Designer Patricia Urquiola has overhauled Cassina's 1940s headquarters in Meda, northern Italy, to include a wall of plants and a cylindrical meeting space encased in metal panelling.
9 Big Design Trends That Will Shape 2018
How Environmental Graphics Can Inspire Culture and Creativity in the Workplace
Environmental graphics are a way to engage employees on a level that can be easy to overlook, physically in the workspace.
The 10 Design Trends Of 2017 That Need To Die
New Ways of Working Drive More Color Choices
How to be Florence Knoll in 10 Easy Steps
Looking back on a decades-old relationship with the designer on the centennial of her birth, Metropolis vice president of design Paul Makovsky reflects on the lessons to be learned from her contributions to architecture and design.
Apple Is Leading a Revolution in Office Chairs
The Pacific has already racked up what might be the highest honor any design can receive in 2017: Its first customer was Jony Ive, Apple Inc.’s chief design officer.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF EAMES CHAIRS — FROM THE LOUNGER TO THE ICONIC MOLDED ARMCHAIR
Eames chairs — from the cozy lounger to the sleek molded armchair —are still widely sought after today, and are continually referenced by contemporary designers.
What Greenbuild 2017 Signals for the Future of the Green Building Movement
The green building industry receives a lot less attention from the media than developments like the launch of the Tesla Semi, but it is arguably one of the most impactful parts of the broader climate action movement today.
Francesco Forcellini designs a sound and fire proof collection for open space offices
Francesco Forcellini’s latest collection consists of wall dividers, lounge chairs and side tables that have been designed to suit the needs of flexible open space offices and relaxed areas.
Inside IBM Design: The era of fetishizing the process of design is finally ending
Can you teach an old company new tricks? IBM’s metamorphosis into the world’s largest design-oriented company hasn’t been easy.
Controlled chaos: Patricia Urquiola is caught between craft and industry in Philadelphia
From missteps, to mishaps to inevitable self-doubt, the creative process isn’t for the faint of heart. But instead of succumbing to the pressure, Spanish designer and architect Patricia Urquiola embraces the chaos of creativity.
New intellectual property protection initiative launched for workplace and interior design
The issue is one of stolen ideas after a commercial presentation, without consent or a fee, a problem that has plagued the interior design industry and left owners/creators feeling like they had no legal support to refer to.
How Often Do Designers Leave Design, Compared To Other Industries?
Based on data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2011 to 2016, the data shows how people tend to switch out of some industries more frequently than others.
UNIQLO SPRZ NY EAMES Collection on Sale for Cyber Monday!
For Cyber Monday only, UNIQLO has put a number of the Eames tee shirts on sale, marked down to $9.90 from $14.90. Hurry the sale is only today while supplies last.
This Detroit Furniture Startup Wants To Dethrone Ikea
This Chair Is Designed To Create A Private Space For One Person
The ergonomic design includes a couple of features, like a USB charging port, led-lamp or tablet holder that allows the user to curl up inside and watch a movie, do some work or have a hands-free video call.
Facilitating Interdisciplinary Collaboration Through Design
echnology, demographics, and lifestyle demands have shaped the way students expect to access, consume, and engage with information, and each other.
The Organic Chair: A Key Piece of Mid-century Modern Design
Mid-century modern – this term stands for probably the most creative, and undoubtedly the best known and most influential era in the history of American design. The Organic Chair is a rediscovered early masterpiece from this period.
Johnston Marklee orchestrates a smooth redesign of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
On the event of its 50th anniversary, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has received a redesign by LA-based architects Johnston Marklee – a careful interior sculpting and shifting, respectful of the original Josef Paul Kleihues designed building completed in 1996.