Friday Five with Hlynur Atlason
A Friday Five from Manhattan-based, Icelandic industrial designer Hlynur Atlason, of ATLASON studio.
Photo by Blaine Davis
Based in Manhattan, Icelandic industrial designer Hlynur V. Atlason heads up his eponymous studio, ATLASON, practicing design methods led by research, brand, and craft. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, he designed a successful clock for IKEA that put his name on the map, leading to an expansive portfolio of thoughtfully designed products and furniture. Since 2003, Atlason has worked with the likes of Ercol, MoMA, Umbra, TIMEX, L’Oreal, IBM, Microsoft, Design Within Reach, and more. Along with heading up his studio, he teaches at his alma mater, Parsons The New School for Design, sharing his passion for design. Now, it’s time to check out his Friday Five picks below.
1. The Pen (Mont Blanc Meisterstuck)
Since art school I?ve always walked around with a pen in my right pocket. For sketching, marking something up or writing in my sketchbook.
Some years ago, my wife gave me this very fancy pen as a Christmas gift. In addition to being nicely crafted and making a satisfying clicking sound (when you put the lid on), it also has a sentimental value. It gives me joy every time I use it.
My preference is to use these very excellent felt tip ?fineliner? refills that make it most effective for design related pen stuff.
If I leave the house in the morning without this pen, it puts a decent size dent in my day.
2. The Briefcase...
Photo by Blaine Davis
Based in Manhattan, Icelandic industrial designer Hlynur V. Atlason heads up his eponymous studio, ATLASON, practicing design methods led by research, brand, and craft. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, he designed a successful clock for IKEA that put his name on the map, leading to an expansive portfolio of thoughtfully designed products and furniture. Since 2003, Atlason has worked with the likes of Ercol, MoMA, Umbra, TIMEX, L’Oreal, IBM, Microsoft, Design Within Reach, and more. Along with heading up his studio, he teaches at his alma mater, Parsons The New School for Design, sharing his passion for design. Now, it’s time to check out his Friday Five picks below.
1. The Pen (Mont Blanc Meisterstuck)
Since art school I?ve always walked around with a pen in my right pocket. For sketching, marking something up or writing in my sketchbook.
Some years ago, my wife gave me this very fancy pen as a Christmas gift. In addition to being nicely crafted and making a satisfying clicking sound (when you put the lid on), it also has a sentimental value. It gives me joy every time I use it.
My preference is to use these very excellent felt tip ?fineliner? refills that make it most effective for design related pen stuff.
If I leave the house in the morning without this pen, it puts a decent size dent in my day.
2. The Briefcase...
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