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Highlights from Dwell on Design 2011

Temperatures were sweltering in L.A. over the weekend, but the 20,000 plus attendees at our sixth annual Dwell on Design conference—who took to the Convention Center in droves—were able to check out the latest and greatest design finds in cool, easy-breezy style. There was no shortage of things to look at, sit in, and test out. If you weren't able to stop by, or simply want to relive the memories, click on through to our roundup.

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Surprise and color are the order of the day at Appleton Living by architects Tryggvi Thorsteinsson and Erla Ingjaldsdottir, principals at Minarc—and it begins at the entrance. A red grilled floor ushers you from the entrance and delivers you to the front door.
Surprise and color are the order of the day at Appleton Living by architects Tryggvi Thorsteinsson and Erla Ingjaldsdottir, principals at Minarc—and it begins at the entrance. A red grilled floor ushers you from the entrance and delivers you to the front door.
This was the inaugural year for Dwell's Modern World Awards. Thanks to all those who voted for their favorite designs. Bike Shelf by Chris Brigham for Knife & Saw took home the People's Choice Award and the full list of winners is located here. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
This was the inaugural year for Dwell's Modern World Awards. Thanks to all those who voted for their favorite designs. Bike Shelf by Chris Brigham for Knife & Saw took home the People's Choice Award and the full list of winners is located here. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
They've also applied this unique technique to lighting, which uses LEDs to safely light them up since they give off no heat. The effect is simple and beautiful, like a puff of clouds floating over your head.
They've also applied this unique technique to lighting, which uses LEDs to safely light them up since they give off no heat. The effect is simple and beautiful, like a puff of clouds floating over your head.
It's safe to say that the chickens on the show floor had quite a hefty fan base, adults and kids alike. This coop by 100xBtr boasts a roof that looks a lot like Barkow Leibinger's Gatehouse project. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
It's safe to say that the chickens on the show floor had quite a hefty fan base, adults and kids alike. This coop by 100xBtr boasts a roof that looks a lot like Barkow Leibinger's Gatehouse project. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
Here's the Herman Miller booth featuring prints of the famed J. Irwin Miller House shot by Leslie Williamson. The house opened to the public for the first time this year and we featured it in our May issue. Check out a slideshow of Williamson's images here. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
Here's the Herman Miller booth featuring prints of the famed J. Irwin Miller House shot by Leslie Williamson. The house opened to the public for the first time this year and we featured it in our May issue. Check out a slideshow of Williamson's images here. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
Blocks from Tegu made from sustainable woods and magnets, which allowed them to easily adhere to the metal table, fascinated many a child. The mini Miesian chairs are from The Sofa Company.
Blocks from Tegu made from sustainable woods and magnets, which allowed them to easily adhere to the metal table, fascinated many a child. The mini Miesian chairs are from The Sofa Company.
American Public Media's Eve Troeh, who reports from the Marketplace Sustainability Desk, hosted a panel discussion on consumer issues surrounding sustainability. "It’s not sexy, but real sustainability stuff is not sexy. It’s reusing stuff, buying things that can be fixed and cleaned," she said. Read more about the panel here. Photo by Carren Jao.
American Public Media's Eve Troeh, who reports from the Marketplace Sustainability Desk, hosted a panel discussion on consumer issues surrounding sustainability. "It’s not sexy, but real sustainability stuff is not sexy. It’s reusing stuff, buying things that can be fixed and cleaned," she said. Read more about the panel here. Photo by Carren Jao.
Tina Hovsepian explains her Cardborigami prototype.
Tina Hovsepian explains her Cardborigami prototype.
In a nutshell, Sasaki's booth was part performance piece, part charitable donation, and part painting. Sasaki, who was suited up in some mighty silvery duds, connected brave souls to a heartbeat monitor. Then, to the reverberating sound of the person's heart and a little techno for good measure, Sasaki would draw the beat on an oversized white canvas. Check out more photos of the installation here. Photo by Carren Jao.
In a nutshell, Sasaki's booth was part performance piece, part charitable donation, and part painting. Sasaki, who was suited up in some mighty silvery duds, connected brave souls to a heartbeat monitor. Then, to the reverberating sound of the person's heart and a little techno for good measure, Sasaki would draw the beat on an oversized white canvas. Check out more photos of the installation here. Photo by Carren Jao.
Fashion and design magazines adjacent to the Yakitate exhibition on the show floor dangled like chandeliers for people to flip through. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
Fashion and design magazines adjacent to the Yakitate exhibition on the show floor dangled like chandeliers for people to flip through. Photo by Tammy Vinson.
Eames Demetrios joined Editor-in-Chief Sam Grawe in a discussion of the work of Charles and Ray Eames. "When your first name was Eames, your life is an informal poll on the notoriety of your grandparents," he said. Check out snippets of the conversation here, where the two chat about the Miller House, Charles's experiments with aluminum, and toeing the line between maintaining an iconic design and innovating. Photo by Carren Jao.
Eames Demetrios joined Editor-in-Chief Sam Grawe in a discussion of the work of Charles and Ray Eames. "When your first name was Eames, your life is an informal poll on the notoriety of your grandparents," he said. Check out snippets of the conversation here, where the two chat about the Miller House, Charles's experiments with aluminum, and toeing the line between maintaining an iconic design and innovating. Photo by Carren Jao.
Architects dispensed free advice for design maladies at the Architizer booth. This year was the best yet for Dwell on Design. We definitely couldn't have done it without the army of volunteers who helped out, the attendees, the exhibitors who spent three busy days on the show floor, the bloggers who covered the events, and everyone who followed our coverage. Can't wait to see everyone next year! Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Architects dispensed free advice for design maladies at the Architizer booth. This year was the best yet for Dwell on Design. We definitely couldn't have done it without the army of volunteers who helped out, the attendees, the exhibitors who spent three busy days on the show floor, the bloggers who covered the events, and everyone who followed our coverage. Can't wait to see everyone next year! Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!