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BASE: Designing a Collection of Desk Accessories

BASE: Designing a Collection of Desk Accessories

We talk to BASE for insight into how they created their collection of modern office accessories.

The Making of Iittala's Hand Blown Ruutu Vases

The Making of Iittala's Hand Blown Ruutu Vases

We get a look at the skills required to produce each vibrant Ruutu vase.

How to Create Shoes Inspired by a Comet Landing

How to Create Shoes Inspired by a Comet Landing

Take a look at how this duo designed and created a pair of shoes that look like rocks that have fallen from space.

Breaking Down Thos. Moser's Cumberland Chair

Breaking Down Thos. Moser's Cumberland Chair

We get a glimpse into the design and creation of the Cumberland Chair from Thos. Moser's Cumberland collection.

Designing & Building a Mid-Century Inspired Console

Designing & Building a Mid-Century Inspired Console

We go behind the scenes to see how this customizable wooden console is built in this month's Deconstruction.

Best of 2014: Editors' Faves

Best of 2014: Editors' Faves

Sometimes our favorite posts don't make it into the top 10 best or end-of-year roundups, so here they are!

2014 Year in Review: Deconstruction

2014 Year in Review: Deconstruction

Want to find out how your favorite modern products are made? Take a peek back at 2014's Deconstruction column.

The Design Process of the Plumen 002 Bulb

The Design Process of the Plumen 002 Bulb

Take a look at the years of research and development it took to launch the latest light bulb from Plumen.

The Making of Calico's Marbled Wallpapers

The Making of Calico's Marbled Wallpapers

The duo behind Calico Wallpaper takes us behind the scenes to see how it all begins.

The Ghostly Mark Series by Matthew Shlian

The Ghostly Mark Series by Matthew Shlian

See how Matthew Shlian creates a new version of the iconic Ghostly logo into a spiraling vortex made with paper.

Arne Jacobsen's Drop Chair Comes Back to Life

Arne Jacobsen's Drop Chair Comes Back to Life

After 56 years Fritz Hansen is putting the Arne Jacobsen-designed Drop chair into production and we get a little insight into the history.

Hive: Leather Patches Create 3D Upholstery Textiles

Hive: Leather Patches Create 3D Upholstery Textiles

Take a look at how this beehive-inspired collection of ottomans and tables are made.

Design and Development of Adobe Ink

Design and Development of Adobe Ink

Take a look at Adobe's long process of getting the Ink stylus pen ready for the market.

What Goes into Making a Handmade Rug from The Rug Company

What Goes into Making a Handmade Rug from The Rug Company

Take a look at how Hummingbird—one of Alexander McQueen's rugs for The Rug Company—is made.

Designtex's First Digitally Printed Products by Surface Imaging Studio

Designtex's First Digitally Printed Products by Surface Imaging Studio

Two companies merge to bring unique customized wall coverings to a broader audience. Here, they share their design process.