The Future Perfect Fall Update

Designer highlights from the NYC boutique

Since it was founded in 2003 the NYC shop The Future Perfect has become known for championing emerging designers and artists with its eclectic collection of high end furniture and playful design objects. Last week, the store ushered in a new season with a wide range of new—and in many cases exclusive—products available this fall. Among the standout pieces are new stools and tables by …

Unfold

Mobile workstations and 3D porcelain printing from Belgium to Istanbul

Founded in 2002 by Claire Warnier and Dries Verbruggen, Unfold studio out of Belgium has consistently innovated in the world of 3D printing. From designing mobile printing stations to developing printers for porcelain manufacturing, the team leverages an international community of makers who are dedicated to the growing medium. Showing at the Istanbul Design Biennial, Unfold presented two projects that further advance 3D printing. Kiosk …

Nextant 400XT

The world's first remanufactured airplane for half the cost of a new craft

Private jets epitomize luxury for being convenient and, most importantly, supremely expensive. But Nextant Aerospace in Cleveland, Ohio has cut the cost of a small jet in half with the Nextant 400XT. Instead of starting from scratch, the company takes an inefficient jet and upcycles it into something new, thus creating the world’s first remanufactured airplane. Developing new aircraft is itself an expensive, high-risk endeavor, …