Dwell on Design Part III
http://www.marmol-radziner.com
haha - This guy looks pissed that he’s in my photo.
Dwell on Design Part II
This TV stand from Wilkerson was super cool. I think I stood in front of it for a good 10 minutes.
http://www.wilkersonfurniture.com
I talked about MASH Studios’ platform bed before, and I got to see their furniture in person, which was very well done.
BoConcept - I snapped some photos. I really want the textured pillows in the first photo.
More on the exciting full-size prefabs later…
Dwell on Design Part I
Here we are in LA at the Hotel Figueroa, which is a cute mix of Moroccan and Southwestern decor. I have a soft spot for all things Moroccan, ever since I went to Marrakech about 6 years ago.
If there was a standout exhibit, I would have to say that it was Gregg Fleishman’s amazing Cube. I had never seen any pieces by Fleishmen before, so this was the first time I had heard of his work. You definitely need to check out his website to see the fantastic and amazing structures he creates.
Semigood is a design company who calls themselves “not half bad.” That deserves a “Wocka Wocka.”
I really enjoyed the Environment Furniture booth, primarily the fabric on their couch.
http://www.environmentfurniture.com
I fell in love with the white shoulder bag by Silent Revolution. I might need one…or two…
http://www.silent-revolution.com
More to come…
To Do List
Sometimes the best way to be inspired is to go out and explore events held in your city. Getting away from the computer for a little bit won’t hurt ya! If you guys have any events happening nearby your town, please don’t hesitate to share with us.
Dwell on Design - THIS WEEKEND!
June 5-8, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.dwell.com/peopleplaces/conferences/14292127.html
“Everything you ever wanted to know about modern design in one very big place: 200+ exhibitors, an entire neighborhood of full-scale prefab structures completely landscaped and furnished by Dwell.”
Renegade Craft Fair
June 14–15, 2008
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn
The Renegade Craft Fair features hundreds of vendors, tens of thousands of shoppers and more than a few design tastemakers.
TDC54 & TDC2 2008
July 29–August 22, 2008
The One Club, NY
http://www.tdc.org/events/2008events/2008tdc54exhibition.html
For TDC members, competition selectees, and the press, the New York opening of the exhibition of winning entries for the TDC Competitions, TDC54 and TDC2 2008, in typographic and typeface design.
SF Design Week
June 15–22, 2008
http://www.sfdesignweek.org/
San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom, has once again declared, as “Design Makes a Difference Week” in San Francisco. AIGA SF will be sponsoring a full week of events and an exhibit highlighting the diversity and professionalism of the design community.
2008 Academy of Art University Annual Spring Show
May 23–July 25, 2008
Academy of Art University
601 Brannan St., San Francisco
http://www.academyart.edu/forms/060708_openhouse_springshow_rsvp.jsp
Students from all departments showcase their amazing, fresh talents. June 7th is the Academy’s exclusive spring show open house for prospective students and family.
AIGA/LA | 180º: U-turns From The Intersection Of Design And Culture
June 27, 2008
Architecture and Design Museum, Los Angeles
http://aigalosangeles.org/events/2008/06/aigala-180-june.php
AIGA/LA presents a series of conversations that go beyond traditional design. AIGA/LA will welcome installation artist and landscape architect, Andy Cao as well as projection artist and world peace supporter, Bart Kresa for a conversation about how material, texture and light support and move the experience of design.
Silent Art Auction Fundraiser
Poketo & Handmade Nation present:
Silent Art Auction Fundraiser
Saturday, July 19 2008 6-10pm
FREE
At the Poketo Headquarters: 510 S Hewitt #506 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (5th floor)
Website: Handmade Nation, www.handmadenationmovie.com
Blog: www.indiecraftdocumentary.blogspot.com
Documentary Clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH2HWPfwpOw
San Diego Event
For those of you in San Diego, come out next Thursday for this event and meet Jenn from Hostess with the Mostess. I will be there too, so come have a drink and say hi!
RSVP at: http://www.chambordonline.com/hostess/
Real Simple Magazine Event
Maggie Gyllenhaal, designer James Huniford and Real Simple’s managing editor Kristin van Ogtrop are hosting the fourth-annual Design on a Dime charity event to benefit Housing Works, the nation’s largest community-based AIDS-service organization. Founded in 1990, Housing Works provides housing, medical care, job training and other lifesaving services to homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. The kick-off party will be held on May 8th from 6-9 PM and then the two-day event will be free and open to the public on May 9th and May 10th.
During the event, thirty top-tier designers-including Sills Huniford, Thom Filicia (that guy from Queer Eye), Charlotte Moss and Jamie Drake-will create one-of-a-kind room vignettes. People will be able to purchase the items in the vignettes at 60-80% off the retail price, and all proceeds from the sale will benefit Housing Works.
Since I am not in NYC, those of you who are should definitely attend.
Poketo at Glasgow International Art Festival
I actually think I need this wallet too…
“A collaboration between Poketo and Glasgow-based Hitherto Gallery, “Glasgow Series” marries Poketo’s iconic limited-edition wallets with the work of premier Glaswegian illustrators Marc Baines, Rob Churm, Rebecca Davies, Emily Robertson, Eilidh Weir, Stuart White and Annabel Wright. In celebration of the series release, an evening of activities is planned for April 17th, 2008, including a Hitherto@Tinderbox opening event featuring a musical set by Stevie Jackson of Belle & Sebastian, followed by performances at SWG3 Studio Warehouse by Gummy Stumps and 1990s.”
http://www.glasgowinternational.org
Dwell on Design
Over 50 speakers just announced, the third annual Dwell on Design Conference + Exhibition, will debut in Los Angeles, June 5-8, 2008.
I will be at the Exhibition June 7-8th - so let me know if you’re going! I will do some “live” reporting from the exhibit hall!
Dwell NextHouse
You should go see my friend Sally at the Dwell house Open House this weekend. Seriously, you should really go since I can’t.
Buy tickets here: http://www.dwell.com/
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