DeLonghi kMix Collection

Simple design, fresh color and clean lines meet just in time for breakfast

We recently checked out the colorful new line of appliances from DeLonghi first hand. A nostalgic feel combined with the bold hues of today initially brought the kMix Collection to our attention; the intuitive controls and ease of use kept us interested. Adding to the appeal, each die-cast aluminum appliance comes in eight colors—including our favored green—for an unbelievably cute look. Fun colors aside, the …

Boom SP Design

From Friends With You prints to a recent architectural marvel, highlights of São Paulo's annual design conference

Already in its fourth edition, the annual São Paulo conference Boom SP Design is evolving quickly—much like the Brazilian designers that it helps to bring to international attention. Inviting boldface names to participate in the cultural exchange, last week’s conference brought dozens of talks with such major figures in design, art and architecture as Karim Rashid, Dror Benshetrit and Matali Crasset. On top of a …

The Bookman Light

Cycle safely with tiny removable lights from a new Stockholm design studio

Copenhagen may have nearly a half million commuters cycle through each day, but there are many other pockets of Scandinavia where bicycles are popular. In Stockholm, riding without a bell or horn is subject to fines—tickets for riding without brakes are even higher and when winter hits, police target cyclists riding without lights. Fortunately, where there are bikes, there are those who love them and …