Loving this new series by Dwell magazine: “Tomorrow’s Design Stars.” Based off of their “Young Designers” roundup in their May 2012 issue, they’ve gone more in-depth with some of the new designers out there who are creating amazing work and daring to push the boundaries in the design field. Some — Continue reading
Claudia Cornew’s exploration with natural fibers over the last 5 years have rendered these very unique and organic handbags. They are 100% handmade in collaboration with a group of women from the Mexican countryside. I first met Claudia in 2008, her bags gleamed amidst an array of booths and a — Continue reading
You digging this amazing weather yet or what? It making you crazy in a good way…like you want to redecorate your entire house and outdoor area? Yeah. Online decor resource Style at Home totally sent us their top three trends for the next season, and we couldn’t agree with them more. — Continue reading
We’re not even sure we need to comment on these products. Well, let’s just say this: we’re very happy there’s a company out there concerned about the eyesight of pups the world over, and that they’re doing such a great, modern job of designing the products. Also: that they spend — Continue reading
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Being a fan of jewelry in its many variations, here is one necklace with multiple functions. By using the intricate geometries and flexible behavior that are possible with 3d-printing—holding 111 five-eurocent coins firmly in place to create a stunning necklace. During war for example, the most portable form of wealth — Continue reading
You know how we feel about Kickstarter campaigns: something has to be really spectacular for us to post about it considering how many of the darn things there are. Today’s post about a Kickstarter campaign made the cut more for its novelty and capacity to confuse us, but in a — Continue reading
For the fashionable pup. For the discernible owner. These gorgeous, geometric-inspired collars and leashes don’t just feature fun patterns and a lovely color palette, they are good for the environment and healthy for your furry loved one: Items are made from 100% hemp webbing, with the patterns made of nylon ribbons — Continue reading
Christopher Anderson calls himself a photographer (not a photo journalist) and was asked to share his experiences behind the scene at Fashion Week in 2008. This photo was on the cover of the New York Magazine. He stands to convey a subjective image with a point of view. According to — Continue reading
Big, over-sized, rough textures is another trend that has certainly happened in interiors before. We confess we really love it; it’s a great way to add personality in a room without having to add a lot of elements. If you have a few pieces that have a great texture in — Continue reading
Sea creatures and other things that dwell in the deep blue oceans aren’t a new trend; anyone familiar with Thomas Paul products knows that a good octopus graphic or two is pretty much required in a hip, modern space these days. But while we were at Las Vegas Market last — Continue reading
Those wild about modern design will appreciate incorporating passion-inducing furniture and accessories into their home. The best way to get blood pumping is with a little hue therapy in the form of that color of love: red. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, it’s true, but don’t think February’s the only month — Continue reading
Loving the stuff coming out of new modern design jewelry studio in Austin, Texas: Rock Paper Scissors. With the tag line: “Jewelry Leather Oddities Talismans” there’s going to be a mystical quality along with some sleek modern designs. Helmed by designers Melissa Kay Lancaster and Stephani Rose, we look forward to — Continue reading
Empty Memory is a jewelery collection that works as USB memory sticks. Every single piece was cast in high-quality 316 stainless steel, hand-polished by craftsmen and finished with various colours. Each design contains a physical emptiness in its sculptural form, giving the metaphor that you can fill the space with your own — Continue reading
Not able to make it down to the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Vegas? We’re bummed to be missing it, too. While we’re perusing some of our favorite spots to get the latest tech dish (like CNN, Unplgged and PC Mag) let us also remind you that 2Modern, in — Continue reading
Master of abstract art Bridget Riley’s 2012 London Olympic Games poster “rose rose” represents the directions of the athletic tracks and swimming lanes. Riley’s focus on color, line and light is in use here again to capture the energy of the sports and the coming Olympic games. Identifiable with her — Continue reading
Just to help you get over your hump day. The weekend’s coming, but, it seems like if you follow the advice and words of these two videos, you might get a little bit more out of life and not even notice that the week’s passed by because you’ve been having — Continue reading
We love when people use their skills to create handmade goods that serve as a reminder of the beauty of our natural world, like these bentwood rings by Bojt Studio, a group of like-minded artisans who specialize in meaningful handmade products. Featuring over forty different species of wood in their rings, — Continue reading
A 2Modern trend spotted for 2012: Glittering, Glamorous, Gold! To be the first to know about new trends spotted, subscribe to The 2Modern RSS feed. Continue reading
Has anyone else noticed how many darn polka dot patterns are showing up in fashion and interiors lately? It seems like a ton. We mean just everywhere. How to do it the cool way and not look like a school kid? Well it looks like in fashion if you’re gonna — Continue reading
Have you been checking out our gift collective guides? We’ve been partnering up with a whole host of awesome bloggers and creative folks to bring you some fabulously modern gift guides for modern moms, modern gents, those who love hosting gatherings and those who have a fetish for stationary. Everyone — Continue reading
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