Max Fraser’s London Design Festival 2015 Tips

The event's former Deputy Director helps visitors wade through the annual creative bonanza

As the creative bonanza that is the annual London Design Festival (LDF) grows with each edition, choosing which exhibitions, stores, workshops and events to visit in the British capital becomes increasingly difficult. That’s when you turn to experts like Max Fraser, who was the festival’s Deputy Director for three years until leaving in 2014. Fraser is the author of the bi-annual London Design Guide, which …

Studio Visit: Margot Bowman

The new media artist and designer takes a break from tech storytelling to show us her physical space in London

Digital artist and designer Margot Bowman, one of the founders of the ever-fascinating GIF art project 15 Folds, shares a studio in an airy warehouse building in the Dalston neighborhood of east London. Always intrigued by artists and their workspaces, CH visited Bowman at her studio and found that while it seems neat and minimal at first glance, it’s bursting with exciting works in progress, …

Floyd’s New Furniture for Urban Living

The table leg makers launch of collection of portable pieces like a leaning coat rack and bench set

Last year, Detroit design company Floyd introduced its clever, clamp-on Floyd Leg, which made it possible to create a table out of any flat surface: which took some of the hassle out of relocating. Now, the Floyd Leg’s creators—Kyle Hoff and Alex O’Dell—are branching into more apartment essentials. This month, they’ve launched a small range of new products under the Floyd name, all of which …