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Seattle Design Festival

It is time again for the Seattle Design Festival. The 2025 dates are August 16-21 to be exact. It is full of events open to the public so there's not excuse to not to join in the fun.

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NewsFusion for October 2018

Science...

Hawking's Final Science Study Released | BBC News
Every NASA Mission Should Be Looking for Alien Life, Scientists Say | Live Science
An Elusive Molecule That Sparks Multiple Sclerosis May Have Been Found | Science Magazine

Design...

Interior Design, Front and Center | New York Times
Design Will Kill Marketing, Says Ikea's Former Design Chief | Fast Company
International Design Course to be Launched in Budapest | Budapest Business Journal

Culture...

A Tribute to Ancient African Culture, Painted with 24-Carat Gold | AnOther
Vivienne Tam Spring 2019 is Inspired by Southeast Asia's Culture | Forbes
Is this the Real Face of Elizabeth I? | BBC News

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NewsFusion for January 2018

Science...

Design...

Thomas Jayne refreshes sacred text of interior design | Architectural Digest
Seaport San Diego designed to be resilient from the start | Construction Dive
Fashion statements, literal and figurative, at 2018 Golden Globes | The Atlantic

Culture...

Idaho's Paulette Jordan (Coeur d’Alene), current Democratic member of Idaho House of Representatives, aims to become first Native American governor | Indian Country Today
Cause advocates accompany actors at 2018 Golden Globes red carpet | Allure
Maori singer Keala Settle wins Golden Globe for This is Me in The Greatest Showman | New Zealand Herald

IKEA recently asked IDEO London and students from Lund and Eindhoven universities to explore the social, technological, and demographic forces that will impact how we behave around food in 2025. The result is Concept Kitchen 2015 - Envisioning the Future, a unique exhibit that was showcased at EXPO Milano 2015. How will we behave around food in 2015? How will we forage, create, and consume in our homes in 2015? Find out by visiting the exhibit link above.

Articles

>> Green, D. 2015. Ikea has created the kitchen of 2025 — and there's no stove or refrigerator. businessinsider.com.

Progress Chic | Utility Canvas Throws

OK, we confess...we have a bit of a modern quilt fetish. How can you not like tried-and-true craftsmanship with a modern twist?

So, we instantly fell in love with the line of printed throws from Utility Canvas. Utility Canvas is a company started in 1990 by Hal Grano and Jillian Kaufman-Grano that combines an eye for design with the functionality of sturdy sports apparel and accessories. Lucky for us, the printed throws are just one of their offerings. There are many other apparel items and accessories that are just as appealing.

See Spectrum | The Present Clock

We're quite sure that The Present Clock should win some sort of international award. This annual clock designed by Scott Thrift offers a new way to appreciate time...slowly, over the course of a full year. Gone or the anxious modern world tied to hours, minutes, and seconds. With The Present Clock, our perception of time is expanded and we get a chance to enjoy the moment.

The Present Clock is a great addition to our See Spectrum collection. It allows us to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of the seasons and our lives. We're looking forward to the wrist-watch version...hint, hint.

Mr. Jackdoor Door Wedge

Here at Future-ish we are suckers for little modern wood creatures. So the Mr. Jackdoor Door Wedge has us all twitterpated because it has great form AND function...its a doorstop!

Designed by Philip Crewe for UK retailer Really Well Made, the little bird is made from sustainably sourced Yew and the beeswax polish comes from respected beekeeper Mary Case who has been tending to her beehives for over twenty years. The doorstop functionality is wonderful but what's even better is that Mr. Jackdoor is so cute that it can also simply be a piece of art.

Progress Chic | Bunad Blankets

These colorful wool Bunad Blankets from UK retailer Really Well Made are inspired by patterns from regions in Norway: Setesdal, Nordland, Fusa, Bringeklut, and Sunnmøre. The blankets offer contemporary graphic design but the ‘Bunader’ they take after are actually traditional costumes with roots in rural clothes from the 18th and 19th centuries. Designer Andreas Engesvik worked with century-old Norwegian manufacturer Mandal Veveri to make the Blankets. Another great exampel of what's old is new again.

Earth-Friendly Upholstery

A little green goes a long way with Lee Industries Earth-Friendly Upholstery. They offer hundreds of textiles for both indoor and outdoor furniture and have been strong supporters of sustainable style since 1969.

Bright Bamboo Bowls

Form, function, style, and sustainability are all ingredients that went into these brightly colored coiled bamboo bowls from Bambu Home. From candy and candy to soups and salads, these bowls serve anything and everything up in a big bold way.

Fab Facets | Geo Planters

Terracotta goes tech. The Geo Planters from Sprout Home are the perfect gift for the geek in your life that also has a green thumb.

HexWatch | Popham Design's Honeycomb Hex Tile

Yes, it was the fantastic hexagons that caught our eye...we do love hexagons around here. But the broad range of tiles by Marrakech based Popham Design are all just as beautiful and inspiring. The creations of Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes, each of the tiles offers the best of the long tradition behind Moroccan cement tiles and thoroughly modern design. Lucky for us, the tiles are available around the world.

Rock-a-bye Birdie

We're big fans of little things that refresh the senses, simple objects that can put a smile on your face. So it's no surprise we immediately fell in love with West Elm's Rocking Birds. These little modern avian objects are sure to cheer up any home or work space.

Beautify Your Balance Ball

Finally! A solution for the blah balance ball. myBall has created a line of balance ball covers that give that boring balance ball in your life a full on makeover. The covers offer great design and full-on functionality with the ability to use the balance ball in its full range of activities but also wash the cover whenever needed. Best of all, the covers are made from recycled microfiber so they are truly sustainably and stylish. Put this on a balance ball that contains no phthalates and you are good and green to go.

Geometric Trays

Our hexagon crush continues with the Kaleido Trays by Swedish designer Clara von Zweigbergk available at A+R. You can mix and match the geometric shapes to fit your organizational or presentation needs, all with a bit of science and graphic design edge.

Quantum Console

The Molecule Console Table from Casamidi is far more than a mere table...it is both an art object and functional sculpture that lets onlookers peer into the very building blocks of the universe. The designers, Ann-Marie Midy and Jorge Almada, were inspired by a German model of a molecule and like many other pieces in their diverse collection, the final design is quite stunning.

Wood Blocks for Grown Ups

A new lamp collection by New York interior designer Kimille Taylor re-imagines classic wood block toys to create modern lamps with bold graphic lines.

Perfect From Any Angle

Want to make your next dinner party more multifaceted? Look no further than this Kate Spade New York four-piece dinnerware setting. Each piece has a distinct facet pattern but when placed together they offer an elegant and modern backdrop for your gastronomic masterpieces.

Reclaimed Rope Mats

A confluence of creativity, tradition, and innovation is the only way to describe the reclaimed marine rope floor mats and keychains designed by New York-based Sophie Aschauer. The mat above, Morgan, is just one example of the many designs and color families available at her website, serpentsea.com.

Fab Facets | West Elm's Origami Cocktail Table

West Elms' Origami Cocktail Table is our newest addition to our Fab Facets collection.