Archive for the 'Design' Category

October 4th, 2011

James Perse Limited Edition Pool Table

Following the same principles and design aesthetic of the James Perse Furniture Collection, the James Perse Limited Edition Pool Table is constructed from environmentally farmed solid teak. It combines playability with functionality - cover with the optional teak table top to convert the game room into a dining room or conference room. Includes a ...
July 5th, 2011

Airbus Cabin of the Future

Airbus has released details of its Concept Cabin. How aircraft interiors will look in 2050.
May 13th, 2011

Manchester City’s FA Cup Inspiration Part 2

The story behind Manchester City's kit for the 2011 FA Cup Final versus Stoke City. Manchester City's kit has been inspired by a telegram found in the archive at Umbro from 1934, when the Manchester-based company supplied the kit for MCFC in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
May 12th, 2011

Manchester City’s FA Cup Kit Inspiration

I can't imagine what it must be like to be able to go back through the archives of a brand like Umbro, find inspiration from the brand's history and use that as a starting point for current designs. That has to be very cool...
February 17th, 2011

adidas F50 – Key Design Elements

I'm always a big fan of hearing directly from the designers of boots. Their insight into why they designed the boots a certain way are not only really interesting but also give some better insight into the capabilities of the boots. Good stuff.
February 9th, 2011

Vidal Sassoon: The Movie – Trailer

'Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the art of hairstyling and left an indelible mark on popular culture. This documentary traces with visual gusto the life of a self-made man whose passion and perseverance took him from a Jewish orphanage in London to the absolute pinnacle of his craft.'
January 27th, 2011

Steven Alan for Nike Sportswear

Rough Cut: Steven Alan for Nike Sportswear from Cool Hunting on Vimeo. The new Nike collaboration with designer Steven Alan has created a line of footwear that adds new designs, colors and fabrics to the classic Nike look.
January 27th, 2011

Umbro Universitario Kits

In recent kit releases it seems that Umbro is looking at the heritage of clubs as part of the design process in creating new kits with a vintage feel. The new Universitario kits certainly fit that description. Designed for Peru's most successful club, these kits seem to be about as low key as you will find of any professional team. Although not many ...