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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
C O L O U R P A L E T T E / Basalt Columns in Sicily
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colour,
geology,
illustrations,
inspirations,
sicily,
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Laura is a passionate Colombian designer, artist, maker and colour hunter. Founder of her design studio and fashion label in 2004. As an alchemist she transforms raw materials into colours, like magic.
She studied MA Material Futures (previously called Textile Futures) at the renown Central Saint Martins College of Design in London; taught for more than 3 years as an adjunct professor of Design. Worked in NYC with fashion designers, Narciso Rodriguez and Donna Karan; and British based label PREEN. She had the chance to participate in the 'Purpureau Vestes Symposium' in Barcelona, Spain, with her 'Colour Provenance' project and work on commissions for Roche Bobois and Nissan Design Europe.
Friday, January 4, 2013
'MOK A coffee art' by designer LAURA DAZA
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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
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| 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/
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| Designer and photographer: Laura Daza |
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For more information visit www.lauradaza.com
Labels:
azurite,
design,
handmade,
illustrations,
inspiration,
london,
moka,
studiolauradaza
Laura is a passionate Colombian designer, artist, maker and colour hunter. Founder of her design studio and fashion label in 2004. As an alchemist she transforms raw materials into colours, like magic.
She studied MA Material Futures (previously called Textile Futures) at the renown Central Saint Martins College of Design in London; taught for more than 3 years as an adjunct professor of Design. Worked in NYC with fashion designers, Narciso Rodriguez and Donna Karan; and British based label PREEN. She had the chance to participate in the 'Purpureau Vestes Symposium' in Barcelona, Spain, with her 'Colour Provenance' project and work on commissions for Roche Bobois and Nissan Design Europe.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
LAURA DAZA - design, concepts and sketches!
Labels:
art,
azurite,
design,
fashion,
illustrations,
studiolauradaza
Laura is a passionate Colombian designer, artist, maker and colour hunter. Founder of her design studio and fashion label in 2004. As an alchemist she transforms raw materials into colours, like magic.
She studied MA Material Futures (previously called Textile Futures) at the renown Central Saint Martins College of Design in London; taught for more than 3 years as an adjunct professor of Design. Worked in NYC with fashion designers, Narciso Rodriguez and Donna Karan; and British based label PREEN. She had the chance to participate in the 'Purpureau Vestes Symposium' in Barcelona, Spain, with her 'Colour Provenance' project and work on commissions for Roche Bobois and Nissan Design Europe.
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