| Written by: Brigitte Segura and Sarah Freiseis |
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| Hardcore at Meatpacking District Design Week ‘08 Finland’s finest…an innovative exhibition at HARDCORE... a centerpiece of authentic character at Meatpacking Design Week ‘08… exceptional pieces to discover…(today’s) functional modern showcased… (25) concepts cover a broad range…graphics + fashion + product…design… …an industrial design pioneer (Janne Kyttänen)… builds a translucent oversized sneaker… …neon beams in shots of blue and pink…model a small city within... plug into charming… appliances…artfully appealing for a purpose… branching out... a contemporary sculpture doubles as a coat rack in keen(green)… tactile surfaces get interactive... and witty…with (magnetic) word-art… playfully bold farm scene…a distinct wildlife (by Miina Äkkijyrkkä) for marimekko… (Abe + Woodstock)+ friends + neighbors…encouraging world-wide creativity and innovation… made possible by Abe NYC, Inc., Meatpacking District Initiative, and NYmag… Inquries: ABE NYC, INC. Abe Gurko Phone: 212 924 0510 www.abenyc.com www.marimekko.com www.freedomofcreation.com www.pentagondesign.fi www.arihiromiyake.com www.mikkolaakkonen.com www.fashiondailymag.com (FOR MORE INFO & PICTURES CLICK LINK BELOW) | |