As an (aspiring) architect, I think everything deserves to be designed well. Sadly, bottom line (read: bottom dollar) typically trends towards high function, low frill…and low cost. But at what expense? Obviously these two examples...
Since the last post was rather wordy, I thought I’d follow up with some pictures that tell the story of convention. The digs Airbnb hooked me up with a place to stay after my original host canceled last minute. Needless to say their...
This can be summed up in one phrase. Mind = blown. I was hoping to get to this post right after I returned from convention. I came back exhausted and yet invigorated – but soon lost this write-up as a priority when things like starting a...
No, we’re not talking a padded cell, though I’m sure at some point every designer has felt they needed one. Robert Bronwasser of Smool has started marketing his design for organizational “pillows” for your walls. Upon...
This week’s thinking thursday takes a look at a team out of Switzerland who have studied their environment and made a dual-functioning product out of their research. Their name is SputnikZurich and they make cool products out of the...
While browsing design-milk the other day, I came across this pillow. The description from the maker’s website says “The starting point of designing ‘HUHU’ is for encouraging people to get emotional compensation by using the object...
Back in September, we were contacted to do our second set of house plans. The client had some general ideas from looking at a variety of sources, but wanted pieces of each option while still being budget conscious. We dove into the project...
I decided to try out a DIY craft that I’d seen on Pinterest a couple times to give to dad as a Christmas gift. Having just retired from teaching, I figured he would like the school-relation that this piece takes on. The first task...
That’s how many it took to complete the design of this project. Not to mention the screws for the wood connections. And guess what? I loved every minute of it. This was also for the to-be-married couple as their wedding gift. They seem to...
Not too long ago – literally people, it was just last weekend, be proud of the minimal delay! – a good friend of ours had a bridal shower. She and her fiancé have been living together for the past couple months, so they don’t...
