Custom Bikes by Bamford Cycle Department

Building a better ride with unique geometry and bespoke carbon fiber tubing

George Bamford knows what he likes and how he likes it, and has over the years customized all types of vehicles and products for his personal use. The knowledge gained through those many product experiences is what led him to create his eponymous Bamford Watch Department, sharing his knowledge of customizing watches for others who seek stealthy and colorful palettes and “super matte” powder coatings …

Jakub Berdych’s Robot

The light up glass sculpture alludes to the famous modernist work of the Čapek brothers who invented the word "robot"

The design and sculptural works crafted by Jakub Berdych, of Prague­-based Qubus Studio, represent a wide range of inspiration and intelligent references to history and Western society at large. Experimenting with materials, forms and meanings within the monumental design objects he has envisioned and produced, Berdych’s work is ever-evolving. His latest creation, a glass sculpture (created for Prague­’s Křehký Gallery) called “Robot,” stands as a …

Götti Frames’s Subtle Refinement

A closer look at the Swiss brand's inconspicuous innovations, such as their clever folding technology

Since 1998, Zurich-based optician-turned-designer Sven Götti has been dreaming up shapes and concepts (releasing about 40 new models each year) that tickle his fancy. At first glance, götti Switzerland frames look pretty conventional with clean lines and retro forms—but upon a closer look, there are details almost invisible to all but the wearer that prove the design has been painstakingly thought out. The minimalism starts …