David Weeks, a NYC designer that's been at the forefront of modern design since opening his studio, shares a mix of what keeps him inspired.

David Weeks is no stranger to the digital “pages” of Design Milk, as the New York designer has been at the forefront of modern product design since opening his eponymous studio in 1996. From bold lighting to angular furniture to imaginative wooden toys, the designer continues to expand his repertoire of sculptural goods that no doubt double as art. Besides designing, he opened a storefront in Tribeca in 2013 that merges a gallery with a creative lab, allowing the studio to explore installations and collaborations as desired. In this week’s Friday Five, Weeks shares a diverse mix of picks, including places, music, and words, that keep him inspired. Painting of Louse Point by artist Terry Elkins
1. Louse Point, Long Island

My wife Georgie?s parents have a little house on the peninsula up there. It?s a really special spot, inextricable in my mind from spending time with the family. The light in Louse Point, so natural and abundant, is gorgeous. 4:00 is great. The peak of the afternoon is ending and daylight is just starting to wane, and dusk takes three hours.
Photo by Catherine McGann
2. Big Daddy Kane

His song ?Ain?t No Half Steppin?? comes to mind. Hip-hop is the only musical style that was ?invented,? so to speak, in my lifetime. I have a connection to it because of that, which is unsurprisingly enoug...