Balance, Design
June 19, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
At an early age, German-born designer Blair Prietz began developing a worldly perspective as his father’s work took them around the globe from the UK, to Okinawa, to California. Recently graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Industrial Design program, Blair has relocated again to Brooklyn. His worldly and creative perspective is now being put to use at Williamsburg-based design studio AREAWARE. We asked Blair to develop a worldly mix for this week’s Playlist. Take a listen.
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Design, Products
June 17, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
It’s been an extraordinary year for a few of the designs Charles Eames created with his wife Ray. In the last year, we have seen the debut of the Molded Plastic Side Chair re-imagined in wood. Just recently, it was announced that Eames Molded Plastic Chairs will be produced in environmentally sustainable fiberglass with a spectrum of rich, vintage colors. Today would have been Charles’ 106th birthday — so here are six great ways to celebrate him.
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Design, Products, Trends
June 13, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Nowadays our workspaces know no boundaries. Whether you’re in the corporate headquarters, working from home, or part of a small business, easygoing and mobile solutions are essential. With on-the-move business and efficiency in mind, we offer these six ideas for working everywhere.
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Balance
June 12, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Designer, illustrator, and optimistic modernist: all good ways to describe San Francisco-based creative Brent Couchman. Before coming to the bay, Brent worked for Fossil in Texas doing branding, packaging, and illustration. Since arriving out west he’s worked for Hatch Design, gone solo with clients like Google, Facebook, and Herman Miller, and been named to Young Guns 9 by the Art Directors Club. This week, Brent gets the lead out with his own work Playlist. Check it out.
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Balance
June 5, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Whistle is a housewares, gifts, and accessories shop created by veteran retail buyer and merchandiser Katie Gaertner. Opened in February of this year in the Sunset district of San Francisco, Whistle showcases an eye-popping spectrum of eclectic, joyful, and design-centric items handpicked by Katie, an avid world-traveler with extensive experience in the retail market. We invited Katie to give us a peek at Whistle’s wares and share a little bit of its musical soundtrack in this week’s Playlist. Take a listen.
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Design, Products
June 3, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Bring unparalleled design, form, and function to every room in your home — for less — during Herman Miller’s Summer Sale. Now through June 10, enjoy 15% off the entire collection of solutions for living, working, and playing. Start with these six stylish opportunities.
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Balance, Design
May 29, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
This week’s Playlist comes from designer and illustrator Gavin Potenza. From his studio at The Buddy System in Brooklyn, NY, Gavin has created work for Google, Fortune Magazine, and recently, Herman Miller. Named a “Young Gun” by the Art Director’s Club, and a “Young & Hungry Creative” by HOW Magazine, Gavin creates work that deftly combines rich color palettes with masterful use of space, shape, and texture. A fan of the late-night design session, Gavin’s playlist is the perfect way to kick off your evening and for pushing-on till dawn. Check it out.
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Design, Products
May 28, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Tomorrow would have been George Nelson’s 105th birthday. To commemorate the unique design voice of Herman Miller’s former design director, we offer this look at his iconic creations. Individually, Nelson’s designs tell the story of his diverse inspirations, while collectively they describe his fascination with the impact of design on our lives and world.
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Balance
May 22, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
Throw open the doors and windows, the first long weekend of the summer is upon us. Let’s kick it off with some of our favorite tunes from the past few months’ worth of Playlists.
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Balance, Design, Products
May 21, 2013
By Jamie Latendresse
We all hit mental blocks during our work week. Why not take a break and let your imagination run wild and free. You might be surprised at how a little spell of daydreaming will help you solve that tricky problem or clear that seemingly impassible obstacle. Here’s six ways to step outside yourself and daydream.
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