Review: Briefly

I recently got a chance to preview Briefly, a new documentary about the creative brief and its role in shaping innovation. Directed by Tom Bassett of Bassett & Partners, the 26-minute-long movie features exclusive interviews with architect David Rockwell, architect Frank Gehry, industrial designer Yves Béhar, illustrator Maira Kalman, and advertising creative directors John C. Jay and John… Continue reading Review: Briefly

LED KicK from Architectural Area Lighting

According to Architectural Area Lighting (a Hubbell Lighting brand), the company's latest site and area lighting option represents an entirely new class of LED luminaire. The LED KicK is claimed to be the industry’s first product to angle upwards while providing full light cutoff. The sleek pole and luminaire are integrated into one angular design… Continue reading LED KicK from Architectural Area Lighting

Palomino Blackwing Pencils

Looking for a new gift idea for an architect or designer in your life? The favorite writing utensil of many famous writers, musicians, and artists including John Steinbeck, Truman Capote, and Stephen Sondheim, the Blackwing pencil was once discontinued but has now been reborn by California-based Palomino. The Blackwing comes in three styles with its… Continue reading Palomino Blackwing Pencils