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Dwell on Design 2014 Highlights

This year's Dwell on Design in Los Angeles featured four Dwell-curated pavilions, a wide range of onstage speakers, the first-ever Dwell Store Pop-Up, and much more. Couldn't make it to L.A.? Click through the slideshow for the show's highlights.

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Onstage talks explored the legacy of midcentury modernism, designer knockoffs, and more. Speakers included architect Peter Williams, green designer Lance Hosey, and designer and media personality Ty Pennington.
Onstage talks explored the legacy of midcentury modernism, designer knockoffs, and more. Speakers included architect Peter Williams, green designer Lance Hosey, and designer and media personality Ty Pennington.
The first-ever Dwell Store Pop-Up featured favorites from the Dwell Store. Pictured, a custom poster created by illustrator James Gulliver Hancock for Dwell on Design.
The first-ever Dwell Store Pop-Up featured favorites from the Dwell Store. Pictured, a custom poster created by illustrator James Gulliver Hancock for Dwell on Design.
In the Furniture and Accessories zone, Maine-based furniture company Thos. Moser showcased the Fahmida Chair. Plans for the black walnut chair—a collaboration between the brand and Pratt graduate Fahmida Lam—were also on display.
In the Furniture and Accessories zone, Maine-based furniture company Thos. Moser showcased the Fahmida Chair. Plans for the black walnut chair—a collaboration between the brand and Pratt graduate Fahmida Lam—were also on display.
The Kitchen and Bath zone featured the latest designs from GE Monogram, TOTO, and Hansgrohe, among others. Hansgrohe Metric faucet.
The Kitchen and Bath zone featured the latest designs from GE Monogram, TOTO, and Hansgrohe, among others. Hansgrohe Metric faucet.
Dwell-curated pavilions focused on design for humankind, scandinavian design, the modern family, and technology. 3-D printed designs in the Energy 360/Technology Pavilion included a glowing piece by Daksh Sahni.
Dwell-curated pavilions focused on design for humankind, scandinavian design, the modern family, and technology. 3-D printed designs in the Energy 360/Technology Pavilion included a glowing piece by Daksh Sahni.
Students from design schools, such as AAVSLA, displayed their work in the Design for Tomorrow pavilion.
Students from design schools, such as AAVSLA, displayed their work in the Design for Tomorrow pavilion.
Onstage, architect Jesse Bornstein and Rob Fissmer, the head of Vitsoe North America, discussed designing for growing families. Fissmer advised purchasing products from companies with solid customer service. "If they don't have the support you need, it's this whole loop of waste," he says.
Onstage, architect Jesse Bornstein and Rob Fissmer, the head of Vitsoe North America, discussed designing for growing families. Fissmer advised purchasing products from companies with solid customer service. "If they don't have the support you need, it's this whole loop of waste," he says.
Grace Hawthorne of Paper Punk led a weekend-long interactive exhibit in which attendees used pieces from her Urban Fold Kit to build a giant, paper metropolis.
Grace Hawthorne of Paper Punk led a weekend-long interactive exhibit in which attendees used pieces from her Urban Fold Kit to build a giant, paper metropolis.
Ice cream sandwich makerCoolhaus launched a Dwell-inspired flavor on the show floor called Dwell on DeVine.
Ice cream sandwich makerCoolhaus launched a Dwell-inspired flavor on the show floor called Dwell on DeVine.
Cadillac, Fiat, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Volvo brought a fleet of hybrid and electric cars to the Green Car Ride & Drive.
Cadillac, Fiat, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Volvo brought a fleet of hybrid and electric cars to the Green Car Ride & Drive.
The Dwell on Design Awards recognized 10 outstanding exhibitors for product and booth design. Arpa, pictured, won the award for Best Design Materials.
The Dwell on Design Awards recognized 10 outstanding exhibitors for product and booth design. Arpa, pictured, won the award for Best Design Materials.
Throughout the weekend at Dwell on Design in Los Angeles, attendees relaxed in the beer garden at Dwell Outdoor. Don't miss Dwell on Design in New York, happening in October 2014.
Throughout the weekend at Dwell on Design in Los Angeles, attendees relaxed in the beer garden at Dwell Outdoor. Don't miss Dwell on Design in New York, happening in October 2014.