Five iPad Air Cases

A handful of covers for the devout minimalist to the tech-driven

Today the iPad Air hit shelves, and many sleep deprived loyalists will head home happy with a lighter pocket book and a hardly heavy bag in hand. The new, impossibly lightweight tablet is as appealing as ever, and you probably want to keep it that way. To maintain the device’s pristine appearance, we present five solid case options. From a classic smart stand and minimalist …

Blackbody NYC

A look inside the OLED maker's first showroom with Art Director Thierry Gaugain

As essentially the only company making OLED applications available to the consumer market,Blackbody—a sub-brand of innovative Italian-French lighting developer Astron Fiamm—is leading the charge to bring the versatile lighting option to a wider audience. We’ve seen their impressive installations at both Milan Design Week and Paris’ Maison & Objet during the past couple years, and earlier this week we had the chance to check out …

Patricia Urquiola: Time to Make a Book

The Spanish designer's first monograph celebrates her eclectic, experimental style

Championed for her eclectic eye and design style, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola is one of the most sought-after minds in contemporary design. To offer a comprehensive look at her expansive portfolio of architectural projects and product designs, Rizzoli recently published Urquiola’s first monograph, “Time to Make a Book.” The charmingly titled tome presents prototypes, process images and sketches alongside polished studio imagery of her most …