DEDICATED TO DESIGN

One of the core interior design trends of 2022 are ‘marshmallow hues’. They provide a sense of calmness and relaxation. As we dive into a new year, wellbeing is at the forefront and this hue is ideal for bringing a tranquil and serene setting into your home. For this month’s Dedicated to Design, we have put together a selection of products in this beautiful and relaxing tone.

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1. This beautiful cream crane wallpaper captures the energy and beauty of cranes as they take flight. Each crane is picked out in a detailed and intricate paisley pattern, whilst a lightly distressed background enhances the design. Around £100 per roll. www.feathr.com

2. The Susa table lamp upgrades a home essential into an item of luxury. The minimalistic design of the Susa boasts a linear matte white polyresin body and shade – creating a warm and relaxing light glow that fills the room to create the sanctuary you deserve. £199. www.cultfurniture.com

3. Enhance your interior with the effortlessly elegant Ditmar Sofa by Eichholtz. Upholstered in an irresistibly stunning creamcoloured boucle with divine deep-channelled stitching and completed with a contrasting black finish base, this glamorous sofa is just as comfortable as it is stylish. £2,990. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

4. Finished in an elegant off-white glaze, the artichoke serving bowl is perfect for dining, inside or out. The design is heavy; therefore, we recommend placing it on the centre of your table and using it to serve salad, pasta and other sharing dishes. £85. www.oka.com

5. This modern rug harmonises with absolutely everything and will elevate your interior with its understated tone. £100. www.traumteppich.com/de

TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN I PHOTOS: ASEIKO

The demand for skincare products has been growing continuously, resulting in somewhat of an oversupplied and less transparent market. Customers often struggle to find the right products for them, with clean formulas and natural ingredients. Aseiko has solved this problem by offering a personal shopping guide: within three to five minutes, customers can find products suitable for their skin – and then buy them directly.

Aseiko allows users to take a picture of their skin to get a quick analysis of their current skin condition, and after answering questions about their most urgent concerns, the app recommends suitable products. Aseiko currently features a few hundred products, and some can be bought directly within the integrated store.

“Aseiko is a dedicated international B2C mobile marketplace, allowing brands to offer and ship products from their original locations to customers worldwide,” says founder Rumyana Al-Ubaydi, who developed and financed the app. “We make great effort to work directly with the brand owners and manufacturers of the skincare products.” Because the products are highly personalised and are shipped straight to the end-customers, this also means less product waste, CO2 emissions and transportation costs.

Additionally, the app offers an ingredientscheck feature: the cloud service and AI-based solution currently analyses more than 3,000 ingredients and can also be used to check products while in a drugstore. Above that, the app includes a messenger, so that users can connect and chat with friends who are also interested in skincare. A beta version is currently available for Android in the Google Play Store.

The shopping experience on Aseiko is customised very strongly. Each customer interacts with the App individually as it is his/hers virtual personal shopping assistant. www.aseiko.io

Founder Rumyana Al-Ubaydi.