LMBRJK

Laser-cut wooden vases painstakingly assembled by hand, piece by piece

As an architect, Jon Kleinhample explored an “ideal aesthetic” through modern forms and daring techniques. Now, Kleinhample brings the same sense of exploration to Belgium-based fabrication studio LMBRJK, which takes a multi-disciplinary approach to creating custom art objects from natural materials. Drawing on CAD-based methods of fabrication as well as traditional woodworking techniques, Kleinhample’s desire to create small, tangible objects (as opposed to large-scale building …

POMM iPad Case

Put it in cork

Steering clear of flashy materials, Pomm Design Studio‘s new iPad 3 case houses the latest in high tech inside tried-and-true cork. The geometrically inspired case is molded from two cork blocks, providing substantial protection against the hazards of everyday schlepping. Naturally shock-absorbent, water-resistant and biodegradable, cork is one of the design world’s most useful assets. With a single slit opening at the top and a …

Two Boot Collaborations

Chromexcel Horween leather, Vibram soles and more on two picks for the season

For many of us the approaching Fall season comes with wet days and cold nights. To keep your feet dry and toes toasty in the months to come, we’ve selected two new footwear collaborations from some of our favorite US brands. Hailing from the rougher regions of the country, each of these four companies know a thing or two about making quality products that last …