In the Toy Box: Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop

Brooklyn-based Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design debuted its new furniture company Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop at the Architectural Digest Design Show last March. Named after co-founder Sofia and Adam Zimmerman's two children, Ot/tra designs and handcrafts furniture for workplace, hospitality, and residential interiors. Catenary, the brand's first collection, includes two barstool styles, a table in… Continue reading In the Toy Box: Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop

GoFish Handbags: An architect/graphic designer collaboration

Terri Lee, associate principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox, and graphic designer Sanshin Liu have teamed up to design a minimal, yet stylish compact handbag collection. The design collaboration was actually a family affair, since Liu is Lee's aunt. Designed and manufactured exclusively in New York City, the GoFish collection uses clean lines, vibrant colors, and… Continue reading GoFish Handbags: An architect/graphic designer collaboration

Top Picks from the 2016 Architectural Digest Design Show

Last Friday I took over the Sharp Communication Instagram (@sharpthink) and Twitter (@sharp_think) feeds during the Architectural Digest Design Show in New York City to share the latest products and trends on the show floor. Sharp, a NYC-based public relations, social media, and special events agency, has a client roster including architecture and design brands such as Cosentino,… Continue reading Top Picks from the 2016 Architectural Digest Design Show

NYCxDesign 2016 Preview

At a press conference held last month at New York City's Museum of Arts & Design, organizers of NYCxDESIGN announced a new design award, creative campaign, and other new programs and initiatives for 2016. The fourth annual citywide celebration of design, NYCxDESIGN takes place from May 3rd to 17th. The event will be three days… Continue reading NYCxDesign 2016 Preview