Lisbon International Crafts Fair (FIA) has launched a new platform for crafts rooted in contemporary design and we were invited to share some of the pieces we designed and developed for Loulé Criativo.
“Design For Craft”, curated by Guta Moura Guedes, aims to celebrate traditional craftsmanship and promote sustainable practices at the intersection of material culture and innovation.
We want to show our appreciation for @gutamouraguedes for inviting us to be a part of this platform’s first milestone!
If you’re in Lisbon, make sure to visit the exhibition, until the 6th of July!
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A Feira Internacional do Artesanato de Lisboa (FIA) lançou uma nova plataforma para o artesanato sustentado no design contemporâneo e nós fomos convidados a partilhar algumas das peças que desenhámos e desenvolvemos para o Loulé Criativo.
“Design For Craft”, com a curadoria de Guta Moura Guedes, procura valorizar o saber-fazer tradicional e incentivar práticas sustentáveis no cruzamento entre cultura material e inovação.
Queremos mostrar a nossa apreciação pela @gutamouraguedes por nos ter convidado a fazer parte da primeira etapa desta plataforma!
Se estiverem em Lisboa, vão ver as nossas peças até dia 6 de Julho!
. Candlesticks, copper, crafted by Analide Carmo
. Rocha dos Soios rug, crafted by Maria José Ramos
. Water Carafe, pottery by Ricardo Lopes
. Olla, pottery by Ricardo Lopes, designed in collaboration with @iamvansme and @henriqueralheta )
📅 Date/Data: 28 de Junho a 6 de Julho
📍 Place/Local: FIL - Parque das Nações, Pavilhão 1
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#craft #artesanato #tradição #tradition
At the Tate Modern @tate , Do Ho Suh’s translucent spaces left me feeling like walking through memory itself. It’s a tender archive of past homes and imagined futures.
In the search for the “perfect” home, we carry fragments with us: colours, textures, objects that hold stories. Places fade, but the feelings stay.
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Last but not least — thank you @municipiomanteigas and @aldeiasdemontanha for having me and supporting this meaningful experience.
It was a real pleasure to meet the whole team, discover Manteigas, and connect with its people - warm, welcoming, and generous every step of the way.
Grateful to be part of it.
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One of the best parts of this immersive experience was spending time with three incredible people and designers. You truly made the week! The work flowed with joy, exhaustion, laughter, and so many memorable moments.
Absolutely fantastic. Thank you @eneidalombetavares , @pedroalexandreferreira , and @andredaloba
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I still can’t believe I was sewing! It was amazing! I think I’m addicted now. Spent time experimenting with fabric scraps, testing shapes and ideas. It truly made my week: away from the laptop, working with my hands, fully immersed.
Sometimes the best ideas come when you step away from your comfort zone.
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Also during LÃND Innovation Week
We visited Ecolã ( @ecola.portugal ) and had the chance to connect closely with their work. I loved the setting and the warm welcome — it’s inspiring to see a family-owned business keeping the tradition of working with wool alive.
Grateful for the experience and the care behind every thread.
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#manteigas
A week in Manteigas for LÃND Innovation Week ( @land_wool_innovation_week )
I had the pleasure of visiting and working at the Burel Factory, a place full of stories, experimentation, and incredible old machinery. Watching wool transform through each stage of the process was a privilege. There’s real magic in seeing the care, skill, and dedication of everyone involved.
Thank you for having me @burel.factory !
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This week will be spent in Manteigas, where I am proud to be taking part of this year’s Lãnd - Wool Innovation Week as a resident, and we started the week right at the beginning of the process, in the mountains with the sheepman and his flock.
@land_wool_innovation_week
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A short break in Stockholm to recharge and soak in fresh inspiration. Created many memorable moments around Scandinavian design, colours, strong and calm ambiances, thoughtful and lots of nature and art that inspires new ideas!
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Stockholm — what a treat for the design soul. The design shops were nothing short of spectacular.
Mateus @mateuscollection — a beautiful blend of Portuguese ceramics with Scandinavian elegance. So proud to see this mix done so tastefully. Well done, Teresa!
Jacksons @jacksonsdesignshop and Modernity @modernitystockholm — a true haven for vintage Scandinavian design lovers.
Nordika @nordiskagalleriet — after seeing their presence at the Milano Design Week, I now got to see the original brand store!
And of course, Svenskt Tenn @svenskttenn what a place. Stepping into this historical shop reminded me of how warm and characterful design can truly be. Deeply inspiring.
Stockholm, you’ve been wonderful and left me full of ideas.
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Visiting Stockholm and the best way to start - design shops. Starting with Asplund @asplundstore ,which produces delightful pieces of furniture I’ve had the pleasure of using in a few projects.
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This year, outdoor furniture was everywhere at Salone — a beautiful reminder that nature and design aren’t at odds, but can grow together.
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A play of form, light, and shadow that doesn’t just fill space, but shifts it — captured at Milan Design Week.
A design by @tom_fereday , developed in collaboration with the Australian brand @rakumba_lighting and featured at the @valcucine showroom in Milan.
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Milan Design Week 2025 – Salone & Fuorisalone
The week began aboard the Arlecchino train for the Prada Frames talk organised by Forma Fantasma - a thought-provoking session with Marta Foresti from LAGO Collective, a friend and a true source of inspiration, pushing the boundaries of design in society.
From there, it was all on foot - weaving through showrooms, exhibitions, and spontaneous discoveries across the city. A feast of colours, materials, finishes… and light. This year felt especially luminous with Euroluce returning for its biennial edition at Salone del Mobile.
I’m leaving with a creative boost and a clear sense of where trends are heading — even if my heart stays loyal to timeless ambiances and thoughtful combinations.
Highlights from the week:
• Dedar with Anni Albers fabrics at Torre Velasca — with views to match
• Delta Light installation at Palazzo Litta— surprising and immersive
• Library of Light by Es Devlin at Pinacoteca di Brera — a reflective pause of inspiration
• Nilufar Gallery — always a treasure trove
• E15 + Rakumba + Valcucine — an elegant, thoughtful combination
• Capsule Plaza — cool vibe, fresh perspective
• Time & Style showroom — serene and sharp
• Atelier Vierkant’s stand — sculptural and grounding, echoing Richard Serra
• Ondarreta and Blond — bold, smart, and refreshingly playful
• Flos, Vibia, and Santa & Cole — elegance, refined as ever
Too much to choose from - here’s a little photodump from the camera roll.
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After a site visit in Lisbon, here’s a glimpse of what’s taking shape. More to be revealed soon!
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