Designers - SCP Life

Dons of Design #10 | Isamu Noguchi

#Culture26.10.21

We look at the work of the Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi, a giant of the 20th art world, whose Akari lights and coffee table are icons of design.

Tepee sectional sofa by Lucy Kurrein | SCP 2021 Collection

28.09.21

An overview of the 2021 version of the Tepee sofa by Lucy Kurrein. A design that has been further developed to allow for sectional configurations.

Puffer sofa and armchair by Philippe Malouin | SCP 2021 Collection

24.09.21

An overview of the Puffer sofa and armchair by Philippe Malouin. Two designs that have been re-engineered for the SCP 2021 Collection.

Woodgate Radius sofa & On Edge side table by Terence Woodgate | SCP 2021 Collection

22.09.21

We take a look at a design of minimalist beauty which has been in continuous production since 1995, along with a new side table composed of simple geometric forms.

In Conversation with Matthew Hilton

21.09.21

A film about Matthew Hilton's design practice from 1997, entitled "In Conversation with Matthew Hilton. Made by Chris Eckersley in October 1997.

Bruno chair by Ilse Crawford & Oscar Peña | SCP 2021 Collection

21.09.21

An overview of the Bruno armchair by Ilse Crawford and Oscar Peña for SCP. A design that acknowledges changes in language of sitting.

Grove & Constructivist tables by Matthew Hilton | SCP 2021 Collection

20.09.21

An overview of two new SCP products for the 2021 Collection. We look at the Grove and Constructivist tables by Matthew Hilton.

Ishinomaki Laboratory | 10 Years Later

17.09.21

SCP presents a special collection of new furniture, made in collaboration with Ishinomaki Laboratory, the Japanese DIY furniture company founded in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan earthquake and tsunami. This exhibition marks ten years since the disaster, and features a diverse collection of different designs, all made to a strict brief.

SCP 2021 Collection | Overview

15.09.21

An overview of the new collection, featuring a variety of different furniture typologies for the home and workplace from Matthew Hilton, Studio Ilse, Reiko Kaneko, Lucy Kurrein, Philippe Malouin, Donna Wilson and Terence Woodgate.

Bower Studios | In Conversation

01.09.21

Before we headed off for summer, we took the chance to talk to the founders of Bower Studios, the NYC based design famed for their beautiful mirrors. We heard from Daniel Gianella, Jeffrey Renz and Tammer Hijazi about their approach to design, how the pandemic has shaped their business, and what we can expect to see from the company going forward.

Reiko Kaneko Studio Visit

28.07.21

Reiko Kaneko is ceramicist, designer and educator based in London. We visit her studio to find our about life during the pandemic and her working practice.

Nasim Koerting | In Conversation

20.07.21

We talk to Nasim Koerting, the Head of Design at The Office Group, to find out her perspective on the future of the workplace.

Abstract Assembly | Donna Wilson

16.06.21

A further development of the experimental Abstract Assembly project sees the introduction of a series of tabletop size sculptures for the 2021 collection.

Balzac History | 1000 Chairs by Charlotte & Peter Fiell

20.05.21

Continuing our content celebrating 30 years of the Balzac armchair, we talk to Charlotte & Peter Fiell about the design being included in the first edition of Taschen's influential 1000 Chairs, first published in 1997.

Yinka Ilori | In Conversation

21.04.21

Yinka Ilori has taken the world of domestic design in his stride, with a confident new homeware collection. SCP's editor, Duncan Riches, talked to him about making ideas reality, the importance of connectivity and how positive role models have shaped his outlook on life.

Balzac 30 | Special Anniversary Edition

16.04.21

To celebrate thirty years of continuous production, we have released a special anniversary edition of the Balzac armchair. Made in fully sustainable and natural materials, it features a specially commissioned commemorative label.

Balzac 30 | In Conversation with Matthew Hilton & Sheridan Coakley

31.03.21

Beginning SCP's celebration of 30 years of the Balzac armchair, we talk about the design to Matthew Hilton and SCP founder Sheridan Coakley.

Zeev Aram 1931 - 2021

24.03.21

We remember the founder and chairman of Aram Designs, who died last week aged 89.

Dons of Design #9 | Lindsey Adelman

17.03.21

We talk to Lindsey Adelman, a pioneer on the New York design scene, whose mercurial talents tread the line between sculpture, industrial design and poetry.

International Women's Day 2021

08.03.21

It's #IWD2021 today and we're turning the spotlight on five female designers whose work has been inspiring us lately.

#MyBalzac

09.02.21

This year marks the 30th anniversary of our Balzac armchair by Matthew Hilton. To accompany our series of events and celebrations, we invite you to share images of your own Balzac with us.

Pearson Lloyd Studio Visit

17.12.20

SCP's Editor Duncan Riches visits designers Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd at their new studio, to talk about their working practice and approach to design.

Reappraising Peggy

17.12.20

We reappraise the Peggy Table by Pearson Lloyd for SCP. A table system that features a workbench, standing desk, and numerous different sizes and shapes.

Agnes by Kay & Stemmer

08.12.20

We review the Agnes collection by Kay & Stemmer for SCP. A range of stand alone shelves, tables and now a coat rack, that have stood the test of time.

Dons of Design #8 | Piet Hein Eek

22.10.20

Dons of Design takes a look at the work of Piet Hein Eek, the Dutch designer and disruptive thinker on a mission to change how the Western World values labour.

One On One | Naoto Fukasawa

15.10.20

For the launch of the new Pao pendant series, writer Duncan Riches caught up with designer Naoto Fukasawa via Instagram Live.

Daniel Schofield Studio Visit

06.10.20

On the eve of the London Design Festival, SCP's Editor Duncan Riches visited new SCP designer Daniel Schofield, to find out more about his working practice and approach to life.

One On One | Jochen Holz

01.10.20

To kick off London Craft Week, writer Duncan Riches caught up with Jochen Holz live on Instagram on 30 September. In this 30 minute video chat, the East London based artist told us more about his work and even demonstrated how he makes his pieces in glass

Killing My Darlings by Floris Wubben | SCP 2020 Collection

21.09.20

We look at an exclusive collection of editions by Studio Floris Wubben, created specially for SCP.

Continuous and Pillar by Faudet Harrison | SCP 2020 Collection

18.09.20

We take a look at two new versions of the Continuous and Pillar designs by Faudet-Harrison. Launched for London Design Festival 2020.

Jethro and Agnes by Sarah Kay | SCP 2020 Collection

18.09.20

We take a look at two new products by Sarah Kay for SCP. The Jethro side table and the Agnes coat rack. Launched for LDF 2020.

Telford, Cooper and Colemore by Matthew Hilton | SCP 2020 Collection

17.09.20

We look at three new pieces by Matthew Hilton that show a true depth of understanding of furniture design.

Dover by Daniel Schofield | SCP 2020 Collection

16.09.20

A first look at the new Dover sofa by Daniel Schofield for SCP. Released during the London Design Festival 2020.

Terracotta by Reiko Kaneko | SCP 2020 Collection

15.09.20

An overview of the Terracotta Collection by Reiko Kaneko for SCP, featuring a new wider jug for 2020, specially designed to house flowers.

Puffer and Lift by Philippe Malouin | SCP 2020 Collection

14.09.20

An overview of two new SCP products for the 2020 Collection. Puffer and Lift by Philippe Malouin.

In Conversation | Sheridan Coakley, Matthew Hilton, Grant Gibson

10.09.20

Dons of Design #6 | Patricia Urquiola

25.08.20

A look at the life and work of Patricia Urquiola, the Spanish born, Milan-based designer and architect. Her flexible and human-centric approach to industrial design has enabled her to work with a wealth of different manufacturers, creating some of the most celebrated designs of the last two decades.

Dons of Design #5 | Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

20.07.20

A look at the work and ideas of designers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who developed a range of lights for Italian manufacturer Flos.

Pillar Talk

17.07.20

We discuss the new Pillar sofa with designers Jon Harrison and Jochem Faudet. Whose partnership now works from their home cities of London and Amsterdam.

Creatives in Lockdown: Pearson Lloyd

24.06.20

We've caught up with Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd from design studio Pearson Lloyd on how they've been spending lockdown.

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