Category: Interviews
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Willie Williams: Design Tangents Episode Fourteen
[ad_1] The visual experience director on shape-shifting breakthroughs at The Sphere and designing quirks into his spectacular work Though Willie Williams, or Treatment Studio, the London-based experiential design firm he co-founded, might not be household names, the creative alchemist has helmed visual projects for some of the biggest names in music history—from David Bowie and…
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Jonathan Adler: Design Tangents Episode Thirteen
[ad_1] Insights (and vocab lessons) from the beloved potter, interior decorator and author Decades ago, we first met potter, interior decorator and author Jonathan Adler when he worked at a film talent agency by day and threw clay during nights and weekends. In 1993, Adler—an irreverent, fantastical designer with a mighty vocabulary—launched his first collection…
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Paola Antonelli: Design Tangents Episode Twelve
[ad_1] From the welcoming nature of Milan Design Week to the themes of MoMA’s research and development salons, insight from one of the most influential voices in design One of the most influential voices in design, the architect, author, editor and Design Emergency podcast co-host Paola Antonelli is the Senior Curator in the Department of…
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Silencio Founder Arnaud Frisch on Opening in NYC
[ad_1] There’s an opulent new outpost of the storied French club and cultural hub Courtesy of Silencio, by Pauline Shapiro Sandwiched between a dollar pizza spot and a legal cannabis dispensary in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll find a door that leads down a flight of stairs to an alley that comes to another door. When you…
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Maximilian Büsser: Design Tangents Episode Eleven
[ad_1] The punk rock provocateur of Swiss watchmaking on creating to fulfill your own desires Our latest Design Tangents podcast guest, Maximilian Büsser (who we have known for more than 15 years) is nothing less than a renegade in the very traditional Swiss watch world. As the founder of MB&F he’s continued to surprise and delight watch…
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Interview: Zona Maco Founder Zélika García
[ad_1] Insight on the twenty years of developments that have led to the acclaimed art fair’s 2024 edition Courtesy of Zélika Garcia As international artists, art collectors and gallerists arrive to Mexico City for the 2024 edition of Latin America’s leading art fair, Zona Maco, they’ll continue a cultural conversation that began when one artist…
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Suchi Reddy: Design Tangents Episode Ten
[ad_1] Diving into the dance between emotion and logic in the design process with the acclaimed architect, artist, teacher and neuroaesthetics practitioner Our latest Design Tangents podcast guest, Suchi Reddy has inspired COOL HUNTING writers, editors and readers for years now. The founder of the architecture, art and design firm Reddymade, Reddy is an architect,…
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Zane Lowe: Design Tangents Episode Nine
[ad_1] We kick off of our second season with Apple Music’s head of artist relations, podcast host and lead anchor for Apple Music 1 Radio on diligence, instinct and what makes for a great interview To kick off the second season of Design Tangents, COOL HUNTING’s podcast exploring the creative processes and inspirations that drive…
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Interview: Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) on His New Clothing Line, Members of the Rage
[ad_1] A new commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion Kid Cudi, courtesy of BFA Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi is a man of extraordinary talent—whether he’s applying it to writing, directing, acting, or as many throughout the world have seen, performing on stage under the moniker Kid Cudi. Now, Mescudi adds designer to his growing…
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Interview: Artist Kumkum Fernando – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] A detailed conversation from PLAY, the nostalgic exhibition held during Miami Art Week MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: American Express and PlayLab, Inc. Present PLAY by American Express Platinum at The Miami Beach EDITION on December 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for American Express Platinum) Hosted on…
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Crash Baggage Introduces Quiet, Cushioned “Lunar Wheels”
[ad_1] The Italian luggage brand has patented a new wheel that reduces noise and annoyance Courtesy of Lunar Wheels and Crash Baggage Luggage is a challenging object to design: aesthetics and function must converse and every detail, including the wheels, can make a substantial difference. Crash Baggage knows this all too well. Francesco Pavia, the brand’s…
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Interview: Artist Benjamin Styer on His Fantastical Worlds
[ad_1] A wondrous showcase of form and color at NADA Miami 2023 with LA’s Moskowitz Bayse gallery Image of Letters from the Black Hours, courtesy of Benjamin Styer and Moskowitz Bayse To gaze upon the painted works of Massachusetts-based fine artist Benjamin Styer is to leave the white walls of galleries or art fairs and…
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Miami Art Week 2023: “8 Minutes and 20 Seconds” by Marjan van Aubel is Ready to Glow
[ad_1] Commissioned by Lexus for ICA Miami, a solar-powered sculptural artwork by Steve Benisty The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) will host a colorful new collaborative installation from Lexus and acclaimed Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel this Miami Art Week. The interactive work, positioned in the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden, will harness…
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Interview: Kenichi Soejima, Nikon Z f Camera Designer
[ad_1] Digging into the balance of timeless design and technical innovation Courtesy of Nikon The Nikon Z f full-frame mirrorless camera has a vintage looking exterior with the brand’s latest technology powering its performance. Old-meets-new hybrids aren’t core to Nikon‘s product line, but there have been others in the past, including the Df which 10…
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Chef Daniela Soto-Innes Conducts the Culinary Concert of a Lifetime
[ad_1] The beloved restaurateur prepares an outdoor feast in honor of the new Añejo Cristalino Organico from Jose Cuervo’s Reserva de la Familia Courtesy of Reserva de la Familia In a field of agave plants stretching as far as the eye could see, lightning frosted the spiky tips of the succulents as thunder boomed overhead.…