Posts Tagged ‘Brooklyn’

Image: At BKLYN Designs: Eric Manigian’s Eve Series

At BKLYN Designs: Eric Manigian’s Eve Series

Brooklyn-based designer Eric Manigian is a perennial favorite here at 3rings, and I mean that in the most literal sense of the word. That’s because every year, just like the year’s new blooms of perfumed peonies or aromatic amaryllis, Manigian re-visits the vaunted venue of Brooklyn Designs Read more…

Image: Zachary Feltoon’s DHB

Zachary Feltoon’s DHB

In January 2009, Zachary Feltoon launched David Zachary with David Wright, a fellow Industrial Design classmate at Pratt. Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the duo specializes in domestic interior products. Meanwhile, Zachary also designs for Domestic Aesthetic and is an active participant in Project H, NYC chapter, while serving as a TA for Abstract 3D design at Pratt Institute. Read more…

Image: Parlour Room Collection by Grow House Grow

Parlour Room Collection by Grow House Grow

Ekphrasis, which is an art form I quite like, is the verbal representation of visual art, the most famous example being Homer’s lengthy description of the Shield of Achilles in the Iliad. In an interesting reverse on this form, illustrator and designer Katie Deedy “specializes in narrative-inspired wallpaper.” Her Brooklyn-based company Grow House Grow uses stories Read more…

Image: Gregory Buntain’s Sonderstuhl Chair

Gregory Buntain’s Sonderstuhl Chair

As we saw back in May, the Brooklyn design community is developing quite a reputation for local production and cooperative collaboration. Notably with regard to solid wood construction (see Benton Custom, Eric Manigian, and Read more…

Image: At BKLYN DESIGNS 2009: Wüd Furniture Design

At BKLYN DESIGNS 2009: Wüd Furniture Design

Corey Springer’s Wüd Furniture Design first came to the attention of 3rings nearly a year ago with its patented Read more…

Image: Check Mate: Robert Austin Gonzalez’s Grace Collection

Check Mate: Robert Austin Gonzalez’s Grace Collection

“One of a kind, one at a time.” Brooklyn designer Robert Austin Gonzalez is making a name for himself with his original table designs that exude a decidedly sculptural quality. Read more…

Image: Counter Evolution: R/Evolution of the Bowling Alley

Counter Evolution: R/Evolution of the Bowling Alley

As it happens, the gym I go to was once a bowling alley. In order to be as green as possible, the owners reused much of the wood, specifically from the bowling lanes. So, the floor of the yoga room is made completely from pieces of re-purposed wood. The platforms for free weights are also little squares of Read more…

Image: Bklyn Designs Wrap Up

Bklyn Designs Wrap Up

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. Read more…

Image: At Bklyn Designs: Aviva Stanoff

At Bklyn Designs: Aviva Stanoff

“Deliberate Luxury” is the philosophy behind the incomparable collections of Aviva Stanoff. Her handmade textiles and home decor goods have won the loyalty of such big industry names as Dior Couture and Barney’s. Read more…