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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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A New Era Of Design For Lladró
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A New Era Of Design For Lladró

Say what you will about porcelain figurines, but there’s no denying Spanish design icon, Lladró, knows how to keep up with the times.


Lladró’s story begins in 1953 with three brothers from the village of Almàssera, Spain, who heralded a passion for the decorative design delicacy of porcelain. Over 65 years on, and Lladró has certainly made its way into our hearts and our homes – and not just those of our grandmother’s.

Since the early 2000s, Lladró has developed a penchant for collaborating with some of the most esteemed design contemporaries, bringing a sense of edge and intrigue to the brand’s highly refined collection. From sculpture to lighting, home accessories and jewellery, Lladró pieces are characterised by a unique mix of talent, audacity, and meticulousness in the quest for excellence.

Among the brand’s revered list of international collaborators is the acclaimed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. In 2019, Marcel Wanders’ Nightbloom collection for Lladró took home the Platinum Prize at the annual European Product Design Awards – a prestigious event that celebrates and acknowledges Europe’s most exquisite product designs.

One of Lladró’s pioneering contemporary collaborations was with the one and only Spanish artist-designer, Jaime Hayon. In addition to the whimsical Fantasy Collection designed by Jaime for Lladró, the artist is behind the creation of Lladró’s now iconic The Guest. Created by Jaime for Lladró Atelier, the brand’s ideas lab, The Guest collection invites leading artists from around the world to customise this unique character. The series includes collaborations by Paul Smith, Devilrobots, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Rolito and most recently, Ricardo Cavolo.

Collaborations with some of the world’s most revered designers, alongside the inimitable work of its in-house design team, prove Lladró to be a true Design Hunter in every sense of the term: creating, supporting, and providing exceptional design to design lovers across the globe. For those located in Australia, FormFluent is the exclusive distributor of Lladró, currently celebrating the opening of a dedicated retail space in Sydney’s CBD.

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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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