Maison et Objet Fall 2012: Warmth

Cozy designs from the Parisian design trade show

Designers at this year’s Maison et Objet seemed unfazed by global climate change, coming equipped with fresh designs that reflect notions of warmth for interiors. From sculpted wood to tabletop fireplaces, here are a few of the notable pieces conjuring up a cozier ambience. The decorative wooden walls by Wonderwall Studios drew praise at the fair for innovative execution. The Amsterdam-based company assembles textured wall …

Out of Print

An interactive installation explores information overload in the digital age

Most of us can relate to the feeling of walking away from a heavy web browsing session feeling dazed, empty-headed, and no better informed than when we sat down. Addressing the paradox of information overload, three London-based designers—James Cuddy, Roma Levin and Danilo Di Cuia—are exploring our modern-day dependence on online newsfeeds with an interactive installation that links digital news to its printing press roots. …

Out of The Woods

RCA students camp out in Terrence Conran's backyard to produce 12 chairs featured at the V&A.

by Monica Khemsurov While wood will always be a well-respected classic in the furniture world, these days it seems like we’re constantly hearing about yet another designer making yet another new chair out of walnut or oak. But the news that 15 of them have spent a week camping in Terence Conran’s backyard while producing 12 chairs they’ve just installed in the V&A’s storied British …