Apparatu News

Tokyo design week 2009

Frid, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Apparatu will be in Tokyo next octber for the design week, giving conferences and exhibiting in the design Spanish exhibition Curated by the studio Mormedi, More than an exhibition, is a celebration of the best Spanish design in the Tokyo Designer's Week that encompasses not only this exhibition, but also conferences and seminars; a forum that provides with an exceptional opportunity to get to know at first hand those who are behind the products

Creative innovation in Spain

Frid, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Apparatu was invited by the ministry of science and tech-nology to explain his work with Mashallah design at the Cervantes intitute in Berlin in the event Creative innova-tion in Spain, is a series of events organised by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology and the Cervantes Institute in order to celebrate the European Year of Creativity and Innovation in 2009.The meetings will take place in five European cities and will present Spanish innovations resulting from interdisciplinary collabora-tion among artists, creative individuals, researchers, technologistsand businessmen.

London design festival, eyes on Spanish design

Frid, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Apparatu will show his latest project with Mashalla design the Super fax series at the 100% design London. This booklet gathers the work of 9 Spanish designers, to be shown at 100% Design in London. The chosen few are young talented people and, in many cases, broadly experienced. But, why did we chose 9 and not 16? Well… to be honest, the exhibition space we had at disposal was limited. Yes, indeed, this year will be remembered by the recession. But also 9 was the number because year 2009 will close a decade.

La Caverna

Frid, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200

In conjunction with the designer Guillem Ferran, Xavier Mañosa was invited by the university Javeriana of Bogota to give a Workshop on handicrafts applied to design and architecture. Over a period of two weeks, they explored the present and future possibilities of handicrafts (moving between Barichara and Bogota).

Łódź design 09 festival

Frid, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200

For the third time, leading Polish and foreign designers will meet during the Łódź Design 2009 festival. The aim of the festival, which is to take place between the 15th and the 31st of October in Łódź, is to review global trends and to present many aspects of design, including industrial design, graphics, architecture and fashion. Where Apparatu will exhibit a part of his work and show the results of the workshop Surtido de revolucion.

Apparatu work updates featuring Alex Trochut

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:55:00 +0200

New projects from Apparatu design featuring Alex Trochut. More staff soon!

Apparatu & Mashallah Design at Salone Satellite Milan. Design Week 2009

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:34:50 +0200

Apparatu is a high specialised ceramics design label from Barcelona creating loud and colourful ceramic products similar to the temper of it´s founder Xavier Mañosa. Berlin based product design studio Mashallah Design is working on digitally created experimental clothing and products. After visiting each other in their work surrounding it was clear that both studios had absolutely different design approaches. Apparatu building his objects analog with his hands and Mashallah Design working and sculpting only digital. It was decided to keep it that way. All the information and communication that was produced during 2 months was send via fax. The digital data could be send to the Fax and printed out analog on the other side analog data was send back and viewed digitally. Sketches, photos and even blueprints with construction manuals were send to each other until the final designs were build.

Superfax series

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:25:30 +0200

Apparatu & Mashallah design are working togheter. After visiting each other in their work surrounding it was clear that both studios had absolutely different design approaches. Apparatu building his objects analog with his hands and Mashallah Design working and sculpting only digital. It was decided to keep it that way. All the information and communication that was produced during 2 months was send via fax. The digital Data could be send to the Fax and printed out analog on the other side analzog data was send back and viewed digitally. Sketches, photos and even blueprints with construction manuals were send to each other until the final designs were build.

Surtido de Revolución

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:10:32 +0100

Was a workshop organized by Surtido and apparatu 20 studios from surtido designed 20 vases under the direction of xavier mañosa, in his workshop. There was no specific theme - just to innovate and experiment, always starting from shapes on the potter's wheel.

Surtido Motel

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:28:05 +0100

‘Surtido en Motel’ is the first exhibition of surtido and puts together 7 young studios who will show their lastest projects: Causas Externas, Cristina Toledo, Enblanc, Guillem Ferran, Marc Ligos, Marina 68 and Xavier Mañosa.

the London Design Festival

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:25:05 +0200

Apparatu is exhibiting two vases 'el cono' and 'el pissarro' in the last contemporary ceramic exhibition 'Handled With Care', as part of the London Design Festival an exhibition of contemporary ceramic wares from established and upcoming international designers.
Since their origin ceramic works have expanded the functional dimension and contemporary production engenders ornamentation, sculpture and installation.

Stockholm Furniture Fair

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:01:59 +0100

As part of the cultural program of the Stockholm Furniture Fair, DesignBoom will host a group exhibition of international design professionals from around the world.
For the first time in Sweden, designboom will provide an unprecedented opportunity to meet the young avant-garde and become familiar with their work.

ICFF New York

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:06:56 +0200

17-20 may 2008, The 20th Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a worldwide wonder for design disciplies. Designmart as part of the cultural program of the ICFF, (the largest design event in the USA) DesignBoom will host a group exhibition of international design professionals from around the world. Now in it's fourth year the new york mart will, once again provide an unprecedented opportunity to meet the young avant-garde and become familiar with their work.

Tendence Frankfurt

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:06:19 +0200

4-8 july 2008, talents Messe Frankfurt provides free exhibition space for young designers at the Talents special show where they can present their designs and prototypes to an international audience of experts.

I00% Tokyo Design

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:06:05 +0200

As part of the cultural program of the 100% Design Tokyo 2008 (October 30 / November 03) Designboom will host a group exhibition of international design professionals from around the world. Now in it's 4th year the Tokyo mart will, once again provide an unprecedented opportunity to meet the young avant-garde and become familiar with their work. Visitors are able to buy design souvenirs™ and limited edition pieces directly from the designers themselves.

Apparatu at Injuve Awards 08

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:15:52 +0200

The Injuve award strives to support new artists with the aim of encouraging new creative activity in order to assist the distribution and promotion of their work. Apparatu has been selected for this exhibition.