Insights

The Edit’s Insights section offers a wealth of inspiring ideas from Vibia’s network of creative collaborators around the world. We present interviews with leading designers and architects, who provide insight on their work, process, and unique point of view. You’ll also learn about the latest styles in interior design as well as innovative lamp and lighting technologies.

A working day with Umut Yamac

British architect, sculptor and designer Umut Yamac explores the intersection between light, movement and space. Fascinated by how certain objects, activated by their surroundings, transcend their everyday purpose and enable a deeper emotional connection, …

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Ramos & Bassols Q&A

Barcelona-based Ramos & Bassols was founded in 2004 by industrial designers David Ramos and Jordi Bassols. Known for their clean-lined, contemporary take on furniture, lighting, and tableware, the boutique firm balances form, function and ...

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Vibia Captures 2019 Colour Trends

With each new year comes new trends in colour. What’s on the design-world radar for 2019? Warm terracottas, cool greys, and classic greens, to name a few. Incorporating these colours into your lighting scheme ...

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Q&A with Lievore Altherr

Lievore Altherr is an acclaimed Barcelona-based design studio with a distinguished 25-year history. Led by principals Alberto Lievore and Jeannette Altherr, the firm specializes in product design and development, creative direction and strategic consulting. ...

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Trend Watch: Wood Lighting Fixtures

Prized for it strength and durability, wood was a perennial favorite in traditional design and architecture. But modernism moved away from this earthy medium, turning instead to new, man-made materials.     These days, ...

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The Making of Tempo by Lievore Altherr

Created by the design team Lievore Altherr, Vibia’s Tempo was inspired by lighting archetypes throughout history from various regions and cultures around the world. In what they call an “evolving of tradition,” the ...

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Vibia’s Duo: Behind the Design

A striking combination of warm wood and industrial metal, the Duo ceiling lamp is distinguished by its compelling material contrast. Featuring a veined oak interior contained within in a sleek aluminum shell, the ...

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My pick: Tempo collection

Inspired by archetypal lighting fixtures found in various regions of the world throughout history, the Tempo collection by design team Lievore Altherr features three streamlined styles and two fittings, each providing a distinct look and lighting atmosphere.

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Instagram Love: Flamingo

The intimate symmetry of Flamingo's diffusers creates a contrasting distinction from the geometric pattern on the adjacent wall.