Posted on March 31, 2009 by Rachel Pulfer | Comments
Categories: Product design, Architecture, Graphic design, Events
On Thursday, March 26, Slate magazine put on a pretty great show: a panel of top talent discussing today's definition of good design. The event took place at the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle in New York City. Though surprisingly sparsely attended, it featured a who’s who of New York media. Jacob Weisberg, editor of Slate, introduced the panel, which included graphic designer Paula Scher of Pentagram, interior designer Jonathan Adler, and architect Ahmad Sardar-Afkhami. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik moderated. But did they successfully define good design? Read on...
Posted on March 29, 2009 by Paige Magarrey | Comments
Categories: Product design
For their Bungeeseat, Toronto design firm Fishbol turns to locally-sourced materials and bungee cords to create an unexpectedly comfy form.
Posted on March 27, 2009 by Elizabeth Pagliacolo | Comments
Categories: Product design
Lined paper grabs design headlines!
Posted on March 25, 2009 by Rachel Pulfer | Comments
Categories: Product design
Canadian designer Terence Cooke certainly has patience. It's been 8 years since he first had the idea for his Fruity Bowl silicone fruit-bowl concept. But in 2009, Cooke partnered with Toronto manufacturer Joy de Vivre to bring his bowl to the masses. The company is experimenting with an innovative new model – crowd-sourcing - that could represent one ingenious answer to the question of overstock. For more, read on...
Posted on March 24, 2009 by Rachel Pulfer | Comments
Categories: Product design, Events
Alessi doesn't really require explaining to a design audience. Known for whimsical products that combine a sculptural approach to form with an impish sense of humour, the Italian manufacturer has been in business for three generations. The highlight of this summer's collection shows why. In keeping with today's quieter times, UK designer David Chipperfield's Tonale line of subtly elegant housewares hits the perfect note.
