CHIC PARTY DECORATIONS

Carlo Colombo, a well known Italian architect said as part of his opening statement : " i think italian design is the best in the world. " Then the slide presentation went on about the the design work of the italian masters and on to their work portfolio.

Funny.. I think design, as with any type of expression, is relative to point of view. What seems to best now in this context, may not be for other people in other culture, or in a different time period.

Reaching out for human emotion and desire is one of the art/science in the high-end design. Many Italian designers are very good at that, so is japanese, so is some german, or any other countries. I would think the key to such emotional design depend on the observational skill to try and understand the ever changing human emotion and its relationship to material expression – then able to use that same sensitivity to apply into a new form to achieve the desired emotional message. Some people are good at it, some people are not.

The standard of social acceptability of design expression in terms of emotional quality in some society is higher than others. If a person barely makes it to survive a design that serves the functional need is good enough. But now bangkokians are living better and people seek more delicate method to express their 'taste' in living. Italian design are sure to be here to serve such market.

Italian design is very popular in the look and feel department. Design popularity is dependent on the media coverage, which also depends on society’s appreciation and demand. I would very certainly agreed that the infrastructures (technology + production industry), society(people + their value + interaction) and the culture (historically of how society was developed and passed on from the past to this generation) :: endorsing the value of design aesthetic and innovation (in terms of fame and fortune reward) is very strong in Italy and other European region, also in America and Japan. – boy that was a long compound sentence.

In Thailand? Probably still a long way to go in altering the chino-asian-market oriented thinking.. "they did it good, lets copy, modify and make it cheaper" .. Innovation relationship to success isn't such a widespread beliefs amongst the industrial operators here. ..although...things are changing. The aesthetical and emotional(symbolic) demand are rising. There are more attention towards design oriented events.

Explore #218 Many thanks everyone !!!



On the banks of the River Nene, this traditional watermill provides a 2 Rosette-awarded restaurant, and chic, stylish accommodation on the outskirts of the historic market town of Oundle.

Formerly known as Barnwell Corn Mill, Oundle Mill aims to provide a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary decor amid peaceful, rural surroundings. Throughout the mill’s bedrooms, function rooms, restaurant and bar you will find exposed oak beams alongside sleek Italian furniture.

Oundle Mill won an award for Restaurant of the Year 2010/11 at the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.

Oundle Mill’s spectacular countryside setting provides an ideal setting for a range of country pursuits, including fishing, golf, walking and cycling. You can also enjoy a relaxing day of messing about on the river.