A New Book Explores the Iterative Nature of Milton Glaser's Designs
Penned by the late design icon himself, Sketch & Finish juxtaposes over 70 finished works with original sketches, which he called "pictures of the brain."
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The Organic Origins of Marset’s Dipping Light
How a designer’s experiments with paint, and a manufacturer’s curiosity created a smash-hit.
Granby Workshop Reinvents Encaustic
This classic Victorian ceramic gets a sustainability update for the 21st century, courtesy of a U.K manufacturer.
Game Changers 2020: Kevin Kimwelle and ICON on Social Equity in Building
In the first of four pairings of our annual Game Changers series, a South African architect and Texas construction company share the goal of making housing cheap, accessible, and livable for all.
Meet the Nike Space Hippie, a Cannibal Sneaker Made from Trash
The futuristic-funky sneaker collection, which launches this week, is a step toward sustainability and material circularity for the footwear industry.
From Jan van Eyck to nendo, Design Museum Gent Catalogs How Research Informs Color
Marking the recent restoration of van Eyck's canonical Ghent Altarpiece, the exhibition lays out Experience Rooms, a Pigment Walk, furniture pieces, and histories of color.
From a Tucked-Away New York Town, This Facility Brings Large-Scale Art to Life
UAP is making an unmissable mark on public space in American cities, fabricating outdoor art and installations from a buzzy foundry upstate.
How Architects Are Making It Work from Home During COVID-19
Architects and designers in U.S. cities under siege talk about how they are running their practices from a distance.
Behind the Curtain: How Marybeth Shaw Drives Creative Production at Wolf-Gordon
For decades, Shaw has looked to unconventional talents, collaborating with fledgeling designers to bring their textile work into production.
In London, a Researcher Guides Biodesign into Uncharted—and Newly Relevant—Territory
With the launch of a new master's degree, Carole Collet is helping define and advance the rather amorphous discipline.
This Architectural Software Easily Adjusts to the Complexities of the Design Process
San Francisco firm Hamilton + Aitken Architects use Vectorworks for their 3D and BIM workflow and to solve challenging design problems.
The Furniture Designer Reviving the Lost Legacy of Uruguayan Modernist Architect Julio Vilamajó
Inspired by Vilamajó's unrealized furniture schematics, Uruguayan designer Matteo Fogale and his collaborators crafted a limited edition furniture collection on view at the London Design Festival.
Paola Lenti Reflects on 25 Years of Design
Lenti's namesake company, famous for its outdoor furniture and exuberant color schemes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new releases and as-yet-undisclosed festivities.
Spanish Designers Are Embracing a Handcrafted, Rustic Sensibility
Reacting against the increasingly derided minimalism of Nordic design, Spanish designers and manufacturers continue to drive the Continent’s rustic aesthetic.
The Other Side of the Moon
Inspired by the lunar landscape, Austrian design duo transforms everyday flooring into something that's out of this world.
Finn Juhl: Master Painter, Master Designer
A new book gives readers a unique look at the great Danish designer’s watercolors, which convey the ingenuity of this 20th-century pioneer.
How a Pawnshop Trombone Inspired Canada's National Music Centre
For Canada’s new National Music Centre, Allied Works Architecture crafted sculpture-like models. “It’s an art exploration,” says principal Brad Cloepfil. “I’ve avoided saying that forever, but it’s true.”
How Allbirds Makes Its Quirky Wool Sneakers
One of our picks for this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, Allbirds' fleeced shoes are the result of a partnership with a 150-year-old Italian wool mill.
Underwater Electrolysis Gives These Minimal Lamps Their Color
Claudia Moreira Salles's latest collection is a departure for the Brazilian designer, in terms of both form and materiality.
These Brookyln Designers Make Everything from Buildings to Jump Ropes
This short film takes us inside the art and design studio CW&T, which produces everything from apps to buildings to jump ropes.
