New MoMA Store Items

Function meets form in these handy items soon to hit shelves at the Museum of Modern Art

Perpetually stocked with an exciting supply of functionally clever items, the MoMA Design Store is a never-ending source for curious shoppers. Each season the amped-up museum gift shop adds even more well-curated wares to its inventory, spanning jewelry, gadgets and more. Here we highlight three items culled from 2011 that stand out for their equally appealing aesthetic and ease of use. Keep an eye out …

Structural Packaging

An in-depth guide to innovative 3D forms and self-locking boxes

With the rising number of entrepreneurs among the creative community handling their own production, the value in high-quality DIY tips becomes increasingly essential. Whether you’re a Danish jewelry designer peddling pieces on Etsy, an artisan handcrafting leather belts in the Pacific Northwest or an urban partnership making ties from remnant fabrics found in New York’s garment district, the finishing touches—like original packaging—are not to be …

Eleven Silk Scarves

Wrap yourself up in something nice to ward off the winter blues

When the bleak winter months really hit full swing, a scarf becomes an essential element for staying warm. Rather than walk around with your eyes poking out of a massive knitted muffler, we’ve found wrapping a silk scarf around your neck before zipping up your parka provides an elegant base layer and a light touch to the season’s heavy ensembles. Below are 11 silk scarves …