Twirk Ethic

Lou Dorfsman was the Creative Director at CBS for more than 40 years.  One of his many contributions to the CBS working environment, Gastrotypographicalassemblage is an incredible work of three dimensional typography that occupies a large wall in the cafeteria. I’ve seen quite a few photos of the work, but I recently viewed this interview, which features images of the process, as well as commentary by the late Lou Dorfsman.

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James Provost, a technical illustrator, recently completed a poster featuring his renderings of iconic mid-century modern furniture. The style is inherently minimal, and the textured shadows add a vintage feel to the illustrations. You can buy a giclee print, featuring all of the pieces, from imagekind.

Check out James Provost’s Flickr Feed.

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Richard Nicholson created a photographic survey of a nearly-extinct artistic tool, the darkroom.  With the use of film drawing to a close, these rooms are becoming an oddity. Each one has its own personality and energy. It’s a bit sad to know that these rooms are rapidly becoming antiquated.

Via Design You Trust.

Charles and Ray Eames created this film, detailing each step in the process for their Herman Miller chair designs. I really like how the chairs look before they are upholstered.

Via The Mid-Century Modernist.

Die Gestalten Verlag has been in my Bookmarks bar for quite a while now. I’m very excited to see that they have a podcast that covers all the areas of design culture, from art to architecture.

Via Design You Trust.

If you love mid-century modern design, then you should definitely watch this video.

Via Brooklyn Modern.

The Glissade desk by Meta is a great solution for a clutter-free and visually light-weight desktop. Be sure to look at the special edition in Bog Oak.

Via Preik

I’ve seen a few pieces similar to these in various places, and they always inspire me to make my own eco-friendly furniture collage. Even some expert craftspeople don’t have access to the tools required to make quality furniture, so this style allows the creator to piece together elements that have already been created. It also allows for some error, which adds personality to the object.

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Calvin Klein recently wrapped up his new home furniture line. Based in Soho, and available through Macy’s, the collection boasts a look that has not only a modern appeal, but also a very warm feel for those who aren’t die-hard minimalists. Via Wallpaper.

Susan Fellman has a collection of chairs and throw pillows made from vintage scarves by designers like Gucci, Chanel, and Dior. Via Notcot.