REVISIT + Erickson Woodworking: The Langhorne Stool

A functional and design-minded seat made for adventures

During Robert Erickson’s last year of college, an article about an Appalachian chair-maker piqued his interest. Deciding to explore the world of the handmade, he would move from Nebraska to California but ultimately his work as a furniture-maker led him to settle in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Now, alongside his son Tor, his company Erickson Woodworking continues to design hand-crafted furniture with a focus on …

Casio’s Surprising History of Smartwatches

When the Apple watch was released just two months ago, thousands lined up to obtain its futuristic functionalities, including music-playing and heart-rate-tracking. But what many don’t know is that lots of the buzzed-about features have been available for decades—most notably in the design-forward watches of Casio. As a nod to its rich and innovative design history, the Japanese electronics company is currently displaying its most …

2015 New Designers London: Part One

Four recent graduates who stood out in this year's showcase, from a coffee ceremony set to kaleidoscope glasses

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the London-based New Designers show, which sees more than 3,000 design students from all over the UK showcase their graduate pieces. The finished products range from ultra-functional yet beautiful homeware and furniture, to far-out jewelry and textiles. Divided into two parts (one in June and one in July) New Designers gives an insight into what the country’s emerging …