The Melbourne Design Guide

by Kara Macleod A clever little book created and edited by industrial designers, The Melbourne Design Guide one-ups most guidebooks. The 450-page flip book teems with current design intelligence from Melbourne’s creative community, making the publication as attractive to design professionals as it is to savvy locals or travelers wanting a different take on the scene. Its twofold construction simplifies what can often be the …

Club Monaco Alexander Calder Jewelry Collection

by Danielle Kosann Typically known for modern interpretations of classic styles and limited palettes, Club Monaco stands out from the mainstream retail fray. The brand embraces a neo-boho lifestyle of art, film and travel, so it comes as no surprise that the work of artist Alexander Calder inspired their new jewelry collection. Famous for his ground-breaking kinetic art, Calder's unusual mixed media sculptures and mobiles …

Sexy Bachelor Pad: Designing for the Single Male

by Tisha Leung The bold motto—"You bring her home. We'll make sure she stays."— drives the unabashedly masculine interior design firm Sexy Bachelor Pad. Aimed exclusively at single men who have reached the pinnacle of success but continue to come home to a futon from college and a cardboard box for a coffee table, the Sexy Bachelor Pad specializes in turning living spaces into, well, …