Shape Field Chair

Lightweight and canvas-clad, a modern take on the classic folding camp chair finally arrives

With a woven, plastic-thatched seat and wooden sliding arms, the traditional campsite folding chair is one of the more nostalgic pieces of outdoor furniture. Yet its bulky design and cheap materials make it prone to breakage—not to mention hair-snagging and finger-snipping. To address the issue of both form and function, San Francisco–based industrial and graphic design studio Shape—founded in 2008 by husband and wife designers …

Word of Mouth: Park City

Outdoor adventure, cultural immersion and world-class cuisine in the mountains of Utah

More than just a hub for the film industry when it plays host to the annual Sundance Film Festival, Utah’s Park City offers charm and adventure year round. The surrounding Wasatch Mountains provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor excursions in all seasons, while world-class dining and entertainment can be found in the small historic town. And with a superb public transportation system, it’s all easily …

City Guides: Cape Town

Plan your visit to the 2014 World Design Capital with our tips for South Africa's Mother City

Cradled by a striking 360-degree panorama of a horseshoe-shaped mountain range and the sparkling sea, Cape Town is one of the most majestic metropolises on Earth. But the city’s magnetism goes beyond its obvious visual appeal, and this year South Africa’s Mother City is being internationally recognized for its forward-thinking inhabitants. Cape Town has been selected as the 2014 World Design Capital thanks to a …