Take 5: Leather Watermelon Bags, 3D-Printed Earrings, Vegan Sneakers + More
Editorial Director Caroline Williamson shares 5 things from the design world that she appreciates and why, in our new Take 5 series.
Every other week someone from the Design Milk team will share five personal favorites ? an opportunity for each of us to reveal the sort of designs we use, like, and/or appreciate from a more personal perspective. Editorial Director Caroline Williamson is up for this edition of the Take 5 series?
Gregory’s Take 5 is a hard one to follow, but I’ll do my best! After bookmarking a variety of tabs in the last few weeks for this series, I realized two themes emerged ? all things Japan and sustainability ? both of which are important to me. Japan is my favorite place ? it’s pure magic ? and I have family there, and sustainability has been at the forefront of my mind for years, especially being in the design world and learning about how much waste is produced ? it’s eye opening!
1. Ruth Asawa Stamps from the US Post Office
In addition to simply wanting to support the United States Post Office, these stamps featuring Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa were a must-have as I’ve always been a fan of her work (and sending mail). Along with being a fierce advocate for arts education, San Francisco-based Asawa spent her career experimenting with wire by weaving it into abstract biomorphic silhouettes that are nothing short of mesmerizing to see. During this time of social distancing, sending snail mail ...
Every other week someone from the Design Milk team will share five personal favorites ? an opportunity for each of us to reveal the sort of designs we use, like, and/or appreciate from a more personal perspective. Editorial Director Caroline Williamson is up for this edition of the Take 5 series?
Gregory’s Take 5 is a hard one to follow, but I’ll do my best! After bookmarking a variety of tabs in the last few weeks for this series, I realized two themes emerged ? all things Japan and sustainability ? both of which are important to me. Japan is my favorite place ? it’s pure magic ? and I have family there, and sustainability has been at the forefront of my mind for years, especially being in the design world and learning about how much waste is produced ? it’s eye opening!
1. Ruth Asawa Stamps from the US Post Office
In addition to simply wanting to support the United States Post Office, these stamps featuring Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa were a must-have as I’ve always been a fan of her work (and sending mail). Along with being a fierce advocate for arts education, San Francisco-based Asawa spent her career experimenting with wire by weaving it into abstract biomorphic silhouettes that are nothing short of mesmerizing to see. During this time of social distancing, sending snail mail ...
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