Francine Spiegel: Congratulations!

Francine Spiegel is an LA-based artist who's works include photocollage, video, mixed media assemblages and freeform installations. All of her work is derived from samplings of funky feminine cyber-subcultures, techno debris from her studio floor and other random raw materials. Spiegel’s loose, sprawling technique captures the Dionysian abandon of the fantasies on display, which are woven into shiny, brash webs with fetishistic textures. The pieces …

Puma Beisser

Footwear with fangs– it was bound to happen. The Beisser, which translates to 'Bites,' is the latest little experiment from Puma. The upper is pretty clean, simple and snug. It's mostly mesh and has a bit of a climbing shoe feel. Those molded rubber soles, however, are for only the fiercest of fashionista. 500 pairs will be made and distributed to select retailers.

Scientistic Invitational: Call for Submissions

I will be on the jury of IDSA-LA's first annual Scientistic Invitational, an interdisciplinary design exhibition seeking inventive and experimental projects. What makes this exhibition unique is that we'll be judging with a greater focus on creativity, process and theory than on the finished product. The deadline for submissions is next month, so hurry up and send your stuff in. More details after the jump. …