Sketches to Textiles: Rouda

Doodles become playful, colorful apparel for the Melbourne-based label

by Chérmelle D. Edwards Doodling is the root of all of Rouda‘s final products. While sketches to textiles to wearable pieces might not seem to be a stretch in terms of process, the brand’s founder—Melbourne-based Megan McNeill—certainly has an adventurous and playful approach. First appearing in winter 2014, Rouda’s “Positive/Negative” collection was a monochromatic boutique hit. When returning with this year’s A/W collection (called “Fiesta”), …

QuaDror Furniture by Dror + Horm.it

The unique structural support system finally becomes a reality in the form of elegant shelving and side tables

CH first covered Dror Benshetrit’s QuaDror structural support system—a weight-efficient approach to space truss geometry that can essentially build collapsible structures from flat-packed pieces—when it existed only in sketches, renderings and 3D-printed models. Highly adaptable, and usable in a variety of different materials (such as bamboo or steel), QuaDror’s potential implementations are as vast as they are important—from emergency or urban housing to bridge support. …

A Designer’s Guide to Neighborhood Spots

Navigating a new neighborhood for the best spots to eat and shop can be a daunting task, and apps like Yelp prove to be no help as they overwhelm users with underwhelming options. To alleviate this, NYC-based design agency Hyperakt is offering a different take on the common city guide with a new website called On The Grid, which features curated lists of unique neighborhood …