Chronology
Yellow Diva continues to evolve and respond..

1993
James Davis & David Walley begin collaboration
& design development

1994
Yellow Diva partnership formed

1995
Collection: C Series launched
Trade Expo: inaugural 100% Design, Chelsea, London
Studio relocates to The Old Gramophone Works,
Notting Hill, London

1996
Collection: S Series launched
Exhibition: Galerie Langenberg, Amsterdam
Trade Expo: Salone del Mobile, Milan
Trade Expo: International Furniture Fair, Tokyo
Trade Expo: 100% Design, Chelsea, London
Publication: 50 Chairs (Rotovision)
Purves & Purves, London, becomes principal UK retailer
Casper Vissers appointed as agent for Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg

1997
Exhibition: Museum of Applied Arts, Cologne: Design from Great Britain
Exhibition: Frozen Fountain, shop/gallery, Amsterdam
Exhibition: Melbourne Exhibition Centre: UK Now
Trade Expo: Mobelmesse, Cologne
Publication: 1000 Chairs (Taschen)
Publication: Product Design 2 (Graphis)

1998
Collection: W Series launched
Collection: Keepcool neoprene wine bottle cover launched
Award: Blueprint Design Awards, finalist (Keepcool)

1999
Collection: T Series launched
Trade Expo: 100% Design, Earls Court, London
Collection: Aquacool neoprene water bottle cover launched

2000
Exhibition: Geffrye Museum, London
Exhibition: Top Drawer, London, showcased product (Keepcool)
Axel Weinbrecht appointed European Distributor for Keepcool & Aquacool
Yellow Diva successfully defends Keepcool copyright in Germany

2001
Publication: Designing the 21st Century (Taschen)
Publication: The Best Tables Chairs Lights (Rotovision)
Yellow Diva Ltd registered company
 
2002
Collection:  NS1/NC1 launched
Studio relocates to Clerkenwell, London

2004
Yellow Diva winds up UK operation
David Walley returns to Australia
Keepcool & Aquacool manufactured under licence by Axel Weinbrecht (Europe)

2005
Publication: Sourcebook of Modern Furniture (Norton)

2007
Yellow Diva Pty Ltd registered company in Australia
New premises/showroom in old dyeworks, Abbotsford.

2008
Yellow Diva launches collection in Australia
Trade Expo: Design:Made:Trade, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
Trade Expo:  Saturday in Design, Yellow Diva showroom, Abbotsford
Exhibition: Fringe Furniture, Melbourne Museum

 

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