Twice a month we’re inviting one of the Design Milk team members to share five personal favorites – an opportunity for each of us to reveal the sort of designs we love and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective. Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran returns this week for our Take 5 series. 1. Scent Surrections: […]
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Elizabeth Rees comes from a tradition of printing, and knows that the right graphics can have a lasting impact. The family business specialized in large-format projects like billboards and advertisements found on buses. When Rees lived in Manhattan, she helped a friend who needed to update her office, and came up with a peel-and-stick wallpaper. […]
This Easter, think outside the basket and trade your foil-wrapped nostalgia for something more elevated. Today’s chocolate scene is as much about design and sustainability as it is about indulgence – and we’re here for it. Whether you’re hosting a springtime gathering or curating a gift basket dreams are made of, brands like Milla Chocolates, […]
Taking play and infusing it with a healthy bit of danger, the Archipelago Playscape is a thoughtful structure, designed by Jakub Szczęsny and Karolina Potębska, in collaboration with Rainer Stadlbauer, for Kinder Kunst Labor, a wood and concrete children’s museum right in the heart of Altoona Park in St. Pölten, Austria. The designers were tasked […]
If we ever find ourselves in need of a comforting beverage, there should be nothing that stands in the way. No more a bitter tea drinker or an overextracted coffee fan, BALMUDA offers a beautiful and functional response to the woes of beverage making, eliminating all pain points with a modern finish. Modeled to resemble […]
Most everyday objects go largely unnoticed – switch plates, coat hooks, salt shakers. Functional and familiar, they’ve often remained unchanged for decades, serving their purpose without much thought. But every so often, a design comes along that challenges convention. CIRCUIT, a fruit bowl designed by Swiss designer Renaud Defrancesco, does just that, reimagining both materiality […]
When it comes to cookbooks, most readers typically fall into two categories: those who immerse themselves in every recipe, like in the Julie and Julia memoir, and those who seek information and inspiration without the intention of cooking. Sachiyo Harada’s The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking caters to both and all those in between. […]
To celebrate the New Yorker’s 100th anniversary, Swedish design brand PRINTWORKS is proud to present a chess set like no other – the limited edition CHESS NYC – The New Yorker x Printworks. A playful take on the game with illustrations conceived by regular contributor Christoph Niemann, pawns become taxis, the queen becomes the Statue […]
Luxury saunas are no longer reserved for five-star hotels – you can now enjoy the experience right in your own backyard. Out of the Valley’s new Tyto sauna brings home the restorative magic of Nordic sauna culture, offering immediate access to relaxation and wellness. Measuring just 2.5 feet by 8.5 feet, this compact, beautifully crafted […]
When’s the last time you sat down and wrote a letter? Putting actual pen to paper could be a novelty for some of us, so far removed from the writing of a paper letter in a screen-based, buttonless world. In an era of increased modernization and isolation, the heart in a handwritten note cannot be […]
From Robert Rauschenberg to Hannah Höch and Max Ernst, I have always been drawn to collage and assemblage. These techniques, where separate elements are edited and fused into something new, have long fascinated me – unsurprisingly, much like my obsession with gathering ingredients to make an improvised dish. Similarly, collaboration mirrors collage. It’s a dynamic […]
Twilight movie fans and LEGO enthusiasts alike now have the chance to recreate one of the most recognizable homes in modern cinema. The Cullen House, an architectural design located in Portland, Oregon, has been transformed into an official LEGO set, allowing fans to relive the magic of the Twilight Saga brick by brick with Twilight […]
Twice a month we’re inviting one of the Design Milk team members to share five personal favorites – an opportunity for each of us to reveal the sort of designs we love and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective. Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran returns this week for our Take 5 series. 1. Architecture for […]
The recent fires in Los Angeles have left an indelible mark on the vibrant design community and the rest of the countless individuals whose lives and homes have been upended. At Design Milk, our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. As we navigate the path forward, we want to share resources that can […]
10. A Parking Lot Becomes a Colorful School for Early Childhood Education In Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, Estúdio Protobox converted an underused parking garage into the playful Children’s Studio at Colégio Salesiano, a dynamic, flexible space dedicated to early childhood education, embodying principles from the Montessori method and the guidelines of the National Common Core […]
JANUARY: The Art of Compartmentalization in Three Unique Ways With every new year comes a renewed desire to make meaningful change, find things that spark joy, and invite order after holiday chaos. For those looking to narrow their focus on the kitchen, consider the power of compartmentalization. From meal planning to zero waste efforts and […]
The National Parks Service has always inspired a vision of wonder for nature. Publisher Standards Manual returns with a brilliant green second edition of their first book, Parks, an anthem to graphic design in collaboration with photographer Brian Kelley, now in its fifth reprint. Parks 2 includes over 300 passages, interviews, pictures, and pamphlets, a […]
1. Kokoro Studio I recently discovered London-based Kokoro Studio and they have me enchanted with their vibrant, mouth-blown glass vessels. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls – believed to bring good fortune – Kokoro reimagines these wooden totems with a contemporary twist. Handcrafted by master artisans in both Istanbul and London, the brand’s latest […]
If you celebrate Hanukkah and you’re searching for a modern menorah, look no further! Here are our top picks for a contemporary festival of lights: Ripple Menorah by Tchotchke \\\ $180 Rainbow Menorah by Tchotchke \\\ $218 Ceramic Bubble Menorah by Tchotchke \\\ $118 Aluminum Bubble Menorah by Tchotchke \\\ $300 Terrazzo Concrete Menorahs by […]
In 2025, it’s all about embracing the cozy, the comforting, and the deliciously indulgent. Pantone has revealed its Color of the Year for 2025, and it’s a rich, velvety brown that exudes warmth, sophistication, and a dash of sweet nostalgia. Meet PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse – the hue set to infuse the design world with […]
The humble building block. For centuries, this iconic shape has helped humans reach fantastic architectural heights, understand the crystalline structures of our minerals on earth, and take us to the great beyond with advancements in materials technology. In childhood, toy blocks foster many fine motor and relational skills, two of the most crucial facets of […]
2024 is quickly coming to a close and that means it’s time to start thinking about the new year ahead. Since there’s nothing we can do to slow down time, we’re going (to try) to embrace it and jump right into 2025 when it arrives. If you’re like us, that means getting our next calendar […]
East Fork, the North Carolina-based maker of artfully crafted pottery and homewares, has long been the darling of dinner parties and tablescapes, but now it’s set to entertain your guests before the party even begins. Teaming up with Brooklyn’s Craighill, a design and manufacturing brand known for its clever, design-forward objects, East Fork has unveiled […]
That’s a wrap on Design Milk’s gift guides for the 2024 holiday season! If you missed any – we’re rounding up all 15 gift guides below so they’re in one place when you’re ready to do your shopping. Click each banner below to take you to that guide – Happy shopping! Hope you enjoyed our […]
