Dror for Tumi

The multidisciplinary designer re-imagines travel in a transformational line

When designer Dror Benshetrit joined with Tumi to create a line of luggage, the unlikely marriage was bound to produce something unique. Rather than imagining this as a simple one-off collaboration, Tumi approached the project as their first line with a third-party designer, opening their heritage to Dror’s creative force. The brand’s commitment to sustainable design and perfectionism was well met with Dror’s hands-on, anything-is-possible …

Ian Ruhter

Our interview with the self-taught tintype photographer on the process, struggle and journey behind making the largest wet plate print ever

The 2012 Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Review is the nation’s largest photography review program for both commercial and fine art photographers, and it offers the rare opportunity for photographers to get their work in front of some of the world’s most important curators, publishers, agents and art dealers. It also offers the opportunity for photographers to connect with one another and discuss their work. …

Boxes of Death

Fifty artists design 50 coffins for the Portland leg of a traveling art show

by Hunter Hess Seattle-based design firm Electric Coffin will be taking their annual show Boxes of Death on the road this year for the third time. What began with 20 artists exhibiting in the cramped basement of a hotel has quickly grown into a touring collection featuring more than 50 top artists, as well as lesser-known local designers and some very talented friends. Creator Patrick …