KE-ZU Blog

On a gloomy day, let’s brighten it up with unofficial flower day at KE-ZU! The striking nanimarquina collection Formosa above is based on genuine pictorial works by the recognised contemporary artist Michael Lin. Formosa, recalling the old name given by Potugese navigators to the island of Taiwan in the 16th century, strives to transfer the painter's concept to a carpet...

It may not be Spring, but that hardly matters.  My housemate buys a lot of fresh flowers.  She constantly ensures that the house is smelling sweet and looking beautiful – there’s something gentle and peaceful in the delicacy of a flower – they represent a quality of life that brings joy and delight into a space. Not always, in the...

Indecasa, the company widely heralded as pioneers in the aluminium furniture field – innovators since 1963 in the process.  Doing some simple mathematics, Indecasa is now celebrating 50 years of designing with aluminium. Throughout its history, Indecasa has become renowned for developing its aluminium furniture production, in the belief that an anodised finish will show this material to its full advantage...

Today’s MMM comes in the form of another anecdote. A few years ago I lamented to a friend about not having any new music to listen to as (and my friends will gladly point out) my small rotation of classics was getting rather tiresome. A simple scribble on a piece of paper led me to discover Australian blues singer-songwriter C.W...

Our friends and KE-ZU supplier over at Artifort shared the video below with us. The video is a very sweet and funny Dutch Toyota advertisement, comically evidencing how a smaller car may just save the day when it comes to your grandchilds birthday (and how stunt carparking can be fun anywhere, really!).  The fun part for us?  The cute birthday...

With Lurhmann’s glitzy adaptation hitting the big screens this week, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the creative development behind the typography and graphics of the film. Lurhmann worked with Sydney based creatives Like-Minded Studio (who have brought branded more product and advertising in the country than you’d believe) to bring a graphic presence to the fabled...

Now entering its lucky 13th year, the Andreu World design competition is open for submissions. The brief: design an innovative seat or table which aligns itself with the product philosophy of Andreu World, is available and viable for mass production, incorporates versatility and suitability for development in home, contract work markets etc. The prize:  3,000 Euros, together with some serious...

You may have received it in your inbox. You may have seen it on Facebook. It's now here!  Our Caron and Lidia were excited to make the annual pilgrimage to Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013 and following a fantastic Italian junket, we are now pleased to bring to you the KE-ZU Milano Report!  The Report has an insightful introduction by...

We had the best time in Milan for Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013!  Caron and Lidia went to Italy for the fabled event.  The KE-ZU Annual Milano Report is available by clicking the cover below.  The Report features introduction by Caron, photos of new product available from KE-ZU suppliers, party shots (!) and a summary by Lidia. Be sure to...

Well known for discovering and nurturing fresh talent, KE-ZU exclusive supplier Bernhardt Design is no stranger to mentoring gifted designers.  Their latest discovery hails from El Salvador, the Land of Volcanoes, where evidently a hot burgeoning design scene is erupting. Assisting to bring the creative spirit from the South American country the Bernhardt Design family is assisting El Salvadorian creative...