The New Yorker’s Impressive Animated Cover

The New Yorker’s latest magazine cover extends beyond its physical manifestation to an animated video viewable on the website—and an entertaining one at that. A collaboration between the magazine and the radio program “This American Life,” the lighthearted animation explores the real-life implications of a mother’s subconscious slip-up, in which she says, “Wow, you look so much better,” after seeing her daughter put on makeup …

Joey Roth’s Steel Speaker

The designer's latest audio endeavor utilizes a wooden sphere to diffuse sound

Joey Roth—an industrial designer and CH favorite known for enhancing simple pleasures through beautiful design—is back with a second musical creation: the Steel Speaker. His first foray into the audio world, the Ceramic Speaker set, astonished audio enthusiasts and design-hungry crowds alike, blending natural materials with smooth, curving lines to create a full-sounding and drool-worthy speaker set-up. In contrast, his monolithic Steel Speaker requires no …

Pirelli’s 2016 Calendar

The Pirelli Calendar—an annual tradition that usually bares the seductive poses of fresh-faced models—has taken a different direction for its 2016 edition. Helmed by Annie Leibovitz, the pages of the soon-to-be released calendar feature women recognized for their accomplishments ahead of just appearances. Fran Lebowitz, Agnes Gund, Amy Schumer, Serena Williams and more pose in front of a monochromatic background, marking an impressive turn for …