issue n14
This week brings you:
A sweet sale, a lighting hack you need to use, wholesome news from the AIA, some dope woodworking, and a crazy funny home!
HAY is a Denmark-based company focused on innovating day-to-day furnishings and accessories with 'good design' at affordable pricing.
They've collaborated with big-name artists, engineers, and product designers to create meticulously thought-out goods.
This month they're having their year-end clearance and there are so many things to choose from! Some favorites? The Mags Low Seater, The About A Chair Desk Chair, The Result Chair, The Bowler Table (pictured here), The Turn On Lamp, and all of the office supplies!
*You should probably bookmark this one.
Whether you're renting, have no budget, or simply can't deal with the hassle, this trick works for anyone. It's actually so simple I can't believe we haven't thought of it before.
All you need is some nice sconces, battery-operated puck lights, and this step-by-step guide.
Happy lighting!
Last week, the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) adopted a new Code of Ethics in which it forbids its members from designing any spaces conceived for execution, torture, confinement, and/or withholding for more than 22 hours and 15 consecutive days.
The decision is part of their commitment to "dismantle racial injustice and uphold human rights", and its aim is to promote the design of equitable and just structures that support the "health, safety, and welfare of the public" - one of the AIA's core values.
Additionally, they are committed to advocating for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation by focusing on design solutions that address issues such as recidivism, mental health, healthcare, education, and employment. The goal is to ensure that "the physical needs, health, dignity, and human potential of all those who come in contact with the justice system are respected and given the opportunity to flourish".
This is but one example of the impact design can have in shaping our societies.
Item(s) Of The Week: Casey Johnson's Hat Mounts x Nick Fouquet
Casey Johnson has been designing and sculpting wood for a while, but just recently ventured on his own.
Since late 2019 he's been creating fantastical woodwork that, with impeccable craftsmanship, adds much-needed playfulness into traditional pieces.
For hat-maker extraordinaire Nick Fouquet, he elevated the too often ignored hat mounts into literal sculptures. Now we simply need to expand our hat collection.
(And please don't miss the rest of his work).
Chic Living: Jordan Firstman's L.A. Home
Whether you like this level of extravaganza in your home or not is debatable, but to actually LOVE Jordan Firstman is a given. If you have no idea who this is we have two things to say to you: First, where?! Have you been?! These past few months?!. And second, go follow him right now and rejoice! Thank us later.
His home, which he designed with John Sharp, had "Miami Neon Jungle" as inspiration, and that is all the explanation you really need.
At Interiored we live for these kinds of insane spaces because they show us, almost aggressively, that literally anything is possible, and it should.
And, to be honest: After everything we've gone through this year, shouldn't we embrace our crazy and start yolo-ing our homes? We certainly think so.
