When not working in design, Sarah Rich writes, talks and forecasts about food and consumer culture.

Friday Finds 7.17.09
It's mid-July in San Francisco and you know what that means: Time to break out your wool sweaters! While we watch the morning fog...
Linus Bikes
As cities with hills steeper than black diamond ski slopes go, San Francisco is exceptionally bike-friendly.
Data Dishware
Via one of my favorite websites, a project that puts personal behavior data into beautifully-designed dishware: Israeli designer...
And The Winner Is...
We know you've been waiting white-knuckled at the edge of your seats to know who came up with the winning name for Coolhaus's...
Friday Finds 6.19.09
With Dwell on Design only one week away, today's Week in Review features editors' picks of programming they're looking forward to...
Square Meal: A 3-Day Feast
From the concept behind a stellar restaurant experience to the architecture of a well-plated dish, design touches the culinary...
Yves Behar in Conversation
Among other great sessions at Dwell on Design, we're looking forward to a conversation with designer extraordinaire, Yves Behar.
The Office for Lost Objects
A couple of months ago when I judged a furniture competition sponsored by Design Within Reach, I was lured by a chair design from...
5 Modern Home Ice Cream Makers
For homemade ice cream! Whether you favor Kumquat-Poppy Seed or plain Vanilla, a home ice-cream maker lets you effortlessly craft...
Dwell's Sweetest Contest Ever
Hey Dwell readers: Remember Coolhaus? They're the new architect-owned ice cream truck that's been driving around LA from sweet...
Square Meal: LA's Mobile Dining Scene
One of the newest additions to Dwell's regular sections, the Square Meal column features new ideas, businesses and products that...
Friday Finds 6.5.09
This week in the editors' jaunts around the World Wide Web shared in international flavor (perhaps it's a summer travel bug).
Ripple Chandelier
At ICFF last month, jGoodDesign debuted several new products from their collection of hand-blown glass lighting.
Building a Green Collar LA
Dwell in Design is a mere three weeks away and we're getting excited to welcome dozens of speakers and thousands of visitors to...
Maker Faire 2009
This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.
Friday Finds 5.29.09
As May closes in on June, the Dwell offices are abuzz with preparation for Dwell on Design, which is now less than one month away.
Bungee Bird Feeder
Summer is a great time for bungee jumping.
ecobee Smart Thermostat
Integrating smart technology into home energy and heating/cooling systems is a no-brainer.
Dylan Gold's Cornered Table
Several weeks ago I was a member of the jury for a design competition sponsored by Design Within Reach.
Yellow Treehouse Restaurant
In my endless trawling for new projects that meld food and design, I came across the Yellow Treehouse Restaurant—an...
Innovate It! Submit Your Entries
Calling all designers, inventors, and people who are tired of wrestling with unwieldy ironing boards! Just nine days remain to...
Friday Finds 5.15.09 (and ICFF!)
Things are fairly quiet in the west coast design world this week, as all the activity is concentrated in New York for the annual...
Inhabitat's BKLYN Best in Show
Our friends at Inhabitat just released a great 5-minute video from their walking tour of the green goods at BKLYN Designs.
A Storage-Smart Renovation in New York City
Living small is par for the course in New York City, but accommodating a family of four in under 700 square feet rarely looks as...
Canteen
Great Britain has never had a reputation for great food—it is, after all, the nation where a dish called mushy peas is...
Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
Friday Finds 5.8.09
Now that we've been doing these weekly round-ups for a while, it's fun to watch the links pour in from the Dwell editors and...
Share your Small Space!
Dwell's June 2009 issue just landed on our desks and it looks great! We're excited for it to hit your mailboxes and newsstands in...
Faces of Freedom
South Asia is a region known for producing beautiful handmade rugs which are sold all over the world.
Argington at BKLYN Designs
Having children often inspires and motivates people to make changes in their lives or execute projects that have long been...
Hella Jongerius Crafts Camper
Of the many brilliant designers featured in Gary Hustwit's product design documentary, Objectified (which Dwell was privileged to...
Friday Finds 4.24.09
Late April is bringing a lot of travel for the Dwell crew.
Dwell in Milan—and on Twitter!
This week in Milan, designers from around the world are showcasing their latest work at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile,...
The Ace Hotel & Swim Club
I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend in Palm Springs during what may be the perfect time of year there—as...
Modern Taste
Chef Grant Achatz treats his restaurant kitchens like scientific laboratories: They are places in which to invent wildly...
Mobile Eateries
With street food enjoying a renaissance across the United States, it may no longer be necessary to steer clear of trailer fare.