Tag: tile innovation

Design, Design & Technology, Sustainable Design

From the Tagus to the Tile

Portuguese tiles get a modern revamp with the innovative creations from design collaborative Fahrenheit 180. Using biomaterials from the Tagus river that runs through Portugal and Spain, co-founders Luca Carlisle and Jeremy Morris transform humble oyster shells and seaweed into functional surface alternatives. Initially sourcing spent oyster shells from seafood restaurants, the pair eventually approached oyster farms directly, obtaining consistently larger quantities and diverting the … Continue reading From the Tagus to the Tile

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Five more wacky wonders from the tile world

From tiles made of snail poop to those that to look like body parts, the tile world is full of wacky wonders. Here are five more to enjoy. 1) Królik Filling a void in the decadent, intricately detailed wall covering sphere, Polish tile company Królik‘s offerings feature 3D designs made to create striking, unique, and wonderfully colourful interiors full of whimsy and wonder. 2) Poop to … Continue reading Five more wacky wonders from the tile world

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Design, Tile Designers

Królik: the next big thing in tile

Turning traditional wainscoting and decorative dados on their head, fresh faced Polish tile company Królik offers feature ceramics like no other. This brand new brand – launched late January of this year – is a branch stemming from vintage company Kaflarnia Karny who have been making tiles since the 1930s. With the marvellous mind of designer Aleksandra Żeromska at the forefront, Królik is launching in … Continue reading Królik: the next big thing in tile

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Design Delights, Motifs & Materials

Volcanic Veneer

We’ve seen smoked tiles and metal glazes, explored iridescence and the inner-workings of the Pompeii mosaics, and now we have something completely different – volcanic ash glazed tiles. Created from the collaboration between Formafantasma and Dzek comes the newest innovation of this historical material. One of the two founders of Formafantasma, Andrea Trimarchi, grew up in Sicily in the shadow of Mount Etna. This inspiring … Continue reading Volcanic Veneer

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