Born in Cyprus, Michael Anastassiades originally graduated as a civil engineer, and founded his own studio in 1994, which created the interior decoration brand under his name in 2007. The works of Anastassiades balance on the border of industrial design and sculpture, often incorporating the surrounding space into the work of art itself. His geometric lamps, mirrors and accessories seem afloat in the space owing to the conscious use of light and shadow, shiny and matte materials, as well as reflective surfaces, and look more like works of plastic art rather than functional objects of use. Due to his individual approach, his uncompromising attitude in terms of quality, and his delicate minimalism, Anastassiades today works with architects like David Chipperfield or John Pawson, and cooperates with brands like Flos or Herman Miller. His works are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art, V&A, MAK Vienna and a number of other museums.
SIL Design has been committed to quality Italian and international design products for 25 years. For the occasion of Design Week, a representative of world-famous Poliform furniture manufacturer will give a presentation on the works of designers such as Marcel Wanders or Jean-Marie Massaud. For the event, delicacies will be provided by GOGA Food Design.
The presentation will be held in English.
Registation (max. 80 guests): sildesing@sil.hu
Cool finnish designers will show their products and artworks at Bartók Béla Boulevard – study or buy them in this pop-up store. Gallerys and shops at Bartók Béla street will also create a special installation made of recycling designed things, in collaboration with great artists.
The Budapest founded international event design studio gives an insight into the creative processes that make an event a special and memorable experience. Visitors can get acquainted with the company's integrated design solutions and in house developed equipments, as well as track how some of their major projects have been implemented.
Registration (30 guests by tour): meetourmind.eventbrite.com
This year WAMP design fair will again show a wide variety of local designers to the audience of Design Week Budapest – as the introductory event of the festival. From freshers and experienced graduate designers to creators that found their way to design after a career change or a restart, WAMP will present you a wide range of new talents from the fields of fashion and design. The exhibition called "Start with us!" will also be part of the design fair. Entrance fee: 500 Ft
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