Women in Industrial Design Show 2014

The San Francisco Design Week debut seeks entrants

At this year’s San Francisco Design Week (13-20 June 2014), an inaugural event will honor 15 female designers across two categories—up and coming and professionals. Sponsored by the Women in Industrial Design division of IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America), the Women in Industrial Design Show 2014 will showcase work ranging from full production to conceptual. Moreover, from now until 10 March 2014, the show …

Cristian Reyes Studio Taco Mirror

A wall mirror with single hanger focuses on the simple beauty of concentric circles

When we last caught up with Spanish industrial designer Cristian Reyes he had just introduced the Giros Table, a beautiful example of purpose-driven design. And now, we see another aesthetically fun and functional piece for the home, the Taco wall mirror. While we’re slightly disappointed it doesn’t in fact take the shape of a taco, the geometric design does well to show the elegance of …

Rijksmuseum + Etsy

The Amsterdam-based museum partners with the online marketplace to give historic artwork a second life

The famed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses many masterpieces of Dutch history and culture, including “The Milkmaid” by Vermeer (c1660), “The Merry Family” by Jan Steen (1668) and, of course, “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt (1642). The museum’s holdings extend to a rather glamorous costume collection, furniture (and dollhouses for adults), ceramics and more. Following a decade-long renovation, the Rijksmuseum reopened its door in April 2013, …