TODL announces product library enhancements
The Trade Only Design Library (TODL) has announced the November launch of a refurbished online research library, according to the company's CEO, Stacey Tiveron. The new library will feature new designs...
View ArticleStephen Drucker shuffles out staff at Town&Country
Town&Country's new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Drucker, formerly editor of House Beautiful, laid off the magazine's Art + Culture section staff, which includes Sarah Medford, Zoe Settle and Chris...
View ArticleLuxury campsite restaurant/exhibit built for idea sharing
Design houses Iittala and Artek built custom furniture, lighting and tableware, modern and future for a temporary restaurant and exhibit Hel Yes! unveiled in next week at London Design Festival 2010....
View ArticleIndependent shelter magazine to launch online and in print
Anthology, a new quarterly shelter and lifestyle print magazine featuring home décor, travel, design, entertaining, and culture, launches next month out of San Francisco. Founded by Meg Mateo Ilasco,...
View ArticleCentral NY artists explore "The Edge of Art" in furniture
In a new exhibition, Designed to Scale, the designers from the Central New York region showcase a range of innovative design objects—furniture, lighting, commercial products and dining experiences,...
View ArticleTop women designers recreate Wishbone chair for charity
Next month, SUITE New York will launch its Pink Wishbone Project to benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For the first time in its history, Hans Wegner’s legendary Wishbone chair is available in...
View ArticleDecor Demon galmorizes teachers' lounges across U.S.
Interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn, Décor Demon founder/editor and host on home makeover shows TBS’ Movie & a Makeover and HGTV's Decorating Cents, was recruited by Editoratlarge.com to renovate...
View ArticleDesign schools join forces to develop sustainability programs
Representatives from 40 colleges of art and design across North America will gather together at New York's Pratt Institute to take part in a leadership summit on sustainability. The event aims to help...
View ArticleBoard names 2011 trends in furniture, interior design
An international committee of textile designers, journalists, product designers, among others, filtered out four of the most important trends in furniture and interior design – trends that represent...
View ArticleStudents design for way of life in 2050
How would you prepare and store food, wash clothes, and do dishes in the homes of 2050, when three quarters of the population will be living in an urban environment? Top design students were asked to...
View ArticleNYC to celebrate 50th anniversary of Milan Furniture Fair
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Milan Furniture Fair, special exhibitions and events presented by The Italian Trade Commission kick off worldwide celebration of Italian Design. The events will...
View ArticleIKEA launches "life improvement" initiative
In an effort to deepen its connection with consumers—beyond products and services, IKEA has launched an initiative aiming to support its customers in life-improvement projects at home and beyond. The...
View ArticleBest outdoor furniture designs for 2010 announced
The association of outdoor furniture designers, retailers and manufacturers, International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), announced winners of its annual 2010 Design Excellence competition. The...
View ArticleMathieu Lehanneur creates capsule to cure jetlag
At the request of Veuve Clicquot, French designer Mathieu Lehanneur created a space to allow guests at the Hôtel du Marc to recover as quickly as possible from jetlag during London Design Festival....
View ArticleThomas Heatherwick to receive London Design Medal
Sir John Sorrell, Chairman of the London Design Festival, will present this year's London Design Medal to designer Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studios in recognition of his outstanding...
View ArticleDesigners and films announced for Hearst showhouse
House Beautiful, Town&Country and Veranda magazines create three living spaces to present the 4th-annual Designer Visions program. The Hearst titles along with their interior designer partners...
View ArticleCanadian designers descend upon New York this fall
A first-time exhibition of trendsetting products designed in Quebec will showcase the range of products and ideas coming out in the Canadian province. FROM QUEBEC will feature more than 40 designs from...
View ArticleVeranda's Art of Design Award winners announced
What do Oscar de la Renta, Rose Tarlow, Holly Hunt, and Carolyne Roehm have in common? They, among other notables, served as judges of Veranda's 2010 Art of Design Awards, which recognizes industry...
View ArticleVeranda's Art of Design judges look for authenticity
What do Oscar de la Renta, Rose Tarlow, Holly Hunt, and Carolyne Roehm have in common? They, among other notables, served as judges of Veranda's 2010 Art of Design Awards, which recognizes industry...
View ArticleDominick Dunne furniture, antiques to be auctioned in NY
On November 20th, the estate of the late Dominick Dunne, reporter, novelist, producer, and television personality, will be up for auction. This sale will include furniture and decorations from his...
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