Troubled Times: The Role of Design in Fascist Italy
Three exhibitions on Italian design between the world wars reveal a culture producing great beauty in an era of turbulence.
Author: Lara Kristin Herndon
Makers With Agendas Unveil Their Activist, Affordable Designs
A new Danish group believes design can make the world a better place—one swinging drinks tray at a time.
OLEDs Ready To Transform Lighting Design
After years of Development, OLEDs are poised to transform lighting design.
These Four New Design Entrepreneurs Excel at Finding (and Promoting) Talent
Emerging design entrepreneurs refine the art of finding and nurturing new work.
Think Again: Steelcase's Think Chair Gets an Environmental Update
Steelcase develops a more comfortable and sustainable version of its groundbreaking chair.
Architects and Designers Pick the World's Most Innovate Building Materials
A global roundup of innovative materials and systems from some of our best architects, designers, and engineers.
The Iterative Evolution of Jeffrey Bernett's Landscape Chair
By responding to market and user feedback, the designer created three distinct versions of his now classic chaise lounge.
Global Designers Tap Into Traditional Czech Glass Technique
Collaborating with global design partners, the Czech lighting-and-glass manufacturer Lasvit brings centuries of tradition and craftsmanship into the dazzling, digital present.
Ruth Finkelstein: Making NYC A Senior-Friendly City
Her extensive research into aging and the city promises to transform urban living for seniors.
Rob Kalin: Empowering Makers on a Global Stage
He created a passionate online community dedicated to making, selling, and sharing.
Ward “Mack”McClendon: Embracing the Lower Ninth Ward
His Lower Ninth Ward Village is a linchpin of the community.
Golden Ticket
A group of Newark students gets a new school building—one where chocolate was once made.
