TOG: All Creators Together

A simple, yet innovative approach to home decor, customization and great design

The dream of many a design enterprise—the best designers, meaningful materials, Italian production, a community of fans, reinterpretations made by artists—TOG is all of this, and more. “All creators together” is the idea behind this new design adventure by Brazilian company Grendene, just launched at Milan Design Week. The concept is simple, but innovative. Every TOG product—tables to bar stools and shelving units—can be purchased …

Sharks of Perth T-Shirt

Artist Leonie Brailey speaks up about the controversial Australian shark cull by way of a very sweet item of clothing

In response to the strongly protested and illogical shark cull in Western Australia, Melbourne-based artist and musician Leonie Brailey has created a delightfully sweet “Sharks of Perth” T-shirt. Featuring various types of sharks—gently exuding very different personalities—the top is playful but grants weight to an important environmental issue; thanks to Sandra the hammerhead, Shaun the bull shark and their mates. With each purchase, $10 will …

Iceland’s HiddenWorld Textiles

Architecture-inspired prints from graphic designer María Rut Dýrfjörð

While Iceland is probably best known for its majestic scenery and interesting culinary traditions, the island nation’s largest cities are marked by the stoic architecture of Guðjón Samúelsson, an imposing designer that stood as Iceland’s state architect from 1920 to 1950. Perhaps most famous for Reykjavik’s Hallgrímskirkja church, Samúelsson’s tendency towards linear forms and symmetry, along with a generous use of concrete, make each of …