Designer Danielle Trofe Makes Lamps Out of Mushrooms
I grow lampshades out of mushrooms. I moved to New York for an unpaid internship with two pieces of luggage. I used to be a bartender for almost 7 years. …
Professor Nicole Koltick Looks at the Future of Design
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 lives in some beautiful and poetic …
Furniture Designer Marcel Wanders Will Not Settle for Anything
Right now, I’m homeless. I’m not an introvert, but I’m not an extrovert either. Balance is always a good idea.
Designer Nicholas Felton Tells Stories Through Data
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 drive letterpress people crazy. It’s pretty …
Designer Stefan Sagmeister Believes in Beauty
I stopped by for a quick chat with designer Stefan Sagmeister at his New York City apartment to get a glimpse at his mind and his new book on Beauty. …
A Couple of Ideas from Design Duo Anton & Irene
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 are a few things I am …
Indonesian Fashion Designer Barli Asmara Can’t Stop Thinking About Fabric
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 follow trends to create something new.
At Dare Bottleshop & Provisions, a Unique Curation of Wines & Products from Around the World
One of my secret vices is that I love good food and drinks. I’m certainly not an epicure but my cultivated palate helps me taste and recognize quality foods and …