
Working with a wide range of products and materials, the young Norwegian designer Vibeke Skar strives to create distinctive products that people can relate to in an emotional way. Not satisfied with creating beautiful and functional designs, Vibeke´s ambition is to tell stories with the objects themselves; often finding inspiration in Norwegian nature, culture and traditions.
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During our research for various interior design projects during the last year, we have often stumbled across the work of the talented Scandinavian photographer, Ditte Isager. Whether shooting interiors, personalities, lifestyle or travel, her style is always simple, sparse and typically Scandinavian.
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Due to the number of emails received whilst we were away, we´re planning to relaunch carboncollective™, the series in which we showcased some of the more interesting up and coming photographers from Scandinavia. Over the last few years, we've selected some of the more interesting new photographers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden in order to exhibit a small selection of their work.
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In an effort to write about the best art, design and fashion from the Nordic Region, lifeiscarbon® has just returned from a visit to Ambiente in Frankfurt. Ever on the look out for the best new designs from Scandinavia, we were not disappointed and will be sharing our favorite finds with you in the near future. Beginning with the latest offerings from one of favorite young designers from the region, Jenk Design Office.
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