“Design is so simple. That’s why it’s so complicated.” –Paul Rand

Semigood Design will launch the new Rian RTA Collection with this Dwell-edition stool.
Semigood Design will launch the new Rian RTA Collection with this Dwell-edition stool.
Collage, designed by Stephen Ormandy: “The design was influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object”.
Collage, designed by Stephen Ormandy: “The design was influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object”.
The Rian Collection end table by Semigood Design.
The Rian Collection end table by Semigood Design.
An overview of the Dwell Outdoor section, which encompasses over 25,000 square feet and more than 50 exhibitors.
An overview of the Dwell Outdoor section, which encompasses over 25,000 square feet and more than 50 exhibitors.
Shades of Green Landscape Architecture designed this striking walkway using climbing vines and metal arches by Terra Trellis.
Shades of Green Landscape Architecture designed this striking walkway using climbing vines and metal arches by Terra Trellis.
This fun, modular piece furniture by Drift Studio offers a playful storage solution for kids' rooms.
This fun, modular piece furniture by Drift Studio offers a playful storage solution for kids' rooms.
A highlight of the Outdoor section—always with a line out the door—are the three fully furnished prefab houses, by Livinghomes and Ecofabulous; Sustain Mini-Homes; and Connect Homes, pictured here.
A highlight of the Outdoor section—always with a line out the door—are the three fully furnished prefab houses, by Livinghomes and Ecofabulous; Sustain Mini-Homes; and Connect Homes, pictured here.
"@dwell cupcakes from LA Tourism #dod2014"
"@dwell cupcakes from LA Tourism #dod2014"
Quench Design, an exhibition showcasing designers from Queensland, Australia, won Best in Show.
Quench Design, an exhibition showcasing designers from Queensland, Australia, won Best in Show.
Hard Goods's modern Muskoka chair won first place in the very competitive Furniture category.
Hard Goods's modern Muskoka chair won first place in the very competitive Furniture category.
Best Outdoor Product went to the G Pod.
Best Outdoor Product went to the G Pod.
Via their American headquarters, Lyon-based Fermob will bring their modern take on bistro furniture to the Dwell on Design show floor. Photos by Stephane Rambaud.
Via their American headquarters, Lyon-based Fermob will bring their modern take on bistro furniture to the Dwell on Design show floor. Photos by Stephane Rambaud.
@jmunnymanek: Danish Designer Christina Liljenberg Halstrom's Georg stool for the company Skagerak. #danishdesign #DODNY
@jmunnymanek: Danish Designer Christina Liljenberg Halstrom's Georg stool for the company Skagerak. #danishdesign #DODNY
"A favorite from the #DOD2014 show floor: the TER stool by ECAL student Christian Ferrara made from larch. Inspired by Japanese joinery techniques, the stool can be flat packed and assembled without screws or glue and disassembles for easy transport. cc: @swissnexsf"
"A favorite from the #DOD2014 show floor: the TER stool by ECAL student Christian Ferrara made from larch. Inspired by Japanese joinery techniques, the stool can be flat packed and assembled without screws or glue and disassembles for easy transport. cc: @swissnexsf"
Dan Pacek, left, and John Roynon prepare cocktails at their 12-foot “display island” in the renovated kitchen of their home in New Jersey. The couple bought handles matching those on their Thermador refrigerator and used them on a set of pantry doors, one of which conceals the steps to the basement.
Dan Pacek, left, and John Roynon prepare cocktails at their 12-foot “display island” in the renovated kitchen of their home in New Jersey. The couple bought handles matching those on their Thermador refrigerator and used them on a set of pantry doors, one of which conceals the steps to the basement.
The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.
The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.
Semigood's Cantilevered stool from the Rian Collection is always a crowd favorite.
Semigood's Cantilevered stool from the Rian Collection is always a crowd favorite.
The winners of the 2011 Swiss Design Prize were shown in the U.S. for the first time at Dwell on Design. A pair of knitted vessels by Senior Design Factory caught the eye of these passersby.
The winners of the 2011 Swiss Design Prize were shown in the U.S. for the first time at Dwell on Design. A pair of knitted vessels by Senior Design Factory caught the eye of these passersby.
Rian Collection end table by Semigood Design
Rian Collection end table by Semigood Design
Dwell Outdoor Takes Center Stage at Dwell on Design This year, for the first time, the ever-popular Dwell Outdoor will live right in the middle of the show floor, immediately viewable at the entrance. Beneath a stylized “rope-art” canopy created by Sausalito-based Shades of Green and outfitted with their myriad trees and plants, the new Dwell Outdoor, sponsored by Blu Homes andLumos Solar, promises to inspire. Populating the 18,000-square-foot-plus space will be full-scale structures from prefab companies like Sett Studio, who is “obsessed with energy efficiency, sustainable building materials, and designing thoughtful space.”
Dwell Outdoor Takes Center Stage at Dwell on Design This year, for the first time, the ever-popular Dwell Outdoor will live right in the middle of the show floor, immediately viewable at the entrance. Beneath a stylized “rope-art” canopy created by Sausalito-based Shades of Green and outfitted with their myriad trees and plants, the new Dwell Outdoor, sponsored by Blu Homes andLumos Solar, promises to inspire. Populating the 18,000-square-foot-plus space will be full-scale structures from prefab companies like Sett Studio, who is “obsessed with energy efficiency, sustainable building materials, and designing thoughtful space.”
"Book signings all weekend long at #dod2014 / courtesy of Skylight Books (booth #1815)."
"Book signings all weekend long at #dod2014 / courtesy of Skylight Books (booth #1815)."
Octahedron planters by @etrine in an exclusive hammertone finish for the @dwell_store.
Octahedron planters by @etrine in an exclusive hammertone finish for the @dwell_store.
@ehrlicharchitects: Cantilevered kitchen - finding inspiration at Dwell on Design.
@ehrlicharchitects: Cantilevered kitchen - finding inspiration at Dwell on Design.
To celebrate the rich tradition of murals and street art in Los Angeles, a collective of local artists is gathering all weekend long at Dwell on Design 2013 to collaborate on a series of murals honoring this history while incorporating their respective approaches, media, and styles. As the weekend goes on, this "living mural" will evolve and change. The project is hosted by Dropbox Studios, and participating artists include Pablo Sison, Jimi Vieira, Emmeric James Konrad, KC Woolf Haxton, Colette Miller, Miriam Dafford, Maria Greschenko, Peabo De Pabon, Katie Peña, Norman Maxwell, Marcel Blanco, Ernesto Potdevin, Jr. and Jason Fitzmaurice. Here, Greschenko and Sison get started on their contribution to the mural. We'll check back in throughout the weekend to watch the art evolve! For more examples of contemporary murals and street art, as featured in the pages of Dwell, click through the slideshow. And if you're in LA, check out the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, an organization that advocates for mural artists and offers walking tours that visit some of the hundreds of murals that represent the rich mural culture throughout Los Angeles.
To celebrate the rich tradition of murals and street art in Los Angeles, a collective of local artists is gathering all weekend long at Dwell on Design 2013 to collaborate on a series of murals honoring this history while incorporating their respective approaches, media, and styles. As the weekend goes on, this "living mural" will evolve and change. The project is hosted by Dropbox Studios, and participating artists include Pablo Sison, Jimi Vieira, Emmeric James Konrad, KC Woolf Haxton, Colette Miller, Miriam Dafford, Maria Greschenko, Peabo De Pabon, Katie Peña, Norman Maxwell, Marcel Blanco, Ernesto Potdevin, Jr. and Jason Fitzmaurice. Here, Greschenko and Sison get started on their contribution to the mural. We'll check back in throughout the weekend to watch the art evolve! For more examples of contemporary murals and street art, as featured in the pages of Dwell, click through the slideshow. And if you're in LA, check out the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, an organization that advocates for mural artists and offers walking tours that visit some of the hundreds of murals that represent the rich mural culture throughout Los Angeles.
Before the awards presentation, Dwell president Michela O’Connor Abrams (sporting her Google Glass) announced the Dwell Vision Award, a collaboration between Dwell and Big Ass Fans. Photo by: Mimi Teller Rosicky.
Before the awards presentation, Dwell president Michela O’Connor Abrams (sporting her Google Glass) announced the Dwell Vision Award, a collaboration between Dwell and Big Ass Fans. Photo by: Mimi Teller Rosicky.
Best New Product went to the Cabrio Wall Bed by CLEI, distributed by Resource Furniture.
Best New Product went to the Cabrio Wall Bed by CLEI, distributed by Resource Furniture.
Miele's "super booth" featured live kitchen demos on one half and their new upright vacuum on the other.
Miele's "super booth" featured live kitchen demos on one half and their new upright vacuum on the other.
The ever-popular Murphy bed gets a mod update in the Cabrio Wall Bed by CLEI distributed by Resource Furniture .
The ever-popular Murphy bed gets a mod update in the Cabrio Wall Bed by CLEI distributed by Resource Furniture .
Senior Editor Kelsey Keith.
Senior Editor Kelsey Keith.
The show floor as it looked Thursday, June 21, at about 3:00 p.m.
The show floor as it looked Thursday, June 21, at about 3:00 p.m.
Pham’s working cuckoo clock in action.
Pham’s working cuckoo clock in action.
Modern spaces make up Bishop’s board.
Modern spaces make up Bishop’s board.
Los Angeles Allied ASID designer Darra Bishop displayed clippings of her favorite pins.
Los Angeles Allied ASID designer Darra Bishop displayed clippings of her favorite pins.
Wojtowicz, based in Denver, framed a succulent to bring the board to life.
Wojtowicz, based in Denver, framed a succulent to bring the board to life.

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