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Dave Seliger | 30 May 2011
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As interesting as the design of handguns may be, the human factors design of the holster is just as intriguing. Easy access, safety, security, comfort, and durability are all vital to the perfect holster design.
The belt holster is the most basic variety and also the first one that comes to mind.
The paddle holster is designed for easy and frequent removal (usually by detectives) and sandwiches the pant waistband between the holster and a ping pong paddle-shaped board.
A common military accessory, the thigh or tactical holster is strapped both around the thigh and to the waist. This secondary location doesn't interfere with a rifle slung across the chest and can be easily accessed from the crouching position. However, a thigh holster is awkward to access on the run.
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Designer Carl Burdick's amusing bluetooth headset takes the technology-as-jewelry trend, smashes it into the Retro Objects movement with an old-school telephone form factor, and adds a dash of '80s Executive Desk.
It's just a concept from the Los Angeles-based Burdick, but assuming the technological innards could be worked out, we could see this being Kickstarted in a big way.
Posted by
LinYee Yuan | 14 May 2011
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Hand-loomed rugs from SCP
The Future Perfect has been a beacon for design lovers; championing emerging talent since founder Dave Alhadeff opened doors in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2003. Since then, the store has expanded across the river to two locations in Manhattan and a store in Los Angeles. From their NoHo location, The Future Perfect presents a great collection of new work from designers like Lara Knutson, Mark Moskovitz, Richard Saja, SCP and a special collaboration between hometown favorites Lindsey Adelman and Jason Miller. Check out our top picks from the store and don't miss our video interview with Matt Gagnon about his window workshop for "Prototype Lamp."
The Future Perfect
NoHo Design District
55 Great Jones
Noon-7PM
Mark Moskovitz's "Facecord," chest of drawers
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Posted by
Jamie Hall | 14 May 2011
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Tim Liles Circular Dip-Dyed, Hand-Braided Rug
Artist Tim Liles hand-dyed, hand-braided circular area rugs were originally part of his "New New England" series, aimed at educating and connecting consumers to the source of their products. Featured in 2011 NoHo Design Week at the American Design Building, several of his original pieces from the project are now on display.
Constructed in thick, double sided wool Liles claims will last a lifetime, the rugs are dip dyed and made for "standing, stepping, sitting and lying upon."
Liles, who, after a 5-year stint at Converse decided to swap designing on a computer in order to start designing with his hands, spent 18 months prolifically working only on his art. The "New New England" project and his dip dyed, hand braided rugs are one of his many results.
Tim Liles Rug Tag, Encouraging "Standing, Stepping, Sitting" And "Lying Upon."
Posted by
LinYee Yuan | 13 May 2011
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New Lindsey Adelman collaboration with Darcy Miro
One of our favorite NYC-based designers, Lindsey Adelman, debuted three new collections at the American Design Building installation in the NoHo Design District. Along with new lighting pieces "Burst" and "Catch" featuring her signature mix of hand blow glass pieces and vintage inspired brass stamens, we were excited to see a small collaborative collection of tabletop objects. The hand blown glass vases were enveloped by beautiful metallic textures crafted by Brooklyn-based sculptor Darcy Miro. Adelman is also making her first foray into jewelry with simple gold necklaces for Wearables and a "crafty" clutch—reworking a Klein toolbag with a feminine detail. Check the jump for details and more images of her new work!
Lindsey Adelman and Paul Loebach
NoHo Design District
The American Design Building
45 Great Jones
Friday May 13 - Monday May 16, Noon-7PM
"Burst" chandelier
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Posted by
core jr | 5 May 2011
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Kiel Mead's "Forget Me Knot" pictured next to Tiffany & Co.'s "Twist" Collection
We here at Core77 have been pretty clear about our stance on plagiarism in the past. Today, our friends over at Unbeige flagged a new collection, "Tiffany Twist," from Tiffany & Co. With Mother's Day just around the corner, the company has been pushing the collection. But as Unbeige reports, "Several pieces in the line bear a striking resemblance to the work of Brooklyn-based designer Kiel Mead, whose "Forget Me Knot" collection of hand-cast rings, earrings, and necklaces debuted in 2005." Read the full story here and let us know your thoughts.
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