Play Inside the Sun to Learn About Fusion
SOL – an interactive spatial installation staging the origin of solar energy. In an immersive environment the principles of nuclear fusion can be experienced in a…
To Eat Off A Smile
Inspired by virtual imagery and digital computer graphics, specifically the popular “emoticons”, PATTERNED SMILE introduces two new faces designed exclusively for this urban, contemporary tableware…
Design of the Decade: ClearRx
The first decade of the 21st century has been frequently accused of lacking coherence. Ironically, coherence emerged as one of the prevailing themes of some…
Love Letter to Alex the Water Bottle
Oh Alex, how you’ve become my favorite water bottle these past few months. I didn’t think much of you at first but then I found…
It Holds Keys and Hangs Coats
I’m usually pretty good about keeping my keys and travel chotchkies in one place. I’m ambivalent about tossing them in a bowl or hanging them…
Think Japanese Minimalism
I’m enamored with two products by Japanese studio h220430. The Tokonoma is a display shelf of sorts that puts Japanese minimalism front and center. It’s…
A Little Mid-Century Mixed with Asian
This Basic Dining Chair is inspired by the Korean letter shape “Zi-Ut.” There’s a playful balance between traditional Asian forms and Dutch mid-century cues. There’s…
Stainless Steel and Bronze
Designer Dan McCabe describes his “Two Faced” coffee table as strikingly modern and I totally agree. The juxtaposition between the austere stainless steel and ornate…
Hear Me Out, V-MODA Crossfade Review
I have earbuds from V-MODA so when they sent me the Crossfade headphones, I already knew I’d be dealing with quality. True to the brand,…
Magic Carp-pet
I love carp and optical illusions – just a little tidbit about yours truly. The Magic Carp-pet (ha!) is a rug when viewed through a…
In The Spotlight
My alter ego lives in the spotlight. He absolutely craves it. In fact if he had his own place, he’d probably buy something like the…
Favorite Mobile News Reader, The Flud
Its slick interface has the media gushing so we decided to give it a go. There’s a diverse collection of content already featured in the…