Chairless

Vitra's "chair" that fits in your pocket

It was just a question of time before someone came up with an iPad-ready chair, or we should say a “magical and revolutionary” chair. Vitra just introduced Chairless, a tool for sitting designed by Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena. A simple and witty idea, the textile strap joined into a loop measures 85 centimeters in length and five centimeter in width and wraps around the back …

Mini Countryman

Timbaland, indoor forests, and designer interpretations at Mini's Milan launch event for their new family-sized car

Since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the general public hasn’t had a chance to see and be touched by the new Mini Countryman, the first “big” Mini. But during Milan Design Week, the new car is taking center stage with a series of events, installations at State University and the Triennale Design Museum, as well as a picnic party in Zona Tortona. At …

The Invisibles

An interview with designer Tokujin Yoshioka about his current riotous installation at Kartell's Milan flagship

In the design world, Tokujin Yoshioka stands as one of the purest interpreters of shapes and materials. His experiments with small objects and wide spaces beautifully translate what we see to what we feel. In his hands the most humble materials become pure wonder, like his chair for Moroso or his plastic sofa for Driade. This year at Salone Yoshioka presents the “The Invisibles” project, …