Take this cleverly designed table from the wall to the floor with one simple motion Hand-built in Providence, RI, Snappy Tables provide a simple solution to compact living spaces. Founder Dean Robinson crafts each petite table from bamboo, plastic or…

The relationship between bike design and competitive cycling shown in a new book on the craftsmanship of speed The bicycle has seen numerous incarnations since rolling onto the scene well over a century ago, but the natural human desire to…

Milton Glaser's latest book shows adaptation as a mechanism for learning Over the past five years, the highly influential graphic designer Milton Glaser has designed rugs, sculptures, posters and interior spaces for a variety of independent projects. In the forthcoming…

The acclaimed artist offers us a rare glimpse inside his Brooklyn studio ahead of his upcoming mini retrospective While we all like to tap into an artist's brain, find out exactly what goes on in their mind to make them…

A journalist checks in with eight influential designers to assess the future of the field in a new Kindle e-book In the new e-book "Design Voices," Dutch designer Maarten Baas points out that 20 years ago, "designing was quite anonymous…

An artist-curated group show redefines contemporary Realism The first in a series of artist-curated exhibitions at NYC's Joshua Liner Gallery, "Resolve" gathers together the peers and influencing figures of the highly skilled painter Tony Curanaj. Each of the 25 contemporary…

Sandro Kopp's Skype sessions reflect the hybrid nature of painting reality from a two-dimensional plane A series that evolved out of two friends chatting online while on opposite sides of the world, Sandro Kopp's Skype paintings are a natural progression…

British artist duo breaks down contemporary war photos with a set of symbolic blocks "Portable Monuments" presents the exhibition of a visual code of brightly colored blocks used to decipher the surplus of images accompanying news headlines. The brainchild of…

The new print project from a promising Danish art student At just 18 years old, Danish art student Christian Andersen is already striking out on his own with a highly detailed and imaginative publication called Creative Future. Working out of…

Two young curators contemplate deception through a range of works that question reality In magic, a blind cut refers to when the illusionist appears to shuffle a deck of cards, but in reality, hasn't actually shuffled them at all. This…

Relax your muscles and balance your chi with this Swedish acupressure mat Whether you're looking for a little therapeutic relief after a long day on hill or just need to balance the flow of your inner chi, the Vila Mat…

Function meets form in these handy items soon to hit shelves at the Museum of Modern Art Perpetually stocked with an exciting supply of functionally clever items, the MoMA Design Store is a never-ending source for curious shoppers. Each season…

An in-depth guide to innovative 3D forms and self-locking boxes With the rising number of entrepreneurs among the creative community handling their own production, the value in high-quality DIY tips becomes increasingly essential. Whether you're a Danish jewelry designer peddling…

Claim your travel bag with a novel approach by the makers of the ubiquitous black notebook The new year typically conjures grand schemes for traversing new terrain, and whether you're packing for a weekend of backcountry boarding or finally taking…

Intense coffee knowledge in a casual environment at a new cafe in Brooklyn The Third Wave Coffee movement is all about taking the bean and beverage to new levels of consideration, placing huge importance on sourcing, roasting and then brewing.…

A Parisian graphic designer draws funny and insightful parallels between two beloved cities After spending a fair amount of time in the culture capital of NYC, Parisian graphic designer Vahram Muratyan returned home and created "Paris versus New York"—an online…

Our interview with the album cover designer behind some of the most memorable images in music Storm Thorgerson is undoubtedly the man who made album covers a veritable artistic force. Working with bands like Pink Floyd (who gave him his…

Two new gadgets that make drinking a glass of wine even more enjoyable The ubiquitous wine opener has seen countless redesigns over the years, each iteration attempting to streamline the cork removal process or make the corkscrew stronger. Whether you're…

A new show curated by Sarah Schmerler sheds light on the luster of four artists' work In the forthcoming group show "Gʉilty / (NOT) Guilty," art critic and curator Sarah Schmerler brings together four talented artists for a cohesive display…