Pattern Play Design Contest

A creative challenge to re-purpose a pattern by Marcel Wanders

Fans of the work of Marcel Wanders range from the casual to the obsessed. Called “the Lady Gaga of the design world” by The New York Times, the Dutch designer has shown transatlantic appeal, his pieces landing in museums from the V&A to the MoMA. While he’s probably best known for his “Knotted Chair,” Wanders has also established himself in the realm of lighting. To …

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 …

Test Drive: 2013 Ford Fusion

Upscale design lines, advanced technology and unmatched fuel economy in an all new sedan

You can’t help but notice the 2013 Ford Fusion, a midsize category-busting car hell-bent on improving suburban driveways around the world. The new Fusion is the first car that very clearly articulates the ONE Ford mantra (cars designed for a global market) and the company’s Kinetic design language (which debuted on the Evos concept car launched in Fall 2011 in Frankfurt). Ford sold Aston Martin …