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The Truth about Forks and Spoons by Andrew Blum Quality design for cheap? At Wal-Mart? Surprising revelations from the flatware gospel of Helen Kerr and Gourmet Settings. Against the Tide by Rowan Moore Tadao Ando's buildings are a stunning reflection of the architect, his culture, and his obstinacy. The Cube Morphs by Paul Makovsky and Susan S. Szenasy Six design teams respond to the changing form of the American office. Pride and Prejudice by Christopher Hawthorne The controversy over two state flags revealed strikingly different responses: one driven by a conflicted history, the other by money. Raising Georgia's Standards by Criswell Lappin In Georgia the faint but constant cries you hear at night over the chirping cicadas are real. They're graphic designers bemoaning the state's new flag. Although most are grateful to have a new banner waving above the capitol building, there is still a sense of frustration at being represented by something so unappealing. "I could do better," they say. And we said, "So do it!"
The Metropolis Observed Flying machines for clever scholars; Germany's white house as white elephant; Felissimo's new clothes; redrawing Herzog & De Meuron; Parisian renewal; live free in Amsterdam; too much time on Nike's hands; indie books on tour; keeping London's public spaces public. Perspective Hugh Eakin on the acrimonious battle for control of the Bauhaus legacy. In Production Gunhild Kranz's foldable clothes for Marimekko look good--even on the fioor. Far Corner by Philip Nobel Consensus styles may be a thing of the past. Productsphere Smart designs for smart kitchens. In ReviewChristopher Hawthorne on the International Design Conference in Aspen; Ken Coupland with our monthly review of Web design and resources. Up & Coming Upcoming events and conferences. Reference Page More information on people and places covered in this issue. Ben Katchor The Danger of Benches. |
