HACKING INDUSTRY: A Collection Curated by Juan García Mosqueda “[This collection] presents studios which generally are not interested in the ‘spectacular’, but rather on problematizing the ‘normal’; studios interested less in the ‘innovative’ and… Stephanie Dean May 6, 2021
FICTIONS: An immersive virtual experience broadcasting from Montréal “The city has a very post-industrial nostalgic vibe, a reminiscence of French grandeur, diversity, and political clashes, and this is precisely why I believe the… Stephanie Dean April 22, 2021
Transparent Creation: 10 Pieces That Showcase the Fluidity of Contemporary Glass-Making Typically considered to be a material that requires caution when one is in its presence, glass is most often seen as fragile and not something… Alec Zajac April 16, 2021
The Crystals Collection by Carol Gay Carol Gay was born in Sao Paulo in 1976. She graduated in the year 2000 from Mackenzie University in Architecture and Urbanism program. From 1999… Martin Clausen April 15, 2021
Malleable Processes: 10 Ways Contemporary Designers Work with Metal Although it can feel rigid and permanent in our hands, with the right tools, metal is quite malleable. It can be twisted and contorted into… Alec Zajac April 9, 2021
Unexpected Media: 8 Materials You Didn’t Expect to See on the Global Design Scene From cow dung to mushroom mycelium to 3D printed sand, this edit showcases examples of contemporary collectible design created from unexpected media. Similar to the… Stephanie Dean April 1, 2021
The New Ceramics: 7 Boundary-Pushing Examples of Ceramic Furniture Thinking of the realm of ceramics, objects such as tableware, vases, or sculpture often come to mind. But, what about ceramic furniture? This edit features… Stephanie Dean March 26, 2021
Tributo: Working with Dialogues of Heritage, Continuity, & Sustainability “We have been influenced by an understanding [and] respect for time within all processes to achieve the desired quality of results and the importance of… Stephanie Dean March 19, 2021
Along the Grain: 10 Designers Highlighting the Beauty of Woodworking Developing from historic roots in master workshops around the world, this edit presents a selection of designers whose work highlights the beauty of contemporary woodworking.… Stephanie Dean March 12, 2021
UAU: An Intuitive Approach to Ceramic Design “…throughout my creations I want them to set a mood, to convey a feeling. I don’t want you to pass by that object daily and… Stephanie Dean March 4, 2021
The Mirror Edit: 10 Mirrors That Will Make You Reflect On the cusp of functional and decorative, the ten mirrors curated here bring both light and a sense of personality to the spaces they inhabit.… Stephanie Dean February 25, 2021
Erin Turkoglu: Exploring Craft & Process through Trial & Error “I am often drawn to forms that showcase the material in interesting ways. Sometimes my work ends up cartoonish and sometimes it is brutalist, but… Stephanie Dean February 18, 2021
Unassuming Materials: 7 Design Studios Upcycling Construction Materials into Collectible Design Gathering inspiration in unexpected places and seeing the beauty of discarded materials. This edit highlights a selection of design studios who employ a more sustainable… Stephanie Dean February 11, 2021
Christian + Jade: Encouraging Valuable Interactions through Intentional Design “Instead of consistently working within a specific form or function, we seek to communicate the changes that we see in the world and our own… Stephanie Dean February 2, 2021
"Existential Workflow" Guest edit by Charlotte Jul The process is a vital part of the work of all designers, craft artists, and artists. No one just seems to acknowledge it. Because processes… Charlotte Jul January 29, 2021
A. Vetra: Contemporary Collectible Objects with Ancient Mediterranean Memories “As a designer, I want to create objects that evoke emotions and engage with people through their story or simply their tactile look and presence… Stephanie Dean January 12, 2021
Eurico Humano: Uncovering Meaning & Connection through Material Research “I commit to the materials I work with and the knowledge gained from these relationships cannot be experienced by just experimenting on a superficial level.… Stephanie Dean December 14, 2020
MATERIAL ORIGINS: A Brazilian Collection by Waldick Jatobá “I believe every work of art or design, especially collectable design, must show an emotion; must have a strong animistic approach. We need to feel… Stephanie Dean December 5, 2020
Windows of Design: ADORNO x ALHAMBRA BERLIN “…the ‘Windows of Design’ project highlights creatives that express a unique philosophy through their work and objects that represent a viewpoint towards design that is… Stephanie Dean November 27, 2020
Jorge Diego Etienne: Fusing Digital Approaches with Artisanal Techniques “We don’t design in a vacuum and we do not create objects for merely décor. Our starting point is always the people who will use… Stephanie Dean November 21, 2020
The Material Language: Connecting through Forms, Colours, & Textures A Mexican Collection Curated by Pilar Obeso & Ana Elena Mallet “It is always refreshing to admire how designers translate the richness of ancient materials and techniques into forward-looking pieces. Tradition is timeless and all-around, and… Stephanie Dean November 16, 2020
Objets d'Art: 10 Pieces That Infuse Spaces With Personality As objets d’art, these ten select pieces spark interest, draw the eye, and bring personality to a space. At a moment when we are spending… Stephanie Dean November 13, 2020
The Lighting Edit: 10 Sculptural Lighting Solutions Functional art finds itself in a space where utilitarian objects – furniture, tableware, and lighting, among others – take an aesthetic turn, emphasising both the… Stephanie Dean November 6, 2020
Is it Real?: 3D Rendering in the Design Industry You have probably found yourself scrolling through your social media feed and come across something that might have looked a bit too impossible to be… Stephanie Dean October 26, 2020
Wearable Art: Where Jewellery & Fashion Design Meet Crafts & Collectible Design Wearable art finds itself at the intersection of jewellery and fashion design and collectible design. First developing in the 1930s and growing throughout the 1960s… Stephanie Dean October 16, 2020
