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Explore - Design Ideas
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Compostmodern 09: Saul Griffith Demands Heirloom Design
Saul Griffith knows how to deliver grim planetary outlooks with irreverent humor. His Compostmodern talk began with a slide of a contrarian T-shirt graphic that reads "Design won't save the...
written by: Sarah Rich02.23.09 -
101: Kitchens
From IKEA-mania and back to the farm, we wonder if the perfect kitchen might be an oxymoron.
written by: Sam Grawe02.22.09 -
101 Architectural Movements
Which comes first, the movement or the manifesto? From Arts and Crafts to eco-design, a 7-step guide to design movements.
written by: Barry Katz02.22.09 -
Amazon's Kindle 2
On February 24, online retailer Amazon.com begins shipping its Kindle 2, the newest version of Amazon's electronic book reader. The Kindle is essentially a magazine-sized computer that can...
written by: David A. Greene02.22.09 -
What the Font?
Ever ask yourself, "Is that Arial or Helvetica?" (Or for type snobs, "Is that Helvetica or Helvetica Neue?") Then WhatTheFont may be the iPhone application for you. WhatTheFont...
written by: David A. Greene02.22.09 -
Ace Sustainable Symposium: Talking About Green
Last week I attended a sustainability symposium focused on furthering the dialog about living "green." It's a ubiquitous term these days that has become as much a marketing tool as an...
written by: Jordan Kushins02.20.09 -
Heath Ceramics Modern Basics Tile Line
Often times, more money goes into finishing bathrooms and kitchens than any other room in a home, and California based Heath Ceramics is a top choice for tile when architects start selecting these...
02.20.09 -
101 Office
Buried in TPS reports? Somebody take your red stapler? Don't let The Man get you down--our inclusive review of office environments and accessories will have you whistling while you work.
written by: Sarah Rich02.18.09 -
Pendleton's Yakima Blanket with Carrier
Camping, picnics, hell, your hardwood floor. Any and all would be improved by the vaguely Southwestern geometry of Pendleton Mills' Yakima Camp Blanket.
written by: Aaron Britt02.18.09 -
Ice and Snow Furniture
There's an old saying: When life gives you blizzards, make snow furniture. We're paraphrasing, but the sentiment holds true. Hongtao Zhou, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, made the...
written by: Sarah Rich02.17.09 -
New Marimekko Spring Line
The famed Finnish textile brand Marimekko, renowned for simple, bright prints (and owing their original popularity in the US to Jackie Kennedy's Marimekko shift dresses in the 60's) has released...
written by: Laure Joliet02.17.09 -
Cast a Vote in the Greener Gadgets Competition
Later this month, the second annual Greener Gadgets Conference will take place in New York City, promising as always to convene innovative design thinkers around solutions for more sustainable...
written by: Sarah Rich02.17.09 -
LD Design: Botanical Design in an Austin Airstream
In 2007, Lauren Dolinsky left her marketing position at LePorte Modern Doors to focus full-time on her true passion: botanical arranging. She moved to Austin, Texas, and founded LD Designs, a...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake02.13.09 -
Houndstooth Dogtent
Diehard design lovers leave nothing to chance when it comes to outfitting their kids and pets. Though the style options for four-legged consumers haven't necessarily caught up with the design...
written by: Sarah Rich02.12.09 -
The Eames Bow Tie, designed by Ray!
Here's a quick follow-up to my recent slideshow last week on the bow ties of modern architects. Little did I realize, until I saw this video, that Ray Eames designed her husband Charles'...
written by: Aaron Britt02.11.09 -
Monica Ritterband's Wood-Burning Stove for Morsø
With rising energy costs and Winter weather still periodically sweeping across the country, it might be a good time to consider a wood burning stove. For those of you who abhor the thought of a log...
02.11.09 -
Blu Dot's Modular SHILF Shelf
The folks at Blu Dot have taken a cue from IKEA and issued a new style of modular shelving called the "SHILF." Like the Swedish icon's products, Blu Dot's shelving is designed for DIY...
written by: Jamie Waugh02.10.09 -
The Critic and the Game Space
Video games are an often-overlooked realm of architectural ideas and spatial design—the buildings and landscapes through which characters move, play, and operate—but where are the...
written by: Geoff Manaugh02.09.09 -
Cable Camouflage
Now that laptops and iPods have become like extra appendages for most of us, tangled cords and unsightly nests of cables are a constant problem. Even with the myriad systems for keeping them...
written by: Laure Joliet02.06.09
