microcosmos – insects and aliens
November 23rd, 2009
Inspired by Alexander McQueen’s incredible collection for 2010, we had a look into other fields of design, where new technologies such as digital printing on textiles and 3D printing of complicated shapes have a growing effect on the work of designers.
Welcome to a world of insects, micro-organisms, alien-like shapes and beautiful textures.
Above: shoe of the Alexander McQueen collection ‘Plato’s Atlantis’. | Photo style.com
Well, after pretty much a year of work, the exhibition is finally up in Tokyo. Ignacio curated and designed this exhibition for the Spanish Institute of Commerce (ICEX) in collaboration with Mormedi design in Madrid to showcase the latest work of over 35 Spanish designers.
Paper, a simple but versatile material has recently been revaluated. Whereas in the past it was mostly a cheap option for disposable products or mock-ups it is now being widely used as a more refined material for the end product across different industries.