Anthropocene

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Welcome to the human era. An animation by Globaïa shows humanity’s rapid takeover of the planet earth through trade routes. Sparked by new energy sources and the advent of engines, the accelerated growth has led to “the anthropocene, a time when geology is dominated by humanity, not mother nature.”

Word of Mouth: Tel Aviv

We check out the NYC of Israel with local fashion blogger and cultural maven Eyal de Leeuw

Head of External Relations at the Design Museum Holon just outside Tel Aviv, Eyal de Leeuw is not only a natural tour guide, but as co-founder of Israel’s leading men’s fashion blog Ha-Garconniere, he is clued into some of the most interesting city sights and the latest in urban night life. I met de Leeuw last month during Holon Design Week, and the former cultural …

Philippe Starck Interview

The legendary designer on art and design, working with a rock star and staying fresh after 20 years with Kartell

Known nearly as much for his confident and quirky personality as for his innovative use of single mould injected polycarbonate, Philippe Starck has spent the last few decades changing the norm in product design. From an alien-like lemon juicer for Alessi to organically-inspired sofas for Cassina, Starck has expanded minds with innovative—and sometimes questionable—designs as one of the most prolific designers in contemporary culture. While …