Apparatus Studio and Zak + Fox

Tree ring-patterned wall fabric and neuron-inspired lighting from two NYC-based design teams

This weekend at ICFF the creative pair behind the lighting design studio Apparatus, Gabriel Hendifar and partner Jeremy Anderson, showed off the 15 pieces in their second collection of modern lighting fixtures made from artfully aged materials. They are also introducing a line of patterned natural linen, called Strata Study, a collaboration with Zak Profera from the design brand Zak + Fox. Though the linen …

Fan Zhang Jewelry

Traditional gold mesh designs get a modern update from a Chinese artist and jeweler

Jewelry in China has historically been perceived as an investment rather than art and, until a few years, ago there were few options to study jewelry design in Beijing. The available training programs used to be focused on the reproduction of old techniques and existing styles and patterns. Recognizing the need to stimulate personal creativity, The Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) was one of …

Rich Brilliant Willing 2013

A first-hand look at the award-winning trio's four new designs to debut at ICFF

For over five years now, NYC-based design studio Rich Brilliant Willing (RBW) has been on our radar, conceiving and debuting beautifully creative lighting, seating and table designs each year during NYC Design Week. In 2011 RBW made their ICFF debut with four products in a tiny 10′ x 10′ booth, for which they won Best New Designer. Now in their third consecutive year at the …