Design Awards 2008: the party
Wallpaper* staff members: Apphia Michael, Pei-Ru Keh and Emma Moore
Alberto Zontone, Patricia Urquiola, Nikki Bell, Ben Langlands and Wallpaper* Editor-in-Chief, Tony Chambers
Jaime Hayon and Wallpaper* Special Projects Editor Nick Vinson
Fiona Rushton, Hermes with Gabriele Pezzini, designer of Hermes' L'Helicoptere, winner of Best chopper award.
Armin Mueller, CFO of Jil Sander with Julie Mys also of Jil Sander. Jil Sander won the award for best fashion.
Claire Waight Keller, Creative Director of Pringle winner of a best in show award
Tamara Salman, Creative Director of Liberty of London, winner of best print award, with Wallpaper* Deputy Interiors Editor, Benjamin Kempton
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Miles Macinness musician and producer (aka Mylo) with friend
The winners were displayed on the walls around the venue for the guests to peruse over dinner
After dinner, guests continued to take in the winners whilst the celebrating continued
Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.
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