New Format is a material driven, high craft, independent design studio in Vancouver, Canada. Our motivation is to create innovative work at the intersection of design and craft.
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THE DESIGN OFFICE - Immersion in a diverse set of inputs creates the foundation of our practice.
THE WORKSHOP - Efficiency gives space for creativity - process informs output
Henry Norris (b. 1988) is a self taught designer from Canada’s West Coast who founded New Format in 2016. His foundation in industrial craft informs his body of work. Respect for and intimate knowledge of timeless handcraft, combined with ongoing material exploration positions his body work with the innovative designers of today.
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MATERIALS
Hundreds of unique studies in reactivity, color, and texture.
Reduction Vessel #5, 2017
Brass - Ancient
Steel - Deep Smoked Blue
Bronze - Smoked Copper - Hot Verdigris
Powdercoat - Burgundy
Bronze - Water texture
Steel - Blackened
Prairie Divider Screen, 2018
Steel - Smoked Blue Composite - Red White Gold
Steel - Pewter
Copper - Verdigris
Steel - Warm Brass Plated
Product picture showing materials/finish Copper - Ochre Aluminum - Mers texture
PRODUCTS
PLANO
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LINCOLN
MERS
MERS
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MERS
SWEEP
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CONNECT
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STUDIO
MERS
STUDIO
MERS
MERS
Letter Opener #2, 2017 Connect Low Table, 2016
Connect Side Chair, 2016
Pivot Lamp Prototype, 2017
Pivot Lamp Prototype, 2017
Prairie Divider Screen, 2018
Reduction Vessels, 2016
Connect Side Chair, 2016
Prairie Credenza, 2018
PROCESS
NEW FORMAT STUDIO +1.604.253.0893 1000 Parker st,Vancouver, BC newformatstudio.com - info@newformatstudio.com