Poetic License: Deliberate Deviations from Normally Applicable Rules and Practices

Moss' new exhibit explores unconventional methods and results in art and design

Once again Moss, NYC’s highly revered design destination, opened one of the most important openings during ICFF, called “Poetic License,” to much frenzied fanfare this weekend. Despite considerable downsizing over the past two years—the company shuttered both of its West Coast operations and its joint-venture restaurant, and gave over its previous gallery space to lighting producer Flos—Moss managed to pack more talent into a single …

Roll & Hill New Products

Exclusive images of the new Brooklyn lighting company's latest designs

One of the more anticipated launches at this year’s ICFF, the new American lighting brand Roll & Hill has several new products, a few of which they happily shared with us first. (Check others out on their site.) Best Made Co. brings the bright hues and patterns usually applied to their axes to a lamp base (center), while Partners & Spade teamed up with Fresco …

Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle

NYC's design museum celebrates the craftsmanship of custom bikes

While there’s no denying the sheer eye-candy appeal of the 21 bikes currently on display at NYC’s Museum of Art and Design, the show goes beyond the glossy frames, contoured leather seats, and clever accessories, delving into the intensive craftsmanship that drives the growing rebirth of the trade. Called “Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle,” the exhibit emphasizes both the level of customization and the painstaking techniques …