Redefining Wearable Tech at Decoded Fashion NYC

Exploring new relationships with technology as it becomes part of the daily lexicon for identity and self-expression

The NYC Decoded Fashion summit proved to be an especially good-looking tech conference. Not to say that the average tech conference is unattractive, but this crowd obviously cares as much about aesthetics and presentation as they do about software functionality. Granted, as Decoded Fashion founder Liz Bacelar noted, “This is a fashion event about technology, not a tech event about fashion.” And, with a speaker …

Czech Designer Tadeáš Podracký

The artist reveals archetypes, legendary stories and original artistic inspiration in conceptual glasswork

Tadeáš Podracký completed his studies at the glass studio of the Prague Academy of Arts and Design (UMPRUM) under the leadership of great Czech designer and artist Rony Plesl earlier this year. And he’s already garnered attention with a number of strong projects during his six years of study. “At first I wanted to devote my work more to fine art, but later through the …

Plumen Light Bulb

These eco-friendly alternative bulbs are fun variations on the incandescent standby. There’s no need to shade, as these lights look great exposed.