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In a move that makes Parsons the easy winner of the “Coolest Named Dean” competition, architect and scholar Miodrag Mitrasinovic will take the helm of its School of Design Strategies (SDS). The school—one of five at Parsons—addresses the intersection of cities, services, and ecosystems through undergraduate programs in integrated design, design and management, and environmental studies, and is developing a slate of graduate programs in fields such as design management and urban design studies.

“I am deeply confident that in this new position Miodrag will successfully lead the ongoing development of the School of Design Strategies,” said Parsons Dean Joel Towers, who led the formation of SDS. “Miodrag is highly qualified for this role. He is a significantly accomplished academic, has provided invaluable service to Parsons and The New School, and brings a collaborative, respectful, and visionary personality to the job.” Plus, among his recent architectural achievements is designing Belgrade’s first Montessori school, complete with a novel modular furniture system. Mitrasinovic, who previously served as chair of urban and transdisciplinary design in SDS, will hold his new decanal post until January 2011.

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Tomorrow is the deadline for your art to be considered for the Bonfire article in the fall issue. We have already received some photography submissions, as well as a painting by Lisa Congdon and a print by Blair Kelly. I know there are plenty of Bonfire works-in-progress out there and look forward to seeing the results of this call for submissions. More details can be found here. (Email me if you have questions or need more time to finish your piece.)

Joseph Joseph is one of our favorite kitchenware companies, as their designs are functional, attractive, space-saving, and well-thought out. Their fold-flat colander is made with living hinges, meaning the whole thing is molded in a single piece; the space-saving Nest 8 contains four measuring cups, small and large mixing bowls, a colander, and a sieve all in one compact package; and their Index chopping board set ensures that you can chop raw meat, fish, veggies, and cooked food all on separate surfaces, preventing contamination.

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The monument (a grave) stands out for being at the same time linear, sharp and sculptural.made with sarnico stone.

In an exploration of outdoor furniture and low-tech crafts in Mexico, Hector Esrawe Studio has produced the minimal but aggressive Chaise Vari, which takes inspiration from the itinerant weavers working in the streets of Mexico City, producing unique pieces from minimal means for passers-by. The chaise follows suit, completely built by hand, blacksmithed in iron or stainless steel and woven from PVC cord in a variety of colors.

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