INK Collection by Arborite

The second edition of Arborite’s INK series of designer laminates features eight new patterns created by graphic designer Giona Maiarelli and interior designer/illustrator Marina Sagona. Pattern inspirations range from natural sources like constellations, wood, and Ginkgo leaves, to unexpected ones, like donuts and bagels. Arborite has acquired the technology to produce the designs in-house, which… Continue reading INK Collection by Arborite

NON LINEAR Modular LED Luminaires

Pasadena-based design studio NONDESIGNS creates customizable products for architects and designers to build branded environments. The firm's line of NON products, which are all made in Pasadena, range in scale from small objects to lighting systems to furniture to modular architecture. NONDESIGNS is led by Chinese-born Miao Miao who earned her B.S. in Interior Design… Continue reading NON LINEAR Modular LED Luminaires

The Material ConneXion Jury Meeting

  Last week I made a visit to the New York City office of Material ConneXion to participate in their monthly jury meeting to select new materials for the library. A world leader in material innovation, Material ConneXion is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies as well as forward-thinking agencies and governmental bodies seeking a creative, competitive, or sustainable edge. Material… Continue reading The Material ConneXion Jury Meeting