http://www.johanna-hochholzer.de/ ANITA REGLI http://anitaregli.myart-network.com/



…KUALA LUMPUR_SINGAPORE_fashion highlights

posted by martin in category blog, fashion, travels

   

kuala lumpur and singapore proofed one more time that not only tokyo and seoul are the main fashion capitals in asia.the styling on the streets was highly creative….the most powerful trend will be the combination of traditional (ethnic) fabrics with modern fabrics and styling. goth and dark wave styling is still very strong, but the 60`s and early 70`s are increasing trends. local brands like PHILOSOPHY are gaining more and more importance…..the best malls to check out local brands and talent are: sungei wang plaza mall and fahrenheit 88…both located close to BB plaza.

here are some key looks from sr and kl…….thanks to ayie _ DETECTIF  STAILISTA _and kimmy for the support !!!!!

published 11.11.201



SINGAPORE_KUALA LUMPUR research

posted by martin in category blog, fashion, travels

   

as you have noticed the blog was a bit quiet..as i was travelling kuala lumpur and malaysia and singapore for 15 days. it was an extremely inspirational trip….and all the meetings with the fashion scene in KL worked out brilliant. one of the guys who made the meetings possible is the one and only AYIE_haswari ali (ayie ali)…fashion editor and the creative brain behind the most successful malayan entertainment and fashion web site murai.com.AYIE….is not only the most famous online fashion editor of malaysia..he is also an fabric expert, from batik to ikat he has the over knowledge about the traditional and modern craft scene in malaysia. in his column DETECTIF  STAILISTA he writes about the most important V.I.P´s and actors, the happening singer and celebrities….up to fashion news from the  royal family….ayie has the talent and the power and is for sure THE rising star as malaysians number one lifetyle editor. he has the rare ability to report  about fashion critically with a human sense of humour !! if you ever have to work one a fashion subject in malaysia…..i would more than recommend ayie and his team. a warm and big thank you goes out to his awesome fashion colleague KIMMY…..who is a “mall” expert…and helped me a lot to find the sometimes hidden trend  treasures and fashion hotspot’s  in KL…..

expect some more info in the next days.

published 10.11.2011



…MAD DECENT: first mind blowing compilation

posted by martin in category art, blog, inspirations

   

…some of you might know that the label MAD DECENT is the driving force behind the success of our all sweethearts: M.I.A_CSS_MAJOR LAZER_DIPLO_SOUTH RAKKAS CREW….and many more striking acts and artists……IF you are ready for al full dose of BAILE FUNK, electro RAGGA, wired DANCE-HALL noise, and dirty HOUSE….than THIS compilation is a MUST. LISTEN HERE…..:

AMAZON:  MAD DECENT . AND maybe buy directly from MAD DECENT:

PLEASE REMEMBER: nextguruNow is not a commercial site: we  recommend only artists we believe in or  products that fascinate us…: “Mad Decent is proud to announce its very own “Mad Decent Volume 1″ compilation, featuring 18 tracks hand selected by label head Diplo from his favorite overlooked remixes

of past releases plus a variety of new music from the label’s next crop of artists. The compilation presents a selection of Mad Decent artist who’ve helped shape the label’s unique personality since its inception. Featuring blistering remixes of classics such as Bosco Delrey’s “Wild One” (Reset! Remix) and Maluca’s “El Tigeraso” (Sticky K Remix) to unreleased gems like Boy 8-bit “House on the Hill” and Dillon Francis’s “Beautician 2.0″, to in your face bangers like Rusko’s “Everyday” (Netsky Remix). Mad Decent Vol. 1 is as much a showcase of the label’s biggest names and tracks as it is an illustration of its incessant efforts to bring new genres and cultures to light.”

MAD DECENT



The label has come a long way from the underground Philly scene where it all started, collecting a diversified group of artists along the way. From Blaqstarr, to Rusko, to Savage Skulls and PO PO, the sound and influences come from all over the world, and somehow work together to form a unified front of weirdos that make music outside the lines.



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