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FOC Collection, Not just stunning beauties…

FOC Collection 16Jun2010

The FOC Collection consists of 25 light designs of which most visual attention is drawn to the stunning beauty of the 3D printed shades. However our lights are also made up of many other 3D printed parts. None of these parts are the same and all are specifically designed for that particular lights. FOC’s reluctance to use ‘off- the-shelve’ parts gives each light their unique character and shows our commitment to detail.

3D printed fitting for Riot Table light

Although FOC Collection lights display a very high quality standard, they can never be flawless. In order to come close, FOC has collected year-long customer feedback and redesigned every 3D printed detail. It has resulted into a visual change that is minimal, but quality that is even better than it was. Although seemingly a paradox, our products should be delicate in their design and at the same time be of unbeatable quality.

Detail of 3D printed fitting for Filament Colors light

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Freedom Of Creation exhibits during DMY in Berlin

FOC Collection 3Jun2010

DMY Berlin is an international design network for contemporary product design. At the yearly DMY International Design Festival Berlin both renowned and young, experimental designers launch new products, prototypes and foresighted projects. The exhibition is accompanied by a wide program of symposia, designer-talks and workshops, able to reflect current topics of contemporary design and to reveal necessary future trends of design and its related disciplines.

In collaboration with the Bauhaus Archiv / Museum fÃ¼r Gestaltung, DMY yearly assigns the DMY Awards for excellent projects. With international exhibitions and activities in Europe, Asia and South America, DMY gives visibility to unconventional and innovative projects and products that go beyond the mainstream. Janne Kyttanen is selected to design the awards for this year’s event. There jury exists of the following designers:

Jurgen Bey (designer, Studio Makkink&Bey)

Jerszy Seymour (designer, Jerszy Seymour Design Workshop)

Werner Aisslinger (designer, Studio Aisslinger)

Hella Jongerius (designer, Jongeriuslab)

Patrick Reymond (designer, Atelier oÃ¯)

This years event is held at one of the hangars of the historic Berlin airport, Tempelhof. FOC is exhibiting in collaboration with its German agent, Now is here.

DMY Hangar 5 – Stand 142:

Flughafen Berlin Tempelhof
Platz der Luftbrucke 5
12101 Berlin

Riot lights for the collection of Design Museum Holon

FOC Collection 14Jan2010

The Riot light, designed by Janne Kyttanen in 2008, first introduced during the 100% Design Fair in London has been selected for the permanent collection of the new Design Museum in Holon, Israel. This new museum is designed by Ron Arad Architects.

Design Museum Holon is part of a long-standing commitment to culture and education in the city of Holon.

The establishment of Design Museum Holon is a high point in the ongoing process of transforming the city of Holon into an epicenter of culture and education. Over the past decade, the city has introduced a wealth of edification programs, launched cultural festivals, opened new museums and introduced urban art installations, all leading to the enrichment of municipal life.

The primary goals of Design Museum Holon are to inspire and challenge the design community and the general public’s perception of design and the way it affects their lives. (more…)

Palm hanging lights are now available in big sizes

FOC Collection 12Jan2010

Palm hanging lights designed by Janne Kyttanen back in 2006 have been scaled up and are now also available in big sizes with the diameter of 50 cm.

Model, Eeke Dekkers

FOC lights Oceania Hotel by Fosters and Partners

FOC Collection 18Jun2009

D50 1597 Eco is a customized version of the D50 1597, which is initially designed for The Oceania hotel in St. Malo, France, designed by Fosters and Partners. By making the light 5 cm flatter, than the original version, FOC was able to match the budget from the client. This light is also now added in the FOC Collection.

1597-ECO-FOSTERS