Contemporary Designer based in Paris, Dzmitry Samal was born in Belarus in 1981. In 2003 he graduated from the Belarusian Technical University. His first profession is that of automobile engineer, but Dzmitry also took great interest in automobile design and design in general. He decided to complete postgraduate courses at the Belarusian Academy of Art and, after 3 years of studying there, he won the Audi Scholarship and completed his Master’s Degree at the Scuola Politechnica di Design in Milan.

During the past 8 years of his professional activities, Dzmitry has successfully collaborated with Italian, French, Chinese, and American design companies as well as fashion designers. Collaborations include Stile Bertone, Renault, Honda, L’Avvento, Idestyle, V2 Design, Soca…

His studies and experiences abroad in places like Belarus, Italy, and France, as well as his vast experience in car design, have helped him to develop an eye for style and innovation.

Dzmitry is a finalist in a number of international design contests. He has participated in European and World Design Conferences in Paris, Minsk, and Helsinki. Dzmitry’s works are published in a wide variety of magazines worldwide, including AD, W, GQ, Elle Decoration, Designer, Marie Claire and Glamour. Currently, there are 4 published books with Dzmitry’s works.

“Oxoye Chair” designed for Soca and presented in Milan (ISalone 2011) and “Parallel World” for V2Design have received awards in competition of INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND DESIGN AWARDS (Paris France).

Besides his creation activity, Dzmitry successfully teaches design techniques at the Scuola Politechnica di Design. He is also a jury member for a prestigious contest for young designers, organized by Audi AG and Audi Russia.

In 2011 Dzmitry has created his own eyewear’s brand “Dzmitry Samal” dzmitrysamal.com

Every object represented here is unique and represents the combination of a futuristic and retro vision of design. It is a mix of a vintage aesthetic with advanced production elements. Dzmitry thinks that the future of design lies in combining our past experience and heritage with modern technology to make new creations.

One of the most ancient symbols used in the history of mankind is shown in the most surprising and modern way in this book. Formerly an emblem of evil and mortality, the skull has been transformed into an avant-garde design element used in the most cutting-edge art, chic interiors and vanguard style of the moment.

Whether embellished on costly T-shirts, woven on limited edition chairs, and even encrusted with diamonds sold at an art auction for $100 million, the skull is no longer just a daunting memento of our frail mortality but a contemporary figure of fashion.

This 500-page book shows how this once morbid trinket of death has been reinvented into the much-desired decoration by the trendsetters of tomorrow.

Curator:

Patrice Farameh

PRIVATE LABEL COLLECTION™

limited-edition of 1,000 copies  /  Hand-painted by Peter Tunney  /  numbered and signed  / Hardcover with special box

496 pages  /  34,3 × 24,8 cm / 13.5 × 9.75 in  /  € 800,00 / $ 1.000,00 / £700,00  / SPRING 2012

Get a sneak preview here!

We thank the talented photographer Kristiina Wilson for having sent us this source of inspiration.

Super heroes for a good social cause.

Hulk, Cat, Wonder and Storm. Nobody’s immune to breast cancer. When we talk about breast cancer, there’s no women or superwomen. Everybody has to do the self-examination monthly. Fight with us against the enemy and, when in doubt, talk with your doctor.

Advertising Agency: DDB, Maputo, Mozambique  /  Creative Directors: Anderson Lima, Zeca de Oliveira  /  Creatives: Sara Vale, Christiano Vendramine, Erick Vasconcelos

Illustrator: Maísa Chaves  /  Graphic producers: Faruk Issufo, Mauro Mussagy  /  Planner: Cristiana Oliveira  / Accounts: Vasco Rocha, Christine Ramela, Fernanda Neves

Media: Khida Ismael  /  Published: December 2011

Killing Time - Personal project

CUT magazine: ‘Soft Guerilla’

A series of weapons made from harmless materials for a feature article centred around the topic of ‘Guerilla Gardening’ and ‘Yarn Bombing’. Photography: Sam Hofman

Stick Insects

Insects made from matchsticks. Photography: Owen Silverwood.

Ford Fiesta Shoes

Cardboard shoes used in a campaign for Ford. Created under the direction of David Wilson.

Here are some of the inspiring work signed by the talented artist Kyle Bean.

About the artist:

”I am a Brighton based designer specialising in hand crafted models, set design and art direction. Since graduating in 2009, I have worked across a variety of platforms including installations, window displays, editorial and advertising.”

Clients:

Wallpaper*, Financial Times, Diesel, Wired, New York Times, Selfridges, Hermes, Liberty, Rimmel, BBC, GQ Magazine, Rizzoli/Universe, Rubbish Magazine, HOW, Viewpoint Magazine, Casio, VMAN, Louis Vuitton, Scientific American, Intersection, Design Museum, CUT Magazine, Computer Arts

 kylebean.co.uk

For the past 20 years, Tom Ford has been one of the most influential designers in the world.

Really love it. “If it’s not fun, I’m not doing it.” – That’s our attitude too these days.

We wish everyone a great year 2012. Good things will come your way. Believe it!

Marcelo Marquini / Editor-in-Chief / creativeboysclub

Watch the incredible video below:

”It is hard to go home and realize you are safer outside.”

”If violence against women is a crime, how come she is the one still trapped?”

”Some women look for the man of their dreams but end up finding their worst nightmare.”

I think this campaign very interesting. The illustrations give a certain lightness in a very serious matter that are commonly used strong images and shocking.

Advertising Agency: Paz Comunicação Estratégica, São Paulo, Brazil

Creative Director: Leonardo Parnes  /  Art Directors: Rafael Gomes, Marcello Celli /  Copywriters: Leonardo Parnes, Alexandre Henrique

Illustrator: Conrad Roset  /  Planner: Einhart Jácome da Paz  /  Executive Account: Alexandra Raffa  /  Published: December 2011

Thomas van de Wall. Very clever and creative , good to see something new and different. We love it!

This chair was designed to remove the excess bulk and 3-dimensional footprint out of a traditional arm chair.

The chair, by itself, is a perfect accent to nearly any environment you could place it in. Whether it’s filled with water bottles and towels for a health club or spa, or filled with books for a lobby or library reading area, the chair can blend seamlessly into the surrounding decor.

It was constructed from 618 individually cut pieces of Baltic Birch plywood, and upholstered in vinyl. The pieces were designed on a computer to be cut out via CNC so that they would each be identical, to ensure the seamless joints would accommodate the stress-load of everyday use.

The chair is something different and surprising that represents the simplicity, functionality and fun of Judson Beaumont’s designs.

Finding extra storage in your home or office is always a challenge. The Hollow Chair helps turn that clutter into decoration. “The chair, by itself, is a perfect accent to nearly any environment you could place it in. Whether it’s filled with water bottles and towels for a health club or spa, or filled with books for a lobby or library reading area, the chair can blend seamlessly into the surrounding decor.” Straightline Designs

Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman | Russ Chimes’ Unofficial Remix

I dedicate this song to all the creative boys and girls around the world.

Marcelo Marquini / Editor-in-Chief / creativeboysclub.com

”Russ Chimes and Justin Faust always get the party started for us so why not enter the weekend with another 90′s flashback…Russ Chimes’ remix of Crystal Waters own hit “Gypsy Woman.” I want to whip my long and luxurious hair around whenever I hear this song. Takes me back boo, takes me back! Chimes really knows how to turn an old favorite into something that was already fun back then even better.”

Danish firm HBH puts it’s own spin on the Aston Martin Martin V12 Vantage giving us the twin-turbocharged 666 hp HBH Bulldog.

The 6.0 liter engine delivers 548 lb-ft of torque and will hit a top speed of 186 mph. Test drives are slated to begin in early 2013.

Aside from the engine being place behind the cabin, the Bulldog GT features unique aluminum bodywork that looks suitably Aston-like and accommodates placing the engine in the middle. And in case the 6.0-liter V12 lifted from the Vantage weren’t powerful enough, HBH has bolted on two superchargers to boost output up to 666 horsepower. That’s said to be enough for a 3.9-second run to 62 mph and a 186-mph top end, but we wouldn’t be surprised to find those numbers conservative. Source Autoblog

Music for new week, a stunning performance by the Deviation String Quartet and Benji B at Revolutions in Sound on the London Eye. Enjoy.

At Revolutions In Sound on the London Eye 13/10/11

Curated and Programmed by Benji B

String Arrangements by Grant Windsor

Deviation String Quartet:

Kotono Sato – Violin  /  Rosie Langley – Violin  /  Cat O’Hara – Viola  /  Liinos Richards – Violincello  /  Hosted by MC Judah

Edited by Jordan Stokes . With Many Thanks To Red Bull Music Academy / deviationmusic.net

Designer Philip Ahlström inspired by the sentiment of flora and the famed leaf of Monstera deliciosa creates this high-gloss chair. The chair comes both in green and white.

From the Designer:

”My first project is a lounge chair inspired and named by the characteristic leaf Monstera deliciosa, originating from the tropical areas of Southern and Central America. The 120 cm high furniture piece is made of fiberglass that’s been reinforced with a steel structure,  the finish is high gloss and available colors are green and white. The Monstera lounge chair will be exhibited this year at Salone Satellite, Milano.”    ahlpha.com