Desight: Design Insight and Trend, Nick Garrett
A tearsheet extract from my design Blog Desight showing concept, trend and insight… along with product development case histories.
Below is a selection of launched designs from accessories to furniture that show the scope and detail of my design practice.
For more information here’s the link..
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Internal cabinet led unit
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A recent request from manufacturer to create internal cabinet led luminares.
Below: I draw a lot of inspiration from Japanese pottery whether it ends up as a light shade or a contour for a chair the quality is universal.
Above: Inspiration – simple minimalist Japanese forms, Milano
Rice bowl design 1998
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Cabinet or Sofa feet in Alderwood or similar. Taking a classic turned form from my restoration experience and refining into modern retail context. The timeless principle of balance and sensuality is what makes this a form fit for numerous ranges, whether aimed at USA or EU market place.
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Above: China Beauty collection
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Copper: Colour Trend of Autumn 2010
Above & Below: Lamp Bases April 2009-2010
Above: Lamp Bases 2009-10
Above: Ceramic collection 2010
Above: Display design 2010 – for the ‘China Beauty’ Collection
Above: motif – Bombay Furniture Canada, Pier One USA, Coach House UK
Above: Lamp Bases for Next Plc
For small but valued client, DB Imports USA, 2005. Hand rendering was required for the carved details – and a lot of it!
Below: For Designers Guild UK 1986-2000
The overall design taken from popular Euro styles, kerning French/Gustavian details into a product that now turns over well in USA.
Designers Guild styled shoot
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Fashion Accessories
Below: For Laura Ashley 2001
Pier One USA: Designing for P1 1996-2009
Above: Furniture examples 1998-2005 for Australian, UK and USA markets
Wall Art Poster
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Above: New Logo design for Gusto Italia Tours
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here’s the link to Desight…
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Nick Garrett 
