Four&Sons Journal

The digital dog loving publication puts a paw into the world of print

The ever expanding interest in indy publications continues to create something for everyone, not matter how specialized their interest. And not just something, but something worth reading. Appealing to a rather large audience, Australia’s Four&Sons takes aim at man, and the relationship with his best friend. To celebrate their one year anniversary—or 10yr, depending on who you ask—the predominately digital publication created a beautifully done, …

Interview: Nendo’s Oki Sato

We speak with the ambitious designer and architect on color, scale and time

Arguably one of the most influential—and certainly one of the most prolific—contemporary design studios, Nendo is everywhere. From furniture collaborations to large scale architectural installations, the Japanese studio, led by celebrated designer and architect Oki Sato, is well on its way to becoming a household name. After a welcomed assault on Milan Design Week last year, Nendo returned with yet another fruitful showing across multiple …

Evans Wadongo: MwangaBora Lamp

A charitable exhibition in NYC showcases the Kenyan engineer's innovative solar lamp

In 2004 at the tender age of 19, Evans Wadongo took it upon himself to create an alternative to the unhealthy and often dangerous kerosene lamps and firelights used by villages like his in rural Africa. The enterprising Kenyan engineer developed the MwangaBora lamp, a fume-less light source made of 50% recycled materials that has since been widely distributed throughout the countrysides of Kenya and …