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VIVE LA FRANCE- Revolutionary Design!

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When citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille, the city’s largest prison, in the name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, a global revolution had begun. The actions of those taken in 1789 led to the eventual dethroning of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, who symbolized excessive extravagance, eventually paving the way for democracy and a new republic. In [...]

2012 Green GOOD DESIGN Awards

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The Green GOOD DESIGN Awards are always an indicator of progress that the design industry makes towards sustainability; recognizing only those products expected to contribute to the development of a healthy society. Each year, hundreds of products are submitted but only a few dozen make the cut. We pared down the extensive list to share with you several of o[...]

Life Edited

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In 2009, TreeHugger.com-founder Graham Hill initiated a competition to come up with a design for his 450 square foot New York City studio that would maximize space while emphasizing good design and environmental responsibility. Over three hundred entries from around the world were sent in, and from those Hill selected an entry from architecture students Cat[...]

Orla Reynolds: As If From Nowhere - She has arrived!

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Orla Reynolds is an Irish product designer who has graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with a degree in Interior and Furniture Design. Profiled as one of “Things Modenus Loves,” her first collection of furniture has been well received for its appearance and functionality. Reynolds’ aptly named “As if from nowhere” line of furniture includes tabl[...]

Dwell on Design 2012 in Review

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This past weekend was intense for much of the design industry as leaders in modern furnishings, fixtures, materials, and lifestyle products flocked to the seventh annual Dwell on Design expo in Los Angeles. Over three days, exhibitors displayed the best and newest of their product collections and visitors were able to participate in demonstrations, seminars,[...]

Booths to Visit at Dwell

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Today marks the official start of the Dwell on Design 2012 modern design conference held in downtown Los Angeles. We’ll be there today through Sunday looking for eye-catching design and up-and-coming designers who are shaping the direction of modern design. Here are a few booths that we will be seeking out – look for us here: GRAFF Faucets will be exhibiting[...]

Mix It Up: The Ultra-Modern Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand

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Admit it – you’ve entertained dreams of telling your boss at your day job to go fly a kite, just so you can jet off to Ibiza and DJ the summer club circuit. It’s ok, we all have. Perhaps that dream was never more appealing than now, considering that the ultra-modern Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand is just a few thousand bucks ($2,330 once fully custo[...]

Entra Magazine: Featuring Design & Architecture of Exclusive Residences

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The Styleture editorial team is a big fan Entra Magazine, an online publication that takes you inside exclusive residences created by some of the world’s top architects and designers. Presented by an editorial team with decades of publishing experience, images within Entra Magazine have been shot by internationally known photographers. Dramatic layou[...]

Here's the Skinny: Innovation in Ultra-thin Tiles

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Advances in tile technology have been wowing us for a number of years, and this year is no exception. Inalco, the Spanish tile manufacturer, has created a line of ultra-thin tiles in varying sizes that may just revolutionize the use of tile in design. At 4mm thick, the tiles are lighter in weight and more versatile; opening up many more design options. Wond[...]

The Brooklyn Gold Rush: An Interview with Avi Abel of Watermark Designs

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Lately there has been a flurry of media attention being given to the hub of art and culture that is Brooklyn, New York. From national dailies to independent bloggers, everyone is trying to find out if “Brooklyn” is turning into a brand. With companies such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Starbucks and Ford Motor Company all utilizing Brooklyn in their recent advertising[...]