Powder-coat finishes have been a part of metal components for some time at Herman Miller. Used on everything from furniture to kitchen utensils, it eliminates VOCs, eases renewal and recycling, and delivers a clean, incredibly even finish. Here’s six designs you’ll find coated in powder. Read more
A look at all the places we’ve been throughout the last week.
1. “The Home Office – a Visual Guide” from The Globe and Mail
2. The New York Times‘ feature on photographer Julius Shulman, who was known for shooting the Eames House in Los Angeles (among many others).
3. Want to see more of the Eames house? Get a look inside with these videos at Mental Floss.
4. Inspired by this office in the woods found by Inthralld.
5. Lots of smart advice over at workfromhomewisdom.com.
6. The video of the Dragon Skin Pavilion of hi-tech bent wood at Co.Design.
7. “Why Eames Matters” at Maharam.
8. “Email Tips: 5 Ways to Get Action” at Inc.
9. Creative Director Garrett Murray’s review of the Mirra Chair — and his thoughts on our Embody Chair — on Maniacal Rage. (And don’t forget — you can now share your own reviews at the Herman Miller store.)
10. Another reminder: today is Arbor Day. Learn about it at arborday.org…then get outside and celebrate.
For the majority of his professional life Chris Brigham worked as a graphic designer. Just a few years ago, however, he decided to take a leap toward something he was truly cut out for: furniture design. Together with some good exposure and a little luck, his inspired work allowed him to bring Knife & Saw to life. In fact, you’ve probably seen Chris’s work already. Knife & Saw is home to the award-winning Bike Shelf, a sublimely elegant solution for keeping your wheels indoors. Along with a few Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chairs, he lives, works — and listens to today’s Playlist — in San Francisco. Read more
There’s no getting around it. Sometimes you just have to leave things hanging. Here are six innovative ways to do just that. Read more
April is Earth Month and National Stress Awareness Month. And in that spirit, here’s a special edition of our weekly Top Ten featuring posts that will help you take on both. (Now, relax a bit and enjoy Earth Day on Sunday, won’t you?)
1. SAYL Chair and Ardea Personal Light designer Yves Béhar talks about how sustainability creates better products at PSFK.
2. Is turning off your smartphone more or less stressful? (via Huffington Post)
3. Forbes tells you how and why to ignore your inbox…
4. …and if that doesn’t work for you, at least clean up your GMail with these pro tips from GOOD.
5. The Brick House Tumblr (currently starting with our eco-friendly Eames Molded Plastic Sidechair).
6. This naturally smart wooden tablet stand featured at swissmiss.
7. 4 Secrets of Great Critical Thinkers at Inc.
8. Inthralld’s peek at this fully recyclable and sustainable prefab cottage (would make an interesting home office).
9. A fascinating way to reuse books at Colossal.
10. The history of Earth Day at Inhabitat.
Photo: via Inthralld and broadhurstarchitects.com
If you’re anything like us, staying eco is always on your mind. In honor of Earth Day 2012, here are six items that can help you continue to be kind to our environment — and create a better world around you. Read more
Today’s Playlist comes from designer and illustrator Katie Kirk. Together with her husband Nathan Standberg, Katie runs Eight Hour Day, a multidisciplinary design boutique. You’ve probably seen Katie’s work already, like the beautifully illustrated children’s book “Eli, No!” or perhaps EHD’s work for Target and Old Navy. When she’s not at the studio, where they recently added a couple Eames Molded Plastic Chairs, she and Nate are hitting up the dog parks and antique shoppes in their new home of San Francisco. Katie aspires to live a designed life(style) where work, play, and inspiration are all equal and integrated organically. Here’s the music she’s integrated into her lifestyle. Read more
It’s the end of the week — so here’s another roundup of the posts (and apps) that have been filling up our last seven days.
1. This look at the offices of Ray and Charles Eames at OfficeSnapshots.com.
2. The 6 Things You Need To Look For in a Home Office Chair from Apartment Therapy (well said!).
3. Stylish laptop cases and bags at Design*Sponge.
4. A sneak peek of the forthcoming Domino special issue from Curbed.
5. We toured this home designed by architect Christopher Polly on Contemporist in Sydney….
6. …then headed southward to check out the peaceful Marion Bay House in Tasmania (via Habitus Living).
7. Charmed by this paperweight found by Ideas to Steal.
8. Getting around to reading “Get To Work By Meeting Procrastination Head-On” from Fast Company.
9. The Minds of Modern Mathematics iPad app in honor of Ray Eames’ centennial.
10. And as the makers of Eames molded plastic chairs, we have to agree with Dwell: Color makes people happy.
You might say artist and designer Matthew Shlian has a ton of paperwork. Between his own artwork, design and commissions for clients, teaching, and collaborating with scientists at the University of Michigan, you can see why. With a background as a paper engineer, Matthew’s work focuses on paper as a means to explore three-dimensional form. He says, “Researchers see paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principals; I see their inquiry as basis for artistic inspiration.” Check out the basis for his musical inspiration in today’s Playlist. Read more
A look at what’s been on our radar over the past week.
1. The foldaway features in a small apartment found on home-designing.com (check out the drop-away desk/Eames molded plywood lounge chair combo).
2. “6 Brilliant Studios Perfect For The Eco Artist” from Inhabitat.
3. Inthralld’s post on shipping pallets being used in office spaces (above).
4. A few workspaces that inspire over at Decor8.
5. Mesmerized by this digital map upgrade from San Francisco-based tech and design studio Stamen (via veryshortlist.com).
6. Did you enter your workspace for a chance to win on Design Milk?
7. If you’re still looking for spring break ideas, take a gander at these three cool cabins you can rent at Yosemite (via If It’s Hip, It’s Here).
8. “Woody Allen, Creative Management Genius” at Design Observer.
9. And while we’re on the topic, did you catch our SAYL chairs in the Hunger Games? (via The Atlantic)
10. This inspiring quote about yes vs. no over at Creative Mornings.
Photo: Inthralld.com