May 20th 2010 4:00PM
There's no reason why adults should have all the fun in well-designed furnishings and accessories. Designers who previously worked in technology, furniture and engineering are starting to apply their skills to children's toys and furnishings. Upstart California firm Kaiku has a new, ecological and irresistible take on... Continue Reading »
May 20th 2010 1:29PM
It's been more than 50 years since Isamu Noguchi first captured the world's imagination with his Akari lights made from Shoji-paper and in dozens of shapes and sizes. Fast forward to the 21st century: Designers continue to inspire with innovative ideas, but many are also concerned with sourcing reclaimed or reusable... Continue Reading »
May 19th 2010 2:40PM
Finding affordably-priced designed goods at this year's annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City was not as hard as you might expect. The secret is to look beyond the big names to some of the smaller brands or individual designers who are just starting out. Here are a rundown of some interesting,... Continue Reading »
May 18th 2010 3:45PM
We missed Milan this year (the city and the annual design world jamboree that convenes there) so as compensation we stopped by the more accessible Javits center in New York for the other big event of the year: the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), a kind of Milan after-party with bad food and a... Continue Reading »
