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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Parsons and Poltrona Frau Award “WasteLess” Winner

by Matthew Powell | posted 2:03 pm

In the third-annual collaboration between Parsons the New School for Design and Poltrona Frau, product design students were asked to focus on the theme “WasteLess” to craft pieces for the competition of the same title. The winning design, a woven portable picnic of sorts, came from Jenny Hsu.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Ornate Chandelier Peaks Curiosity in Sculpture Park

by Matthew Powell | posted 1:27 pm

Toshihiro Oki Architect has unveiled the winning commission in the Architectural League of New York’s 2nd annual “Folly” competition at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, New York.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Editors’ Picks: BKLYN Designs 10th Anniversary

by Staff | posted 3:35 pm

Interior Design deputy editor Annie Block, also one of the fair’s jurors, drew a crowd to the fair over the weekend when she led a walking tour of her 15 favorite booths.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Weekly Top Five: Flooring

by Staff | posted 1:55 pm

See what flooring products captured designers’ attention this past week on our site.

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Monday, May 13, 2013

The main entrance of Cosentino's new Westchester Design Center, New York. Photo by Jennifer Krichels.

Cosentino Opens 14th North American Design Center

by Jennifer Krichels | posted 3:30 pm

Natural stone, quartz, and recycled surfacing company Cosentino has opened its 14th North American design center in Westchester, New York.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Coverings 2013 Top Products and Trends

by Leslie Clagett | posted 9:35 am

Billed as “The Ultimate Tile & Stone Experience”, the industry show Coverings was held in Atlanta last week.

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Events > Tradeshows

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Weekly Top Five: Lighting

by Staff | posted 11:06 am

See what lighting products captured designers’ attention this past week on our site.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Weekly Top Five: Kitchen & Bath

by Staff | posted 11:00 am

See what kitchen and bath products captured designers’ attention this past week on our site.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Leucos Redesigns an Icon to Fund Pediatrics

by Kat Aul | posted 4:16 pm

Leucos has collaborated with an all-star team of designers, along with local companies in Milan and Venice, to put an iconic lamp to good use—helping to bring a little more joy to sick children and their families.