http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/duomo-pop-up-resto.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:12 +0000 The dining room will showcase a rotating roster of chefs preparing regional cuisine on Electrolux cookware.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/heineken-launches-design-your-own-club-initiative.html Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:38:36 +0000 The brewery has put in effect a new project that will see creatives from across disciplines teaming up to create unique nightlife experiences.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/design-creative-of-the-week-chiara-laudani-fashion-textiles-accessories.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:10:54 +0000 PSFK has worked with ARTS THREAD to spotlight a striking young creative in the world of fashion, accessories and textiles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/alessi-unveils-new-flagship-store-in-milan.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:41 +0000 In celebration of their 90th year, Alessi showcases a new flagship store in Milan, Italy. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/arts-thread-transiessence-northern-michigan-university.html Tue, 03 May 2011 18:22:00 +0000 This April in Milan, the School of Art & Design at Northern Michigan University (NMU) took the theme of Transiessence – a blend of the words transient and essence.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/monocolumn-the-salone-series-brera-provides-a-breath-of-fresh-air.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:27:41 +0000 Fashion week and the furniture fair are Milan’s two biggest calendar events – and both bring traffic to a standstill.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/monocolumn-the-salone-series-back-to-business-at-the-fiera.html Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:05 +0000 For all the fun of the galleries, warehouse exhibitions and street parties elsewhere in Milan, the vast Rho fairground on the city’s outskirts is where the real business of Salone takes place.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/monocolumn-the-salone-series-seven-year-itch-at-established-sons.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:20:13 +0000 There’s a great deal of expectation riding on this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. As well as being the 50th anniversary of the fair, it’s also the 150th anniversary of Italian unification.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/monocolumn-business-hotels-scrub-up.html Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:58:57 +0000 Hannover is one of those cities which boasts a massive, world-class exhibition centre, but which has neglected to provide anywhere for visitors to actually stay.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/monocolumn-a-job-for-the-world%e2%80%99s-leading-rat-catcher.html Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:25:05 +0000 Back from August holidays, residents of Milan’s posh Brera neighbourhood have discovered some unwelcome squatters in their midst: a rat colony.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/pics-the-life-of-clothes.html Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:20:52 +0000 A huge new installation by artist Christian Boltanski examines the history of our possessions. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/monocolumn-optimism-comes-back-into-fashion.html Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:03:39 +0000 Italy’s fashion capital is as buoyant as ever. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/monocolumn-egypt%e2%80%99s-design-revolution.html Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:21:15 +0000 +20 Egypt Design is a new government-funded annual initiative that aims to turn Egypt into a design hub by exposing its locally made products to manufacturers and designers around the world.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/fiat-greens-a-milan-street-with-car-shaped-planters.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:19:52 +0000 Fiat and designer Fabio Novembre have installed 20 life-size fiberglass replicas of the automaker’s 500 C compact car in Milan each with a tree planted inside. The cars are parked along the Montenapoleone, Milan’s epicenter for fashion and jewelry. The project is called Per fare un albero ‘To make a tree’, and is a collaboration with the Municipality of Milan – Department of Design, Fashion and Events. The idea was to bring some summer shade to the popular stretch of sidewalk in the capital of Lombady. All the 500′s will be parked in their current location till the end ofRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/sandal-architecture-melissa-x-zaha-hadid.html Wed, 06 May 2009 15:54:40 +0000 Brazilian shoe brand Melissa has recently released in Milan, Italy, its newest model: Melissa + Zaha Hadid, a collaborative effort between the brand and the famous architect. The design of the sandal captivated Carla Sozzani, 10 Corso Como’s creative mind and a passionate art and design collector. 10 Corso Como, a unique mix of selling spaces grouped around a beautiful courtyard, is one of the most renowned concept stores in Milan. The 13.000 square-foot complex gathers everything from books and clothing to art, design and luxury goods. For the launch of the sandal, the store’s interior was completely remodeled: aRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/soccer-player-models-luxury-apartment.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:14:33 +0000 In a store promotion that could launch a thousand thesis papers, the new Dirk Bikkemberg boutique in Milan has recruited local soccer deity Andrea Vasa (a defender for Milan’s local football club Brera) to set up camp and live inside the shop for an undisclosed amount of time. As part of his haibitation Vasa will sleep, eat, and even receive guests all while on public display. Inside the store there is also a makeshift weight room,  a luxury shower, and the Soccer star’s own books and posters adorning the walls.The concept behind this unusual setup is that shoppers will haveRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/diy-slow-lighting-design-event.html Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:57:37 +0000 Tinker.it!, a company dedicated to bringing creativity and technology together, is hosting an event on April 18th to design a piece of lighting using left-over materials.  Following the success of their Makers and Hackers event, the new Slow Lighting Event hopes to achieve similar results in a new field.  The event is a new spin on product design where the audience is expected to utilize the opportunity as a making day, not a teaching day. The hosts hope the collaboration of innovative teams will yield fresh results despite strict restrictions on materials and time.  Instead of The best products willRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/british-car-american-camper-and-scandinavian-furniture-meet-in-italy.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:36:47 +0000 Mini in partnership with Airsteam Inc. have created a one-off Mini Cooper S Clubman coupled with a trailer designed by Copenhagen based furniture brand Republic of Fritz Hansen. The concept will debut at the Salone del Mobile show in Milan next month. Drawing inspiration from the outdoor lifestyle of surfing, the Airstream interior will feature, amongst others, new interpretations of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg and Swan Chair and a table set up with four unique Series Seven chairs. The Mini draws inspiration from wetsuits and is painted jet black with lime green accents simulating neoprene stitched together. [via carbodydesign]]]>