Six Design Details from Cadillac’s New CT6

Executive Design Director Andrew Smith walks us through his favorite features of the new touring sedan

For the last time Cadillac has to leave its headquarters in Detroit to attend the New York Auto Show. By this time next year the brand will be fully situated in their new NYC headquarters, marking a very big shift in company’s desire to be a global luxury brand. A step forward in that direction is the new Cadillac CT6 Sedan. Combining technology and cutting-edge …

Foscarini’s Ritratti Catalog

The Italian lighting company has taken a non-traditional approach to their latest catalog, and the results are striking

Italian lighting company Foscarini is known for its innovative lamp designs and history of creative collaborations. The brand (which turned 30 last year), has been creating catalogs for its products since 1990, but recently changed it up a little; aiming to explore new ways of expressing the brand’s message. The result is two new catalogs from the company: one that focuses on the technical aspects …

IKEA Sends Shelters to Refugees

IKEA is providing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with 10,000 flat-pack Better Shelters as part of an ongoing collaboration through its Housing for All Foundation. After initially being tested by 40 refugee families, the Better Shelters were upgraded with a solar panel, lamp, windows, ventilation and a locking door—earning them praise as a “milestone in democratic design.” They are set to ship in …