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Events

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  Union Design Festival

  The Union Design Festival is a continuation of the Capsule Design Festival, and focuses on original independent creations produced by SF Bay–based designers. There will be clothing, bags…

• Creating a New Craft Culture

  This three-day conference, presented by the American Craft Council, will feature keynote presentations, interactive panels and sessions. The lineup of presenters include Dr. Richard Sennett…

• Venice Art Walk "ART & ARCHITECTURE" Tours

  The Venice Art Walk "ART & ARCHITECTURE" Tours are returning! Three separately ticketed home tours will take place on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17. Saturday tours include a…

Articles

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  Minneapolis, MN

  Linden Hills, a leafy neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis abutting recreational Lake Calhoun, is a spot where few fences divide the ranch houses from the Cape Cods and the bungalows, most of them…

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  Transport Perceptual Pod by Alberto Frias

  Las Vegas–based architect Alberto Frias' design, an LED-illuminated perceptual pod called Transport, drew a lot of attention on the showroom floor at Dwell on Design—people were…

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  Art Start

  Curatorial manager Jennifer Strate O’Neal calls Creative Growth Art Center the “homestead” of a now-flourishing creative community in Oakland, California.

Dwell Collections

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  Small Farms Across the United States

  We're creating a map of small farms, where dirt under the fingernails and sweat on the brow mean self-sufficiency, sustainability, and unbeatably delicious homegrown food. Help us build out the map…

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  Geigy's Graphic Design

  Design Musem Zurich's current show Good Design, Good Business showcases the great graphic design from 1940-1970 of the Swiss chemical company Geigy.

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  Dwell's Color Palettes featuring Ralph Lauren Paint

  Dwell founder Lara Hedberg Deam continues to present her custom-created modern color palettes featuring Ralph Lauren Paint.

Videos

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  The Future of Driving

  San Francisco–based industrial designers Mike Simonian and Maaike Evers sit down with Dwell's Editor-in-Chief, Sam Grawe, to talk about their thoughts on the future of transportation.

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  Matt Locke at Dwell on Design 2009

  Designer Matt Lock presents his creations, made from found materials at his warehouse, at his booth on the floor of Dwell on Design in Los Angeles.

Products

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  Transport Lamp

  Developed by the Crafts Council and retailer Twentytwentyone, Ten’s collection posits that sustainable design can be positive and beautiful through a series of charming small-scale household objects…

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  Ralph Lauren Paint Regent Metallic Specialty Finish

  Our 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated “Excellent” by independent testing and is easy to apply with outstanding durability and coverage. Available in an expansive signature…

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  Ralph Lauren Paint Regent Metallic Specialty Finish

  Our 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated “Excellent” by independent testing and is easy to apply with outstanding durability and coverage. Available in an expansive signature color palette and…

Tips

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  Inexpensive Art for Kitchen Splash

  Paint (art of your choice) on the back of matte-finish plastic panels with Alkyd paint. Then roller the whole back to fill any clear background left (again with Alkyd paint). Take color samples…

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  How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

  My trick is to broaden the boring palette of traditional black and green to any color you choose for chalkboard paint. I have covered two walls in my studio to expand my idea surface when needed. …

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  "Paint Grip" Steel

  I like to use "Paint Grip" steel, which is a galvanized steel that's been submerged in a phosphate bath. The metal is designed to receive paint, which is one of the reasons why I chose…