Things

How we design, create, and approach things is our central focus. Here are some collected entries, exploring the potential for meaningful change that objects and design can have on our environments and culture.

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Using Design to Effect Change: From Hostile Architecture to Guerrilla Gardening

Using Design to Effect Change From Hostile Architecture to Guerilla Gardening By Jessica Antony - November 8th, 2019 Good design solves problems. It can be an amazing tool for making use of the space we have available to us and providing functional...

Plastics, Sustainability, and the Future of Design

The issue of sustainability in our use of plastic is not new but has certainly come to the forefront of global environmental conversations recently.

Entryways for Every Home: Essential Organization and Design Ideas

While the idea of an entryway may conjure up images of a grand staircase and spacious foyer, a functional and organized entryway doesn’t have to be vast or complicated. Learn more.

Living with Plants: A Conversation with Dominika Dratwa of Verde Plant Design

Dominika Dratwa’s path toward opening Verde was perhaps not always straightforward, but looking back seems inevitable, given her love of nature and background as an artist.

Chef Ben Kramer on Sustainability and Cooking from Scratch

We sat down with Ben to talk about his career in the industry, his (infamous) dedication to local, organic food, and his experience in cooking dinner with local, organic ingredients.

Table for 1200 or Table for 2: Chef Ben Kramer’s Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party in a Small Space

The idea of preparing a meal for your closest friends at home can certainly be daunting, find out Chef Ben Kramer’s tips for hosting a Dinner party.

A Guide to Modern and Contemporary Furniture for Small Spaces

Creating a space for yourself that is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and highly functional can be a challenge for most of us, particularly for those of us who live in cities.