Inside Craft

I grow lampshades out of mushrooms. I moved to New York for an unpaid internship with two pieces of luggage. I used to be

I’m more interested in posing problems, not solving them. To reimagine the future, one must go beyond the known disciplines. Design can enhance our

Right now, I’m homeless. I’m not an introvert, but I’m not an extrovert either. Balance is always a good idea.

It seems crazy to spend over a hundred dollars on a pencil sharpener. This dictionary has a whole list of proofreader’s marks. You see? Anyone can

Information design helps to spark genuine curiosity about most mundane matters. I simply couldn’t let a year pass. That’s how I started my yearly reports. Sometimes I

My work is an excuse to talk to people that otherwise I might not talk to. I don’t call myself an artist, I call

I stopped by for a quick chat with designer Stefan Sagmeister at his New York City apartment to get a glimpse at his mind

I love cheap Deli coffee. No, Paolo is not a stage name. Before, I was a concierge at a Midtown hotel, mostly dealing with

I get up quite early, but only start getting into designer’s mood by 3 pm, spending 2–3 hours a day on pure creativity. I

I don’t remember the last time I woke up early. I feel comfortable with Italian cuisine. My parents had this little farmhouse with a tiny dining room

Everyone calls me a Christmas tree. I start my day with a coffee and finish it with bourbon. When I was a child, I used to tweeze

I prefer Earl Grey in the mornings. I’ve always looked for this mix of Lower East-Side but with that low-key, Brooklyn vibe. You need to pick

Anton: Why waste energy on sleep. A: As soon as I get to my computer I operate as fast as possible. Irene: I am a list maker. I: There

I look at the fabric, but all I see is the dress. I love tulle, it’s very easy to layer. In New York, one has to

Did you know that rats are crazy smart? I used to have hard times with the snooze button. I quit my job and sold my house to