Industrial Design
GLOBE Releases New Clear Versions Of Its BANTAM Cruiserboards
GLOBE brings on new clear versions of its trusted BANTAM cruiser. Priding the BANTAM on its stiffer construction, wider trucks and more durable components, GLOBE is among a growing list of brands re-entering the cruiser marketplace. The innovative plastic cruiser now takes a...
Herman Miller Taps Students To Re-Think Privacy In Furniture Design
Furniture masters Herman Miller -long known for their progressive ideology in collaboration with other visionaries like the Eames - proudly perpetuate the spirit of radical ingenuity in modern design. The Michigan manufacturers have recruited a group of industrial design...
Kanye West’s Seven-Screen “Cruel Summer” Pyramid by OMA
For the debut of Kanye West's Cruel Summer at this year's Cannes Film Festival, OMA was commissioned to create a special pyramid-shaped pavilion to house the seven-screen experience. Designed in collaboration with DONDA, the pavilion seats 200 and is located along Palm Beach...
Humans Since 1982 for Victor Hunt Gallery – Design Miami Basel 2012
Design studio Humans Since 1982 are known for frequently taking common household objects and reinterpreting their use in clever and artistic ways. For Victor Hunt Gallery the group continued this theme through a number of various means, ranging from the 'clock clock white' - a...
Mimikcry Fahrradi Farfalla FFX Supercar
One part art project, and equal parts exploration into the meaning of what a "super car" is, design team Mimikcry have unveiled the Fahrradi Farfalla FFX - a truly one-of-a-kind bicycle with aspirations for the Autobahn. Crafted to look like a limited edition Ferrari, the pedal...
We do Wood Furniture Denmark
While environmentally responsible construction is certainly nothing new, few are able to create sustainable pieces without sacrificing beauty and innovation. We do Wood of Denmark avoids these pitfalls completely. Conceived by designers Henrik Thygesen and Sebastian Jørgensen...
Symbol Audio Modern Record Console
Known for its high-quality handcrafted audio equipment, Symbol Audio has introduced the Modern Record Console as the flagship of its collection. Harkening back to the all-in-one consoles of the 1950s, the beautiful cabinet is constructed of American Walnut and hand-painted plate...
DeLorean Bicycle
Born out of a conversation between Stephen Wynne of DeLorean Motor Company and passionate cyclist and DeLorean owner Marc Moore, presented here is the DeLorean Bicycle. Meant to push the design envelope while offering a smooth and enjoyable ride to hobbyists and enthusiasts...
The Lively Hood Series: Adam’s Rib
A collective effort by Canadian filmmakers James Arthurs and Cam Roden (Penn & Panache), The Lively Hood Series seeks to tell the inspired stories of craftsmen and women operating in Toronto. This first installment features boat builder Marc Russell of Gull Lake Boat Works,...
Aether Apparel x Environment Beach Folding Chairs & Table
Arriving just in time for summer, LA's Aether Apparel and furniture designer Environment have linked up for a pair of beach folding chairs and a matching table. Crafted in the heart of Los Angeles out of repurposed ash hardwood, the pieces feature corrosion-resistant hinges and...
Kobi Outdoor Chair by Patrick Norguet for Alias
The latest from Italian furniture manufacturer Alias comes in the form of the Kobi Outdoor Chair by French designer Patrick Norguet. With legs crafted out of stove-enameled aluminum left either exposed or finished with an oak veneer, the colorful seating portion is made from a...
Audi e-bike Wörthersee
Audi's e-bike Wörthersee prototype presents a new standard in electric bikes. The German automakers will unveil their highly advanced, versatile design at the 2012 Wörthersee tour in Austria--a carbon fiber-reinforced sporting bike technology that marks new limits in...
SNICKERIET Handmade Furniture
Aiming to bring together carpenters and designers in a collaborative and creative endeavor, designers Karl-Johan Hjerling and Karin Wallenbäck have linked up with carpenters Gunnar Dahl and Karolina Stenfelt to establish SNICKERIET (meaning "carpentry" in Swedish). The...
Vitsoe x Kinfolk: Built to Last
In a celebration of craftsmanship and design, British furniture company Vitsoe and Japan's Kinfolk Bicycle Company have linked up for a special event this month in New York City. Dubbed "Built to Last," the event will see Kinfolk's Ryan Carney discuss everything from Kinfolk's...
Dieter Rams’ “10 Commandments of Good Design” Speech
Influential designer Dieter Rams has been an instrumental factor in a number of projects and brands over the years - having been a driving force behind Braun Electronics as well as his immense impact on Apple's Jony Ive. It's perhaps his lesser known work with smaller company...
