Phaidon’s Monograph on Ettore Sottsass

A comprehensive review of the iconic Italian designer's work

As the mastermind behind vibrant, eccentric furniture—not to mention the iconic Olivetti ‘Valentine’ typewriter—Italy’s Ettore Sottsass established himself as one of the most important contributors to the Postmodernist movement. This famed founder of the Memphis Group brought wild imagination to ceramics, lighting and even vast architectural structures. The depth and breadth of his decades-spanning work altered pre-conceived notions that function outweighs design, and continues to …

Ilan Dei Venice: The Cruiser Collection

The furniture designer's Porsche 356-inspired retro aesthetic sets the mood for this summer's garden parties

Based in Venice, California, Ilan Dei perfectly captures the region’s quintessential laid-back, communal atmosphere with his outdoor furniture. The studio’s latest line, just in time for summer, offers four new pieces inspired by Hot Rod culture of the ’50s and ’60s—one car in particular; the vintage Porsche 356. Melding aluminum, steel and fiberglass, the designs are edgy (without sticking out like a sore thumb) and …

Charged: Redesigning an Icon

We speak with Cadillac's Lead Designer and Design Manager about the intricacies of redesigning the brand's legendary crest

Since its founding in 1902, Cadillac has stood as an American icon of automobile design that hails straight from the heart of Detroit. When the future-facing brand unveiled its sleek, modern new insignia design on the 2015 ATS Coupe earlier last month, it caught the attention of the entire automotive and design industry, ourselves included. As you can imagine, the job of redesigning such a …