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nowymodel.org on arena DESIGN: your idea counts, i.e. "Design Washing"„

Without the need to register, you will be able to take part in the full-day creative workshops "Design Washing" inspired by open-air workshops led by one of our masters - Professor Rajmund Teofil Hałas.

The professor encouraged his students to think creatively in every possible way. One of them was this "washing," or attempting to look at design with a completely new lens: as if it had become heavily soiled by the stains of routine, as if stiffened by dust, as if it had turned gray and faded.

Let's try soaking it in clean water until it almost dissolves. Let's sprinkle in the powder of new ideas, pour in the fragrant liquid of imagination, spin out the mistakes, minor flaws, and imperfections, and... let's hang our new, beautiful, fresh design on a string to dry.
The projects and ideas will be commented on and discussed by: Marek Cecuła, Katarzyna Laskowska, Ryszard Mańczak and Karol Starczewski.

We'll explore the new presence of porcelain (should a cup be placed on the table, or perhaps a table with porcelain legs?), a new form of light (can a window be a lamp? How can you brighten the darkest spot under the sun?), furnishing public spaces (a bench, a trash can, a bus shelter, a city shelf, a hand warmer, signposts... has everything really been done before?), and how to turn Polish design into a Swiss watch (just wind it up? add a solar panel? or maybe just remove the sand from between the gears?).

We'll be discussing the opportunities and obstacles facing Polish designers in a select group during the panel "Where is the Material for Polish Design?" Designers collaborating with nowymodel.org will be participating: Tomasz Augustyniak, Marek Cecuła, Paweł Grajkowski, Ryszard Mańczak, Karol Starczewski, Anna Trafas-Kowalczyk, and Maja Uzarowicz. They'll share their experiences (both good and bad), discuss their ideas, and answer audience questions.

Most of the events we have prepared will take place at stand number 1 in pavilion five, but we will also meet you at the arena DESIGN Forum.
We invite designers, technologists, students, and anyone simply interested in Polish design who wants to live in a functional, friendly, and beautiful world. See you there!

„Design Washing” every day from 10am to 6pm.
Expert commentary on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and on Friday at 2 p.m.

Entry to our stand after purchase arena DESIGN ticket.

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nowymodel.org on arena DESIGN: the higher art of creation, i.e. "Hand made"

We have also prepared a special surprise for you – a "Hand made" happening performed by actors associated with the company. Laboratory i The Silence Zone Theatre.

The actors have completed numerous theatrical workshops, and now they'll transform the workshop into a theatrical stage. Piotr Kamiński, Michał Słomka, and Adam Wojda will invite us behind the scenes of their company and show us live how it's done... We can't say what! You'll have to see for yourself. We can only say that you'll be a part of it too.

Most of our events will take place at Stand 1 in Pavilion 5, but we'll also be happy to meet you at the arena DESIGN Forum. We invite designers, technologists, students, and anyone simply interested in Polish design who wants to live in a functional, friendly, and beautiful world. See you there!

The happening will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Entry to our stand after purchasing a ticket to arena DESIGN.

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Poznań furniture goes out into the world!

We supported the Poznań University of Arts in organizing this huge undertaking, so we are very pleased that the author of the text recognizes the supra-local nature of the exhibition.

Poznań was famous for its furniture! And we'll do everything in our power to keep it that way.

Enjoy reading: http://portaldrzewny.pl/informacje/szczegoly/wielkopolska-tradycja-meblarska-w-warszawie

 

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nowymodel.org at arena DESIGN (February 18-21)

Who knows design from our own backyard? How to transform it into a Swiss watch? Can you design and sew your own new bag? Who can tame a designer? What does furnishing a public space involve? How can you brighten the light? How many legs can a porcelain table have?

Anyone who wants to find answers to these questions should definitely visit us at the fair. arena DESIGN. A great celebration of design awaits! We've prepared many surprises for you!

We invite you to the exhibition "Design from Our Backyard"/"Next Door Design," which will showcase designs and objects by masters of Polish design and their most talented students. You'll see works by Tomasz Augustyniak, Justyna Bagińska-Stosik, Michał Bartkowiak, Jakub Buszyński, Marek Cecuła, Paweł Grajkowski, Rajmund Teofil Hałas, Michał Kowalski, Katarzyna Laskowska, Ryszard Mańczak, Tomasz Andrzej Rudkiewicz, Karol Starczewski, Anna Trafas-Kowalczyk, Maja Uzarowicz, and Jan Węcławski. This evening the band Zigzag Paradise will play live for us.

Registration is now open for Michał Kowalski's design workshops, "Your NowyModel: Design Your Own Bag," and for the technologists' workshop, "Taming the Designer: How a Concept Is Created," led by Paweł Grajkowski and Mikołaj Wojtkowiak. Those interested can register by emailing eop@nowymodel.org.

Without registration, you can participate in the full-day creative workshop "Design Washing," inspired by plein-air workshops led by one of our masters – Professor Rajmund Teofil Hałas. We will explore the new presence of porcelain, new forms of light, furnishing public spaces, and how to transform Polish design into a Swiss watch. Is this even possible? We will discuss the opportunities and obstacles facing Polish designers in a select group during the panel "Where is the Material for Polish Design?".

Every day, every visitor to our stand will have the opportunity to talk with designers and technologists on all topics related primarily to the use of various materials. People with extensive experience and passion await you.

We also have a surprise – a "Handmade" happening prepared by actors associated with the Laboratory company and the Strefa Ciszy Theatre, who have completed many theatre workshops and will now transform the workshop into a theatre. How will it end? You'll have to see for yourself :)

Most of the events we have prepared will take place at stand no. 1 in pavilion five, but we will also meet you at Forum Arena DESIGN. We invite designers, technologists, students, and anyone simply interested in Polish design who wants to live in a functional, friendly, and beautiful world. See you there!

Entry to our stand after purchasing a ticket to arena DESIGN.

Detailed arena program DESIGN for individual days:

Tuesday: http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/program/show/1392678000/1189/0/
Wednesday: http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/program/show/1392764400/1189/0/
Thursday: http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/program/show/1392850800/1189/0/
Friday: http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/program/show/1392937200/1189/0/

Tickets: http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/bilety/

 

 

 

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nowymodel.org on the pages of IKS

Where can you find design in the city of design? Natalia Mazur wonders in the opening text of the February issue of IKS. To our delight, she finds it on nowymodel.org.

She was particularly impressed by our height-adjustable shelf, designed by Professor Rajmudn Teofil Hałas. We're not surprised. This piece of furniture, invented in 1959, was ahead of its time and remains contemporary, functional, simple, and... (let's not be afraid of that word!) beautiful!

We encourage you to read the entire issue, which announces the Arena Design trade fair (February 18-21). We're also preparing intensively for it. We're preparing many attractions for you: an exhibition, a happening, workshops, and consultations for designers and technologists. We'll keep you updated on all the latest news. Enjoy reading, and see you soon!

http://www.poznan.pl/mim/wm/w-nowym-numerze,p,23162,23163,23019.html

 

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All furniture in one piece of furniture

For the new year, we have a new piece of furniture for you, or rather, several pieces of furniture in one. Designed by Karol Starczewski, the KANWA can be a folding chair, a bar stool, or even a comfortable armchair.

Multiplied by four, it becomes a hammock or even a camp bed. It's also very easy to turn it into a table with a foldable top. Fully furnished! Everything can be quickly packed into a handy bag, ready to move in or (even better) go on vacation.

 

 

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nowymodel.org in Sunday morning Mercury

Why do young Polish designers work as dishwashers in London? What causes talented Polish artisans to fail? How can you convince Norwegians that Polish design exists?

They talked about all this and about the projects and plans of the nowymodel.org brand with Maciej Kucharski Karol Starczewski and Ewa Obrębowska-Piasecka.

You can listen to the entire program here:
http://www.radiomerkury.pl/informacje/kultura/zamienie-lampe-na-nowy-model.html

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Michał Kowalski wrapped in wool

Lampy naszego projektanta rzucają nowe światło na cieszyński Zamek.

Wystawa „Wełną otulone” przygotowana przez: Magdę Paluch-Pasz i Zosię Sobczyńską pokazuje różne oblicza tego materiału. Można z niej zrobić szalik lub sweter, ale można też ubrać w wełnę… ławkę, pomnik, a nawet budynek. Włóczkowe graffiti (ang. knitting grafitti) cieszy się coraz większą popularnością.
Na wełnianą wystawę trafiły filcowe (to też wełna!) lampy i pojemniki z serii COSY zaprojektowane przez Michała Kowalskiego. Gratulujemy!

Więcej o wystawie:
http://www.zamekcieszyn.pl/pl/artykul/welna-otulone-627