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by on May 16, '08
It was a beautiful weekend in Dumbo, and we’re sad to see Brooklyn Designs go. While it’s certainly the smallest trade event of our season (amongst Salone, ICFF and NeoCon) BKLYN DESIGNS is home to true innovation and tremendous local talent. We made many new friends this weekend, and learned of a number of exciting, original, and fresh products in architecture and design. more…
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by on May 15, '08
I am extraordinarily proud to present our first video blog here at 3rings. more…
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by on May 13, '08
I suppose all designers play off past experiences, but Rui Docouto of Site Specific Design does it bigger and better than anyone with his Childhood Memories, a furniture and lighting collection inspired by his youthful fascinations. more…
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by on May 13, '08
It’s rare that I find a material as unique as Wud’s Pb-R, created by local design talent Corey Springer. I was fortunate enough to spot this material at BKLYN DESIGNS this past weekend, and with hope might even convince my father to purchase a dining room set with Pb-R as its tabletop. more…
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by on May 12, '08
A colorful hip hop culture and concrete, graffiti-painted overpasses reflect the setting of the Brooklyn-based company, Re-surface Design. more…
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by on May 12, '08
If you think that vaunted expositions like BKLYN DESIGNS are only for established designers, think again. more…
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by on May 11, '08
“You said you paid $55 dollars for this piece at an estate sale? Well, if this item were to come on the auction market today, I would say it would fetch somewhere in excess of … “ more…
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by on May 11, '08
Standard 41 may be “six generations and two years old,” however there is nothing archaic about their creations. Its quite clear that this family run company sees their own design heritage as something to be embraced and not thrown away for more “hip” trends. more…
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by on May 10, '08
Robert Martin Designs’ Office Desk, which you will find under “Office” as “Desk” on their website, may seem simple, but it’s more complex than its name might suggest. more…
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by on May 10, '08
It’s great to see that eco-friendly designs are popping up all over the place at BKLYN DESIGNS—Uhuru’s reclaimed timber and found objects and iglooplay’s sustained yield forestry hardwood veneers are just two examples. more…
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by on May 09, '08
If you are in the market for a new personalized furniture option, or if you just want something new and different; you’ve got to see the Corbel. It is a lounge style chair which can best be described as sleek and sophisticated. more…
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by on May 09, '08
When it comes to modern contemporary furniture for children, no one does it better than Argington. Run by Brooklyn-based design couple Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton, the duo will showcase their work at BKLYN DESIGNS and we suggest you have a look. more…
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by on May 09, '08
If you wish to pay homage to a local boy who made it big, have a look at the work of Queens’ native Jonah Zuckerman of City Joinery this weekend at BKLYN DESIGNS (May 9-11). more…
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by on May 08, '08
Eric Johnston immediately captured my attention with his website’s homepage, featuring a photograph of him with his dog, a Dane/Hound mix with the moniker of Milo, whose coat is surely worthy of replication as art—which isn’t far off Johnston’s regular source of inspiration: pattern. more…
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by on May 07, '08
Hurrah for Brooklyn! Hurrah for the future! Hurrah for the re-used, the re-claimed, the re-purposed! Help, I feel Walt Whitman welling up within. Best to change course before I wax sentimental. Whoops, too late. more…
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by on May 07, '08
At Brooklyn Designs, designer and illustrator Charlie Brokate will exhibit his range of lamps and lighting designs under the label charliedoes. Those familiar with Brokate’s work will testify to the designer’s affinity to minimalism and unfussy iconography. more…
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by on May 06, '08
This long-distance relationship just isn’t working out for me; with your being in Brooklyn and well – me in Colorado. For starters, flights to New York have gotten so expensive. I don’t think I am going to be able to fly out and visit you as much as I would like. more…
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by on May 06, '08
This week at BKLYN Designs you can check out dViders. This is a welcomed problem solver for those who have large spaces and need to separate the areas into distinct rooms. more…
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by on May 05, '08
The Brooklyn Design Week is the perfect platform for design aficionados to usher in spring and showcase their eclectic and avant-garde creations. This year the 3 day long show will feature around 68 exhibitors who will exhibit a wide gamut of products ranging from indoor furniture to decorative accessories. more…
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by on May 05, '08
Salone is over - for a week now actually - and your 3ringers are moving from Milan to a more local hot spot in New York. First stop is the Brooklyn Design Expo. which gets underway Friday, May 9, with an opening night address by keynote speaker Sami Hayek. more…
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