Anthony GuexÂ
@anthonyguex  is one of the finalists in the Product Design category of the Swiss Design Awards 2024!â Excited to share a first look at his nominated project.
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Fogo Island, a remote outport community in Canada, has historically thrived on fishing, sustaining generations through self-sufficiency and a deep connection to its isolated surroundings. In response to the collapse of fishery, Shorefast was founded in 2004, dedicated to securing Fogo Islandâs economic future.
In 2010, Shorefast started inviting international designers to collaborate with locals, resulting in successful furniture designs for the Fogo Island Inn. Inspired by this, Shorefast established a woodshop and studio. The first pieces in the new Premises collection, under the artistic direction of Anniina Koivu, aim to develop and promote the creation of new designs that bridge the island with international markets.
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Swiss Design Awards 2024
11-16 June
Hall 1.1, Messe Basel
Free Admission
Monday, 10 June
4.30 pm Award ceremony Swiss Design Awards
and Swiss Grand Award for Design
6 pm Opening Swiss Art & Design Awards
10 pm Opening Party, Kaserne Basel
All events are free of admission
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swissdesignawards.ch
Images: Courtesy of the designer
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