Topics :: design

Helsinki by Design

By Dan Allen | Friday Apr 19, 2013
Reeling off its success as 2012’s World Design Capital, Helsinki offers visitors an array of shops, museums and collections that embody some of the most prolific design innovations of the modern era.

Philly’s Dazzling Jewelry Designers

By Meca McKinney | Monday Dec 10, 2012
Philadelphia is a treasure trove of independent jewelry designers waiting to be discovered -- by you. Before visiting the big retailers, consider the phenomenal artisans who may be found locally but have worldly ambitions.

"Modern Living Accessories: 100 Years of Design"

By Mark Thompson | Sunday Oct 28, 2012
Published by H.F. Ullmann, "Modern Living Accessories: 100 Years of Design" presents a retrospective of the most important developments and highlights in design of the past 100 years, beginning with the latest trends for 2011.

Closet Case

By Steve Weinstein | Saturday Sep 29, 2012
For a pack rat, too much storage space can be as terrifying as too little.

High-Tech Home Lighting Innovations: Cooler, Colorful, Cleaner

By Bob Sanders | Thursday Sep 20, 2012
LEDs have finally come of age, with eco-friendly products ranging from flashlights to undermounts.

Furniture Fantasies: "Modern Furniture: 150 Years of Design"

By Mark Thompson | Tuesday Sep 4, 2012
The new trilingual, 720-page edition of "Modern Furniture: 150 Years of Design" is a sweeping retrospective of furniture design, ranging from an 1859 "bistro chair" to the latest design trends through 2011.

"Ecodesign: Ecofriendly Objects for Everyday Use"

By Mark Thompson | Saturday Aug 18, 2012
Published by h.f. ullmann, the richly-illustrated "Ecodesign" by Silvia Barbero and Brunella Cozzo introduces readers to a dazzling array of contemporary objects that are as stylish as they are sustainable.

Bold, Brash, and Buzzworthy: Montreal’s 12th Annual Festival of Fashion & Design

Sunday Aug 12, 2012
The splendid parade of boldly visionary ensembles that stalked the catwalk at Montreal’s 12th annual Festival of Fashion & Design was a choreographic homage to our fashion-obsessed world - and a resplendent testament to Montreal style.

Casual Luxury Living with Designer Joshua Ingraham

By Mark Thompson | Monday Nov 21, 2011
For the past three years, one of "Design on a Dime’s" brightest design stars has been Tulsa-born interior designer Joshua Ingraham who has created rooms for the Housing Works benefit that have been as big and bold as Ingraham’s personality.

Donate Your Old Tees to Charity - and Try RibbedTee for Half Price

Thursday Nov 17, 2011
This holiday season, RibbedTee invites you to try out their stylish line of designer undershirts and reward you for your used undershirts.