Veiling with Transparency

It’s that time of the year- the one where we begin trading in heavy sweaters for soft, lightweight wears.  This spring, the feel of weightlessness…

In the Clear

This spring has brought an unpredictable material to the runway; one that is not often seen in fashion:  Clear vinyl.  From jackets to shoes to…

Inflatable Pavilion

This floating environment cascades through the Pavilion entrance at the 8th Design Miami.  Designed by Snarkitecture, the “Drift”, as it is titled, incorporated reductive design…

From Feet to Fuzz

Style and comfort have collided in this shoe designed for Céline’s spring 2013 collection.  With bold colors, these tactile shoes grabbed unexpected attention.  It’s not…

Modularity with Wood

Modularity is often sought after when it comes to design.  The more something can do to meet our needs, the better.  This modular system, designed…

From Nature to Glass Fibers

Illuminated installations inspired by nature were created for the BUGA festival in Germany by Loop.pH.  The Lichstroeme structures depict nature’s micro-organisms at a grand scale. …

Rapidly Deployable Concrete

  This hard-shelled cocoon started as a small folded pile of flexible material.  The use of an inflatable bladder and a dousing of water take…

Performance Enhancers

Everyone wants their devices to do more.  No longer is a phone for calling, it is also a GPS device, connection to the internet, tape…