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LED is a very hot cool light bulb . Preview.


the incandescent bulb ( 1879 – 2014 ) is not expected to survive, going the way of the dodo bird.

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Ibis mojo hd trail bike.

ultra light carbon frame and six inches of travel.

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Best of nyigf 2012: josh owen for kontextur.

putting the plunger in its place.

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» Objects

Alessi’s best dressed table.

wanders is the lady gaga of the design world.

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» Events

Cusp conference 2012. Update 6.
19 > 20 september 2012 | chicago Blog Widget by LinkWithin -->


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Luminaire presents salvatori to miami.

9 february | 6 > 8p | miami


Interview with architect yolande daniels. Preview.

lecture 6 february | the art institute of chicago.


Patrick norguet for kristalia. Saloni 2012 preview.

17 > 22 april | milano


Ceci nʻest pas une rêverie: Stanley tigerman.

26 january > 19 may | graham foundation chicago


Identity crisis in art. Heckscher museum.

15 jan > 27 march | huntington new york

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2012 tech design trend forecast, part 2.
our population is filled with experimenters, tinkerers, and developers who will unleash a new world of apps. Blog Widget by LinkWithin -->


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2012 tech design trend forecast, part 1.

our Internet personalities have evolved into amplified personas that aren’t truly us.


Report from nyigf 2012: neo-utility.

thoughtful, well-made design to the work and play space.


Pantone comes home. NYIGF 2012.

an accent on design in NY gift fair, Pantone brings more colors to home


Urban ears. NYIGF 2012

headphones are the design focus of the year: urban ears scored a first by establishing its own booth at gift fair.


Frank lloyd wright archival reproductions now available at 1000|museums.

FLW foundation archives is the most complete collection of the architect.


Lightair ionflow 50 air purifier. IHHS 2012

its’ all about small particles | 10 > 13 March | chicago


Play with your furniture.

of course, it does require a love of big, bold shapes.


The vintage ad browser: a searchable history of advertising.

how did we sell computers 60 years ago?


Handcrafted modern: tortie hoare’s boiled leather furniture

luxe leather meets old school craftsmanship.

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» Elsewhere

iPhone and iPad kicking butt via wsj [RK]

January 25th, 2012


reminder. 21 january opening recption, static bubbles, nendo, carpenters workshop gallery [RK]

January 19th, 2012


in these uncertain economic times, architecture schools can do more to prepare their students for a career. via archdaily [RK]

January 18th, 2012


The Keurig question: What to do with those used coffee cartridges? via latimes [RK]

January 16th, 2012


an innovative glue discovery inspired by super-rock-gripping blue mussels. via huffintonpost [RK]

January 5th, 2012


Just 4 seconds into 2012, Japan sets a new record with mind blowing 6,939 tweets per second! via tweet counter [RK]

January 5th, 2012


’s jonathan ive is knighted sir ive. via unbeige [RK]

January 4th, 2012


noticed that a tree’s resilience utilizes design principles in their branch structure. via npr.org [ nOnnIs ]

December 29th, 2011


international design competition call for entries to honor nyc victims.
via nytimes [RK]

November 30th, 2011


Maggie Daley is laid to rest. Former Chicago first lady helped shape Chicago via chicago tribune [RK]

November 29th, 2011


the billings index () climbs in october but demand for services remains negative. via architect magazine [RK]

November 17th, 2011


. via instyle decor [RK]

November 16th, 2011


Every other tweet today has been about SOPA and American Censorship Day. via business insider [RK]

November 16th, 2011


Dreamliner 787 finally has its maiden commercial voyage, on (ANA) from Tokyo to Hong Kong. via bbc [RK]

October 26th, 2011


Named quantum, University of Michigan solar powered car places third in World Solar Challenge. Detroit Three provide resources in exchange for brainpower from 100 young minds. via detroit free press [RK]for

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October 26th, 2011