When we think of wood and paper, we usually see it in this manner; wood=source, paper=result. What if we flipped the model and saw paper as the source and wood as the end product? This was the concept behind Mieke Meijer's project at the Design Academy Eindhoven. — yatzer.com
I don't have a favorite architect. I'm not into all that. I know nothing about design or architecture. My daughter says I am a modern autistic. I live alone, I work alone, I don't watch TV or go to cinema or read magazines—I have simply no idea of what is happening in the world. — Philippe Starck edited by Deb Schwartz, Wall Street Journal
Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of some of the world's greatest designers? In the case of Philippe Starck, the answer may as well be nothing but motorcycles and a collection of impulses and ambient music. The Wall Street Journal shares with us a short interview from the surprisingly humble... View full entry
Sometime before 1 a.m. on April 11, a group of activists installed handmade benches at 10 different locations throughout San Francisco as a political statement against the city's sit-lie ordinance. The law, approved by voters last November, prohibits sitting or lying down on city sidewalks. — San Francisco Guardian
A spokesperson from the group offered to share images of the benches with the Guardian on condition of anonymity. The person noted that the benches were built by hand using wooden pallets found on the side of the road. The images were sent in an email with the subject line, "Angry queers protest... View full entry
If you thought DWR copycatting was either borderline or almost legit, knock yourself out with this one. architect's newspaper If you thought DWR copycatting was either borderline or almost legit, knock yourself out with this one. architect's newspaper View full entry
Keep you awake all night. Keep you awake all night. mailonline more patterns here View full entry
White rugs and sofas can become filthy anywhere. But in New York, the culprit is soot (a.k.a, schmutz.) NYT View full entry
German company betontapete is about to release a line of latex based faux concrete wallcoverings. German company betontapete is about to release a line of latex based faux concrete wallcoverings. View full entry
Just a couple months ago we saw Eileen Gray's "dragons" chair sell for $28m. Now Marc Newson's "Lockheed Lounge" fetches £1.1, making it the record-high price for a piece of contemporary design art. Bloomberg. View full entry
Our good friends at DesignerPages recently invited me to curate a collection from their ever-growing product library. It was actually quite therapeutic to forget the economy for a few minutes while browsing around for some classics. Take a look and let me know what you think, and ping me if any... View full entry
Droog opens it's doors in NY.PSFK View full entry
Most people hated decorator's gold. I hope you have a heart for these beauties... End of this weekends furniture show!) fastco View full entry
After years in which stainless steel and chrome finishes were staples in the furniture world, warmer golden tones are being used in more and more designs. LA Times View full entry
The Guardian has asked 5 designers to propose revisions to Obama's Oval Office. View slideshow (via SC) View full entry
Decoustics ceiling panels provides excellent light reflectance, acoustic control, and superior aesthetics for Conference Center at OECD Headquarters. View full entry
The finest restroom in America is in the five-star Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee - says the Internet public who cast online ballots in the 7th annual “America’s Best Restroom” contest. Bustler View full entry
