Founded by Tom Kirkman and Jarred Shirley, Mill Project is a company that creates wristwatches based on a philosophy for honest design. We chatted with Tom and Jarred to find out more about their inspiration, their first watch collection and running a business from two different cities. www.millproject.net Can you introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about what … Read More
Made in Portugal
Chances are that if you own a piece of clothing by a European brand that cares about sustainability and quality its label says ‘Made in Portugal’. The country has long been known for its manufacturing tradition, but over the past decade Portugal has started to make a name for itself in the design industry thanks to the work of emerging … Read More
Studio Visit: Ex Industria Argentina
Carolina Fernández is the founder of Ex Industria Argentina, a letterpress business in the Abasto neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. Carolina’s studio and workshop are located in her home, a 1930s building that she shares with her painter husband. Our contributing photographer, Andrea Fernández, visited Ex Industria Argentina on her last trip to Buenos Aires and interviewed Carolina about her love … Read More
Openhouse Magazine
Founded by Andrew Trotter and Mari Luz Vidal, Openhouse is a biannual magazine dedicated to creative people around the world that open their homes or private spaces to the public to organise different events and activities related to gastronomy, art and design. We chatted with Andrew about the beginnings of the magazine, opening his house to other people and how … Read More
The Future of UK’s Independent Ceramic Industry
The UK has always been associated with ceramics and pottery and, over the past few years, the country’s ceramic industry has gone through a revival thanks to independent makers and designers celebrating craftsmanship and using social media to connect with their customers. According to data, the sector grew 45% between 2009 and 2013, and since 2013 the employment in this … Read More