Two design editors open up shop to peddle an international selection of quality wares…

As discerning editors at WGSN-homebuildlife, London-based Ali Morris and NYC-based Jean Lin are perpetually traversing the globe in search of new design talent. After a year

James Victore’s week of brain exercises feeds meaningful thinking…

In sports they tell you that to become a better player, you have to practice against people more talented than you—demolishing your opponent each time will never lead to increased skills.

Nice finds from an array of stores cropping up during ICFF…
Design fans in town for ICFF can take a slice of the festivities home with them this year, thanks to an exciting array of shops popping up around NYC

Blast off with Tom Sachs’ impressively detailed NASA-inspired mission…

Most artists are obsessed—their fixation serving as a driving force for creative action—but Tom Sachs takes his to new heights with his interest in space exploration. His newly launched NYC exhibition,

Pep up your pup’s health with a daily dose of powdered vitamins…

Though new to the market as a clever way of thinking about canine supplements, K-10+ seems like a product that should already exist. The line of dog-friendly vitamins

Shanan Campanaro reflects on her “Poolside” collection and the art of designing patterns…

Using little more than Muji gel ink pens Shanan Campanaro creates highly detailed drawings then degrades them with a dash of water to reveal unexpected patterns for

Sex and punk elegantly balanced in the sculptural jewelry designer’s latest collection…

Balance is the term that first comes to mind when describing Bliss Lau’s approach to jewelry design. A soft-spoken Hawaiian with a New York sensibility, she embodies a

Denmark’s notoriously conceptual fashion designer in a new book spanning boobies to mint…

The new self-titled book from Henrik Vibskov is a lot like his work—slightly haphazard yet cohesive; purposeful, but ultimately entertaining. Since graduating from London’s Central St. Martins

Show support for two new supportive undergarments …

Kickstarter helps get an array of independent endeavors off the ground every day. While many of these entrepreneurial projects revolve around the arts, we recently found two creative minds using the funding platform

Alternative accommodations for the discerning traveler …

Created by London-based graphic designer Hannah Woodcock, The Common Pursuit is a new travel site designed to inspire your next holiday. The simple format currently features 72 accommodations varying in location and style, but

Matt Singer’s Sputnik-inspired papier-mâché party game…

Whether you delight in watching others struggle blindly to hit their mark, or you enjoy giving a papier-m

Three ways to stay informed about the progressive aspects of city-based agriculture…
Nearly 12,000 years ago the Neolithic Revolution altered the course of our survival from hunting and gathering to established agriculture. As the world’s population concentrates into cities and

Simple phone snaps comprise a compelling photo show dedicated to the Big Apple…

Like Twitter without the pressure of pithy writing, Instagram allows you to share your current status to friends and followers by simply uploading a photo from your

An artist and a technologist pair up to find the cultural meaning of words through pictures…

Recently presented at Rhizome’s annual Seven on Seven conference, Aaron Swartz and Taryn Simon’s “Cultural Differences” application culls the top six photos from a

A comprehensive look at the best BMX bikes of all time seen through the eyes of design…

As motocross became an increasingly popular sport in 1960s Southern California, boys wanted to emulate their favorite riders, and began hacking together bicycle

South Africa’s diverse cycling culture celebrated in a beautiful book…

While commuting by bike has long been a natural choice in countries like the Netherlands and China, other nations around the world are only just starting to consider it a

Sight Unseen returns to the printed page with a limited edition publication championing the creative process …

The brainchild of two former I.D. Magazine editors, Sight Unseen began as a Kickstarter project in 2009, shortly after the celebrated print outlet published

Amsterdam’s creative communications agency tells it straight in a new book…

In their new book “Advertising for People Who Don’t Like Advertising”, the Amsterdam-based communications agency KesselsKramer details the creative side of an industry often considered devilish, making a valid

Four highlights from our guide on what not to miss in South Africa’s Mother City…
Cradled by a striking 360-degree panorama of a horseshoe-shaped mountain range and the sparkling sea, Cape Town is one of the most gorgeous places on