Design

Exclusive Interview with Sebastian Bergne

Design is the process by which the physical world around us comes to be. It is a reflection of our needs, desires and indifference. If I can influence this in a positive way then I am happy. Design is my profession and my means of expression.

Objects Nomades for Louis Vuitton

The limited edition collection, Objects Nomades for Louis Vuitton was launched at Design Miami 2012. This iconic brand, synonymous with the spirit of adventure through their range of luxury travel items...

Snarkitecture Drift Pavilion at Design Miami 2012

Brooklyn based collaborative Snarkitecture, founded by young designers Daniel Archan and Alex Mustonen, claim their work to be midway between art and architecture. They are responsible for the Drift Pavilion at the entrance of the 8th annual Design Miami which is visible from several blocks away and guides visitors towards the week-long event. 

Erzetich Perfidus - An Evil Audiophile Headphone Amplifier

Blaz Erzetich, founder of the Erzetich company has released the third in a range of audio headphone amplifiers. After the Bacillus and the Bacillus Tilia, Perfidus claims to be the ultimate addition to any audio system to improve the quality of sound for personal or professional use. 

Shivering-Bowls by Nendo

A set of bowls for the KAMA. Sex & Design exhibition at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. The curators asked eight designers to create an object, in conjunction with an exhibition that explored ideas of eros in design from ancient times to the present, from a cultural anthropology and mythical perspective.

Exclusive Interview with Brad Ascalon

I’m a third generation designer. It’s in my family’s bloodline. I worked in the music industry for a number of years until I realized how much I disliked the business end of that industry. After a short quarter-life crisis, I decided to stop fighting the family grain, and I’ve never looked back.

Barocco Rococo by Campana Brothers

The most closely followed ambassadors of Avant Garde design from Brazil, Fernando and Humberto Campana present their most recent collection at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris.

Oscar Niemeyer for Converse

Converse has just released a limited edition Fall/Winter Oscar Niemeyer Collection of  Converse shoes. The collection reflects the beliefs and passions of one of the greatest pioneers of modern architecture, Oscar Niemeyer, interpreted in the designs on the Converse classics.

Limited Edition Toys for Boys by James Perse

Multifaceted designer is the quintessential sports crazy California beach boy who began his foray into design when unable to find a well fitting sports cap, decided to design his own  It rapidly became a hit and from then on there was no turning back as he branched into sportswear, casual fashion and furniture, all sold from his LA based store.

Fish-line Chair by Nendo

As their contribution to the Future Primitives project of Interieurs 2012 in Kortrijk, Belgium, Oki Sato and his associates at Studio Nendo presented an alternative finish for a series of wooden chairs.