Michael S. Smith invites designers into his world
Marisa Marcantonio and Michael S. Smith Michael S. Smith is one of today’s most respected talents in the industry, and design enthusiasts got to know him a little better last week at the DDB. In a discussion with Stylebeat blogger Marisa Marcantonio, Michael touched on his early career, his most recent projects and his recently […]
Nina Campbell looks to her great-uncle for design inspiration
Great design runs in the family for Nina Campbell. Her great-uncle watercolorist Stratford Hely Hutchinson Keightley played muse for Nina in her latest collection of wallcoverings and fabrics for Osborne & Little.
What’s new at Designtex?
Designtex has undergone a lot of changes this summer. Not only has the company redesigned its website but it also has added numerous fabrics and wallcoverings to its existing collections. Read on to learn what’s new.
Rug Art meets designers’ custom needs
Customization is essential in the design industry. It’s also a virtue New York-based retailer Rug Art fully embraces. The company’s one-of-a-kind carpets and rugs can be seen in the homes of celebrities, in the lobbies of prestigious hotels like The Mandarin Oriental and MGM Las Vegas, and inside the Time Warner building, Fendi retail stores […]
Tip Tuesday: Top shelf ideas
Whether you’re a minimalist or a collector, shelving solutions are a must. On this week’s Tip Tuesday, Go Design Go asked designers Summer Thornton and Antonino Buzzetta to weigh in on the best shelving solutions, including floating shelves, floor-to-ceiling bookcases and open shelving.
At Exteriors, the DDB brings the outdoors in
The chilly climes in New York City are not stopping the DDB from thinking warm thoughts—of outdoor living in particular. This Thursday, Jan. 29, the design center and Coastal Living magazine will host “Exteriors,” an afternoon event (3 to 6:30 p.m.) featuring debuts from Dedon, Knoll, Michael Taylor Designs, Vondom and Walters Wicker.
Rapid-Fire Q&A with Steve Brister of Nella Vetrina
In this Rapid-Fire Q&A series, Go Design Go quizzes company CEOs and Presidents about everything from their favorite furniture pieces to their design mottos. In this feature, Nella Vetrina founder Steve Brister reveals not only his greatest achievement in design, but also the one thing he would most like to change about himself.
In new fabric collection, Christian Lacroix Maison lets nature take its course
Nouveaux Mondes, the new Christian Lacroix Maison collection for Designers Guild, draws inspiration from the wildlife and lush vegetation of the Caribbean islands, with fabrics featuring tiger stripes, exotic flowers and a kaleidoscopic pattern of butterflies.
Giselle Loor’s favorite finds at DCOTA
According to Florida-based designer Giselle Loor of B+G Design, good design is both functional and innovative. These priorities shined through when we asked her to stop at her favorite DCOTA showrooms and share what caught her eye. Her choices, below:
Holly Hunt and Waterworks try their hand at 3D printing
Prototyping a product has been a traditionally costly, involved process—an engineering labor of love. 3D printing has steadily altered that reality, ushering in an era of possibility for the design industry in particular. Several companies, including Holly Hunt and Waterworks, are dabbling in the process to learn what works best for their product collections and […]