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Giles Round at ICA

Native Londoner Giles Round creates sculptures and assemblages that resemble the confounding models of a minimalist stage set designer and his work is currently being shown at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. …

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Five LED Task Lights

In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. It's no secret that LED technology …

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Mctega Jewerly

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By Ezra Natalia By using the mass production techniques of industrial chemistry on a much smaller scale Sarah McLellan and Kristina Ortega are able to create one of a kind pieces of …

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Conolounge Recycled Paper Tubes Chair

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For a chair prototype called the Conolounge, Chilean designers Onceneto tapped La Tercera newspaper for leftover paper printer rolls. A steel support provides structure and adds a fetching bright green accent. It's …

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Mixko Alexander Vases

Fresh from the studio of those cut-up British designers Mixko, these ceramic vases take on the unexpected form of human knees and elbows. We like how the "Michaelangelo meets Dexter" vessel's organic …

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IceOrb

The IceOrb is an impressive little container. It makes ice cubes, stores them, can chill your drink or keep other foods cold. The IceOrb can make 21 cubes at a time. Remove …

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Dossier Artist-Designed Totes

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Much like NYC-based arts and culture magazine Dossier's publication itself, their latest project, a series of totes customized by a hand-picked cadre of artists and designers, draws on the talent of their …

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Fiona Thomson Lights and Speaker

Fiona Thomson revisits iconic 19th century forms, adding a modern twist by using simple technologies to create and adapt products for the 21st century. Recently unveiled at the New Designers event in …