Colorful Office Additions

Functional accessories and furniture in subtle and vibrant hues

Without a doubt, color influences our psychology—from moods to productivity—and as much as we champion minimalism here at CH, sometimes black-and-white-with-leather-details isn’t enough to stimulate the creative juices. While you’re saving up for that one stunning piece of artwork you admire, here are some pieces of furniture and desk accessories that are not only functional but also add pops of subtle or vibrant hues to …

Ikea Taps HAY and Tom Dixon for New Products

For its latest line of collaborative products, Ikea has tapped Danish design company HAY and British designer Tom Dixon. While Dixon’s contributions are currently under wraps until August 2017 (he could only confirm an aluminum-framed couch), HAY has already begun crafting tables, lamps, benches and other furniture and lighting ideas, as well as a reinterpreted version of Ikea’s distinct blue and yellow Frakta shopping bag. …

Core77 Design Awards Winners 2016

From consumer products to visual communication, the publication announces their favorites

A resource for industrial design (and beyond) for years now, online publication Core77‘s collective eye for functional and aesthetic advancement has made them experts in innovation. With the announcement of their Core77 Design Awards winners, they’ve shined a light upon dozens of professionals (and a handful of students) who are thinking with the future of design in mind. With categories ranging from design education initiatives …