turning penney’s into another target, if that was the goal, seemed misguided.

everything comes together with new exhibit space, bevy of exhibtiors and visitors.

until the ipad came out.

designers unveil new works.

8 june 2013 | 10am cst | chicago

6 june 2013 | noon cst

12 june > 11 august 2013 | weil am rhein, germany.

a motor scooter designed by an artist and sculptor.

natural forces are having an increasing impact on human habitats, behaviors and policies.

when the zombie apocalypse comes, you’ll still be able to drive your model s.

a people-centric furniture design group believes everything is connected

we’d recommend buying a second regular Pedal Bin for actual, you know, trash.

wins icff editors award in process.

a one-off exclusive pininfarina interpretation of a luxurious bmw coupé.

who was first usa automaker to fully repay government loan?

wired $451.8 million to repay the full loan with interest.

sale ends 25 may 2013 | chicago

chandeliering spaces.

world record attempt for absolute distance in solar-powered airplane.

handmade architectural sculptures.

22 may > 27 july 2013 | paris

it took 26 years before mario approached alessi.

22 may 2013 | miami

the most innovative and sophisticated thermal management and electronics system for LED light management.

the idea of a milano manhattan style remains elusive however.

when weaving whatever happens, happens.

16 may 2013 | noon CST

the proper name is Collective.1—suggesting that .2 and .3 are to come.

the integration of japan’s technologies and traditional japanese design elements.

8 > 11 May 2013 | new york city

the eye is more powerful than the ear.

so called ‘shareway’, high speed rail, autos and bicycles would be bundled together.

the concept was to bring the outside to the inside.

5 > 7 may 2013 | phoenix usa > open to public

that’s our inspiration, the bionic universe.

revolutions in office technology produce revolutions in office furniture design.

in case you’re wondering.

preparing for cross-country flight may 2013.

inspired by eadweard muybridge’s famous rowing stop-action photography.

a tribute to the masters amid a rejection of corporate environments.

never before has there been such a rush of automakers to show talents beyond car building.

look at things. live on details. make quality. work with the people you like.

museo scienza e tecnica di milano

20 march – 07 july 2013 | london

closing 26 april 2013 | london

long double roofs will suggest the shape of chicken houses—not what herzog and de meuron had in mind.

11 > 16 june 2013 | basel

minivan’s most iconic feature – the single, sliding door.

27 march > april 1 2013 | paris

public forum set for 11 > 12 april 2013.

roughly two-hour flight test “went according to plan.

4 april 2013 | los angeles

25 > 31 march 2013 | nyc | creative time and mta arts for transit present.

9 > 14 april 2013 | milan

please draw freely 15 february > 8 may 2013 | new york city

no system will do everything for everyone

designed by the porsche design studio. available 1 may 2013.

12 october 2013 > 20 january 2014 | raleigh north carolina

I love the freedom of nature, to be simple or complex.

who doesn’t like robots?

9 march 2013 | chicago

a four-wheel drive hybrid crossover.

award winning attributes include innovative function and unique materials.

not exactly high-heel but quite hip..

few designers manage to navigate with such conviction between design, art and craft.

a wonderful example of perfect geometric forms, arranged with a human element and sense of playfulness.

the duck timer quacks when it’s time to turn off the heat.

with two very different ways of selling you boxers and two very different leading men.

table top made of untreated, recycled teak planks, making each table unique.

created over an eight-month bentley internship.

north-facing skylights determines the museum’s plot placement.

visual merchandising becomes public art that interacts with new york city pedestrians.

we also ripped apart a few serious industry leader’s lights.

a transparent, heat-emitting envelope brings new meaning to the igloo.

long-standing iconic brand put to rest.

upset winner of the best production car design at the detroit auto show

photography devoid of people only heighten the surreal venues.

interesting low-consumption housing model.

carefully devised for licensing on shirts and caps and pins and—one designer said—a possible electric guitar.

award created in 1950 by three architects: Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr.

abraham lincoln had just published the emancipation proclamation.

bikes that look capable of hitting the streets soon.

creative recipe..

textile design and furniture manufacturing re-imagined.

the electric bicycle that doesn’t look like one.

bringing the outside inside and the inside outside.

cuts a 2,294 kilometers trip from 20 hours to eight hours.

stool 60 is the number one seller of artek products

offer good 1 december 2012 thru 30 june 2013.

at the intersection of design, art, kitch and culture.

click > enlarge Here’s a win-win-w1n solution for safety, keeping the weight and gizmos to a minimum, and looking cool. Epic Bike has embedded five LED lights into a seat post. Water-resistant and theft-resistant (with a little common sense) lights that last a minimum of 50 hours on two AA batteries. [ epic bike ]

design democracy. “I’m lovin it”

lifelike creatures light up the home.

bright idea: smart phone controlled light bulbs.

the best use of recycled paper we’ve ever seen.

our top five picks from the new collection.

told by 2nd and 3rd generation family members.

a motorcycle that is really a piece of art.

hand crank desk for standing room only.

three tables are better than one.