Art Begats Art Buoy Chair: Danny Kirk

May 6th, 2008 by Nathan | Posted in PALETTE ATELIER | Comments Off

Danny Kirk

dubz@shaw.ca

www.dksmind.com

Danny thrives on self discovery and observation, providing the inspiration that fuels his creative consciousness.  Danny’s art embraces a multi layered system of information influencing and manipulating his perspectives of the build environment as he plays with the viewers preconceived notions of themselves and the world around them. Social commentaries play a prominent role and are represented through his use of characters, faces and the manipulation of text.

Consumable Waste

April 30th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in EVENTS | No Comments »

Palette Industries will be exhibiting the “Buoy” chair series at the Consumable Waste show at Latitude 53 from May 13-24, 2008. The showcase is a challenge put forth in the design community “to design or redesign a product that will minimize or eliminate waste… and stimulate a consideration of waste and consumption behaviour.”

you can find more information about the show at www.consumablewaste.ca, brought to you by the Industrial Designers of Edmonton Association. (www.theideagroup.ca)

Made in the West

April 30th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in EVENTS | No Comments »

Palette Industries will be exhibiting the Tobo Lounge at the Made in the West Show @ the arthouse in Calgary. 

Hope to see you down there. 

Palette Industries Lecture at the University of Lethbridge

April 25th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in EVENTS | No Comments »

www.uleth.ca

The University of Lethbridge’s Architecture and Design Speaker Series showcases different avenues in which creativity and design influence our society. Palette Industries was asked to bring their unique perspective to the conversation. The lecture will took place in theatre C610 at 6:00 pm March 10, 2008.

Sam’s Note: It was really fun experience, thanks to the staff, students and public for the warm welcome….and for not falling asleep

Palette in the Press

April 25th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in PRESS | No Comments »

Its pretty amazing to receive great press on our projects, the Dharma Lounge was no exception making waves internationally in design magazines and blogs all over the world. We have received many emails from people from Brazil to Paris wanting to know more about the chair. In fact recently it has been published in magazines in Belgium, France, Italy and Bulgaria (we will post them as we receive them.) More on the home front Canada’s Style at Home was great enough to feature Palette Industries as one of the rising stars for the IDS 08. Here is a quick link to the article below (pdf)

Thanks to a few blog sites that jump started the craze

http://www.mocoloco.com/archives/004743.php  

http://design-milk.com/dharma-lounge/

http://www.aisleone.net/2008/typography/dharma-lounge/

Holy Dharma

April 25th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in EVENTS | Comments Off

The last few months have been hectic with nothing but the Dharma Lounge occupying our minds, so here’s lil photo recap of what happened the last few months.

We prototyped the Dharma Lounge Chair for its public debut at the 2008 Interior Design Show in Toronto.

Here is the fibreglass shell getting a nice paint job.

Some last minute touch ups before its shipped out and we head to Toronto.

Here is the Dharma Lounge displayed in the Prototype Show. Thanks to all those who came out to meet us and view the chair in person.

Overall the show was a success and it was great meeting the public and the industry. The Dharma Lounge was so well received that we have made initial plans in fabrication of a limited run so the you can own a “one of a kind” art piece, but more on that later.   

Also special thanks to Pusch Clothing for ensuring we looked our finest by providing clothing for each of us for the Interior Design Show.

Welcome

April 25th, 2008 by Sho | Posted in EVENTS | Comments Off

Welcome to the Palette Industries Blog. Here you can have insider knowledge of events and happenings relating to the collective. We will be posting our latest projects, events and even give some insight to how we tick. Think of this as an informal forum where we will also be discussing more about our current projects and future ones. This last year has been a rollercoaster ride and with lots of ups and downs, and it’s been a great learning experience. We’re glad your sticking around for the ride.