To celebrate the upcoming birthday of Herman Miller’s former design director and the creator of the Herman Miller Collection, we present this roundup of George Nelson’s artistry, life, an...
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Take a look at where we’ve been this week — then enjoy the long weekend. 1. Slate’s history of the paper clip — is it the perfect design? 2. “A Communications Primer,...
Boundaries can be beautiful — especially since a little solitude might be a necessity for some people to be more creative. But where to find real privacy in the middle of a busy open-floor plan...
With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend, summer is nearly here. Time to drop the top and hit the hop. This week’s Playlist features a few mid-century classics to suit your summertime, perfect ...
Dematerialization is an iterative design process for reducing materials and environmental footprint while maintaining comfort, function, and durability. Here’s six ways to get more for less, li...
It’s an annual showcase for some of the latest designs in the furniture industry, but the International Contemporary Furniture Fair — now back in full swing in New York City — also ...
Take a glimpse at where we’ve been this week. 1. Could you work in an outdoor office? (via Co.Design) 2. A cartoon by Charles and Ray Eames linking creativity, innovation, and data at The Atlan...
Design Week NYC is again upon us — and these seven events are on our radar. Navigate your stay in the city starting with our list, and keep up with the latest on Twitter using #designweeknyc. 1...
Affirming his affinity for modern and mid-century modern design, designer Tyler Goodro created Plastolux in 2007. With a razor-sharp focus on interiors, furniture, and architecture from the mid-20th ...
Candy Black’s statement-making, black-walled meeting room matched with bold black Eames molded plastic armchairs got our attention — so we contacted the design boutique’s co-founder...
Make the most of your visit to the Herman Miller Pop-Up Shop in New York City’s Soho neighborhood by stopping by some of these local favorites. New Museum: Take a 15-minute walk from the pop-up...
1. California Home + Design’s article on forward-thinking home designs. 2. “A Modernist Dream House in Los Angeles” from The New York Times. 3. Aqua Velvet’s look back at LIFE...
In 2009, RISD graduates Theo Richardson, Charles Brill, and Alexander Williams founded Rich Brilliant Willing, a contemporary lighting and furniture design manufacturer based in New York City. Three ...
Born and raised Detroiter Antonio “Shades” Agee has been know to hit a wall or two. In fact, as a graffiti artist he’s hit pretty much every kind of surface you can imagine, and the...
Mom does it all: teacher, chef, protector, provider, superhero, and all-around guardian angel. As Mother’s Day approaches, here are six ways to give back to the woman who’s always given s...
With graduations commencing and Memorial Day mere weeks away, vacation time is heating back up. However, the reality for many of us is that, even when we’re off getting much-needed R&R, the...
Get a glimpse at this week’s must-read list — then enjoy your weekend. 1. This colorfully inspiring home in San Antonio. (Via The Wall Street Journal) 2. A hybrid office design by Edward ...
Apartment Therapy Tech’s feature on this workspace posted on the office-space showcase site Where We Do What We Do got us spending a few more hours than expected touring home offices around the...
There’s something satisfying about creating a great music mix for a friend (or for, say, Herman Miller’s Lifework blog). But sometimes after you’ve delivered your playlist, you thin...
Inspired (always) by the wit and the clean, graphic lines of the vintage Herman Miller ads featured in yesterday’s post from our sister blog Discover, we set out to find desktop wallpapers to t...
Powder-coat finishes have been a part of metal components for some time at Herman Miller. Used on everything from furniture to kitchen utensils, it eliminates VOCs, eases renewal and recycling, and d...
A look at all the places we’ve been throughout the last week. 1. “The Home Office – a Visual Guide” from The Globe and Mail 2. The New York Times‘ feature on photographe...
Whether you’re a road warrior or someone who prefers to take your work outside, you’ll appreciate these apps that help you get work done on both the iPad and Android, as reviewed by Joell...
For the majority of his professional life Chris Brigham worked as a graphic designer. Just a few years ago, however, he decided to take a leap toward something he was truly cut out for: furniture des...
There’s no getting around it. Sometimes you just have to leave things hanging. Here are six innovative ways to do just that. 1. Gym Hook Inspired by gym climbing hooks, designer Staffan Holm fa...
We know So for the graphic design and photography work it’s created for Herman Miller in the UK (see an example here). And now we know it for its inspiring surroundings: a converted barn in Bristol i...
April is Earth Month and National Stress Awareness Month. And in that spirit, here’s a special edition of our weekly Top Ten featuring posts that will help you take on both. (Now, relax a bit a...
If you’re anything like us, staying eco is always on your mind. In honor of Earth Day 2012, here are six items that can help you continue to be kind to our environment — and create a bett...
Today’s Playlist comes from designer and illustrator Katie Kirk. Together with her husband Nathan Standberg, Katie runs Eight Hour Day, a multidisciplinary design boutique. You’ve probabl...
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