March 25, 2020

Justin

Get to Know: Japanese Designer Yuko Nishikawa

6 days ago Justin

Yuko Nishikawa is a Japanese designer specializing in contemporary ceramics, which she makes from her studio on Grand St. in Brooklyn, New York. Her work bridges the world of fantastical lightscapes and whimsical art, and are inspired by as much. Take You See A Sheep (above and below), for example, a lighting collection inspired by The Little Prince and Model T Frankenstein: bulbs are housed in hand-built ceramic shells and strung by a thin metal wire so the shells appear to levitate in an open room.

The shells were made by paper fiber in a wet clay body so

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How to Create a More Conducive, Well-Designed Workspace at Home

6 days ago Justin

With more and more people working remotely because of COVID-19, it’s time to transform your everyday living space into a well-designed work haven. Here are five ways to create the home office of your dreams – without breaking the bank.

Design: Kate Lester Interiors Photo: Lauren Pressey

Designate a Specific Work Area

Not everyone has an extra room that can double as a home office, but you can still put the limited real estate you do have to good use. “I’m a huge fan of the office corner that doubles as a nightstand,” says Kate Lester, who runs a

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Get Playful with Mambo’s Helene Marble Tables

1 week ago Justin

Mambo Unlimited Ideas recently unveiled two fresh designs – the marble Helene Center Table and Side Table. Mambo has a beautiful way of making the hard material feel soft through the design of the tables’ shapes and curves. You can mix and play with their selection of marbles to create a unique piece that’s all your own. Available tabletop choices include estremoz rosa or estremoz nero marquina, while the feet come in estremoz white matte, rosa, and nero marquina. The marbleization and textures Mambo has chosen are a real aesthetic treat.

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Designed for All Elements, TUUCI’s Outdoor Furniture Is an Easy Choice

1 week ago Justin

It’s a good sign when outdoor furniture and fabrics meant to withstand all types of environments got their start in the marine industry – a Miami boatyard to be exact. TUUCI, founded 22 years ago by Dougan Clarke, creates and manufactures parasols, lounges, and cabanas that are unique, stylish, and innovative. And, they’re ready to bring your own patio or design project up to the next level, no matter the climate zone.

If you’re a designer working on a project that TUUCI’s outdoor furniture could be the right fit for, what might push you over the edge? Let’s start

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Self-assembly Gives DIY Instructions on How to Build 7 Modern Chairs

1 week ago Justin

DIY design resource Self-assembly recently published step-by-step instructions on how to make seven different chairs, including chairs designed by Enzo Mari, Max Lamb, Gerrit Rietveld, and Tord Boontje.

Two by Two Chair by Ian Anderson

Self-assembly is a platform that encourages people to make their own replicas of iconic furniture designs instead of buying massed produced versions – reclaiming their purchasing power and the term “DIY” in the process. Self-production and critical thought on design, consumption, and production are encouraged through the instructions and the voices of designers who have championed the DIY movement themselves.

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The Minimalist Mjolk Tambour Cabinet by Thom Fougere

1 week ago Justin

Mjolk Tambour Cabinet is a minimal cabinet created by Canada-based designer Thom Fougere for Mjölk. Working within the fields of product design, architecture, and furniture, Thom Fougere has had works exhibited on the international platform as well as lead the design for EQ3’s expansion across Canada and the United States.

Fougere’s most recent collaboration sought the creation of solid oak or walnut cabinet that features sliding tambour doors, which can wrap entirely around the back of the frame. The movement of the doors as they bend around the corner is both a tactile and auditory experience within itself.

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