The Thing Quarterly: Issue 18

Mike Mills presents a 2013 calendar inspired by the age of punk

For the 18th installment of The Thing Quarterly, the object-based periodical relied on Mike Mills to create a 2013 pocket calendar. Mills, a filmmaker and visual artist, has presented work at Sundance Film Festival and as part of MoMA’s New Directors New Films series, and is perhaps best known for the award-winning 2010 film “Beginners.” The issue, entitled “Fabric of Events,” takes a cue from …

The Future Perfect Fall Update

Designer highlights from the NYC boutique

Since it was founded in 2003 the NYC shop The Future Perfect has become known for championing emerging designers and artists with its eclectic collection of high end furniture and playful design objects. Last week, the store ushered in a new season with a wide range of new—and in many cases exclusive—products available this fall. Among the standout pieces are new stools and tables by …

Unfold

Mobile workstations and 3D porcelain printing from Belgium to Istanbul

Founded in 2002 by Claire Warnier and Dries Verbruggen, Unfold studio out of Belgium has consistently innovated in the world of 3D printing. From designing mobile printing stations to developing printers for porcelain manufacturing, the team leverages an international community of makers who are dedicated to the growing medium. Showing at the Istanbul Design Biennial, Unfold presented two projects that further advance 3D printing. Kiosk …