The Lateralis table lamp, by Australian designer Ben McCarthy for Innermost, has been awarded the German Design Award 2016: Special Mention for Excellent Product Design. The German Design Award is one of the best-known design competitions in the world and is held in high regard well beyond professional circles. The competition sets the highest standards when it comes to selecting the prize-winners: thanks to its unique nomination process, products are only invited to participate if they demonstrably set themselves apart from their competitors in design quality. This year, there were 3,400 entries, 57% of which competed in the area of Excellent Product Design. This much-coveted award will be presented to Lateralis by the Rat für Formgebung / German Design Council on February 12th, 2016 in Frankfurt in the context of the international trade fair Ambiente. Lateralis will be exhibiting at Messe Frankfurt along with other winners of the German Design Awards 2016 throughout the fair (12.02.2016 – 16.02.2016). Innermost will also be exhibiting with Lateralis at Maison et Objet Paris in January
About Lateralis
Artisan crafted glass seems to pour upwards and outwards following the breath of the glass blowing artist, producing a honey-coloured dome with a similar syrupy consistency. The light collects in a pool of dark timber below. At the heart of the table light, dark ripples of wood reflect off of polished brass. Material: Glass, dark stained ash wood, anodized aluminium. Dimensions: 23cm diameter x 25cm height
About Ben McCarthy
Born and raised in Sydney, Ben graduated Industrial Design from UNSW in 2003. A year later, the British Council facilitated his move to the UK where he worked in the Tom Dixon studio. In 2007 he relocated to Hong Kong and continues to be based there, working in the office of prestigious designer Michael Young. Over the years Ben’s designs have attracted several awards and grants; the Australian Council, British council, a solo show at the Object Gallery in Sydney, and exhibitions in Tokyo, Milan, Hong Kong, London, etc. He also likes to write music, long walks on the beach, and has an impressive array of woodworking skills.
About Innermost
Innermost is a British design brand that stands for concept, quality and wit. Founded in London and working with designers from all over the world, founders Steve Jones and Russell Cameron aimed to create a unique lighting and furniture brand. Since 1999 the company has followed its initial philosophy – to be ‘as British as London itself’ – that is to be very British and yet very diverse.
Innermost at LightForm
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