Test Drive: 2017 Lincoln MKZ

Why the updated sedan is worth a look

When Lincoln introduced the MKZ sedan in 2013 it was a sign that the brand was serious about reinventing itself. Since then it’s launched some impressive cars—the MKC and MKX crossovers and the new Continental, and recently unveiled the concept for the next generation Navigator. Brands nearly always release a “refresh” mid-way through a model’s typical five to seven year run to keep the car …

Cool Hunting Video: Rockwell Unscripted for Knoll

David Rockwell shares the details of the brands' latest collaboration

When Knoll was looking for a design partner to collaborate on a collection of furniture that suited modern work styles and environments “there was only one person to call, and that was David Rockwell,” says Benjamin Pardo, Knoll’s Creative Director. Two very different sensibilities that may at first not seem like the most obvious partnership leverage the design firm’s expertise in theater, play, co-working and …

A Magical “Eyedropper” for Typeface

Spector is just as magical as its James Bond-sounding name: it’s a small tool that captures fonts from the real world and imports them into InDesign for use on your own project. This is a working prototype made by Fiona O’Leary, for her graduation project at the Royal College of Art—and at the moment, can identify seven fonts. The fervor for this handy designer’s tool …