During Robert Erickson’s last year of college, an article about an Appalachian chair-maker piqued his interest. Deciding to explore the world of the handmade, he would move from Nebraska to California but ultimately his work as a furniture-maker led him to settle in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Now, alongside his son Tor, his company Erickson Woodworking continues to design hand-crafted furniture with a focus on …
Illustrator Jim Stoten’s contribution to the Air Fresheners of the Apocalypse collection is bold in design and scent. Inspired by the 1952 post-apocalyptic novel “Daybreak 2250 AD,” Stoten’s character is a chilled-out mutant—part human, part flower—complete with sunglasses. The scent, created by Bompas & Parr, is reminiscent of coffee and (apparently) the perfume worn by Stoten’s girlfriend. Be sure to check out the other artist-designed …
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the London-based New Designers show, which sees more than 3,000 design students from all over the UK showcase their graduate pieces. The finished products range from ultra-functional yet beautiful homeware and furniture, to far-out jewelry and textiles. Divided into two parts (one in June and one in July) New Designers gives an insight into what the country’s emerging …