Three Highlights from Design Miami 2008

Design Miami/ officially opened to the public yesterday in a new tented pavilion whose surface skin was designed by the New York-based Aranda\Lasch. While the hall was eerily quiet, the mood remained one of cautious optimism, as exhibitors tried to put their best foot forward in hopes of successfully pulling through the year's final fair. Matthew Marks Gallery exhibited a broad collection of Domestic Furniture …

Barbara Í Gongini

by Ezra Natalia Fascinated by graphic forms and primitive silhouettes, Danish fashion designer Barbara Í Gongini delivers a collection of black wedding dresses and conceptual knits based on the old traditions of her native Faro Islands. A spiritual and political person, Barbara uses eco-friendly jersey and believes fashion can be a strong instrument in changing the world's view on the environment and sustainable products. Her …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Capsule Video: Billes Products International Design Contest 2008

When we were asked to judge an inaugural design competition, we took the opportunity to shoot our inaugural Capsule Video

For the inaugural video in our new series of mini-episodes, we’re pleased to present a document of the New Orleans-based Billes Architecture’s first-ever design competition. We were honored to be invited as a judge and, as you’ll see in the video, the results are nothing less than stunning and—perhaps—harbingers of the design future.