Sam Johnson graduated from Ravensbourne University in 1998. He studied furniture and domestic product design. After Graduating he has worked with a number of designers before he opened up his own studio in 2001.

In his studio, there are always new problems to solve and new techniques to explore. His designs have been exhibited internationally and distributed through some of the world’s most leading design outlets, and seen regularly in the design press. His Net Chair was the winner of the Blueprint Award for Best Interior Product and 100% design in September 2008.

The Award winning Net Chair Collection by Sam Johnson is interesting with the thin lines twisted and turned, and intertwined with other threads in order to form the netlike frame of the chair. The chair was inspired by fishing nets left to dry in the sun. Each of the Net Chairs is made from thirty nine pieces, and with a different shape.

It is available in different powder coated colors. The chair has a sled base, and a more recent design with a four legged base is made available early 2009. Both of the versions could be stacked. For more information on Sam Johnson and his work, his site will be available soon.

Ake Axelsson is a furniture and interior designer. Out of all the furniture he has worked with, the chair is his favorite. He has made about 200 different attempts to design chairs. Many of his chair projects have gone on to industrial productions and others have stayed in prototype stage. He thinks that the chair affects people more than any other furniture. When he designs chairs, Ake Axelsson always thinks about function, space design, and architecture.

Many of his chair designs are great; there are many variations of chairs in his designs. His chairs are unique in many ways, and over the years of experience he has tried all different types of techniques. For example, he wanted to make the lightest wooden chair on the market that is strong, comfortable, and attractive. It is important that every aspect of his chair designs should be excellent, and there are many things to consider when designing chairs. You may see here for more information on Ake Axelsson and his designs.

After completion of architect studies in 1991, Miki Astori worked with Antonia Astori as an interior designer. Then he began collaborating with Philippe Starke, and took part in several projects with big name companies. Later he established his own studio in Milan that specializes in furniture design, architecture, and interior design.

He did a lot of traveling to come up with ideas and methods to use in his designs. He went to many of the Asia countries and came up with a new family of products that would balance ancient traditions with oriental suggestions using typically western industrial methods and high standards of quality.

Among raw materials, he prefers to use natural fibres such as wood, rattan, and iron. He usually likes to combine the materials together to create simply structured designs. His tables are simple, elegant, and comfortable allowing a luxurious living space. For more details on the Miki Astori and his work, please see here.

Vladimir Kagan began designing in 1946, and by the early 50’s his innovative sculptured designs created a new type of look in American furniture. Today his creations are on the cutting edge of the 21^st century making him one the most enduring designers of contemporary furniture. He is one of the most important furniture designers of the 20^th century. Many of the furniture he designed have become icons in the forties, fifties, and the sixties. The icons have been references to many designers. He also designs for hotels, textiles, and other home furnishings.

His designs are very up to date with today’s contemporary furniture, and he mostly focus on creating sofas and lounge chairs although he may design other furniture such as tables. The lines and curves of the furniture he designs is very clean cut making his furniture look simple and easier on the eye bringing a feeling of comfort. Many of his furniture are upholstered, and in the colors of white, black, and red. Black and white easily matches existing decors, and red make a particular piece stand out in a living space. For more information on Vladimir Kagan and his designs please visit his site.

Charles Kalpakian is a freelance designer who has been working with famous designer Christophe Pillet ever since 2006. He is an easy going guy who is into new age things like hip hop, and his designs are very futuristic as well. His nickname is hellokarl, and dreams are important and necessary in his work and life. He designs a variety of things that are in interesting forms and shapes. A lot of his designs are functional and out of the ordinary. His designs were inspired by things like graffiti, sculpture, and nature.

His most proud project is The Dogs with amazing robotic forms that have a variety of functions besides looking cool in an interior space. The adorable looking creatures come in a variety of colors. They act as a light and may carry books and other objects on its back. It is perfect for little kids who need bedtime stories and older people who are interested in cute decors. For more information on Charles Kalpakian and his designs you may visit his homepage here.