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Do you think if there is any unique design style in
Ireland?
I think Ireland has developed a very eclectic style.
It’s a European twist on America with a big shake of
the UK. Up until recently we have been a poor country
that exported it’s talent, now we are rich (kinda) so
everyone is staying and we are much richer design
wise because of it.
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What kind of music do you like?
Any favorite band?
I like good music, almost exclusively, although my
girlfriend would probably disagree with that. Favorites
at the moment include Anthony & The Johnsons,
Bettye Lavette, Bonde De Role, CSS, Battles, Hot
Chip, Interpol, Modest Mouse, Postal Service, THE
KNIFE, etc etc
If you have 1 month vacation, where are you going
to spend?
Well I’ve just come back from a month In New York,
so if I couldn’t go back there it would have to be
Florence, Italy.
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Many designers would love to have their own
coffee shop. If you are going to have a shop,
what would it be??
I like to own a shop that sold screen printed posters
and small press books, maybe a little gallery space
and a couple of tables for coffee. It would have to be
in Florence though, can you make that happen? Is
that my fee for the interview?
What does Design & Life mean to you?
Striking the right balance! Hopefully someday I’ll
achieve it.
Any words for your friend Jon Burgerman?
MONKEY PIRATES!
Thanks for the interview! This chapter is
designers' circle, and we hope you can introduce
one of your friends, and will be interviewed in the
next issue! Who will be the victim? :D
World champion book illustrator and all round hot
stud…Oliver Jeffers!
The Moment
There are a lot of moments
in one's life. We treasure
each precious moment.
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D a y d r e a m i n g
W h i t e d r e s s e s , w h i t e s k i r t
A V e n t i c u p o f h o t c h o c o
W i n d o w s e a t , o n e a l o n e
w i t h r a i n b o w t h r o u g h t h e w a l l
M y d e a r e s t , m y s w e e t n e s s
m a r v e l o u s l y h a p p i n e s s
w i t h o u t t i c k e t a n d m y s u i t c a s e
I a m f l y i n g t o V e n i c e
H o t , h o t , a s u m m e r d a y
R u n , r u n , t o m y d r e a m y l a n d
M 2 5 +
Y 1 0 0
C 3 0 + M 5 0
K 5 0
alva noto + ryuichi sakamoto / vrioon, insen, revep
Nice experimental records from alva noto and ryuichi sakamoto
www.raster-noton.de / www.sitesakamoto.com
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mop - modern organic products - basil mint shampoo
Organic shampoo with fresh smell
www.mopproducts.com
Matsuyama grapefruit+lemon handsoap
Organic handsoap
www.matsuyama.co.jp
D&L Lifestyle
We are surrounding
by brands.D&L tells
you the stories behind
your lifestyle.
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※Pleaseuseitwithequaldouble.
the art of home appliance
Amadana is a Japanese home appliance brand, founded in 2003. “Amadana” was originally an area in Japan
during Edo Period (1603~1867), where gathering lots of lacquer workers and wholesalers. The lacquer craft
combining the technology of Japan and its beauty can be as the basic design symbol and philosophy of Amadana.
The director of Amadana is Shuwa Tei, who was born in 1968. In 1996, he established Intentionallies with Jiro
Endo and Shin Ohori. Later, he cooperated with Toshiba to start up this home appliances brand, Amadana. (He
also worked with the Wallpaper founder, Tayler Brule, building a stationery brand called Craft Design Technology.)
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Home appliance is used to be made for function with cold material, such as steel, iron, and plastic. However, the
products of Amadana are more like furniture than just functional machine. Amadana uses natural elements, such
as white oak and bamboo, to balance and soften the feel of its products. This is a wisely idea to create a modern
interior without hiding your microwave in the kitchen corner. With modern design and Japanese traditional lacquer
techniques, Amadana is definitely one of the most innovative lifestyle brands in 21st Century.
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Coffee maker
White oak is used for the handle of the bottle. There is no heater to keep your coffee warm so that the taste
of coffee is fresh. With stainless filler, it’s economical and no more paper smell in your coffee. Please read the
instruction manual of it web page. The description is funny and interesting. (The instruction paper of their product
is also one of their great ideas to catch your eyes.)
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Electronic Calculator
This calculator has 10 unique conversion unit functions that usual ones don’t have, such as centimeter to inch,
yard to meter, and pound to kilogram, etc. It feels great when you hold it. The key top has slight dents to fit
your finger, and the touch of it gives you satisfaction, and the color combinations of these calculators are well
designed and fashionable.
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Stick type cleaner
This is the most elegant home appliances
I have ever seen. The shape is designed
without occupying too much space, and
it’s only need a space wide that enough
for two pairs of shoes. Furthermore, it’s
like a piece of art and you can display it
everywhere in your house.
We belive that AMADANA has shown us
their sense of design, influenced our daily
life and improved our living environment.
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Tuna Salad on toast
& egg salad
1/2 Recipe
Cooking is Art. There
are no rules. 1/2
recipe shows you the
smartest way to cook.
I love to cook and collect recipes, but I never exactly follow the steps. For me, cooking should be playful.
I always put my imagination to someone’s recipe and bring it to my vision.
My cooking rules are easy and healthy. Modern people are always busy, and I believe, with 1/2 effort, 1/2 steps,
1/2 fat, 1/2 time of cooking, will also bring you to a lovely cooking experience and healthier dish.
That’s why I called this chapter “1/2 Recipe”. Cooking is art. Let’s play.
for two
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This is a much healthier salad recipe without cheese, and you can taste the sweetness of corn and a little bit
acridness of onion. If you can find Kewpie Mayonnaise in grocery, please buy it and try it once. Egg salad is
another simple but delicious side dish. You can also use it as sandwich filling. Try to make it without any ham,
cheese, and vegetable. Believe it or not, you will make it as often as you can.
Hint !
STEPS
Mix all ingredients up.
1.
Place tuna mixing on the toast.
2.
Toast in the preheat 350 degree oven for 5
minutes.
3.
TUNA SALAD
1 can of solid white tuna in water (80g)
1 t fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 T mayonnaise
3 T corn
1 T finely chopped onion
1 t salt
1 t pepper
EGG SALAD
2 boiled eggs
1 T mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
STEPS
Use fork to mash hard boiled eggs.
1.
Mixing up with mayonnaise.
2.
Season with salt and pepper
3.
D&L See!
What's happening in the world?
We will show you around.
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Like some luxury brands, Uniqlo has gone beyond fashion and embraced new product categories with their Hotels
Homes line of home and personal accessories. The modern packages are designed by Kazunari Hattori. They also
have a growing collection of goods for everyday life, from a full line of body and hair-care accessories to linens
for the bedroom. We expect to see more from this new concept of Uniqlo.
hotelshomes.uniqlo.com