Jun 16th 2010 12:00PM
It sounds sci-fi, but, you could have a living, breathing lamp in your apartment. Latro, which is Latin for "thief," is a bionic lamp (left) designed by Netherlands-based designer Mike Thompson. It was inspired by a photosynthesis experiment sponsored by Stanford University and Yonsei University in Japan, and, operates... 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 4th 2010 5:00PM
Know what it's like to shop at an online store that changes its look with every season? You will if you browse through Gretel, a Miami-based online design shop founded by British interior designer, Abby Kellet. Kellet treats her store sections like window displays, and has her products photographed in different themes,... Continue Reading »
Apr 19th 2010 9:39AM
Where most people see discardable office supplies, Penelope Bridge sees artistic potential. The British Columbia-based artist is the creator of these amazing paper-clip chandeliers which she sells through her Etsy shop, ReDesign Technologies. Not only do these unique light fixtures cast web-like shadows on the ceilings,... Continue Reading »
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