Past as Future: Faig Ahmed Revives, Transforms the Artistry of the Carpet
They fused the glitchy, Internet-friendly aesthetic of his millennial generation with the most ancient of Eastern folk art traditions.
Objects
The New Era of Transparency
Transparent furniture is at the forefront of design—again. But modern-day designers and architects are pushing invisible boundaries with exceptional, see-through furniture, structures and homes.
Designed with History In Mind: Pioneers of New American Design Look Back
“We often start by finding wood with an interesting story and then we’d design these micro collections with that history as a guide,” Jason Horvath says.
Fine Art, Fine Tuned: Artist-Designed Pianos
Through its new cultural initiative, Steinway & Sons is commissioning visual artists like Mark Bradford to use player pianos as their medium.
The Key to Buying Better? Buying Less
Owners of the minimalist-inspired shop Formerly Yes offer tips for shopping shrewdly and paring down on possessions without compromising luxury.
Retro Tech: New Technology with an Old-Fashioned Approach to Style
New audio and visual appliances blend state-of-the-art technology with a new old-fashioned approach to design.
Artful Dodgers: Concealing Home Technology with Design
Google wants you to turn your ugly Wi-Fi router into a piece of display-worthy art.
Blind Spot
From a complete functionality overhaul to a wifi-enabled operation system, here we highlight five design brands who want a little more out of their windows.