You Design

Umbra's contest inviting you to hack their products

Known for their smartly-designed home furnishings, Umbra‘s tasking their customers with getting creative with their products for their new contest You Design. Created in celebration of their 30th anniversary, You Design invites Umbra fans to upload a photo showing an innovative way to use one of their products. The photos are online for open voting, with the top ten ultimately voted on by a panelist …

Anatomy for Interior Designers

A witty and uniquely illustrated vintage book that solves interior design issues

Written by Julius Panero with brilliant illustrations by Nino Repetto, the 1948 “Anatomy for Interior Designers” is an inspired and still relevant take on organizing living, working and commercial environments. From closets to kitchen drawers, filing cabinets to game rooms, the book details the ideal proportions for creating harmonious and appropriate spaces. Several editions of the book exist; the one we found is the 1962 …

Lago Divan

Modular couches by an up-and-coming Italian furniture label

Following the success of 36e8Cucina kitchen suites from 2008, Lago is previewing its new Air collection of divans at Salone Internazionale del Mobile. The seating option takes yet another step in their pursuit of “total living,” and the Padua, Italy-based brand continues to make a splash with their innovative products for every room in the home. Designed by Daniele Lago, the divan is a close …