Good Design : Redefining Excellence for Today’s World At Made by Pen, we believe good design is not solely about aesthetics or functionality but must also encompass a broader commitment to social and environmental responsibility. As we navigate the complexities of modern design, it becomes imperative to consider the impact of our creations on people …
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Embracing Colour There is no doubting the positive effect of colour, and after the last two pandemic years which saw consumers reaching for tones that brought warmth, certainty and comfort, colour has boldly returned to favour. Pantone’s 2022 colour choice of Very Peri authenticated this mood by making purple, the once pariah of colour palettes, permissible. …
A Studio Focus on Our Partnerships Good design we believe lasts a lifetime. It is meaningful, relevant, authentic and quality. At Pen we create objects that are ‘good design’. In order to deliver good design for our customers we must first surround ourselves with good people. During 2020 we spent time re-evaluating our manufacturing processes and …
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Good design Recognised. Linea wins Gold. The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards – the highest honour for design and innovation in the country were announced today during the 2020 Good Design Week. Made by Pen are honoured to be announced as a winner of the 2020 Good Design® GOLD award for our modular tabletop organiser Linea by …
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Embracing Simplicity At Made by Pen, we strive to create unambiguous beautifully designed pieces. We balance innovation with creative flair and translate this to its simplest form. We are an australian homewares studio that imbues the values of minimal design. In this blog, we briefly introduce this principle which influences our work. We acknowledge that in outlining principles we have …
The birth of the Sway Lamp The award-winning Sway Lamp brought to fruition by Australian designer Nick Rennie has a fascinating story behind it. The Sway Lamp is the brainchild of a studio prepared to challenge the status quo of design, and Sway has set a new benchmark for innovation in lighting and design excellence. …
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