February 2, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Stephen Burks, designer, educator, principal at Stephen Burks Man Made, and the subject of an exhibition at Atlanta’s High Museum of… READ MORE
October 20, 2020
Designing Type by Karen Cheng was originally published in 2006. The book met with immediate and enthusiastic acclaim, including: “While there are a number of historical studies of the relationship… READ MORE
November 26, 2019
Jon Coaffee— Recent scientific research has revealed that we have drastically underestimated the threat of climate change, with the impacts of sea level rise and extreme weather abnormalities likely to be felt… READ MORE
September 7, 2018
Robert Bruegmann– If I had to pick a single object to suggest what we tried to do in Art Deco Chicago, I would probably choose this Craftsman brand portable air… READ MORE
June 13, 2016
Jessica Helfand— Not long ago, at an elegant garden party, I was introduced to an equally elegant British woman who, after the usual pro forma pleasantries that precede normal conversation,… READ MORE
February 20, 2015
Our February 2015 edition of From the Designer’s Desk is a lively dispatch from from Frank Baseman, principal at Baseman Design Associates. 1.) Why did you pursue Design, rather than, say,… READ MORE
November 6, 2014
Among our exciting fall books is one about German-born American designer Kem Weber, whose fascinating life story rivals his outstanding design work in interest. The book’s author, Christopher Long, will… READ MORE
China Has Peaked? It Can Still Change World Order