Category Archives: Design and Innovation

5 Poker Themed Ornaments for The Christmas Tree

Poker Woman Decorating Tree

Everyone loves finding a pretty bauble or brightly-colored candy cane for the Christmas tree, but sometimes doesn’t it feel a little boring? Pulling out the same old lights and having the same decorations year after year every Christmas is getting repetitive. Maybe some people like tradition, and the cost of Christmas decorations can add up! Consider this; buying a new set of lights can be more costly than selecting a few different ornaments.
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CANstruction 2023: Feeding Those in Need

canstruction installation view photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

CANstruction is an annual design and construction competition where teams create sculptures using canned food as their primary building material. The goal is to raise awareness about hunger and collect non-perishable food items to be donated to local food banks, such as City Harvest. The competition involves architectural and engineering firms, design professionals, and students.
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Eye On Design: Lladró Soft Blown Lighting Collection

afloat chandelier photo by gail worley
Afloat Chandelier (All Photos by Gail)

On the hunt for the “oh wow” moment of the recent BDNY design show at Javits Center, I knew I had found the star of the show when I entered the booth for Lladró; a legendary company now in its 70th year. Introducing a captivating fusion of artistic elegance and functional brilliance, Lladró breaks-free from its traditional identity as a renowned creator of collectible porcelain figurines to unveil Soft Blown, a groundbreaking venture into the realm of interior lighting.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Phone Box

pink phone booth in cooper classics booth photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

On a trade show floor crammed with 600 exhibitors, the one thing you need to do is stand out visually, and this how you do it. This life-size Pink Phone Box was spotted at the recent BDNY (Boutique Design New York) show in the booth for Cooper Classics, who specialize in wall mirrors and cabinets to the hospitality trade.
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