Dutch Designer Rugs from ICE International

The world's premier custom rug maker partners with designer couples for distinct, vibrant takes

Dutch rug-maker ICE International‘s hand-knotted throws grace some of the most esteemed establishments the world over. From The Savoy in London to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, ICE is no stranger to high profile clients. The family-run company’s latest series, dubbed “Dutch Landscapes” (which isn’t a series of canals and tulip fields), calls on a star-studded roster of Dutch designers—all of whom are couples …

Bibliothèque’s Bibliothèque and Reset Pop-Up

The London design agency celebrates 10 years with an East London pop-up shop and interactive installation

Three years ago, we spoke to London design consultancy Bibliothèque about the rare editions and special collections in its bookshelves. This year, Bibliothèque is sharing its favorite books with everyone, as it opens an interactive installation and pop-up shop at Hoxton Arches in East London today to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The playful site-specific installation, developed in collaboration withThe Workers, pays homage to the consultancy’s …

CHV: Kawasaki Hydrographic Painting

A paper-thin decal becomes liquid ink to decorate any surface at Kawasaki's factory

We recently toured the cavernous Kawasaki Motors plant in Lincoln, Nebraska. Within the endless production lines—making products ranging from ATVs to subway cars—we found the company uses several fascinating industrial processes. This is the first of our series of videos from the plant where we visited the Hydrographics Department to see how a paper-thin ink decal is liquified and transferred to a surface—a technique reminiscent …