Paperless Post is an awesome new service that allows you to make custom invitations that look like engraved type on a nice thick paper stock – but it’s all digital. Facebook or Evite no more – show your guests that you’re all class. These invites show up just like the *real* thing, envelope and all, [...]
We walked the NYIGF, a.ka. the gift fair, and endured the extreme object overload, all so you don’t have to. I know, I know, we’re too kind! Here’s our top picks from the show – and stay tuned for interviews with a few of the companies.
AREAWARE
Paul Loebach’s stools in new colors!
ARTECNICA
Hanging, flat-packing lamp by Karl [...]
Tags: Accessories, Design, Events, Gifts, New York, NYIGF, Products, Trade Show
Lisa and Caroline are the founders of the Object Design League, an organization for promoting independent designers in Chicago. They told us the story of how they got the idea to form a club, and how it has quickly evolved into a movement with a lot of momentum!
You just came out with an article on [...]
Every year at ICFF, we set a goal for ourselves for the next year. In 2007 we did the DesignBoom Mart, and our goal for the next year was to get space on the show floor. In 2008 we were in the IDSA space (check this photo out for a good laugh), and our goal [...]
ICFF 2009 is officially over and I thought it was a successful show this year. Filled with fetching designs and inspiring people. I exhibited at the DesignBoom Mart and being at the back of the Javits center felt like Guam. Everything seemed so far away, even especially the restrooms. I was shackled tending to my [...]
Way back in December we were approached by curators Dan Rubinstein and Jen Renzi to participate in their ICFF offsite show, InDisposed. At that point the show seemed so far in the future, but lo and behold, we set up tomorrow!
The brief they put together is amazing. In their own words:
As environmentalism has infiltrated contemporary [...]
Awesome show alert.
Steven Urbatsch and Matthew Josephs run Material Process Systems. Their extensive shop focuses on architectural and furniture fabrication. During a slow period in the shop due to the recession, they dreamed up the idea for RE/BUILD. Fast forward a few months and the show is just about ready to open, May 15th at [...]
Need help navigating the myriad of events during Design Week? We’re here to help. This week we’ll be posting interviews with the organizers of several offsite events happening during ICFF.
Model Citizens promises to be a truly exciting show. Held at Exit Art (475 10th Avenue @ 36th Street), right round the corner from the Javits [...]
We just got back from BKLYN DESIGNS and we’re excited to say there’s tons of great stuff this year! The show runs through Sunday, so go check it out. Our favorites:
Takeshi Miyakawa
I NEED THIS. Hands down my favorite thing at the show. See the rest of the photos after the jump.
Tags: Bklyn Designs, Brooklyn, Design, Events, Furniture, Trade Show
I love BKLYN DESIGNS – every year it brings us down to DUMBO to see what’s going on in our local design world. Because we know you’re like us, and can’t stand the anticipation until the show opens, we’re bringing you precoverage. To start, we interviewed Karen Auster. She founded auster*events and BKLYN DESIGNS™, and [...]
