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Apr 19, 2007

'Bringing the Cup Home'

Eon Design Centre was invited by TVNZ to design and supply product for their set at the America's Cup in Valencia.  As they represent this country's largest collection of locally designed furniture, homeware and accessories, Eon Design Centre could select items that meet the physical requirements of the media room while showcasing a cohesive cross section of New Zealand design. 

From the sophisticated engineering of Formways Life chair, to the functional sculptural forms of David Trubridges Nikau Light, to the iconic images created by New Zealand artists on the Esther Diamond cushions, the sum of the various parts truly represent the diversity and raw sophistication that is becoming synonymous with New Zealand design.

The credit that runs after each programme, and the TVNZ website, will direct enquiries to the website of Eon Design Centre. The website acts as a portal to the world of New Zealand contemporary furniture and object design.  Most items on the set can be purchased via our online store. The aim is to generate international sales and foster media and export opportunities.

The designers behind the TVNZ set






  David Trubridge
 








The Nikau light, used in TVNZ's Valencia set is Trubridge's most recent lighting design. It incorporates his signature use of negative space and use of overlapping layers of plywood to create a woven effect. The flexibility of aeronautical plywood creates an elegant and sculptural form that refers to and combines elements from our Pacific and European heritage.






   Esther Diamond
 








Each Esther Diamond cushion is hand screen printed on moleskin and provides a unique opportunity for all New Zealanders to own the work of some of our most recognised and interesting artists, and for visitors to take home a slice of our cultural heritage. Esther Diamond was established by Sandy Reefman in 2004 as a way of taking art into the realm of design to make it more accessible.  The artists contributing work to her collections include Dick Frizzell, Martin Poppelwell, Leanne Culy, Fane Flaws and Para Matchitt. More recently Esther Diamond has added bed linen and tea towels to the range.

In the TVNZ set we have selected work from the Sailor Boy, Tuki Tuki and Flora Fauna series. These iconic images are distinctively New Zealand and are already attracting the attention of international magazines and collectors.
Dick Frizzell has created a new cushion design and Martin Poppelwell a new tea towel Design to commemorate New Zealand's involvement at the America's Cup in Valencia.







  Kevin Webby
 








Inspired by New Zealand's varied landscapes, Kevin was drawn to design and explores various materials in his range of lighting and furniture. His Blackseed Coat Tree references the familiar in New Zealand with koru forms and the angular suggestion of signposts - a subtle and refined fusion of Maori and European iconography. The dark stained plywood reminds us of ponga logs and forest floors.

 





  David Moreland
 








With a number of designs to his name, the elegant and architectural Framed chair - the form which bares the influence of The Group Architects and the themes addressed in their work during the 1950s - is probably the most recognisable. Designed by Moreland and produced exclusively by Eon Design Centre, the Framed chair is the ultimate meeting of form and function. Removable seat and back cushions allow for an all timber form, or a chance to introduce colour and texture in a fabric of ones own choice. The Framed Range also includes other seating and table options and an outdoor version is also being developed.

History of Eon Design

At Eon Design Centre it is our ethos to provide an accessible environment that inspires innovation and creates opportunities for New Zealand designers. It is a space where people are participants, not spectators, and can feel comfortable interacting with design. We want to encourage people to discover how objects interact with each other and the space in which they exist. We believe that the objects around you, should speak about who you are.

Eon began in 1999 as a gallery, a retail design outlet and a cafe, working out of an inviting industrial space in Kingsland. The creation of this unique environment was primarily to house and expose the talent and creativity displayed by New Zealand designers. Eon was founded and developed by design innovator - Angela Roper. Angela has committed herself and her company to the New Zealand design industry, involving herself in a number of roles with a mind to facilitating and encouraging progression.

Over the years Angela has been a council member for the Designers Institute of New Zealand, chaired the Advisory Board for the Master in Design Management degree at Unitec in Auckland and was on the committee for the publicly funded gallery 'objectspace'. Angela is a talented designer who has made it her personal philosophy to inspire innovation amongst New Zealand designers, to provide opportunities and promote community. These values are embedded in the heart of Eon Design Centre.

Eon Design also works along side designers, increasing their understanding of manufacturing, marketing and selling process. Encouraging partnerships between designers, manufacturers and suppliers so New Zealand designed product can meet the needs of the global market. Aiming to establish and develop a sustainable structure for the export of New Zealand Design Products.

Our products include furniture and accessories for every room in the house - dinnerware, bed linen, even mailboxes. The specialist skills of the team at Eon Design Centre enable us to offer a personal and professional Design Service to work along side or on behalf of Architects, Interior Designers and Property Developers.

Our aim is to make the design process pleasurable and stress free for the client. All our furniture can be custom made to suit your specific requirements, we can work with you to identify your specific needs and help you to select the best design and materials for your interior and exterior environments. Our Design Service deals with all aspects of interior design, including soft furnishings, window treatments, floor covering, custom made furniture and project management.

Eon Design Centre has fitted out many show-homes and set up a variety of Apartment packages using New Zealand designed furniture and objects, each of these environments has provided Eon with the opportunity to showcase the unique aesthetic and practical characteristics that make New Zealand design accessible today.