It’s Nice That #5

The fifth issue launch of London's magazine for contemporary creative types

If there’s anything that will put conversations about the future of print to rest, publications like It’s Nice That put a colorful damper on naysayers with their sharply designed, ad-free production, now on its 5th issue. Founded by graphic designer Will Hudson, his project includes a London-based website, design consultancy and the magazine—all on the pulse of the future of visual communication and creativity as …

Press Here

The "Prince of Preschool's" new book makes magic with little more than dots

Parisian art director and illustrator Hervé Tullet‘s childrens book “Press Here” uses a charmingly simple concept to keep children coming back for more while building their cognitive skills. Using just yellow, red and blue dots, Tullet encourages interaction with the book by tasking little ones with pressing or blowing on the dots, shaking the book, clapping their hands and more. Clever instructions stimulate wee minds, …

Colé

Milan's newest furniture brand launches their utility-driven first collection

With strong roots in the Milanese tradition of furniture-making, the new design firm Colé will debut at the coming 2011 Design Week, bringing with it a modern take on usefulness in design. The thinking behind the brand draws on the industry experience of Matteo De Ponti (brand manager of furniture manufacturer Driade for more than ten years) and co-counder Laura Macagno’s passion for art, fashion …