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Jaime Hayon x Gaia & Gino: Valencia Collection
(08 February 2010) - The prolific Spanish designer Jaime Hayon's elegant Valencia collection for luxury label Gaia & Gino applies his talent for refreshing the modern to must-have iterations of classic candlestick and tea-light holders in crystal. The handmade pieces make an apt addition to the Turkish design studio's line of "affordable yet rare" products. Sandblasting each holder by hand, each incorporates a pattern mixing shapes and clefts...
(08 February 2010) - The prolific Spanish designer Jaime Hayon's elegant Valencia collection for luxury label Gaia & Gino applies his talent for refreshing the modern to must-have iterations of classic candlestick and tea-light holders in crystal. The handmade pieces make an apt addition to the Turkish design studio's line of "affordable yet rare" products. Sandblasting each holder by hand, each incorporates a pattern mixing shapes and clefts...
Link About It: This Week's Picks
(05 February 2010) - 1. Interview with Stefan Sagmeister Legendary graphic designer and 99% conference 2010 speaker Stefan Sagmeister recently gave a brief but insightful interview on topics such as inspiration and client handling to design blog Abduzeedo. 2. LG Retro Classic TV LG's small but incredibly stylish retro TV even lets you change the display colors to sepia and black-and-white. Priced around $216, the kitschy TV is...
(05 February 2010) - 1. Interview with Stefan Sagmeister Legendary graphic designer and 99% conference 2010 speaker Stefan Sagmeister recently gave a brief but insightful interview on topics such as inspiration and client handling to design blog Abduzeedo. 2. LG Retro Classic TV LG's small but incredibly stylish retro TV even lets you change the display colors to sepia and black-and-white. Priced around $216, the kitschy TV is...
Stockholm Design Week 2010 Preview
(05 February 2010) - by Richard Prime This year's forthcoming ...
(05 February 2010) - by Richard Prime This year's forthcoming ...
Miller Goodman PlayShapes
(05 February 2010) - For our winning pick for the 2010 Accent on Design Blogger's Choice Awards as part of the New York International Gift Fair, we chose this irresistible set of modular building blocks called PlayShapes by British design-duo Miller Goodman. The set of 74 rubberwood pieces debuted last fall to much buzz and includes shapes like mustaches and eyeballs for inspiration, as well as arcs, circles,...
(05 February 2010) - For our winning pick for the 2010 Accent on Design Blogger's Choice Awards as part of the New York International Gift Fair, we chose this irresistible set of modular building blocks called PlayShapes by British design-duo Miller Goodman. The set of 74 rubberwood pieces debuted last fall to much buzz and includes shapes like mustaches and eyeballs for inspiration, as well as arcs, circles,...
Sina Pearson Colores de México Outdoor Fabrics
(05 February 2010) - by Tisha Leung Handwoven serapes and ponchos in the stalls of Mexican markets inspire Sina Pearson's latest collection of outdoor upholstery fabrics, set to premiere early this Spring. Based off of the archetypal rib weaves and bold colors of Mexican folk textiles, Pearson infuses a modern spin for this new series named Colores de México. Colores de México sells by the yard only, and is...
(05 February 2010) - by Tisha Leung Handwoven serapes and ponchos in the stalls of Mexican markets inspire Sina Pearson's latest collection of outdoor upholstery fabrics, set to premiere early this Spring. Based off of the archetypal rib weaves and bold colors of Mexican folk textiles, Pearson infuses a modern spin for this new series named Colores de México. Colores de México sells by the yard only, and is...
The Impossible Lamp
(04 February 2010) - From designer Jeeves Basu, who recently pushed the boundaries of furniture and disbelief with his Rat Table, the London-based creative tinkerer is now using wax to paradoxically make a melted wax lampshade that's un-meltable. Created by melting a candle over a glass shade, the Impossible Lamp stretches wax art into function without losing the strange, ephemeral quality of this material. Using a liquid-cooled LED...
(04 February 2010) - From designer Jeeves Basu, who recently pushed the boundaries of furniture and disbelief with his Rat Table, the London-based creative tinkerer is now using wax to paradoxically make a melted wax lampshade that's un-meltable. Created by melting a candle over a glass shade, the Impossible Lamp stretches wax art into function without losing the strange, ephemeral quality of this material. Using a liquid-cooled LED...
Cards and Vases for Valentine's Day
(02 February 2010) - Keeping it simple on Valentine's Day with flowers and a card can often overpower a more glamorous gift. But to make it thoughtful takes some work. Here, we put together some of our favorite stationery and vases to add that extra something to the classic Valentine's ensemble. Rifle's Floral Heart card provides a simple aesthetic, while staying patently romantic. Each card costs $4. Jaime Hayon's...
(02 February 2010) - Keeping it simple on Valentine's Day with flowers and a card can often overpower a more glamorous gift. But to make it thoughtful takes some work. Here, we put together some of our favorite stationery and vases to add that extra something to the classic Valentine's ensemble. Rifle's Floral Heart card provides a simple aesthetic, while staying patently romantic. Each card costs $4. Jaime Hayon's...
Interview with BMW Design Director Adrian van Hooydonk
(01 February 2010) - by Tamara Warren Adrian van Hooydonk, Director of BMW Group Design, envisions a motoring future shaped by sustainability and performance. Just completing his first year on the job as the head of BMW design (replacing Chris Bangle), van Hooydonk is responsible for the new BMW 5-series and the general direction of the BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce aesthetic. The Dutch native helmed BMW DesignworksUSA for...
(01 February 2010) - by Tamara Warren Adrian van Hooydonk, Director of BMW Group Design, envisions a motoring future shaped by sustainability and performance. Just completing his first year on the job as the head of BMW design (replacing Chris Bangle), van Hooydonk is responsible for the new BMW 5-series and the general direction of the BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce aesthetic. The Dutch native helmed BMW DesignworksUSA for...
Platform 3.17
(01 February 2010) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab When a devastating earthquake hit L'Aquila in April of 2009, Italian civil service agency the Civil Protection launched the C.A.S.E. Project to rebuild safe, high quality homes. Employing 16 Italian companies to design and build these new houses, the book "Platform 3.17" tells the incredible story of a creative and constructive process where innovation met craftsmanship through tragic...
(01 February 2010) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab When a devastating earthquake hit L'Aquila in April of 2009, Italian civil service agency the Civil Protection launched the C.A.S.E. Project to rebuild safe, high quality homes. Employing 16 Italian companies to design and build these new houses, the book "Platform 3.17" tells the incredible story of a creative and constructive process where innovation met craftsmanship through tragic...
Link About It: This Week's Picks
(29 January 2010) - 1. Eight Bizarre Newly-Discovered Deep Sea Creatures From the white furry arms of the Yeti crab to the delicate pink body of the transparent sea cucumber, these beautiful otherworldly photos hint at the wonders of the world beneath.via @typefiend 2. Font Aid IV The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) called the creative community to task with Font Aid IV, asking designers to contribute to...
(29 January 2010) - 1. Eight Bizarre Newly-Discovered Deep Sea Creatures From the white furry arms of the Yeti crab to the delicate pink body of the transparent sea cucumber, these beautiful otherworldly photos hint at the wonders of the world beneath.via @typefiend 2. Font Aid IV The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) called the creative community to task with Font Aid IV, asking designers to contribute to...
Airscape Airtight Canisters
(28 January 2010) - An alternative to the fuss of vacuum sealers, Airscape—a patent-pending storage container—uses a plunger to purge the air from inside the container after sealing the lid. Oxygen is the enemy of fresh food so by hermetically sealing coffee (or whatever else needs preserving), these canisters allow the contents to remain fresh much longer than an ordinary container. The product comes from the company Planetary...
(28 January 2010) - An alternative to the fuss of vacuum sealers, Airscape—a patent-pending storage container—uses a plunger to purge the air from inside the container after sealing the lid. Oxygen is the enemy of fresh food so by hermetically sealing coffee (or whatever else needs preserving), these canisters allow the contents to remain fresh much longer than an ordinary container. The product comes from the company Planetary...
Giuliano Fujiwara Spring/Summer 2010
(28 January 2010) - by Richard Prime Regarded as a key player in minimalist tailoring, Japanese label Giuliano Fujiwara presented an invigorated spring/summer collection at Milan earlier this month. A subtle, gray palette tempered by cherry red, acid yellow and bold blue accents commanded the runway, making for a perfectly restrained collection of avant-garde fashions. Originally spearheaded by Yoshiaki Fujiwara, the quarter-century old label is now helmed by Masataka...
(28 January 2010) - by Richard Prime Regarded as a key player in minimalist tailoring, Japanese label Giuliano Fujiwara presented an invigorated spring/summer collection at Milan earlier this month. A subtle, gray palette tempered by cherry red, acid yellow and bold blue accents commanded the runway, making for a perfectly restrained collection of avant-garde fashions. Originally spearheaded by Yoshiaki Fujiwara, the quarter-century old label is now helmed by Masataka...
Alessi Essentiel de Pâtisserie Cookware
(27 January 2010) - Award-winning industrial designer Matali Crasset's new collection for Alessi, aptly called Essentiel de Pâtisserie, distills her research and time spent observing renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé into must-have instruments for pastry chefs. Beautifully modern, Crasset designed the four instruments for amateurs and professionals alike. While they can't guarantee macaroons as light and delicate as those made by Hermé, the simple but rigorous design...
(27 January 2010) - Award-winning industrial designer Matali Crasset's new collection for Alessi, aptly called Essentiel de Pâtisserie, distills her research and time spent observing renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé into must-have instruments for pastry chefs. Beautifully modern, Crasset designed the four instruments for amateurs and professionals alike. While they can't guarantee macaroons as light and delicate as those made by Hermé, the simple but rigorous design...
"Wood You Like a Cup of Tea" Pot
(25 January 2010) - by Richard Prime With a brutish form and use of volcanic black material, Swedish designer Jakob Solgren's teapot makes a bold statement in a field often considered a defining one in an industrial designer's career. The humble vessel, providing ample opportunities for personal twists on the spout or the handle, not only functions as a design rite of passage but is also an object all...
(25 January 2010) - by Richard Prime With a brutish form and use of volcanic black material, Swedish designer Jakob Solgren's teapot makes a bold statement in a field often considered a defining one in an industrial designer's career. The humble vessel, providing ample opportunities for personal twists on the spout or the handle, not only functions as a design rite of passage but is also an object all...
Link About It: This Week's Picks
(24 January 2010) - 1. Buono KettleFor the "pour over" method of drip brewing, this Japanese kettle's elegant design makes the job easier and more ergonomic. Learn more about this increasingly popular brewing technique in this post on The Moment. 2. Reknit Rekn.it will take any old knit sweater and for $30 ship it back to you reknit into something new. This month, you can have it made...
(24 January 2010) - 1. Buono KettleFor the "pour over" method of drip brewing, this Japanese kettle's elegant design makes the job easier and more ergonomic. Learn more about this increasingly popular brewing technique in this post on The Moment. 2. Reknit Rekn.it will take any old knit sweater and for $30 ship it back to you reknit into something new. This month, you can have it made...
The Perfect Bag: Interview with Steven Alan
(22 January 2010) - When the new airline V Australia asked clothing retailer and designer Steven Alan to come up with the ultimate travel bag, the always-affable New Yorker turned to the online community for their suggestions. Traveling to Australia for inspiration, Steven blogged about his trip, using the website to tap the Twitter community. The upshot incorporates crowd-sourced high function with a clean look accented by the...
(22 January 2010) - When the new airline V Australia asked clothing retailer and designer Steven Alan to come up with the ultimate travel bag, the always-affable New Yorker turned to the online community for their suggestions. Traveling to Australia for inspiration, Steven blogged about his trip, using the website to tap the Twitter community. The upshot incorporates crowd-sourced high function with a clean look accented by the...
Eat Out: Restaurant Design and Food Experiences
(22 January 2010) - The upcoming book "Eat Out!" highlights restaurants that shine for their adeptness at creating the full culinary experience—from an impeccably designed interior to an equally well-planned menu, each location offers their guests a unique venture in both gastronomy and contemporary design. (Click on any image for expanded view.) Available February 2010, the book explores a full spectrum of current trends and future paradigms relating...
(22 January 2010) - The upcoming book "Eat Out!" highlights restaurants that shine for their adeptness at creating the full culinary experience—from an impeccably designed interior to an equally well-planned menu, each location offers their guests a unique venture in both gastronomy and contemporary design. (Click on any image for expanded view.) Available February 2010, the book explores a full spectrum of current trends and future paradigms relating...
Debbie Millman: Look Both Ways
(21 January 2010) - Illustrating the outstanding moments of when design connected with her everyday life, Debbie Millman's quirky book "Look Both Ways" offers readers a lighthearted look at the design aficionado's past. An industry veteran, Millman's extensive career spans hosting the weekly radio show "Design Matters" to presiding over the AIGA and the Masters Program in Branding Arts at the School of Visual Arts. Organized as a...
(21 January 2010) - Illustrating the outstanding moments of when design connected with her everyday life, Debbie Millman's quirky book "Look Both Ways" offers readers a lighthearted look at the design aficionado's past. An industry veteran, Millman's extensive career spans hosting the weekly radio show "Design Matters" to presiding over the AIGA and the Masters Program in Branding Arts at the School of Visual Arts. Organized as a...
Tiny Little Chairs Pendant Giveaway
(18 January 2010) - The “Tiny Little Chairs” pendant collection, a series of modern chairs cast in precious metals, has already garnered a quick spin around the blogosphere recently with little more than a leaked splashpage. Handmade in Montreal by design brothers Bruxe, the five pendant collection celebrates icons of mid-century design in stunning detail. Lucky for you dear reader, we have one of their silver Pavilion Chairs...
(18 January 2010) - The “Tiny Little Chairs” pendant collection, a series of modern chairs cast in precious metals, has already garnered a quick spin around the blogosphere recently with little more than a leaked splashpage. Handmade in Montreal by design brothers Bruxe, the five pendant collection celebrates icons of mid-century design in stunning detail. Lucky for you dear reader, we have one of their silver Pavilion Chairs...
MoMA Design Store: Destination Portugal
(15 January 2010) - Tapping Portugal as their next port of call, the newest in the MoMA Design Store's Destination Series will highlight products from emerging and established designers. Launching in May 2010 with a limited run of a few months, the collection showcases over 100 products, many of which are available for the first time outside of Portugal. Many of the products use traditional materials, techniques and leverage...
(15 January 2010) - Tapping Portugal as their next port of call, the newest in the MoMA Design Store's Destination Series will highlight products from emerging and established designers. Launching in May 2010 with a limited run of a few months, the collection showcases over 100 products, many of which are available for the first time outside of Portugal. Many of the products use traditional materials, techniques and leverage...
MoMA Design Store Spring/Summer 2010 Preview
(13 January 2010) - Seasonally adding the latest in clever products to their existing lineup of covetable items keeps the MoMA Design Store fresh and their spring/summer 2010 preview proved as exciting as ever. Some of our favorite things from today's unveiling are highlighted below. Chill Serving Platter Designed by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn, the melamine tray keeps foods cold with its removable frozen gel pad, which is...
(13 January 2010) - Seasonally adding the latest in clever products to their existing lineup of covetable items keeps the MoMA Design Store fresh and their spring/summer 2010 preview proved as exciting as ever. Some of our favorite things from today's unveiling are highlighted below. Chill Serving Platter Designed by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn, the melamine tray keeps foods cold with its removable frozen gel pad, which is...
Belly Love
(05 January 2010) - With a shape inspired by coral and covered in glowing tentacles that move, Florence Jaffrain's "Belly Love" looks more like a prop from Burning Man than a piece of furniture. Prioritizing a more sensual experience, the Paris-based designer lined the womb-like structure with a new photo-luminescent textile comprised of thousands of tiny soft bristles with essential oil-diffusing microcapsules. The fabric cover "breathes" as well,...
(05 January 2010) - With a shape inspired by coral and covered in glowing tentacles that move, Florence Jaffrain's "Belly Love" looks more like a prop from Burning Man than a piece of furniture. Prioritizing a more sensual experience, the Paris-based designer lined the womb-like structure with a new photo-luminescent textile comprised of thousands of tiny soft bristles with essential oil-diffusing microcapsules. The fabric cover "breathes" as well,...
Best of CH 2009: Top Five Cool Hunting Videos
(01 January 2010) - With a couple trips to Brazil, the first in our word-of-mouth city tours and plenty documented at home in NYC, 2009 marked yet another banner year for our video series. Grafica FidalgaSince we aired this at the first 99% conference (a joint production of yours truly and Behance) in April, we go to this portrait of three printmakers in São Paulo as our default favorite...
(01 January 2010) - With a couple trips to Brazil, the first in our word-of-mouth city tours and plenty documented at home in NYC, 2009 marked yet another banner year for our video series. Grafica FidalgaSince we aired this at the first 99% conference (a joint production of yours truly and Behance) in April, we go to this portrait of three printmakers in São Paulo as our default favorite...
Best of CH 2009: Top Five Design Books
(30 December 2009) - Like most years, 2009 saw a plethora of design and culture books. But in this case, the abundance persisted in spite of a crippling recession and a publishing industry fighting to adapt to an increasingly digital society. Whether the trend has to do with the ongoing tendency to conceive and market books as collectible objects or the tenacity of book lovers, below we highlight a...
(30 December 2009) - Like most years, 2009 saw a plethora of design and culture books. But in this case, the abundance persisted in spite of a crippling recession and a publishing industry fighting to adapt to an increasingly digital society. Whether the trend has to do with the ongoing tendency to conceive and market books as collectible objects or the tenacity of book lovers, below we highlight a...
Best of CH 2009: Top Five iPhone Apps
(29 December 2009) - An explosive year for iPhone apps, in the final days of 2009 we now have over 100,000 to choose from making it possible to do everything from dictating text to learning about the Greek Gods right from our fingertips. While many offer valuable solutions for chefs or designers, some are just plain fun, such as 55DSL's digital take on the classic arcade game WhackAMole...
(29 December 2009) - An explosive year for iPhone apps, in the final days of 2009 we now have over 100,000 to choose from making it possible to do everything from dictating text to learning about the Greek Gods right from our fingertips. While many offer valuable solutions for chefs or designers, some are just plain fun, such as 55DSL's digital take on the classic arcade game WhackAMole...
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