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Åsa Kärner

Åsa Kärner’s designs sit well with people (or is it the other way around?) because this Swedish designer creates beautiful and unconventional furniture. Her recent Alvisilkchair was constructed by combining silk thread in and through an oak frame, which formed … Continue reading

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Matt Shlian

It’s one thing to look good on paper, it’s another thing to look good with paper. Paper engineer Matt Shlian does both. He uses his scientific knowledge to meticulously create three-dimensional pop-up books, packaging designs and elaborate sculptures out of … Continue reading

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Jonathan Adler

“You have no talent. Go be a lawyer.” It’s hard to imagine anyone saying that to superstar designer Jonathan Adler, but that’s exactly what his pottery professor told him many years ago. That statement was all the motivation Jonathan needed to … Continue reading

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Dan Funderburgh

Designer Dan Funderburgh’s work is off the wall, even though it mostly exists on the wall. That’s because Dan creates awe inspiring wallpaper designs through his partnership with the Flavorpaper studio, where his designs are hand screen printed to turn … Continue reading

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Gary Taxali

Gary Taxali’s illustrations epitomize the saying, “what’s old is new again.” He draws inspiration from the past to create characters and styles that are inventive, clever and satirical. His charming creations have propelled him to be one of today’s most … Continue reading

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Michele Michael

When Elephant Props founder Michele Michael couldn’t find the tabletop items she was looking for, she made her own. Now, in addition to running her prop house with husband Patrick Moore, Michele creates stunning handmade ceramics. She uses saturated colors … Continue reading

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Yulia Brodskaya

In an increasingly digital world, Yulia Brodskaya has kept paper the most interesting medium. Her PAPERgraphics are part-origami, part-collage, and totally beautiful pieces that join ornate designs with unmatched paper styling. She also builds dimensional art by quilling, which involves … Continue reading

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Matt Singer

Matt Singer has made a career of turning everyday items into anything but ordinary. He worked at Jack Spade for nearly a decade, creating serious and frivolous items ranging from high-end bags to ping pong paddle covers. In 2009, Matt … Continue reading

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Charlotte Swiden

Most Swedes are known for their love of simplicity, order and structure. And Charlotte Swiden is no exception. This charming Swedish artist creates designs that perfectly balance a pop of color with white space. For example, Charlotte’s Ice Cream handbag … Continue reading

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Bryony Gomez-Palacio & Armin Vit

Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit co-founded UnderConsideration, a design firm and blog publishing enterprise rolled into one. This duo has launched extraordinary websites like Brand New, Quipsologies, and FPO: For Print Only that each raise dialogue on different areas of … Continue reading

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Julia Rothman

Julia Rothman’s canvas knows no bounds. Her delightful hand-drawn illustrations grace high-end wallpaper, MTA posters, and even The New York Times. And when she’s not consumed with creating designs herself, she celebrates other artists on her blog, Book By Its … Continue reading

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Yukihiro Kaneuchi

Yukihiro Kaneuchi reveals more than just his personality in his clever product designs. For instance, upon closer investigation of his recent coffee mug creation, a meticulously drawn landscape of a girl dancing in a meadow can be seen inside of … Continue reading

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Joan Hornig

For Joan Hornig charity begins at home…in your jewelry box. To date, she has made donations to over 700 organizations through 100% of her stunning jewelry line’s profits. Joan’s high-end pieces not only catch eyes, they also warm hearts with … Continue reading

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Jason Podlaski

  Recycled skateboard furniture. Those are three words that aren’t typically put side-by-side, but it’s exactly what Jason Podlaski puts together as the founder of Deckstool. Jason rescues broken skateboard decks from their landfill fate and assembles them into one-of-a-kind … Continue reading

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Stefan Rurak

If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around to hear it, it’s probably vying to be one of Stefan Rurak’s next creations. From bracelets to jewelry boxes to chairs, Stefan creates stunning functional pieces that celebrate the … Continue reading

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