| Wilsonart / inside design / Christopher Deam / ICFF 2000 |
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CROSSROADS the intersection of material, form and function.
inside design joined forces with Wilsonart International and architect Chris
Deam to develop a prototype of an updated version of the aluminum travel
trailer. "We liked the fact that the trailer is a sleek, familiar form,
however, the interiors have never been as beautiful as the shell. We wanted
to make the inside as aesthetically pleasing as the outside," explains Jim
Huff, creative director. "Initially I was interested in updating the trailer
to be more appealing to a younger aesthetic, and then I realized that this
classic shell deserved a complimentary interior, and good, integrated design
appeals to everyone," says Deam.
This project launched at the ICFF 2000 where it was honored with an ICFF Editor's
Award; it also won the 2000 Good Design Award and was the FX Design Award runner-up.
A version of this prototype will be out in the Fall of 2001 through Airstream. More info in the near future.
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inside design the store
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inside design, from 1996 to 1999, was a retail store and design studio
that earned national and international recognition as an excellent source for
modern, contemporary design. inside design offered an unprecedented
selection of objects to the mid-west, where forward thinking design had been
sorely lacking. The store was featured in diverse publications including House Beautiful, Architectural Record and Intramuros.
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Wilson House Temple, TX
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The home of Ralph Wilson Sr., Founder of Wilsonart International,
was preserved, restored and turned into a historic house museum.
The house, owned by Wilsonart, is notable for its extensive use of
laminate and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It
was awarded a Merit Honor Award for Preservation in 1999.
(published in Metropolitan Home, Time, Newsweek, The New York
Times, Wallpaper and other publications.)
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| Millennium Collection for Wilsonart International |
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A collection of 23 vanguard laminate designs were developed by 22
different artists and designers. This collection promotes the
capabilities of Wilsonart's Custom Laminate department. In addition
it has helped change designers perception of Wilsonart product, as
it explored new design territory for the company. (published in
Metropolitan Home, Interior Design, Wallpaper, Architecture, Azure
and other publications.)
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| Wilsonart Trade Show Booth / ICFF 1999 |
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The booth and its contents, which included a pioneering collection of
laminate, the Surface Form collection of furniture and objects, won
the 1999 Editor's Award for Best Body of Work.
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| Exhibition: GOING DIGITAL |
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Digital Manufacturing and the Emancipation of Design at Material
ConneXion, NYC (Oct. 7 until Feb. 24, 2000) This exhibition explores
the phenomenon of digital printing, which is fostering an era of
desk-top manufacturing where product is mass customized to suit
the buyers specifications.
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