Florence Knoll’s 100th Birthday

Celebrating the American icon and her designs

Today marks Michigan-born design and furniture icon Florence Knoll‘s 100th birthday. While no longer designing, she carries an incredibly important place in American design history—thanks to her thoughtful creations that were functional but sleek and stylish. Her many designs—from tables and desks to chairs, sofas, benches and stools—are timeless; reflecting her architectural training and overall sense of style. We had a quick chat with Knoll‘s …

Word of Mouth: Kyoto Cafés

Our favorite places to take a break in Japan's most picturesque city

When we were researching a visit to Kyoto we found Inside Kyoto to be an invaluable resource. It’s run by Chris Rowthorn, an American who has been in Kyoto for more than 20 years. Rowthorn is also the editor of the Lonely Planet guidebooks for Japan and many southeast Asian countries, and even offers private tours of Kyoto and other cities. Rowthorn shared his hometown …

The 2017 eyeo Festival: Minneapolis’ Creative Technology Conference

Addressing design and data through this year's "Code + Resistance" theme

In the crowded creative conference space, one event has continued to impress us to the point that we’ve signed on as a media partner. The Minneapolis eyeo Festival incorporates talks and workshops that strike the intersection of art, information and inspiration. There’s an essence to the dialogues and experience that feels quite experimental, and in turn cutting-edge. We’ve witnessed the continued polishing of many events …