Brian Lutz pens an obit that reflects on the life and passions of the design icon.
Niels Diffrient, the artist, architect, author, and industrial designer whose seminal research on ergonomics established standards for the furniture industry, died at his home in Ridgefield, Conn. on June 8, 2013. Diffrient was 84.
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If you are seeking an elegant weave look but want the maintenance ease of resilient sheet vinyl, your search is over. Presenting Lonseal’s newest offering: Loneco© Linen. In addition to 50% recycled content, Loneco© Linen features a loose woven design that gives a hip, stylish touch to any interior space. It comes in four attractive neutral colors that are suitable for a range of settings including healthcare, corporate, retail and hospitality.
Click on the link below to go to the I&S editors’ Pinterest Board, where we’ve pinned some more great finds from this year’s show! We hope everyone made it home in one piece, with both feet intact.
Read more »This year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, an annual awards program sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission, attracted the most competitive pool of projects in the contest’s history.
Read more »Blogger Grace Jeffers discusses the industry’s attitude on wear and tear on materials, both natural and synthetic.
Read more »Nucraft Furniture Company has announced that its Flow XT Conference Table has received the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in the North American furniture industry, independently certified by SCS Global Services (SCS). The EPD, a transparent disclosure of environmental performance based on life cycle assessment (LCA), was on display at NeoCon 2013 in the Nucraft showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
Read more »G20 is a high performance work chair blending elegance with state of the art function. Cast aluminum frame and delicate edge details are carefully integrated with highly-tooled nylon components to create a sharp, simple profile. Intuitive adjustments, refined aesthetics and correct support allow the user to sit properly for extended periods of time. G20 is the right choice for a high performance work chair.
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Inspired by the resurgence of Mid-Century Modern design, the simple beauty of this new woven collection from the Mohawk Group is a shining example of the integration of traditional craft into industrial production techniques.
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