Pour Tile Collection from Bert & May x Henry Holland Studio

The Pour tile collection was created in collaboration between the UK tile maker Bert & May and the London-based ceramic and houseware brand Henry Holland Studio lead by Henry Holland (above). Pour features hand-poured encaustic and printed glazed tiles inspired by the art of nerikomi —which involves stacking and cutting colored pieces of clay to form… Continue reading Pour Tile Collection from Bert & May x Henry Holland Studio

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

AJK Design Studio Custom Registers & Vents

Annie Kantor knows a thing or two about pattern. After graduating at the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Textile Design in 1994, she began a career designing woven fabrics, most recently as the Head of the Custom Studio at Maharam. The Oakland-California based designer, whose company AJK Design Studio debuted at this year's ICFF in… Continue reading AJK Design Studio Custom Registers & Vents