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Attitude Chair by Deger Cengiz
(11 August 2009) - New York designer Deger Cengiz's elegant standard chair features an extra pair of hinged legs that swing into place when the user tilts backward. While he's not the first to come up with the idea (see Homer Simpson's similar version in "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace"), the finished chair bears the quality of timelessness rarely found in such gimmicky conceits. Apparently inspired by ill-tempered...
(11 August 2009) - New York designer Deger Cengiz's elegant standard chair features an extra pair of hinged legs that swing into place when the user tilts backward. While he's not the first to come up with the idea (see Homer Simpson's similar version in "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace"), the finished chair bears the quality of timelessness rarely found in such gimmicky conceits. Apparently inspired by ill-tempered...
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Alberto Alessi
(07 August 2009) - by Gregory Mitnick In this video we sit down with third-generation design impresario Alberto Alessi to talk about his take on the emotional side of industrial design at the Plaza Hotel in NYC. The CEO (he's helmed Alessi for 39 years) shares his perspective on design objects, playing a whistle from one of his first collaborations to prove his point....
(07 August 2009) - by Gregory Mitnick In this video we sit down with third-generation design impresario Alberto Alessi to talk about his take on the emotional side of industrial design at the Plaza Hotel in NYC. The CEO (he's helmed Alessi for 39 years) shares his perspective on design objects, playing a whistle from one of his first collaborations to prove his point....
UFO Disposable Birdseed Plates
(07 August 2009) - by Jack Shaw Andrea Ruggiero brings green design to the backyard BBQ with his disposable UFO (Unidentified Feeding Object) Plate that's reborn as a birdfeeder after use—a concept he originally came up with as part of InDisposed, a recent exhibition centered around rethinking disposable products. Taking on the challenge of creating an environmentally-friendly disposable household object, the NYC-based designer looked back to his childhood in...
(07 August 2009) - by Jack Shaw Andrea Ruggiero brings green design to the backyard BBQ with his disposable UFO (Unidentified Feeding Object) Plate that's reborn as a birdfeeder after use—a concept he originally came up with as part of InDisposed, a recent exhibition centered around rethinking disposable products. Taking on the challenge of creating an environmentally-friendly disposable household object, the NYC-based designer looked back to his childhood in...
Alice Supply Company
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares” still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares” still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
The Melbourne Design Guide
(05 August 2009) - by Kara Macleod A clever little book created and edited by industrial designers, The Melbourne Design Guide one-ups most guidebooks. The 450-page flip book teems with current design intelligence from Melbourne’s creative community, making the publication as attractive to design professionals as it is to savvy locals or travelers wanting a different take on the scene. Its twofold construction simplifies what can often be...
(05 August 2009) - by Kara Macleod A clever little book created and edited by industrial designers, The Melbourne Design Guide one-ups most guidebooks. The 450-page flip book teems with current design intelligence from Melbourne’s creative community, making the publication as attractive to design professionals as it is to savvy locals or travelers wanting a different take on the scene. Its twofold construction simplifies what can often be...
Native Design
(31 July 2009) - According to David Brown, graphic designer and former president of the Art Center College of Design, "good design is a form of respect on the part of the producer for the person who will eventually spend hard-earned cash on the product, use the product [and] own the product." If so, Native, the latest offering from renowned Melbourne industrial designer Dhiren Bhagwandas, represents truly good...
(31 July 2009) - According to David Brown, graphic designer and former president of the Art Center College of Design, "good design is a form of respect on the part of the producer for the person who will eventually spend hard-earned cash on the product, use the product [and] own the product." If so, Native, the latest offering from renowned Melbourne industrial designer Dhiren Bhagwandas, represents truly good...
La Rinascente Design Supermarket
(30 July 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab The Design Supermarket, a new floor entirely devoted to design in its multiple expressions, debuted recently as part of Milanese shopping icon La Rinascente's ongoing renovation. Over the past four years, international architects and designers such as Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Cibic & Partners, Dordoni Architetti, Vincent Van Duysen and Future Systems, have been transforming the seven-floor department store...
(30 July 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab The Design Supermarket, a new floor entirely devoted to design in its multiple expressions, debuted recently as part of Milanese shopping icon La Rinascente's ongoing renovation. Over the past four years, international architects and designers such as Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Cibic & Partners, Dordoni Architetti, Vincent Van Duysen and Future Systems, have been transforming the seven-floor department store...
Blofield Inflatable Chesterfield Furniture
(30 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Blofield's inflatable chairs one up other blow-up options, introducing the concept of permanent air-filled furniture with classic styling. After two years of working on research and development, Dutch designer Jeroen van de Kant, created one-, two- and three-seat inflatable chairs, modeled after Chesterfield-style seats and sofas. These handsome, puffy seats, which debuted at various international design fairs last year, feature vinyl bottoms...
(30 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Blofield's inflatable chairs one up other blow-up options, introducing the concept of permanent air-filled furniture with classic styling. After two years of working on research and development, Dutch designer Jeroen van de Kant, created one-, two- and three-seat inflatable chairs, modeled after Chesterfield-style seats and sofas. These handsome, puffy seats, which debuted at various international design fairs last year, feature vinyl bottoms...
Pentagram Papers 39: SIGNS
(27 July 2009) - A completely independent publication, Pentagram Papers is the work of the eponymous design studio (a CH favorite and home of Michael Bierut, who spoke at our 99% Conference). Produced regularly since 1975, each issue takes one of their designers and lets them explore "curious, entertaining, stimulating, provocative and occasionally controversial points of view." Incredibly broad, past subjects have included Harlem's Savoy Ballroom, Australian mailboxes,...
(27 July 2009) - A completely independent publication, Pentagram Papers is the work of the eponymous design studio (a CH favorite and home of Michael Bierut, who spoke at our 99% Conference). Produced regularly since 1975, each issue takes one of their designers and lets them explore "curious, entertaining, stimulating, provocative and occasionally controversial points of view." Incredibly broad, past subjects have included Harlem's Savoy Ballroom, Australian mailboxes,...
Madera Design's Studio
(24 July 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Designer and artist Leila Fakouri seems to constantly percolate with ideas. After several years of successful events and projects at Madrone Lounge in San Francisco, Fakouri recently headed to Los Angeles, creating a whimsically magical space downtown to let her imagination run wild at her new company, Madera Design. Hidden away on Central Avenue near the 10 freeway, entering Madera Design House...
(24 July 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Designer and artist Leila Fakouri seems to constantly percolate with ideas. After several years of successful events and projects at Madrone Lounge in San Francisco, Fakouri recently headed to Los Angeles, creating a whimsically magical space downtown to let her imagination run wild at her new company, Madera Design. Hidden away on Central Avenue near the 10 freeway, entering Madera Design House...
Areaware's New Wall Decals
(23 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Forward-thinking and CH fave design purveyor Areaware recently added a new line of vinyl wall decals to its inventory. Unlike the generic, monochromatic stenciled shapes and forms found in many wall stickers, Areaware's custom-made stock ranges from clever single-element designs to large-scale mural installations of fantastical landscapes and whimsical decorations. The NYC-based company's collection comprises more than 200 different decals created by...
(23 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Forward-thinking and CH fave design purveyor Areaware recently added a new line of vinyl wall decals to its inventory. Unlike the generic, monochromatic stenciled shapes and forms found in many wall stickers, Areaware's custom-made stock ranges from clever single-element designs to large-scale mural installations of fantastical landscapes and whimsical decorations. The NYC-based company's collection comprises more than 200 different decals created by...
Dynomighty Magnetic Desk Dots
(23 July 2009) - Highly functional and dead simple, Dynomighty Design's Desk Dots made us instant fans on our recent visit to their Manhattan studio. An indispensable desk-side companion, the powerful ceramic magnets can hold business cards, post pictures, build little wobbly structures (a surprisingly and incredibly addicting pastime) or stand in as modern-day Buddhist meditation beads. And no matter how much you use them, Dynomighty guarantees they...
(23 July 2009) - Highly functional and dead simple, Dynomighty Design's Desk Dots made us instant fans on our recent visit to their Manhattan studio. An indispensable desk-side companion, the powerful ceramic magnets can hold business cards, post pictures, build little wobbly structures (a surprisingly and incredibly addicting pastime) or stand in as modern-day Buddhist meditation beads. And no matter how much you use them, Dynomighty guarantees they...
Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling
(23 July 2009) - A breathtaking monograph of prolific designer Marcel Wanders, "Behind the Ceiling" investigates the designer's motivations and inspirations, going beyond a simple catalog of work to lend real insight into what makes him tick. The coffee table-style tome looks at Wanders' ability to reference old motifs while simultaneously exploring new themes, making him a leader in the permeating neo-decorative trend of the last decade. Rejecting...
(23 July 2009) - A breathtaking monograph of prolific designer Marcel Wanders, "Behind the Ceiling" investigates the designer's motivations and inspirations, going beyond a simple catalog of work to lend real insight into what makes him tick. The coffee table-style tome looks at Wanders' ability to reference old motifs while simultaneously exploring new themes, making him a leader in the permeating neo-decorative trend of the last decade. Rejecting...
Alidra Alic Jewelry
(22 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Alidra Alic's dreamily surrealist "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" collection gives a stunning glimpse into the jewelry designer's looking-glass aesthetic. Inspired by the decorative floral motifs that emerged from the romantic period of the 1800s, the mostly resin and plastic-based creations exude a wondrous, logic-defying sensibility. To craft the collection, the Copenhagen-based designer applied self-invented techniques to create hundreds of plastic forms—a...
(22 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Alidra Alic's dreamily surrealist "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" collection gives a stunning glimpse into the jewelry designer's looking-glass aesthetic. Inspired by the decorative floral motifs that emerged from the romantic period of the 1800s, the mostly resin and plastic-based creations exude a wondrous, logic-defying sensibility. To craft the collection, the Copenhagen-based designer applied self-invented techniques to create hundreds of plastic forms—a...
We Make Magazines: An Interview with Andrew Losowsky
(22 July 2009) - In spite of naysayers proclaiming the death of magazines year after year, the Colophon International Independent Magazine Biennale thrives on. Proving that in our increasingly digital age online publishing can co-exist with—and perhaps even increase the popularity of—this tangible vehicle for thought, We Make Magazines: Inside the Independents, a new book produced by two of Colophon's curators, highlights and celebrates the best of the...
(22 July 2009) - In spite of naysayers proclaiming the death of magazines year after year, the Colophon International Independent Magazine Biennale thrives on. Proving that in our increasingly digital age online publishing can co-exist with—and perhaps even increase the popularity of—this tangible vehicle for thought, We Make Magazines: Inside the Independents, a new book produced by two of Colophon's curators, highlights and celebrates the best of the...
Twig and Fig Reclaimed Wood Invites
(21 July 2009) - by Tisha Leung Planning a country or beach wedding? Twig and Fig’s Driftwood Tides set lends a glam shade to the eco-friendly. Made entirely from reclaimed wood, the invitation, consists of seven planks (reminding of driftwood or an old romantic boardwalk) that measure 5"x7" and approximately 1” thick and includes a single 4”x6” plank as the save-the-date card. Two vertical planks neatly hold the seven...
(21 July 2009) - by Tisha Leung Planning a country or beach wedding? Twig and Fig’s Driftwood Tides set lends a glam shade to the eco-friendly. Made entirely from reclaimed wood, the invitation, consists of seven planks (reminding of driftwood or an old romantic boardwalk) that measure 5"x7" and approximately 1” thick and includes a single 4”x6” plank as the save-the-date card. Two vertical planks neatly hold the seven...
Dynomighty Design: The Mighty Wallet
(21 July 2009) - Dynomighty Design uses High Density Polyethylene threads (Tyvek to us non-chemists) to make their Mighty Wallet a tough and lightweight option. We recently had the opportunity to meet with Terrence Kelleman, the mastermind behind Dynomighty, who demonstrated the Mighty Wallet's incredible durability when faced with basically any stress imaginable. If you've ever tried to tear a FedEx envelopes, you have some idea of Tyvek's...
(21 July 2009) - Dynomighty Design uses High Density Polyethylene threads (Tyvek to us non-chemists) to make their Mighty Wallet a tough and lightweight option. We recently had the opportunity to meet with Terrence Kelleman, the mastermind behind Dynomighty, who demonstrated the Mighty Wallet's incredible durability when faced with basically any stress imaginable. If you've ever tried to tear a FedEx envelopes, you have some idea of Tyvek's...
Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy
(21 July 2009) - by Julie Wolfson The exhibit, "Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy" pays homage to traditional Japanese Kokeshi, brightly painted wooden dolls with no arms or legs, at the LATDA in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in downtown Los Angeles. A giant crocheted doll by Emi Motokaw greets museum goers at the entrance, welcoming them into the three-part exhibit. The first part...
(21 July 2009) - by Julie Wolfson The exhibit, "Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy" pays homage to traditional Japanese Kokeshi, brightly painted wooden dolls with no arms or legs, at the LATDA in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in downtown Los Angeles. A giant crocheted doll by Emi Motokaw greets museum goers at the entrance, welcoming them into the three-part exhibit. The first part...
Ferrari California Road Trip
(21 July 2009) - Ferrari invited us to San Diego to test drive the new Ferrari California, and I fortunately drew the lucky straw at our editor's meeting. We have always held Ferrari in great esteem for its dedication to design and innovation, but hadn't thought of ourselves as Ferrari enthusiasts. That's changed now that I've had the opportunity to spend a day with one of the most...
(21 July 2009) - Ferrari invited us to San Diego to test drive the new Ferrari California, and I fortunately drew the lucky straw at our editor's meeting. We have always held Ferrari in great esteem for its dedication to design and innovation, but hadn't thought of ourselves as Ferrari enthusiasts. That's changed now that I've had the opportunity to spend a day with one of the most...
Cool Hunting Summer 2009 Reading List
(17 July 2009) - With the dog days of summer just around the corner, our thoughts turn to languid afternoons spent in the park, on the beach or the backyard—if we're lucky enough to have one. Few activities are better for the slow life than a quiet summer read. With that in mind, we asked Cool Hunting contributors to offer up their suggestions for this season's most enjoyable...
(17 July 2009) - With the dog days of summer just around the corner, our thoughts turn to languid afternoons spent in the park, on the beach or the backyard—if we're lucky enough to have one. Few activities are better for the slow life than a quiet summer read. With that in mind, we asked Cool Hunting contributors to offer up their suggestions for this season's most enjoyable...
Best Made Co. Axes
(16 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson In May 2009, Peter Buchanan-Smith and Graeme Cameron debuted their marvelously dapper spring collection of Best Made Co. axes. Despite the hirsute woodsman imagery often linked to this simple chopping tool, Best Made's striking heirloom-quality designs are intended to appeal to men, women, urbanites and weekend warriors alike. Tempered and shaped—all by hand—at one of the U.S.'s oldest axe-makers in Maine,...
(16 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson In May 2009, Peter Buchanan-Smith and Graeme Cameron debuted their marvelously dapper spring collection of Best Made Co. axes. Despite the hirsute woodsman imagery often linked to this simple chopping tool, Best Made's striking heirloom-quality designs are intended to appeal to men, women, urbanites and weekend warriors alike. Tempered and shaped—all by hand—at one of the U.S.'s oldest axe-makers in Maine,...
The Boyfriend Shirt
(13 July 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Scott Evan Wasserberger and Jess Zaino of Sew, a Soho, NY custom men's shirt mainstay, recognized that many a woman out there liked nothing more than to slip into her man's button-down after a long day. But, like other recent boyfriend-inspired fashion, they wanted to create a shirt more specifically tailored for a woman, leading them to co-design the Boyfriend Shirt....
(13 July 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Scott Evan Wasserberger and Jess Zaino of Sew, a Soho, NY custom men's shirt mainstay, recognized that many a woman out there liked nothing more than to slip into her man's button-down after a long day. But, like other recent boyfriend-inspired fashion, they wanted to create a shirt more specifically tailored for a woman, leading them to co-design the Boyfriend Shirt....
Mixed Greens Tenth Anniversary Exhibition: X
(10 July 2009) - Celebrating a decade of art collective Mixed Greens' efforts in promoting struggling artists, their Tenth Anniversary Exhibition, X, brings together 84 members and alumni for a sensory overload experience. The show draws on a roster of talent (over 100 different artists to date) that speaks to the organization's careful selection process, based on a novel use of materials or intriguing perspective on subjects. Currently...
(10 July 2009) - Celebrating a decade of art collective Mixed Greens' efforts in promoting struggling artists, their Tenth Anniversary Exhibition, X, brings together 84 members and alumni for a sensory overload experience. The show draws on a roster of talent (over 100 different artists to date) that speaks to the organization's careful selection process, based on a novel use of materials or intriguing perspective on subjects. Currently...
LunchBots Containers
(09 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson As concerns over the long-term effects of plastic chemicals grow, LunchBots' stylish steel food containers are both a non-toxic and environmentally-sound consideration for anyone brown-bagging their lunch these days. The California-based company launched its 100% stainless steel containers as an alternative to lunchboxes, tupperware and secondhand plastic take-out canisters, many of which contain bisphenol-a (BPA), a chemical which has been linked to...
(09 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson As concerns over the long-term effects of plastic chemicals grow, LunchBots' stylish steel food containers are both a non-toxic and environmentally-sound consideration for anyone brown-bagging their lunch these days. The California-based company launched its 100% stainless steel containers as an alternative to lunchboxes, tupperware and secondhand plastic take-out canisters, many of which contain bisphenol-a (BPA), a chemical which has been linked to...
Aston Martin x Foster + Partners Double Decker Bus
(09 July 2009) - We were just in London on the bus thinking the classic vehicle needed an update. Good thing premier luxury car producer Aston Martin and prominent architectural firm Foster + Partners recently teamed up to give a new spin on the classic London behemoth. The collaboration was prompted by London mayor Boris Johnson, who launched a "Design a Bus" competition last year. The AM/F+P model...
(09 July 2009) - We were just in London on the bus thinking the classic vehicle needed an update. Good thing premier luxury car producer Aston Martin and prominent architectural firm Foster + Partners recently teamed up to give a new spin on the classic London behemoth. The collaboration was prompted by London mayor Boris Johnson, who launched a "Design a Bus" competition last year. The AM/F+P model...
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