Feb 22

CH Luminaries: Oscar Niemeyer, Aaron Swartz, Helen Gurley Brown and more in our tribute to the pioneering figures that we lost in the last year

Posted in: academyawards, automotivedesign, influencers, innovations, pioneers

CH Luminaries

In a nod to the tradition propagated by the Oscars, we decided to take time to acknowledge the most influential figures in our sphere that have passed away in the last year. While this list is in no way exhaustive—from music to art and design and more, the world…

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Jan 09

Interview: Jona: The InAisce visionary on travel, texture and the nature of artistic collaboration

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Interview: Jona

Invoking an anthropological spirit and aesthetic, New York-based designer Jona transcends the landscape of couture through his avant-garde label, InAisce. Imbued in signature hues of nuanced greys and arctic neutrals, InAisce aims to illustrate the ephemeral flux of nature and self in collections infused with a folkloric blend of…

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Dec 06

NYC Holiday Pop-Ups: Top temporary shops in the city this season

Posted in: amdc, giftfairs, giftguide, krochetkids, popupshops

NYC Holiday Pop-Ups

Once again, the now-ubiquitous breed of seasonal retailer—the holiday pop-up shop—has taken up residence in several crannies throughout New York City. Of course, the shops are welcome tenants, for there’s no better place to stumble on the perfect gift than their cleverly curated corners. Below are three unique pop-ups…

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Sep 19

Wrk-shp Spring 2013

Posted in: la, springsummer2013, womenswear

Fifties-era Case Study Homes and the SoCal spirit inform Airi Isoda’s latest collection

Wrk-shp Spring 2013

Continuing to mine the world of architecture for inspiration, Wrk-shp designer Airi Isoda reveals a Spring/Summer 2013 apparel collection based on the Case Study homes built in Southern California in the 1950s. With the fourth collection, crisp lines and structured silhouettes begin to establish a distinct vibe for the…

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Sep 17

Master Debaters

Posted in: graphicartist

A provocative new print series by Brooklyn-based graphic artist Mark McGinnis

Master Debaters

Mark McGinnis, who helped adults remember their ABCs with his irreverent 2010 Alphabet Series (“A” is for Atomic, “B” is for Blow, and “C” is for Camel Toe), is debuting a new set of colorful prints called the “Master Debaters” series at SCP’s Design Department Store exhibition as part…

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Sep 14

London Underground Circuit Map

Posted in: Circuit, in residence, suzuki, underground, yuki, yuri suzuki

Le designer japonais Yuri Suzuki a récemment présenté son projet « London Underground Circuit Maps » développé dans le cadre de Designers in Residence au London Design Museum jusqu’en janvier 2013. Son travail explore les systèmes de communication souterrains à travers l’utilisation de circuits électroniques.

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Sep 13

Poster II, The Hustler

Posted in: joeyroth, metaphors

Designer Joey Roth breaks down the art of making things happen

Poster II, The Hustler

According to multidisciplinary designer Joey Roth, a hustler is someone who creates something from inspiration, mediated by an uncompromising picture of reality, then launches it with precision into the world. To illustrate this archetype and the processes behind it, Roth’s new letterpress poster upacks the “Hustler” column from his…

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Sep 05

Christopher Raeburn Fall/Winter 2012

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The eccentric British designer finds inspiration in opposing themes for his latest collections

Christopher Raeburn Fall/Winter 2012

British designer Christopher Raeburn’s Autumn Winter 2012 collection looks to the future to present utilitarian pieces with a sharp sense of style. Raeburn presents two distinct lines for men and women, “Scorch” and “Freeze,” adventurous collections focused on opposing materials and themes. For the “Scorch” collection, Raeburn incorporates the…

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Aug 31

David Taylor

Posted in: candles, homedecor

The Stockholm-based Scottish artisan introduces a family of candlesticks

David Taylor

Based out of Stockholm, Scotsman David “Superdave” Taylor calls himself a metal craftsman. The self-proclaimed job title doesn’t necessarily do him justice, however, given that his roster of work regularly transcends the boundaries between design, art and craft. Yet, tags aside, the man is a true contemporary artisan in…

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Aug 30

Silhouette Project

Posted in: family, silhouettes

One graphic designer’s ode to his newborn daughter

Silhouette Project

When graphic designer Brent Holloman was about to welcome his first child into the world, he had learned enough from friends that those formative years can fly by. In order to enjoy and remember the early stages of his daughter’s development he decided to draw her silhouette once a…

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