Konstantin Grcic Wins Designer of the Year Award
Konstantin GrcicKonstantin Grcic has been named Designer of the Year, 2010 by Design Miami. Grcic's "Netscape" installation will be a featured at the 6 day event held in December. Grcic is a prolific German industrial designer with many works well recognized in the furniture industry. Magis, one of Gabriel Ross' newest partners, produces his "360°" series and "One" family of products:
360° Family by Konstantin Grcic
One chair by Konstantin GrcicHis "Netscape" chair is a hammock style hanging seat meant to promote movement and environmental engagement, rejecting a static sitting experience. 24 of these chairs will be hanging at Design Miami and Grcic suggests that you might find him sitting in one of them during the event looking to chat with his viewers. Check out this video interview on the Huffington Post for a preview of "Netscape" and a unique glimpse into this designer's studio practice.
Visit Konstantin Grcic's website here.
Visit gabrielross.com for a link to Magis' website here.
"One" chair by Konstantin Grcic