Next Tuesday, 23 October 2012, Cool Hunting will be joining founder Rachel Shechtman of the rotating NYC pop-up boutique, Story, for “Pitch + Drink + Make,” an evening idea-sharing session aimed at designers and craftsmen. Makers of all walks are invited to present product samples and introduce their brand for a chance to be carried in the Story shop or featured right here on CH. …
In yet another stellar iteration of Story, Rachel Shechtman presents “Making Things,” a temporary concept store focused on the act of creation. Part retail experience, part educational series, Story partnered with GE to debut “GE Garages,” a community venture that hopes to provide professionals and novices alike with education on and access to advanced technologies. The center is enabled by TechShop—a member-based DIY workspace—and created …
Expanding the idea of open-source projects into the realm of furniture, architecture, design and research firm Filson and Rohrbacher‘s AtFAB collection includes chairs, tables, desks and even bed frame plans with adjustable dimensions. To encourage the sharing of ideas the cut files are available for online for free, allowing anyone with access to a CNC router, laser cutter or water jet and a regular sheet …
