October 2011

Who says chairs have to be conventional? The Knot Lounge is one example of seating that leaves one wondering how big knots can make the most relaxing experience yet. Inspired by Celtic knot designs, Alexandra Peters designed the chair to represent and fuse traditional and modern Ireland cultures. The final product is the comfy, better-than-any-bean-bag Continue Reading

It’s Halloween! This isn’t Rocky Horror, but it’s definitely a Freak Show (muhahahaha). No one can bring us a scarier editorial than Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø, who completed this eerie shoot for VMan magazine‘s “Archetype” issue. Styled by Beat Bolinger, male model Jacob Coupe is photographed in clean black and white, giving the shoot a Continue Reading

Take a look at this unique line of acrylic furnishings designed by Acrila. The modern collection displays a wide range of styles varying from high style to playfully chic. The play on depth and perspective,  the incorporation of bold colors and textures, all have a profound effect ones interpretation of each peice. I love the somewhat Continue Reading

Fashion design student, Stefani Nieuwenhuyse creates classic high-end garments that could catch the eye of Gianni Versace himself. Craftily gathering scraps of plywood from the floor of another person’s architecture project, Stefani creates reptilian-like corsets and dresses by strategically gluing the woodchips  onto organic cotton. The results are scaley, natural, fashion forward pieces that keep Continue Reading

Born in Barcelona, Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has created an extensive collection of large scale human figures made from cast iron that typically feature forms made out of letters and block numbers. His creative designs, having been featured everywhere from the U.S. to Europe, are simplistic in form yet overwhelmingly bold and beautiful. The pieces, Continue Reading

Accessorize your Halloween costume with Bones and Feathers Collective’s spooky bone jewelry that is sure to send a shiver up your spine! Los Angeles based accessory design team, Natalie Mauro and Nicole Morrall hand-dipped wax casts of fox, shark, and rattlesnake vertebrae into melted bullet castings to produce these bone chilling bronze adornments. The collection even Continue Reading

Get inspired for Halloween with these creative carving ideas by Queens native Ray. Starting off as a teacher, Ray began dabbling in pumpkin sculpting with students for classroom projects. After having several of his designs requested by student parents, Ray realized the potential in his talents and began offering his sculptures off to local hotels Continue Reading

There’s no need for Christmas lights on this house designed by Italian architect Italo Rota. Designed specifically for famed fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, this not-so-humble abode changes colors based on the mood of the occupant. It definitely looks like there’s a party in this house every night! Photos via Design Milk, My Modern Met, Studio Continue Reading

Take a look at this beautifully executed watch design by José Hurtado. It’s a wrist watch when you want it to be, and a simply a sleek modern wrist design when you don’t.  The meaning behind it’s construction is just as cool and elaborate as the design itself. With a leather band and your choice of Continue Reading

German furniture design company Radius Design create both indoor and outdoor furniture that is functional, original and attractive. This lends their designs to be seen as works of art within the home-setting rather than ordinary pieces of furniture. Most notable in their collection is their eco-friendly ethanol burning fireplaces that require no wood, burn an Continue Reading