
Stories in Professional

New Zealand Design Pavilion—San Francisco
Places Professional"The light is different down here, and through this initiative, we aim to illuminate our creativity and ingenuity, and most importantly, share it with others." —Scott Bridgens, Co-founder, Resident
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Lightly + AGI Open Aotearoa
ProfessionalFor the first time in 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau hosted the prestigious AGI Open, bringing together leading creatives from across the globe. As a platform for sharing insights, debating industry trends, and showcasing creative work through talks and exhibitions, the event emphasises the cultural impact of design over commercial interests. To officially close the event, a formal Gala Dinner was held at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki—where our Lightly chairs played a key role.
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Interview: Objectspace—Art, Community, and Sustainable Design
ProfessionalBased in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Objectspace is Aotearoa, New Zealand’s leading gallery dedicated to design, craft, and architecture. It celebrates the diverse voices in contemporary art, craft, and design. We spoke with the team to explore the gallery’s commitment to supporting local design, including its choice to incorporate Noho's Lightly chairs into events and exhibitions.
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The Chair: A story of design and making in Aotearoa New Zealand
Professional110 chairs, 170 years, 83 designers and makers, 14 of them unknown. The premise of this exhibition is simple. One object type—the chair—explored from the earliest documented period of local production through to today.
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