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The State of Design: Nominations

Lesley Taylor |

Featured Design: Let's Go on an Adventure by Rove and Co [buy online] We are looking for independent designers from all around the United States to feature in a series of posts about modern, contemporary art and design. Each post will feature a separate state. Our goal is to feature one state a week and have the whole country in a year - I will fail, but I will try. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The State of Design Tagged With: independent design, independent designers, the state of design

Calendar*ific 2016

Lesley Taylor |

A few years ago, we did a round up of calendars from independent, modern designers in our calendar*ific post. Looking back on those designs, which still are beautifully modern, has inspired us to do a repeat round up for 2016. This year, independent artists and designers continue to produce calendars that, while practical, are almost like little works of art in their own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art & Illustration, Paper Goods Tagged With: calendar 2016, emerging design, modern calendar 2016, modern design

Simple Leather Totes

Lesley Taylor |

Not all work bags need to look like you've been spending too much time in accessories aisle at Office Depot. Although some standard work bags have recently had a makeover, most have too much padding and too little style. Most of these simple, modern styled leather bags can fit a laptop - ready for you to work at your local coffee shop in style - but work equally well if you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: leather good, modern leather bags, modern leather tote

Gagan Design

Lesley Taylor |

Raised in an Air Force family, much of designer Gagan Singh's work pays homage to the world of aviation. Simple, functional, and high quality. While some furniture features salvaged parts of airplanes, it's his lighting that really shines. Minimal, with the essence of mid-century modern, each piece is hand made to order by Singh in his studio. Lights are beautifully created … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tagged With: gagan singh, independent design, modern lighting

For The Birds

Lesley Taylor |

You may have your own Neutra inspired modern house (or not), but what about your feathered friends? These mini masterpieces bring a touch of modern to your garden - and all at the fraction of the cost of the real thing! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tagged With: modern birdhouse

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