Qualy was found in 2005 by two brothers Teerachai and Thosaphol Suppametheekulwat. Based in Bangkok, the label made its name with a selection of quality kitchenware in vivid shapes and simple designs, and now the products are exported to 40 countries.
The environmentally conscious brothers use quality recyclable polycarbonate plastic and food grade colour as the main materials. They make sure that their designs become not only examples of quality and functionality but also usable home decor.
To see more of Qualy designs, visit: www.qualydesignstore.com
Rob Ryan was born in 1962 in Cyprus to Irish parents. He studied Art Foundation at Birmingham Poly, Fine Art at Trent Polytechnic, and then a Master of Arts in printmaking at the Royal College of Art.
Rob had been screen-printing for years before he started the silhouette-style and minutely detailed paper and laser-cut pieces for which he is now known. His work is either sold in paper cut form or developed as limited edition screen-prints, or transferred onto a variety of media including china, fabric, jewellery or cards.
Rob's work is always decribed as 'nostalgic, sentimental and romantic', exploring timeless themes such as love and loneliness.
For more information on his work, visit: www.misterrob.co.uk
Orla Kiely has wowed us once again with her beautiful designs, but this time they are accessories for your kitchen.
Featuring storage jars, casseroles, tea pots and much more her retro patterns adorn each piece. We have a full collection of beautifully designed Orla Kiely mugs and her tea towel and oven glove products. The bold designs taken from the fantastic collection of Orla Kiely bags will add a touch of style and colour to your kitchen décor. She has even added a range of versatile tins to complete the look.
The new water jug from Danish design house Menu is tall, slim and simple – specifically designed for the purpose it was intended.
There can be little doubt that the jug is for pouring water, not wine. The slender, waist-like shape of the designer Menu water jug provides a solid grip and the elegant lid comes with a mechanism which automatically opens when you pour, ensuring that foreign objects stay out and ice cubes, slices of lemon and mint leaves stay in.
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This celebrated kettle with the bird that sings when the water has boiled was a great success when it was introduced in 1985.
For Alessi it represented a meeting of great design and mass production methods, a combination that Michael Graves worked hard to achieve, applying his personal visual code which fused influences from Art Deco to Pop Art and even the language of cartoons.