Different designer’s experiments with new materials have marked important, turning points in the history of design. Gaetano Pesce never stopped experimenting with them – in particular with residence. As one could infer fro its name, 1984’s Pratt Chair (3) is one of nine he produced as part of a project for the Pratt Institute, are renowned art, and design school in New York. Continue reading Eye On Design: Gaetano Pesce Pratt Chair (3)
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Bold By Nature: Turning Recycled Plastic into Wearable Art

A Guest Post By Designer Anita Davenport
When I first started designing my own clothes, I wasn’t trying to launch a fashion empire — I was simply trying to make art I could live in. What began as a creative outlet quickly evolved into SingleTree Lane, my California-based fashion brand that transforms recycled plastic bottles into bold, expressive, and eco-conscious wearable art.
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Eye On Design: Tom Dixon Fresh Fat Easy Chair
A true marvel of modern design and plastic production, the Fresh Fat Easy Chair (2006) by British designer Tom Dixon turns the process of mass manufacturing on its head — by injecting a touch of the handmade into the synthetic. Unlike most plastic furniture, which is typically created using molds in industrial quantities, Dixon’s chair is crafted through a unique process of hand extrusion. The result is a sculptural seat that blurs the line between art object and functional furniture.
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Exploring Sustainable Materials in Modern Interior Design
In modern interior design, sustainability isn’t just a trend; it’s becoming a priority for designers and homeowners alike. As we look to make spaces both stylish and eco-friendly, sustainable materials are stepping into the spotlight. From recycled PET felt to versatile bamboo, these materials offer more than just aesthetic appeal – they contribute to a healthier planet. Here are a few such materials.
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Pink Thing Of The Day: Coat Check Chair By Joey Zeledón
Industrial designer Joey Zeledón used Bauhaus Leglend Marcel Breuer’s ‘Cesca chair as a inspiration for this innovative seating design that combines the famliar continuous steel rod frame with colorful coat hangers replacing the classic cane seat and back. Spotted at 2023’s International Conetmporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), the Coat Check Chair allows the user many possibilites for personalizing the frame to suit their taste.
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