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		<title>Top Ten: Best of the Web This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Feezor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out what we&#8217;ve been reading this week. 1. The tour of the Craver family home in Littleton, Colorado, at Apartment Therapy. 2. Co.Design&#8217;s coverage of our Why Design series (with particular emphasis on this interview with Sam Hecht and Kim Colin). 3. &#8220;Ray’s Displays: The Thoughtful Displays of Ray Eames&#8221; at the Archives of [...]]]></description>
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Check out what we&#8217;ve been reading this week.</p>
<p>1. The tour of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/craver-house-tour-house-tour-180764" target="_blank">the Craver family home</a> in Littleton, Colorado, at Apartment Therapy.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671286/watch-for-mujis-unsung-designers-imperfection-breeds-good-design#1" target="_blank">Co.Design&#8217;s coverage</a> of our <a href="http://www.hermanmiller.com/microsites/whydesign/02/index.html" target="_blank">Why Design series</a> (with particular emphasis on this interview with <a href="http://www.hermanmiller.com/microsites/whydesign/02/index.html#hecht-colin" target="_blank">Sam Hecht and Kim Colin</a>).</p>
<p>3. <a href="http://blog.aaa.si.edu/2012/11/rays-displays-the-thoughtful-displays-of-ray-eames.html" target="_blank">&#8220;Ray’s Displays: The Thoughtful Displays of Ray Eames&#8221;</a> at the Archives of American Art blog.</p>
<p>4. <em>House Beautiful</em>&#8216;s <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/decorating-trends/2013-interior-design-trends-1212" target="_blank">10 Home Decorating Trends That Will Be Hot in 2013</a>.</p>
<p>5. Modern homes. Snowy surroundings. Cozy interiors. All in <em>Dwell&#8217;</em>s &#8220;<a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/Winter-Wonderlands.html" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland</a>.&#8221;</p>
<p>6. <a href="http://www.home-designing.com/2012/11/small-spaces-a-40-square-meter-430-square-feet-apartment-visualization" target="_blank">This smart concept</a> for a small space (430 feet, to be exact) at Home Designing.</p>
<p>7. The launch of the George Nelson Foundation&#8217;s new website, created by Hello Design, at <a href="http://www.georgenelsonfoundation.org/" target="_blank">georgenelsonfoundation.org</a>.</p>
<p>8. The <a href="http://style-files.com/2012/11/26/the-home-of-danish-designer-brigitte-rabens/" target="_blank">home of Danish designer Birgitte Rabens</a> at the Style Files.</p>
<p>9. This pair of <a href="http://www.homedesignfind.com/architecture/seaside-stone-cottages-joined-by-glass-entry-stairwell/" target="_blank">ancient Irish stone cottages</a> linked by a modern glass stairway at Home Design Find.</p>
<p>10. The optical-illusion facade on the Academie MWD performance center in Belgium featured at <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/29/academie-mwd-by-carlos-arroyo/" target="_blank">Dezeen</a>.</p>
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		<title>Six Ways to Yves Béhar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Latendresse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yves Béhar has thoughtfully envisioned and realized the future of design through countless products, from shoes to mobile apps to task seating. Celebrating the first featured designer in Herman Miller&#8217;s new &#8220;Why Design&#8221; series (launching today), Lifework presents six items that represent Béhar&#8217;s innovative portfolio of design solutions. 1. Issey Miyake VUE &#8211; Offering a [...]]]></description>
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Yves Béhar has thoughtfully envisioned and realized the future of design through countless products, from shoes to mobile apps to task seating. Celebrating the first featured designer in Herman Miller&#8217;s new &#8220;<a title="Herman Miller: Why Design?" href="http://www.hermanmiller.com/whydesign" target="_blank">Why Design</a>&#8221; series (launching today), <em>Lifework</em> presents six items that represent Béhar&#8217;s innovative portfolio of design solutions.</p>
<p><span id="more-17648"></span><strong>1. Issey Miyake VUE</strong> &#8211; Offering a unique view of time&#8217;s coming and going, the VUE&#8217;s slatted dial only displays the current hour while the others, past and future, fade from view. Available from <a title="All Modern" href="http://www.allmodern.com/Issey-Miyake-Vue-Yves-Behar-Watch-with-Brown-Leather-Band-SILAV005-ISM1094.html" target="_blank">All Modern</a>.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sabi Folio Pill Traveler</strong> &#8211; The Vivacity line of medication management products offers a mix of function, aesthetics, and quality where only low quality existed before. Take this normally mundane task to an efficient, stylish new level by choosing yours at <a title="Sabi" href="http://sabi.com/vivacity-line.html" target="_blank">Sabi</a>.</p>
<p><strong>3. Ardea Light</strong> - A design tribute to the long-necked Ardea herons, this graceful, flexible light allows you to illuminate your space from every angle. Get the distinctive, energy-efficient Ardea at <a title="Herman Miller" href="http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Ardea-Personal-Light" target="_blank">Herman Miller</a>.</p>
<p><strong>4. Peel Universal Remote</strong> &#8211; This free iPhone and Android app pairs with Peel Fruit hardware, allowing users to choose shows, search, and review their viewing habits. Available at the <a title="Apple Store" href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4714LL/A" target="_blank">Apple Store</a>.</p>
<p><strong>5. Up Wristband</strong> &#8211; An innovation in health and lifestyle management, the Up wristband and app allow you to track sleeping habits, activity levels, even diet. The comfortable wristband sends data to an intuitive, easy-to-use app interface. Find it at <a title="Jawbone" href="http://jawbone.com/up" target="_blank">Jawbone</a>.</p>
<p><strong>6. SAYL Chair</strong> &#8211; Inspired by suspension bridges, the SAYL&#8217;s striking, frameless back design provides extensive freedom of movement and comfort without sacrificing support. Light but strong, advanced but affordable. Customize yours at <a title="Herman Miller" href="http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/SAYL-Chair" target="_blank">Herman Miller</a>.</p>
<p>Photos: Linked within the text.</p>
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