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Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Mirrage ,  | International Design Awards Winners

Mirrage

Lead Designers
Entry Description

"Mirrage" is a lighting fixture composed of four different chandeliers, cut into quarters and backed by mirrors creating the illusion of appearing whole again. The concept was to create a new and unique lighting fixture by reusing selected parts of old and imperfect chandeliers. The "Mirrage" helps to visually restore these pieces to their original splendor, and in the process, adds another dimension by illustrating the beauty and possibility of sustainable design.


Bio

Michael Anthony Marra graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Following school, he designed products for mass-market retail with clients that included Federated Dept. Stores, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Stienmart, Wal-Mart and Bed, Bath and Beyond, among others.

In In 2002 he cofounded Touch Design Studio, Inc. originally concieved as an industrial design consultancy, the studio has evolved over the years to a full service creative agency which has created works in the worlds of print, advertising, multimedia, lighting, furniture, tabletop, space/environment, merchandising, and events. Some of the studios clients have included Nike, DKNY, AVEDA, DVIDER, Saks 5th Ave, Citibabes, and Peroni. Touch has exhibited in shows and Events around the world and has recieved design distinction awards for that work including runner-up in the Jan Ken Pon International Design Competition held in Gifu, Japan, in 2004, as well as select members of Surface magazines 2002 TAG team, showcase of emerging US design talents.

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