The 99% Conference 2012

Day one of this year's conference on idea execution

Today marks the first day of this year’s 99% Conference, our annual ideas-focused event we co-founded with Behance four years ago. For the 2012 conference we’re looking forward to hearing from inspirational speakers like design legend James Victore, co-founder of Warby Parker Neil Blumenthal and StumbleUpon founder Garrett Camp, to name a few, as well as events, workshops and an exciting round of Cool Hunting …

Five Tables from Milan Design Week

Wood, metal and formed concrete create some of the most creative designs around

by Graham Hiemstra and Evan Orensten Milan Design Week is always full of surprises and this year’s fair was no exception. We found a strong presence of innovative furnishings mixing modern production techniques with the classic aesthetic of raw materials. From “melting” wood to laser cut marble and a table that can be formed in multiple shapes, here are five of our favorites. One of …

Gifts for Mom

Eight ways to show your appreciation this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner in the US, and while everyone’s relationship with their mom is completely unique, here are a handful of ideas culled from our Cool Hunting Gift Guide that are sure to brighten up any mother’s day, any time of year. Women Are Heroes What is a woman’s worth? That was the question in street artist JR’s mind as he …