Platform 3.17

The incredible story of how a group of Italian companies rebuilt a devastated town

When a devastating earthquake hit L’Aquila in April of 2009, Italian civil service agency the Civil Protection launched the C.A.S.E. Project to rebuild safe, high quality homes. Employing 16 Italian companies to design and build these new houses, the book “Platform 3.17” tells the incredible story of a creative and constructive process where innovation met craftsmanship through tragic circumstances. One of the master carpenters, Wood …

Pancake & Franks Limited Edition Prints

Stacy Pancake's latest print series is heavy on bright color and food

by Stephanie Miles With a signature style she calls “urbane and metropolitan,” designer Stacy Pancake skillfully combines her finely-wrought illustrations with cheerful colors and whimsical designs for a colorful collection of limited edition prints. Inspired by her line of letterpress greeting cards that she sells under the moniker Pancakes & Franks, the new posters brighten-up walls. Based on shapes, dimensions, and food—a favorite design element …

Fourteen Heart-Shaped Design Gifts for Valentine’s Day

A collection of cleverly-designed heart-shaped presents for your valentine

The classic symbol of Valentine’s spirit, heart-shapes don’t just inspire cutesy objects but also dynamically influence form, color and meaning with their anatomically-derived contours. To help with what is a challenging holiday for many, below we picked our favorite heart designs that redefine the typically corny celebration of love. For even more options, check out the Cool Hunting gift guide. Verner Panton’s 1959 Heart-Shaped Cone …