The New York-based industrial designer and RISD graduate, Louie Rigano is well on his way to taking over the design world. Not only does he create well designed and aesthetically pleasing things, he also puts a lot of thought behind his work and concepts. The Fan Lamp was inspired by a traditional Japanese folding fan and made of bamboo and washi paper. Rigano’s design uses the same assembly and materials as the traditional fan, but by simply bending the bamboo, a new idea is formed. The washi paper used is both durable and practical and it diffuses light beautifully.

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Fan Lamp By Louie Rigano

In its second year, Time 02 is an experimental design exhibition curated by Tal Gur and produced by Prime . Located in Jerusalem’s Hansen Hospital, a hospital built at 1887 as a treatment center for lepers, the show runs from 12/4 to 12/9. Twelve designers were invited to participate in this year’s exhibit, creating one original work in a short time period.

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Time 02 2011

Hello everyone – hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

As my parents have been living in London for the past four years, we have spent three out of those four years celebrating Thanksgiving there, this year being the third. Soon after landing on Wednesday morning, we headed to Harrod’s to get some fun decor for our table, which you see above. (Have you ever been to Harrod’s? It just may be the best place on this Earth.)

And how about those Chilewich placemats? Just enough sparkle for a holiday table, yet versatile enough for everyday use. Plus, we found the perfect red and gold napkin rings to pull the red chairs into the design. This was the first time we’ve ever attempted a decorated table and we think it came out quite fabulous – would you agree?!

Also, since they’re also discussing what it’s like to have a Thanksgiving in London over at Apartment Therapy and about the pin feathers the British leave in their turkeys – I thought I’d share a photo of our own turkey:

If you look closely, you can see little black specks which are indeed the pin feathers. The first year we celebrated in London, the turkey was full of those little things and my mom told us all that it was rosemary! She later told us all what they really are and thankfully we’re able to eat around it. Regardless of the feathers, their turkey is arguably better than it is here in the States.

Where did you spend Thanksgiving this year? What did your table look like?

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Materials: Stuva Combination Description: I used Ikea’s children’s furniture for my kitchen pantry. Perhaps not a “hack” but it’s a combination that I haven’t seen anywhere else and it is working very well for me.

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Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa ‘s minimalist furnishings are as simple and functional as they are unique. Slybox A minimalist inspired chest of drawers with a metal frame.

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Keiji Ashizawa Design

The American Standards Lamp by Peter Bristol is a bit of a commentary on some of our current American building techniques. The standard construction materials and methods used in the US are realized in this lamp. “From the 2×4 wall studs to the cheap light switches, it seems that when building a wall, location is really the only decision left to make.

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American Standards Lamp by Peter Bristol

Love this iron Spin Table Candelabra from Tom Dixon – it would make the perfect holiday centerpiece. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Spin Table Candelabra

Ceremony by Bruno Rainaldi for SLAMP is reminiscent of a skirt or the drape of a neckline. Feminine and soft, its undulating shades feel naturally elegant yet distinctly modern. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Ceremony by Bruno Rainaldi

Happy Thanksgiving from Six Different Ways!

Hope that you all have a wonderful holiday and are either enjoying or getting ready to enjoy a major food coma!

[Delicious Turkey Image via Sweet Paul]

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Anthony Dickens ’ travels as well as the Japanese Cochin paper lantern inspired the Tekio lighting system. Tekio is the Japanese word for “adaptation,” and that perfectly reflects the new lighting that he designed. The framed paper tubes can be bent and connected into any shape that you desire so your options are limitless. Each section easily unlocks to make bulb changing easy. The modular system is currently a prototype but will be available next year.

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Tekio By Anthony Dickens