Something Good: A look at how one young studio views the future of Italian design, as seen during Milan Design Week 2014

Something Good


While the “Made in Italy” moniker may not mean quite what it used to, Italian design is still alive and well. And, thanks to forward-thinking design groups like Something Good, it’s becoming more responsive to reoccurring…

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Daniel Emma Magnifier : An elegant little bronze object for enlarging type and weighing down papers

Daniel Emma Magnifier


While the monocle is of course the magnifier of choice for the Scrooge McDucks of the world, the simple bronze magnifier by Australian design studio Daniel Emma is certainly the…

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Objects at Maison et Objet 2013: Maharajahs, nylon diamonds, scissor charms more

Objects at Maison et Objet 2013

Amid the vast array of design to behold at this year’s Maison et Objet—we were interested in lighting, seating and innovation, in particular—were smaller accessories that give the very show its name. Here, a trio of designers presenting objects from sleek scissor necklaces and nylon diamonds to Indian scarves featuring…

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Eight Emperors: Sculptural paper cuts and wood objects inspired by sailing

Eight Emperors

Eight Emperors is a stunning new collection of handmade works from Ann Arbor-based husband-and-wife team Matthew Shlian and Thea Augustina Eck. Walking the line between art and design, the pieces range from intricately cut and folded paper sculptures to palm-sized objects crafted from local, fallen lumber—and Shlian tells us…

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