Core Deco

Matt W. Moore's Op Art takes on new forms in his most functional venture yet

From what we’ve seen from Matt W. Moore, the Portland, Maine-based artist behind MWM Graphics, he leaves no question that he’s rabidly productive. And now, he’s taking his signature “Vectorfunk” optical artwork one step further into a new dimension (literally) with the debut of a four-piece collection of design objects called Core Deco. Created with the help of friends skilled in different disciplines—from manufacturing to …

WDC Helsinki

Tuomas Toivonen's creative take on "embedding design in life"

Created by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, the World Design Capital biennial recognizes various cities around the globe for their successful efforts in urban revitalization, primarily accomplished through innovative design. The 2012 distinction goes to Helsinki—a city Monocle magazine dubbed “most liveable” in 2011—for its continued ability to tap the creative sector as a way of stimulating economic growth. The yearlong celebration …

Sumo

Bluelounge design studio's heavyweight solution keeps cables in place

Award-winning international design studio Bluelounge‘s newest must-have tool, the Sumo, is like a paperweight for your cables. Designed to prevent unused cords and cables from sliding off the back of your desk or workstation, the simple block uses a combination of weight and Japanese micro-suction technology on its base to keep everything neatly anchored on your desk—a simple and smart solution to a common problem. …