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Take 5: Knit Coral, Verdant Brushstrokes, the Tati Bag + More

Take 5: Knit Coral, Verdant Brushstrokes, the Tati Bag + More

Join Associate Editor Aria Lee for her most recent Take 5 picks, including smart leather joinery and a fresh summer scent.

Our Top 10 Favorite Design Picks From ICFF 2025

Our Top 10 Favorite Design Picks From ICFF 2025

ICFF 2025 has come and gone, so we're sharing our favorite modern picks, including ceramic lighting, smart upholstery, and mushroom leather.

F5: Nik Bentel Shares Big Love for Other Creatives + More

F5: Nik Bentel Shares Big Love for Other Creatives + More

Artist + designer Nik Bentel joins us for Friday Five to share his favorite shirt, the most unique watch, a book that's influenced him tremendously + more!

The Bouquet Vase Creates Performative Tension While Holding Your Blooms

The Bouquet Vase Creates Performative Tension While Holding Your Blooms

Meet Nik Bentel Studio's latest playful design object inspired by a block of Swiss cheese – The Bouquet Vase, a polished stainless steel cube ready for spring's first blooms!

Top 10 WTF Posts of 2023

Top 10 WTF Posts of 2023

A Tesla-designed cardboard cat bed, a ravioli-shaped pool float, and a couch in an envelope are just some of the wild designs from this year. Check out the top 10!

A Puffer Jacket Reimagined as a Bag or a “Jacket” for Your Laptop

A Puffer Jacket Reimagined as a Bag or a “Jacket” for Your Laptop

The Puffer Bag isn't just a bag – it's a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a tribute to the timeless winter coat staple.

2023 Best Modern Gifts for Kids + Parents

2023 Best Modern Gifts for Kids + Parents

These 20 gift ideas, from colorful bean chalk to a storytime projector that clips to your phone, will delight the youngest ones (and the parents) on your list.

Take 5: An Inclusive Activity Zone, Cutting Mat Socks, Rose Delights, + More

Take 5: An Inclusive Activity Zone, Cutting Mat Socks, Rose Delights, + More

Managing Editor Gregory Han shares his 5 faves, including cutting mat socks, an aspirational fire pit, and 1/8 ounce of inspired packaging.

DMTV Milkshake: Nik Bentel on Designing Objects That Tell a Story

DMTV Milkshake: Nik Bentel on Designing Objects That Tell a Story

In this episode, artist and designer Nik Bentel chats about the importance of objects, whether it's a beautiful design object or a rock on the beach. Tune in + give it a listen!

Nikolas Bentel's Loopy Chair Will Bend Your Mind

Nikolas Bentel's Loopy Chair Will Bend Your Mind

Nikolas Bentel's latest creation is the Loopy Chair, a bright yellow piece made using the same manufacturing process as a bike rack.