Monday 25 February 2013

Inhorgenta 2013

I am just back after a 3 day trip to Munich for the annual Jewellery Trade Fair Inhorgenta. An incredible amount of exhibitors from high end brands, to individual makers and designers, to companies selling stones and other materials. After 3 days of navigating my way around the fair I was exhausted but it was a great oppertunity for networking and witnessing just what a diverse industry we work in!

                                               Beautiful Munich at 10am with freezing tempertures

                                              The Exhibition space in C2 - Contemporary Design

                             
An old familar face - Karolina Bik at her space at the fair. An old classmate from ECA who has developed her own brand and is gaining an international reputation.

                      Designs by Swarovski, I loved the bright colours and the range of materials used.


Capturing the beautiful colours of the sky flying back to Amsterdam


Tuesday 19 February 2013

 
                                           Kinderdijk, a true Dutch landscape

Monday 18 February 2013

         Strolling around Den Haag and I came across this interesting wall...quite cool

Sunday 17 February 2013

Today I visited the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The Design section displays a wide selection of iconic Dutch Design pieces including jewellery by many well know names.



This neckpiece by Marc Monzo was one of my favouites.

Monday 11 February 2013


This post goes out to Jackie Presutti, a friend for life and a talented photographer. Check out her work at http://jackiepresutti.wix.com/photography

                                                          Catching some waves in Santa Barbara, CA

Yesterday I travelled to Rotterdam to visit Object Rotterdam, a collection of contemporary design from a selection of Dutch design students and graduates. The Rhode Island School of Design had a collection of work from students ranging from jewellery to architectural objects. Take a look at some of the work created by the students I spoke to

www.juliamin.us   www.marikaarapoglou.com



Plus my one of my favourite Dutch Jewellery brands was exhibiting  ZWARD


                                                                          Zward Jewelry Design

Friday 8 February 2013

Nearing the end of my first week back at Idsardi Design. Learning from the master that is Froukje Idsardi. Bring on those stones and gold!

Saturday 2 February 2013

Back to Holland and back on my bike...