S H O P / Bespoke limited-edition pieces

I'm so excited to come OUT and launch my first on-line SHOP http://lauradaza.bigcartel.com/  from London! Now you can buy limited edition LAURA DAZA pieces, from any part of the world!

A N C I E N T / Colours

Colour Provenance is a project on its early stage designed by Studio Laura Daza. Is a visual and tactile investigation into the ancient colouring world, using natural materials and early methods for making colours. 

L I M E S T O N E / Island in Portland

The Traveling Colour Book at the limestone island of Portland in England. An incredible adventure into the world of stone carving, geology and craft, using ancient tools for shaping limestone rocks. You can see the process for making COSMETICA project.

C O S M E T I C A / A tool for the future

COSMETICA is a project designed by Studio LAURA DAZA. It comes from the Greek word kosmetike 'technique for ornamentation', are care substances to enhance the appearance, this project starts with the idea of building a scenario for the women of tomorrow. Thinking about her basic needs specially in the area of cosmetics, using local materials left by human exploitation.

W O R K S / London Design Festival!

WORKS www.madebyworks.com is a collective of recently graduates from the prestigious Royal College of Art, formed in 2012. Their projects and work range from furniture, glassware, ceramics, limited edition designs and lightning. 

C O L O U R P A L E T T E / Basalt Columns in Sicily

Visiting the 'Gole dell'Alcantara' geological park in Sicily, was an exciting and unbelievable adventure; getting amazed by nature's immensity and perfection. Is one of the most interesting and spectacular places to visit because of its contrasts of geological formations of basalt columns, waterfalls and land consisting of citrus and olive groves, pastures and forests. You get consumed by nature and its surroundings.

C O L O U R / TOTEMS

The Traveling Colour Book' is a traveling journal of COLOUR inspirations and a recompilation of found objects throughout my journeys.

M a l m ö, Sweden

C o l o u r Distillation / COPENHAGEN

Next stop for The Traveling Colour Book is COPENHAGEN. A city for new inspirations and COLOUR distillation. A recompilation of stimulating photos and souvenirs including architectural delights, bicycle dynamics, food romanticism and design juxtaposition to create a moodboard that informs recent colour palettes and trends.

S U M M E R S A L E / South of Italy

The Worship of Fashion / MoBA Biennale Arnhem

The MAKE Believe Exhibition at the MoBA Mode Biennale Arnhem, focused on the importance of fashion and how it is a ritual in our life. Its main theme was the 'The Worship of Fashion'.  

A m s t e r d a m in Colours

The Traveling Colour Book this time is Amsterdam. The city was pouring colours everywhere. I saw COLOUR spreading in the city; on the surprising canals, in the contrasting architecture, inside inspiring cafes and concept stores, in the rubbish and in the way they dress. Dutch people love colour and are keen in creating new colour combinations.

The Traveling Colour Book

The Traveling Colour Book is a celebration of colour, materiality and textures. It's what I SEE and FEEL; inspirations  and experiences. Create new colour palettes from journeys and stories in extraordinary places around the globe.

M O B A A New Materiality of the Body / Fetishism in Fashion

MOBA (www.moba.nu),  Fashion Biennale Arnhem,  took place in the Netherlands from June 8 until July 21, 2013. The re-known curator Lidewij Edelkoort, selected a relevant theme for this year's exhibition, 'Fetishism in Fashion'. 

B r i c k l a n e Market / London

An Outdoor Gallery / Bristol

This is my trip to Bristol, a city in the South West England. Is the sixth largest city in England, bringing a huge culture and arts capital to the region. This city is famous for its music and film industries, and especially for Street Art. Bristol is also home to street art event See No Evil, which started in 2011. 

A New Sustainable Designer in East London/ Nasrin Ijaz

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Nasrin Ijaz is British Fashion Designer located in East London. The fact of being born and raised in London into a Muslim family, has given Nasrin a different perspective about life.   

Cultural capital has being acquired by this designer; learning and adapting to different cultures has influenced her life and therefore, her designs. 

Having a social and political position may be reflected in her prints, which are colourful, strong and contrasting.

Nasrin is a passionate designer and mum, always giving 100% of her, which makes her outstand from the crowd. 

Her passion for life, especially for Fashion, has driven this designer to study what she most loves. She graduated from Middlesex University and currently is studying an MA in Fashion and the Environment at the London School of Fashion in London.  

 

Interview:

What drives your designs and what inspires you?

NI: I love clothes that look and feel good at the same time, I have this urge to create clothing that speaks to you, and I specialize in prints that express what is happening in the Environment. I have a huge passion for the cause in Palestine, I would love to and am planning on visiting that part of the world and take first hand images that I will then portray in my garments.

The reason behind this is compromised of three things, Fashion, Sustainability & Gaza, I have a love and personal connection with all and I would like to marry the three together and bring to the attention of the world by staging through what I know and do best, that is Fashion Design.

What is the woman you design for?

NI: I would like to think that I designed for the woman who takes care of her appearance, is glamorous and wishes to make a statement and stand apart from the crowd, I would not like to put a cap on the age of a women that I would target my clothing at, I think eighteen plus would be the best description.

How often you launch a collection?

NI: As I have only recently graduated, I have only launched my first collection but am amidst starting up my online business that will have a menswear range as well as women’s wear.

Do you consider sustainability as a driver within your design process? How?

NI: Yes as you may have gathered the MA course I am studying currently focuses on such issues therefore, I feel I am exactly where I want to be right now and am planning to have a sustainable element in my clothing collections.

What is you vision of future design?

NI: I believe Sustainability is the future where Fashion is concerned, if we go on depleting the world resources and polluting the environment to fulfill the needs of fast fashion, there will come a point such that the resources will no longer be available to appease the appetite of fast fashion, therefore we need to think of solutions now before we a faced head on with a dire situation.

 For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/NasrinIjazLondon?ref=hl

'MOK A coffee art' by designer LAURA DAZA

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

'MOK A coffee art' is a collection of limited edition illustrations created by designer and artist Laura Daza www.lauradaza.com, inspired in one of her greatest passions, the enjoyment of drinking a cup of the best hand roasted coffee. Is the romanticism, the aroma and the secret behind this art making, what makes it appealing to many coffee lovers, especially to this designer/artist.

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

The drinking of coffee is about indulging in the simple pleasures of life and the sharing of moments together; the foam technique and the interesting designs made by pouring the foamed milk into the espresso such as lovely hearts, leaves and abstract shapes; is what makes this a unique experience.

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

MOK A, name that comes from Moka pot or espresso machinetta or machine; is a coffee maker invented by Italians. It is a nostalgic design that brings affection and is essential in almost every cucina italiana 'Italian kitchen'. The designer got inspiration for this project while traveling to Italy and understanding the art of drinking a cappuccino, espresso or any other coffee derivative. 

With this project the aim is to reinterpret and propose a new imagery of the traditional Moka aluminum pot. The use of vibrant colours, geometric shapes, polka dots and contrasting elements makes it a hip and pop design, exploring the boundaries of design and different ways of expressing and experimenting with life emotions. All the illustrations were hand-drawn using funky coloured markers and inks to give the sketchy appereance. 

'My studio place is located in Bethnal Green, in the East part of London. It can be said that is my home and tabernacle where I enjoy working, letting my ideas flow and especially make the best coffee in the Moka pot' - Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Coffee places that have inspired this designer:

Look Mum No Hands - Old Street -  London http://www.lookmumnohands.com/
Pitfields  - Hoxton- London http://www.pitfieldlondon.com/
Fix 126 - Shoreditch - London http://www.fix-coffee.co.uk/
Mud - East Village - NYC  http://www.onmud.com/
The Bean - East Village - NYC http://thebeannyc.com/
Il Caffe di Sant' Eustachio - Piazza Sant´Eustachio - Rome  http://www.santeustachioilcaffe.it
Gran Caffé Renzelli - Historic centre - Cosenza http://www.renzelli.com 
Poco Coffee Bar - Stokes Croft - Bristol http://www.tomsfeast.com/restaurants/poco-bristol/

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

Designer and photographer: Laura Daza

For more information visit www.lauradaza.com