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.

designers unveil new works.

diffrient took the measure of his world and rendered his impressions with uncommon ability.

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.

the only question is—where will it show up next?

10 > 15 june 2013 | chicago.

11 > 16 june 2013 | basel

18 > 19 september 2013 | chicago

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.

chandeliering spaces.

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

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.

concord is a fusion of the nordic and mediterranean style.

17 > 21 may 2013 | new york city

when weaving whatever happens, happens.

16 may 2013 | noon CST

21 may 2013 | new york city

they are ‘there,’ and then, again, they are not.

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.

16 may 2013 | chicago | reception & runway show

8 > 11 May 2013 | new york city

extended to 24 August 2013 | chicago.

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.

may 5 commemorates the mexican army’s unexpected 1862 victory over french forces at the battle of puebla.

revolutions in office technology produce revolutions in office furniture design.

in case you’re wondering.

paintings and sculptures from 1966 to 2009 and adress kelly designed in 1952 while living in france.

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.

the project showcases limited-edition, shoppable pieces inspired by works in the museum’s permanent collection.

dark side of the moon is iconic.

museo scienza e tecnica di milano

20 march – 07 july 2013 | london

it is the paul smith of websites.

if you have time and addicted to timepieces here’s a 24-hour-long flick.

1912 weird, animated, insect-puppet stop motion movies.

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

20 march > 7 july 2013 | london

27 march > april 1 2013 | paris

28 march 2013 | noon cst | chicago

4 april 2013 | los angeles

9 > 14 april 2013 | milan

13 > 14 april 2013 | milan

21 march 2013 | 5>8p | chicago

sixth japanese architect to win the prize since it was first awarded in 1979.

also stool 60 80th anniversary celebration.

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

you know, I’m just pretty excited to see it out in the market.

13 march 2013 | chicago

9 march 2013 | chicago

award winning attributes include innovative function and unique materials.

a great example of integrating old and new.

do we know what the next big color is, we don’t.

kartell made plastic cool.

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

in the mood to make a cake in the shape of an office chair.

ongoing until 9 may 2013 | chicago

this is not a new conversation nor even a new idea.

expansion, which is slated to open in 2016.

inspired by the “best picture” winners from 1927 to 2012.

verner panton was a rebel, a visionary, and a poet of form, color, and light.

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

created over an eight-month bentley internship.

9 february 2013 | chicago

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

feria habitat valencia 2012 > nude

sleeker, lighter and we hope faster: essentially a BMW on ice.

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

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

a link to freshly minted design graduates.

four refurbished classics now available in a 1922 autopark.

interesting low-consumption housing model.

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

180 international design studios impress.

bikes that look capable of hitting the streets soon.

first place entry gets lots of points for a concept that can potentially be taken to market.

david chipperfield curated the 13th.

creative recipe..

textile design and furniture manufacturing re-imagined.

14 january 2013 | san francisco

the electric bicycle that doesn’t look like one.