Remember those boxes at play school…? You know, the ones where you put your hand inside without knowing what awaits…(slightly scary) to feel a random texture or guess the object… no? Oh well, you missed out Never mind though, if you do fancy delving your mits into random boxes simply for the delight in discovery of new textures and materials – visiting the Scin Gallery is a must.
Based on Old street (the Barbican end) this fantastic designers resource has recently been refurbished to provide exhibition space for suppliers of innovative or interesting materials. As you may imagine, that’s quite a wide fishing net (which they probably have a sample of too) yet here its all wonderfully catalogued so its not overwhelming. Take your time as you work your way through boxes of neatly organised samples of textures and materials that still make you go ‘oooooh, that’s coooool’. Its free and warm welcomes are extended to designers of all walks, architects, film, product – and creative peeps who have an interest in all things ‘material.’ There’s also a peaceful and super white library space with desks, perfect for us weary design folk to rest our throbbing feet and racing minds while browsing the fabulous archives. Bliss.
In our regular ‘Meet The Supplier’ posts, we turn the Plink spotlight onto media friendly suppliers that are happy to work with industry professionals such as Stylists & Designers – and who provide special terms to do so. Whether its a product loan for a credited stills shoot or a press discount on purchase, these suppliers welcome the call. In this post we meet Sarah Newman, the talent behind the visually striking products that create Design Bark
Q. What’s behind the name?
Design Bark is the product of my MA research at Chelsea College of Art and Design where I developed a process of screen printing brightly coloured graphics onto real wood veneer – hence Design Bark was born.
Q. Describe your stock style in a sentence
Bright geometric hand screen printed bespoke wood veneer products including lampshades and panelling
Q. Where do you seek inspiration?
Artists – Sarah Morris, Bridget Riley (I named a lampshade after her), and Josef Albers. Architects – Herzog & de Meuron, Sauerbruch Hutton. And finally mathematics and geometry!!!
Q. Where would you most like to see your products become a prop?
Any gorgeously styled film set, or a fashion back drop for Vogue, or windows of Liberty (not asking much huh!)
Q. Tell us a little about your manufacturing process
I use only FSC certified suppliers and source environmentally friendly pigments wherever possible which I then screen print by hand at my studio in South London. All manufacturing is UK based, helping to keep the carbon footprint low.
Q. What makes you a media friendly supplier?
I’m a small designer/maker I’m keen to get exposure for my products and open to media opportunities. Also, I’ll happily undertake bespoke lampshade orders and liaise with clients throughout the design process.
Website: www.designbark.co.uk
Press Requests: Sarah Newman - Email: sarah@designbark.co.uk
Get Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/DesignBark
For the right production Sarah will: Hire To Production, Loan For Press Credit, Press Purchase Discount
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