Tangerine Tango
NPR’s Morning Edition had a segment this morning about Pantone’s Color of the Year 2012: “Tangerine Tango.” Take a listen here.
What inspires us: Design
The ideas that have grabbed our attention today
Globus Organics
I’m not a fan of packaged produce but global organics makes it look so fresh!
Globus Organics — The Dieline — TheDieline.com — Package Design Blog.
Made by Hand
Made by Hand / No 2 The Knife Maker from Made by Hand on Vimeo.
This website tells inspiring stories about interesting people pursuing atypical interests and hand-crafting beautiful products. Love it!
Nest
The Nest thermostat has been making the rounds lately, and it caught my attention a couple weeks ago, but it wasn’t until I saw this video that it really hit me. These guys have taken something that exists in most people’s households, but most people never think about, and completely reinvented what it can do and how you interact with it.
More, please.
Coca-Cola goes white
Coke’s strict adherence to its brand standards means that when they make their first non-red can, it’s noticeable in a big way. They’ve decided to do that for their conservation charity program, and the results, by Turner Duckworth (who have also masterminded their Coke and Diet Coke can redesigns) are gorgeous.
Maison Martin Margiela
Masion Martin Margiela creates a surreal space within reality. If I could turn my dream fashion into interiors and if I could turn my dream interiors into fashion and he does it all too well.
Sephora Sensorium
Comprising a series of multifaceted and interactive sensory experiences that go beyond just the act and perception of sniffing perfume, the Sensorium is the world’s first scent museum of its kind. In addition to a momentary stop in a scent-deprivation chamber and a fragrance “flight bar,” visitors also pass through “First Scent,” an audio-visual set-up that coordinates with custom fragrances redolent of early-morning breakfasts, salty beach air and freshly-cut blades of grass—scents that are distinct and recognizable on their own, but often fraught with one’s associations to specific moments and memories.”
Rick Owens on Rick Owens
Fashion designer and king of the international avant-garde offers a narrative into his process from early beginning to cult following.
He has an almost religious absence of a palette enhanced by sublime drapery and elongated silhouettes.
His empire is now complimented by his recent venture into furniture (think ton-and-a-half alabaster bed).
This anthology written by Owens himself includes contributions by such key players as Olivier Zahm co-founded Purple magazine, as well as others.
Aēsop Nolita
Aēsop has opened a new store in Nolita. Designed by local architect Jeremy Barbour, he adopted the same solution as when he created Aēsop’s Grand Central Station kiosk, constructing the wall displays and counter out of re-purposed editions of the New York Times. The material, layered to form what look like large paper bricks, gives the space unprecedented texture, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Beyond the visual component, the soft, weathered feel of it compliments the product line nicely, as well as grounding it within the city and community. In a nod to Aēsop’s appreciation of the arts, the store will screen Criterion Films on the paper walls, so customers can enjoy world-class cinema projected over years of the written word.
C. Wonder’s Grand Opening
The C. Wonder flagship store on Spring Street in SoHo is officially open! Our unique concept for C. Wonder offers customers a collection of extraordinary products and luxury service in an environment that encourages exploration and discovery. The store is organized by “rooms” derived from luxury homes that are inspirational and aspirational to the C. Wonder customer. From Palm Springs Modern to Vail Cabin, C. Wonder is truly a unique experience, and the press seems to be just as excited as we are about it! Here is a quick sampling of some of the coverage…