Archive for August, 2008
Shoes design competition for green design
>> The carbon ankle brace prevents loss of energy from ankle flexion during the power stroke while cycling. The rear carbon attachment transfers the force from the lower leg to the pedal, thereby increasing power output and efficiency.
>> The design was based around trying to create new forms of foot support and stability, the final [...]
An individual residency is intended for professional artists, designers and architects
An individual residency is intended for professional artists, designers and architects who would like to learn more about ceramics as a medium or who would like to acquire more in-depth knowledge of ceramics. The individual residency at the .ekwc offers a supreme opportunity for those who want to undertake experiments with or take up the [...]
The project centred around 4 talented artists from Iran.
Each year, four ceramic artists, visual artists, designers or architects from a non-Western country are given the opportunity to spend a three-month residency at the .ekwc as a group, working under the guidance of a former participant who knows both the relevant country and the centre well. During the summer of 2008 the project centred [...]
Tips how to care Antique Ceramics
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle touch and they’ll last you a long time. This month we’ll give you some useful tips to help you care for them.
1. When you are cleaning delicate ceramics, remember to use a soft-bristled brush to wash antique ceramics in warm soapy water.
2. Rinse with warm, [...]












