German artist Tobias Rehberger re-invents his favourite Frankfurt hangout inside Chelsea’s newly-minted Hotel Americano.
By Nina Boccia |
4 hours ago
Section: Interiors
Dutch designers Alrik Koudenburg and RJW Elsinga have converted the advertising giant’s Amsterdam space into a whimsical work environment with vibrant illustrations, robot sculptures and even a greenhouse.
By Diane Chan |
April 18, 2013
Section: Interiors
Tags: Graphics, Office, Product Design
Japanese fashion designer Hiroaki Ohya channels Astro Boy to create a series of anime-inspired graphic polos for the iconic French brand.
By Tory Healy |
April 9, 2013
Section: Curiosity
The envelope-pushing graphic designer behind The Happy Show at Toronto’s Design Exchange.
By Nina Boccia |
January 9, 2013
Section: Curiosity
Tags: Graphics, Personalities, Q&A
In redesigning the French Quarter hotel, Nemaworkshop took inspiration from the city’s jazz vibe and voodoo history.
By Diane Chan |
December 7, 2012
Section: Interiors
Tags: Graphics, Hospitality
On November 8 and 9, the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario hosts DesignThinkers, the annual conference that taps into the minds of graphic design titans. Here are our top five must-see speakers.
By Nina Boccia |
November 5, 2012
Section: Design
New graphic floor coverings by Jan Kath, Nodus, Modallion and byHenzel.
By Nina Boccia |
July 19, 2012
Section: Interiors
Tags: Graphics, Product Design
Aesthetics/Anesthetics, an exhibit at New York’s Storefront for Art and Architecture, pushes through the tropes of architectural drawings to find fertile new ground.
By David Dick-Agnew |
July 10, 2012
Section: Curiosity
Tags: Exhibition, Graphics
The illustrator’s six playful designs celebrating special events bring whimsy to our currency — while quantities last.
By David Dick-Agnew |
March 6, 2012
Section: Curiosity
Tags: Art, Graphics, Product Design
The documentarian behind Helvetica, Objectified, and – his latest – Urbanized was recently in Toronto for an exclusive viewing of all three films, which are screening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox until January 17. Azure caught up with him to talk about city planning, Frank Gehry and Massimo Vignelli.
By Nina Boccia |
January 16, 2012
Section: Architecture
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