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This column is usually from the perspective of a designer, who visually walks us through the process of building or creating a specific product, whether it be a concept, prototype or the final product.

The Making of Corbé's Fifty United Plates

The Making of Corbé's Fifty United Plates

Corbé gives an inside look at how they make their porcelain plates that fit together to form a map of the U.S..

How Phloem Studio Makes their Captain's Chair

How Phloem Studio Makes their Captain's Chair

Ben Klebba, of Phloem Studio, shares with us how his handcrafted, wood and woven cord Captain's Chair is made.

How Grovemade's Catch-All Came to Be

How Grovemade's Catch-All Came to Be

Grovemade takes us through the process of how one of their storage pieces came to life.

Artist Brian Yap on How iPad Apps Transformed The Way He Works
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Artist Brian Yap on How iPad Apps Transformed The Way He Works

We follow artist Brian Yap along as he revisits a classic design with his own signature style, using some high-tech tools along the way.

The Making of Contour's Geometric Lynn Ring

The Making of Contour's Geometric Lynn Ring

Contour shares how they craft this handmade, geometric ring.

How Urban Electric Co. Makes Their Houe Fixture

How Urban Electric Co. Makes Their Houe Fixture

For this Deconstruction, we take a look at Charleston, SC's Urban Electric Co. and their Houe light fixture.

How the Contortionist Palindrome Fixture Comes Together

How the Contortionist Palindrome Fixture Comes Together

Rich Brilliant Willing shares the process of how the Palindrome, an adaptable, sculptural fixture, was designed and made.

2015 Year in Review: Deconstruction

2015 Year in Review: Deconstruction

Take a look back at our Deconstruction archives from 2015 to get the scoop on the design processes on everything from jewelry to rugs.

Towering Simplicity: Joey Roth's Steel Speaker

Towering Simplicity: Joey Roth's Steel Speaker

Designer Joey Roth's newest audio speaker is complicated technology hidden within a simple iconic design.

The Making of Laufen's VAL Bathroom Collection by Konstantin Grcic

The Making of Laufen's VAL Bathroom Collection by Konstantin Grcic

A look at how the modern VAL bathroom collection takes shape.

The Making of the Mini Inflecto Necklace by Colleen Mauer Designs

The Making of the Mini Inflecto Necklace by Colleen Mauer Designs

Colleen Mauer Designs walks us through the steps of making one of their latest necklaces.

How twenty2's Vikingr 3D Wallpaper Was Designed

How twenty2's Vikingr 3D Wallpaper Was Designed

We go inside to see the design process of twenty2's 3D wallpaper's Vikingr design.

How Wood Shavings Become Environmentally-Friendly Acoustic Panels

How Wood Shavings Become Environmentally-Friendly Acoustic Panels

BAUX shares how they make their environmentally-friendly, geometric, acoustic wall tiles and panels.

An In-Depth Look at How the Riviera Tray is Made

An In-Depth Look at How the Riviera Tray is Made

Travis James, of MAY Furniture Co. takes us through the process of how this minimalist wooden tray is made.

Loloi Rugs: The Beautiful Art of Rug Making
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Loloi Rugs: The Beautiful Art of Rug Making

Follow along as we peek into Loloi's rug-making process that involves time-tested techniques handed down by generations of artisans.