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Ideal Woman: Necklace
(18 November 2009) - Making a statement about supreme perfection, Allie Pohl's Ideal Woman: Necklace tangibly expresses her concerns about the ability to create overly ideal images through modern technology. Created using a cookie-cutter pattern, the necklace reflects Pohl's belief that women are becoming obsessed with the image of the perfect woman and in turn all look exactly the same. Ideal Woman: Necklace is available in a variety...
(18 November 2009) - Making a statement about supreme perfection, Allie Pohl's Ideal Woman: Necklace tangibly expresses her concerns about the ability to create overly ideal images through modern technology. Created using a cookie-cutter pattern, the necklace reflects Pohl's belief that women are becoming obsessed with the image of the perfect woman and in turn all look exactly the same. Ideal Woman: Necklace is available in a variety...
Tumi Vapor: Polycarbonate Travel Bags
(28 October 2009) - Launching today, Tumi's new Vapor collection is an ensemble of ultra lightweight polycarbonate travel bags determined to defy airport impediments. The revered luggage label, already known for producing exceptionally durable suitcases, eclipses the competition with this triple-layered polycarbonate built to outlast even the toughest tumble. Offered in three sizes—an international legal carry on, a medium-sized packing case and a large extended trip case—each boasts...
(28 October 2009) - Launching today, Tumi's new Vapor collection is an ensemble of ultra lightweight polycarbonate travel bags determined to defy airport impediments. The revered luggage label, already known for producing exceptionally durable suitcases, eclipses the competition with this triple-layered polycarbonate built to outlast even the toughest tumble. Offered in three sizes—an international legal carry on, a medium-sized packing case and a large extended trip case—each boasts...
Frank Hülsbömer: The Fiction Of Science
(28 October 2009) - Using photography as his medium, artist Frank Hülsbömer documents his love affair with objects. The upshot, beautifully-composed, abstract images of various items like colored paper and wire, star in his forthcoming book, The Fiction of Science, along with a detailed explanation of the Berlin-based photographer's both scientific and artistic approach to capturing each article. A former contributor to Wallpaper Magazine, Hülsbömer made a name...
(28 October 2009) - Using photography as his medium, artist Frank Hülsbömer documents his love affair with objects. The upshot, beautifully-composed, abstract images of various items like colored paper and wire, star in his forthcoming book, The Fiction of Science, along with a detailed explanation of the Berlin-based photographer's both scientific and artistic approach to capturing each article. A former contributor to Wallpaper Magazine, Hülsbömer made a name...
Stuffz: Design on Material
(28 August 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman Including graphic, industrial, interior and product design, " Stuffz: Design on Material," the new book from Gingko Press, focuses on design in three dimensions. With examples as diverse as the 100 designers (from six continents) who make them, the fabric-covered compendium opens to inspired concepts and in-production takes on furniture, lighting, clothing, textiles, toys, sneakers, cars, umbrellas, sunglasses, scooters and more—even...
(28 August 2009) - by Jeremy Brautman Including graphic, industrial, interior and product design, " Stuffz: Design on Material," the new book from Gingko Press, focuses on design in three dimensions. With examples as diverse as the 100 designers (from six continents) who make them, the fabric-covered compendium opens to inspired concepts and in-production takes on furniture, lighting, clothing, textiles, toys, sneakers, cars, umbrellas, sunglasses, scooters and more—even...
Mud Furniture
(26 August 2009) - Jennifer Anderson's "Mud Series" collection translates iconic chairs into steel and mud. The studies of classics—an Eames LCW, a Thonet Café Chair, a Wegner Wishbone Chair—resemble the artifacts of an architectural dig, their once flawless surfaces marred by the cracked earth. (Click images for an expanded view.) The series evolved from Anderson's Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, "Permanence/Impermanence," which included a standard chair...
(26 August 2009) - Jennifer Anderson's "Mud Series" collection translates iconic chairs into steel and mud. The studies of classics—an Eames LCW, a Thonet Café Chair, a Wegner Wishbone Chair—resemble the artifacts of an architectural dig, their once flawless surfaces marred by the cracked earth. (Click images for an expanded view.) The series evolved from Anderson's Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, "Permanence/Impermanence," which included a standard chair...
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...
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...
Quiksilver Diamond Dobby Boardshort
(03 July 2009) - Quicksilver's new Diamond Dobby boardshort infuses the latest in fabric technology with their classic design and quirky color schemes, making for a rash-free summer of fun and surf. By using an embossed, diamond-patterned material, the Diamond Dobby technology decreases fabric to skin contact by 30 percent which eliminates chafing and rashes. In addition, horizontal stretch and fabric memory keep the shorts in shape while...
(03 July 2009) - Quicksilver's new Diamond Dobby boardshort infuses the latest in fabric technology with their classic design and quirky color schemes, making for a rash-free summer of fun and surf. By using an embossed, diamond-patterned material, the Diamond Dobby technology decreases fabric to skin contact by 30 percent which eliminates chafing and rashes. In addition, horizontal stretch and fabric memory keep the shorts in shape while...
Plaztik Mag x Factory Fresh: Boxed In
(05 May 2009) - by Ariston Anderson A prime example of the way global economic anxieties are already showing up in art is the group show "Boxed In," the latest presented by Plaztik Mag and Factory Fresh, in which artists created their cardboard dream home. Alison Corrie, best known for her gorgeous design work and delicate collages, built a beautiful gyspy caravan, inspired by those she saw on her...
(05 May 2009) - by Ariston Anderson A prime example of the way global economic anxieties are already showing up in art is the group show "Boxed In," the latest presented by Plaztik Mag and Factory Fresh, in which artists created their cardboard dream home. Alison Corrie, best known for her gorgeous design work and delicate collages, built a beautiful gyspy caravan, inspired by those she saw on her...
Tokyo Fiber 2009: Senseware
(14 April 2009) - by Kori Schulman Talent meets technology at the second Tokyo Fiber exhibition since 2007. Senseware, a title that refers to materials that inspire creativity, features the stunning possibilities of Japanese artificial fiber technology. A mix of architects, designers, manufactures and artists make use of new fibers in inventive and unexpected ways, giving us all a glimpse into what the future of fiber holds. Nendo/Asahi Kasei...
(14 April 2009) - by Kori Schulman Talent meets technology at the second Tokyo Fiber exhibition since 2007. Senseware, a title that refers to materials that inspire creativity, features the stunning possibilities of Japanese artificial fiber technology. A mix of architects, designers, manufactures and artists make use of new fibers in inventive and unexpected ways, giving us all a glimpse into what the future of fiber holds. Nendo/Asahi Kasei...
Arielle de Pinto Jewelry
(01 April 2009) - by Kelsey KeithArielle de Pinto is a Montreal-based jewelry designer who has reached cult status with her collection of intricately crocheted metal accessories. More akin to wearable art than haute jewelry, de Pinto's work combines the essence of handicrafts with contemporary materials and a loose, unstructured aesthetic. With a background in printmaking, the designer had no formal training in jewelry design. She learned to crochet...
(01 April 2009) - by Kelsey KeithArielle de Pinto is a Montreal-based jewelry designer who has reached cult status with her collection of intricately crocheted metal accessories. More akin to wearable art than haute jewelry, de Pinto's work combines the essence of handicrafts with contemporary materials and a loose, unstructured aesthetic. With a background in printmaking, the designer had no formal training in jewelry design. She learned to crochet...
Neal Small Retrospective
(26 March 2009) - by Tisha LeungBeginning next month, Material ConneXion will present the first retrospective of work by self-trained designer and one-man operation Neal Small at their New York showroom. In the mid-'60s the New York designer came on the furniture scene as a young designer with a transformational idea for furniture—acrylic plastic. Better known as Plexiglas, Lucite and Acrylite, Small turned out innovative furniture, lighting and...
(26 March 2009) - by Tisha LeungBeginning next month, Material ConneXion will present the first retrospective of work by self-trained designer and one-man operation Neal Small at their New York showroom. In the mid-'60s the New York designer came on the furniture scene as a young designer with a transformational idea for furniture—acrylic plastic. Better known as Plexiglas, Lucite and Acrylite, Small turned out innovative furniture, lighting and...
Switchgrass-Derived Bioplastics
(13 October 2008) - Environmental tech company Metabolix recently announced that they have discovered a way to derive large amounts of bioplastic (plastics made from renewable biomass resources) by growing it in switchgrass, a common prairie grass. Their efforts are part of an increasing movement to manufacture alternatives to petroleum-based plastics by making biodegradable plastics out of renewable resources. The company uses the plant to create its own...
(13 October 2008) - Environmental tech company Metabolix recently announced that they have discovered a way to derive large amounts of bioplastic (plastics made from renewable biomass resources) by growing it in switchgrass, a common prairie grass. Their efforts are part of an increasing movement to manufacture alternatives to petroleum-based plastics by making biodegradable plastics out of renewable resources. The company uses the plant to create its own...
Ross Lovegrove x Globetrotter: onehundred&ten
(10 September 2008) - To celebrate their 110th anniversary, high-end luggage maker Globetrotter collaborated with one of the world's most futuristic designers to create a contemporary classic that could see the company through its next 110 years. Ross Lovegrove, the Welsh designer known for his fluid forms and experimentation with revolutionary materials, sought to create the world's most lightweight suitcase. Carbon fiber was the obvious choice but the...
(10 September 2008) - To celebrate their 110th anniversary, high-end luggage maker Globetrotter collaborated with one of the world's most futuristic designers to create a contemporary classic that could see the company through its next 110 years. Ross Lovegrove, the Welsh designer known for his fluid forms and experimentation with revolutionary materials, sought to create the world's most lightweight suitcase. Carbon fiber was the obvious choice but the...
F3 Design: Guywire Jewelry Collection
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
Linden Agave Singlefin Surfboard
(28 May 2008) - Surfing, more than many other sports, is both more closely connected to and heavily dependent on the health of the planet, yet the industry's been slow to get away from the use of toxic and harmful materials in boards. This is mostly due to the fact that untraditional materials just don't perform as well. A great eco-friendly alternative without compromising board performance is Gary...
(28 May 2008) - Surfing, more than many other sports, is both more closely connected to and heavily dependent on the health of the planet, yet the industry's been slow to get away from the use of toxic and harmful materials in boards. This is mostly due to the fact that untraditional materials just don't perform as well. A great eco-friendly alternative without compromising board performance is Gary...
The Pharos Project
(25 April 2008) - by Russ Lowe Addressing inconsistencies and other challenges in eco-friendly construction, a revolutionary group of like-minded (and large-minded) scientists, architects, engineers, humanitarians and optimists from the U.S. Green Building Council's robust Northwest Chapter, Cascadia, have developed Pharos, a project that might just reshape the Green movement.Its namesake, the island lighthouse of Alexandria, references the guiding beacon that led travelers through unmarked waters in ancient...
(25 April 2008) - by Russ Lowe Addressing inconsistencies and other challenges in eco-friendly construction, a revolutionary group of like-minded (and large-minded) scientists, architects, engineers, humanitarians and optimists from the U.S. Green Building Council's robust Northwest Chapter, Cascadia, have developed Pharos, a project that might just reshape the Green movement.Its namesake, the island lighthouse of Alexandria, references the guiding beacon that led travelers through unmarked waters in ancient...
Luminescent Gravel
(17 March 2008) - Mixing glow-in-the-dark particles with flooring materials, the Dutch company S. Lövenstein BV created one of those no-fuss design fixes that improves safety and convenience. The substance has limitless applications for things like signage or guide strips with the ability to be evenly and seamlessly distributed throughout a surface and masked into shapes and patterns. Integrated with contrasting colors, it serves a purpose in both...
(17 March 2008) - Mixing glow-in-the-dark particles with flooring materials, the Dutch company S. Lövenstein BV created one of those no-fuss design fixes that improves safety and convenience. The substance has limitless applications for things like signage or guide strips with the ability to be evenly and seamlessly distributed throughout a surface and masked into shapes and patterns. Integrated with contrasting colors, it serves a purpose in both...
Ballistic Nylon Clarks
(16 October 2007) - From the trusted cobblers at Clarks comes a new and somewhat unnecessary version of their Desert Boots. Made of Ballistic Nylon, this limited edition variety can withstand shrapnel or anything else you do to it. Maintaining the flexibility and comfort Clarks are known for, the Ballistic Nylon material adds a bit more weight than the original, but at least your feet will be protected....
(16 October 2007) - From the trusted cobblers at Clarks comes a new and somewhat unnecessary version of their Desert Boots. Made of Ballistic Nylon, this limited edition variety can withstand shrapnel or anything else you do to it. Maintaining the flexibility and comfort Clarks are known for, the Ballistic Nylon material adds a bit more weight than the original, but at least your feet will be protected....
Aerogel
(23 August 2007) - You might have seen the Aerogel in some newspapers and online already but we felt the need to add our two cents because of its truly world-changing potential. The porous substance is composed of dehydrogenated silicon dioxide filled with gas. Described as "frozen smoke" or the "ultimate sponge," it's the most lightweight and least dense solid on earth. A miracle material of sorts, it...
(23 August 2007) - You might have seen the Aerogel in some newspapers and online already but we felt the need to add our two cents because of its truly world-changing potential. The porous substance is composed of dehydrogenated silicon dioxide filled with gas. Described as "frozen smoke" or the "ultimate sponge," it's the most lightweight and least dense solid on earth. A miracle material of sorts, it...
RootPhi Rethinks Recycling
(24 April 2007) - Brian Witlin, cofounder or RootPhi, is interested in rethinking recyclability to retain the intrinsic beauty of the first generation object. One of his explorations in this direction is being leveraged by Timbuk2 to create a new generation of messenger bags made from plastic trash. Witlin's patent pending machine bonds plastic trash together to make a stronger material that can be cut and sewn. It...
(24 April 2007) - Brian Witlin, cofounder or RootPhi, is interested in rethinking recyclability to retain the intrinsic beauty of the first generation object. One of his explorations in this direction is being leveraged by Timbuk2 to create a new generation of messenger bags made from plastic trash. Witlin's patent pending machine bonds plastic trash together to make a stronger material that can be cut and sewn. It...
New Balance Super Team 33, Stingray Collection
(30 March 2007) - At the New Balance factory in Skowhegan, Maine, production line team number 33 is made up of the 33 top associates in terms of both skill and commitment. This team has become known as Super Team 33 (ST33) and earlier this year began producing their own line of limited edition sneakers. ST33's second collection is set to be released on 20 April 2007 and...
(30 March 2007) - At the New Balance factory in Skowhegan, Maine, production line team number 33 is made up of the 33 top associates in terms of both skill and commitment. This team has become known as Super Team 33 (ST33) and earlier this year began producing their own line of limited edition sneakers. ST33's second collection is set to be released on 20 April 2007 and...
Industrial Design Techniques and Materials
(05 June 2006) - Industrial Design Techniques and Materials, traces the history of design materials from the shifts brought by the mass production of the Industrial Revolution to the more recent developments brought by technology and ecological consciousness. The upshot is an intellectual survey of the field that's chock full of inspiration as well as full of inspiring finds like Nature Touch's eco-friendly exotic bullfrog, cow belly, and Tilapia...
(05 June 2006) - Industrial Design Techniques and Materials, traces the history of design materials from the shifts brought by the mass production of the Industrial Revolution to the more recent developments brought by technology and ecological consciousness. The upshot is an intellectual survey of the field that's chock full of inspiration as well as full of inspiring finds like Nature Touch's eco-friendly exotic bullfrog, cow belly, and Tilapia...
SVSV Aformofwar
(12 October 2005) - Aformofwar is the second line from bespoke luxury street-wear brand, Serum Versus Venom (SVSV). The collection, an exploration into fragility, protection, form and conflict features carbon fiber twills, knits and fleece-- all fireproof. Bamboo fiber, camel hair and monocashmere are also used to create the mostly outerwear line designed by Jenna Rivers. “The first collection focused on lush natural fibers and the occasional exaggeration...
(12 October 2005) - Aformofwar is the second line from bespoke luxury street-wear brand, Serum Versus Venom (SVSV). The collection, an exploration into fragility, protection, form and conflict features carbon fiber twills, knits and fleece-- all fireproof. Bamboo fiber, camel hair and monocashmere are also used to create the mostly outerwear line designed by Jenna Rivers. “The first collection focused on lush natural fibers and the occasional exaggeration...
Flexicomb by PadLAb
(27 July 2005) - As one might deduce from its name, Flexicomb is a new flexible, honeycomb-shaped material with a million possible uses. The design, conceptualized by PadLAb's Dan Gottleib while in architecture school, consists of thousands of synthetic polypropylene tubes melded into one of nature's most familiar and amazing forms. On its own, the design is a stunning visual and tactile landscape that becomes even more mesmerizing...
(27 July 2005) - As one might deduce from its name, Flexicomb is a new flexible, honeycomb-shaped material with a million possible uses. The design, conceptualized by PadLAb's Dan Gottleib while in architecture school, consists of thousands of synthetic polypropylene tubes melded into one of nature's most familiar and amazing forms. On its own, the design is a stunning visual and tactile landscape that becomes even more mesmerizing...
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