Interview: Marc Newson

The acclaimed Australian designer on his collaboration with Safilo and how all design is problem-solving

Recently, we reported on the launch of a new collaboration between Safilo and acclaimed Australian designer Marc Newson, meant to celebrate 80 years of activity for the historic Italian eyewear company. At Milan Design Week, we had the honor to talk to Newson himself. In a totally white space filled with light, in the historic halls of La Triennale, the designer spoke about manufacturing processes, …

TOG: All Creators Together

A simple, yet innovative approach to home decor, customization and great design

The dream of many a design enterprise—the best designers, meaningful materials, Italian production, a community of fans, reinterpretations made by artists—TOG is all of this, and more. “All creators together” is the idea behind this new design adventure by Brazilian company Grendene, just launched at Milan Design Week. The concept is simple, but innovative. Every TOG product—tables to bar stools and shelving units—can be purchased …

Alley-Oop II at Poketo

Designers Eric Trine and Will Bryant bring their second colorful installation to the LA retailer

For years Eric Trine and Will Bryant have been both friends and collaborators with Poketo’s Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung. Last year the first installment of Alley-Oop filled the Poketo gallery space in Los Angeles with vibrant hues, whimsical shapes and imaginative structures. According to Vadakan, “It rocked our world and was perfect for Poketo.” With the success of the show and the buzz and …