Dwell is simply one of the best things to happen in design in a long time. Since the first issue published on October of 2000 Dwell have consistently turned out an honest and unique take on the world of design. You must subscribe to this magazine if you have any interest at all in design. With features on art, architecture, craft, interiors, green living and even jewelry they are the tops in my book.
The combined influences of Japanese and Chinese craft, American Shaker design and contemporary architecture have guided Paul Eshelman's work. These functional objects have a simplicity that is visually interesting and wonderfully executed.
I love the industrial work of Soldering On and the unusual textures and forms. The studio also creates more refined designs with a contemporary style but I'm drawn to this stuff. Check out the web site for more.
Craft meets computation, that's their motto. Nervous Systems jewelry comes from a collaboration between an architecture student and a mathematician. Their pieces, with titles like "Dendrite Brooch" and "Radiolaria Curves Necklace", are inspired by the processes and patterns of nature. And they're pretty cool too. Available at Etsy.
When I first saw the screen prints of Eleanor Grosch, I thought of my favorite printmaker Charley Harper and their shared love of modern, minimalist animal art. I later found out that Charley was a major influence on Eleanor's work. Her studio, Pushmepullme, creates amazing art that is so pure in form with smatterings of intricate pattern and line contrasted by blocks of color. The animals are lovely and her eye is superb.
Ever see something and think to yourself, "What a great idea." I found a few items at Calliope that made me think that, so I thought I would share them with you. A folding changing table to save space, ice kabobs to chill and stir, an adoption memory book to show how much it meant to adopt a child, wine glass word tags like "Rich" & "Earthy" for fun party mixing, and question napkins to get conversation started.
REPRODEPOT is an unbelievable source for unique fabric, embellishments, patterns and more. You must visit their site to see the extent and variety of their stock as this is only a small sampling. With fabrics like these you will want to get to work on a project immediately.
In modern home design the landscape is very important because of how visible it is from the inside of the home. So many large expanses of glass give amazing views of the outdoors and the landscape should esthetically compliment the architecture.Realtor Renee Adelman's Eicher Homes web site shows some wonderful examples of modern landscape design as well as remodeling ideas. Let these inspire you.
It's brilliant. The March issue of domino is dedicated to all things green, not the color but the eco movement. It can be hard to do all the research oneself to live a green life but Domino with the help of treehugger has given consumers a fabulous resource to green design from cars to fabrics to flooring to food. Subscribe, and if you don't want to do that at least buy this issue.
Panek-Tobin designs are hip and groovy with their pop color pallet and wavy lines. These are fun home accessories and best of all, they range from $12 to $16 . Available at Click.
I prefer the term minimalist to simple but either way I find a beauty in pure, minimal design. These are designs of my own, and I am leaving my job of nine years in a week to jewelry design full-time so stay tuned to SES Design Jewelry for new work.
