Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle

More than 65 years of industry innovation celebrated in a new book

Since Cino Cinelli began building frames in his native Italy in the early 1940s, his name has become synonymous with supreme quality and beautiful design in the cycling world. The innovative Cinelli set the standard in component design in the early days of the ambitious company, pioneering today’s common trends. To celebrate the continuously influential company and its rich history, this month Rizzoli will release …

J. Glinert

Designer Tom Budding puts a creative spin on an essential Hackney shop

When you ask East Londoner Tom Budding to tell you about the selection of items in his newly opened shop, his face lights up. Stocked with a handsome assortment of practical goods sure to delight any discerning adult, J. Glinert is Budding’s professional take on a store that entertained him many years ago. “I used to visit the original Jack Glinert store when I was …

Chen-Williams Bookend

DIY bookend instructions from the dynamic duo behind Chen-Williams

Last week, HTC hosted a design tour of New York City, with visits to some of the area’s top designers and creative thinkers. We got to join in for a workshop in the backyard of The Future Perfect with Chen Chen and Kai Williams, the Brooklyn-based duo behind Chen-Williams. The designers, whose recent collaborations have birthed some truly fantastic art and experimental products, gave our …