CORK SEATS [cork family*jasper morrison] morrison’s collection for vitra at home is full of rather, well, predictable furniture. however, his cute little cork family is comprised of three small units that can be used as stools or side tables. i like their raw material look and the simple design. perfect for kids or your brand new loft. check out this link for a quick peak at what’s in store with vitra at home…not all of this is coming to the states (don’t ask me why, cause i don’t know)…but if you have any questions you can email me (remember? day job?).

ON THE FLY [side table*sam johnson] nothin like a sidetable that makes you smile. sam johnson’s is a beauty…(more info on sam to come soon..this is his previous work in the link)

HOVER CRAFT [hover spoons*susana shaw] i love love love these spoons. susana’s designs are so graceful and elegant. her website is under construction, but bookmark it for later…

TICK TOCK [digital stag*fly-pitcher design] from 100% design, fly-pitcher’s cool modern take on the cuckoo clock. reminds me of the cabin project from motherbrand….

BOOKIN’ [books to go*rose cobb] ms. cobb is a moving girl’s saving grace. what a brilliant idea! it seems to hold only time books and come in this one size, but hell, it’s a cool idea. would love to see her expand on this idea…

in a world where originality is hard to come by- it’s worth stopping to appreciate those who blaze their own trail. artist adam fuss is one of those precious few who go their own way. i discovered his unique photographs at the mfa boston a few years ago and thought it was high time to celebrate his work.

working in the rather untouched medium of cibachrome photograms, (and the laborious process of full-plate daguerreotypes) fuss’ work is breathtakingly different. it’s hard to describe the physical and emotional reactions i felt when seeing his work in person- the eery, etherial effect of the silver and gelatin photograms is otherworldly. you can find details on his camera-less (yes, camera-less) process here.

in the meantime, enjoy the prints below and, if you have the means, i highly suggest contacting cheim and read in ny and purchasing an original adam fuss photogram. if i could, i would in a heartbeat. this is attention well deserved- adam fuss is an artist with an amazing talent that deserves to be celebrated. enjoy.

SUNNY DAY [untitled*adam fuss] untitled cibachrome photogram from 1993

EERY BEAUTY [untitled*adam fuss] from the series ‘in between’, 1994

BUNNY LOVE [’love’*adam fuss] 1992

WATER BABY [’invocation’*adam fuss] silver dye bleach print 1992

SLITHERY [untitled*adam fuss] 1998 cibachrome photogram

JUST FLOAT AWAY [float*max longin] morning everyone, max passed this my way and, while it’s not my style per se, i was trying to picture where exactly i would put this…and i decided- a back porch. seeing as i’m southern, and love all things from the south, our traditions of sleeping decks seem to have found their modern, updated sister in max’s float bed. so, instead of building a huge bed on your veranda, try this yankee counterpart….

TGIF [weekend suggestions*a little note from me to you]

1. be like TK and cook* the weekend forecast calls for rain in the tri-state area, so find your footy pajamas, a good book, compile a rainy day soundtrack (i suggest anything by keane, rogue wave or matmos) and cook something yummy. bubbly if possible. anything with gourds would be good too. it’s fall (ok, maybe it’s closer to winter)- revel in the tastes that the season has to offer.

2. be your own moma* with the moma opening to ridiculous crowds and even more ridiculous prices this weekend, screw the hoity toity design elite and be your own karim rashid (or, if you loathe him like i do, be your own lorena barrezueta or erwan bouroullec) and pick up a copy of ready-made magazine and choose an activity. even though we all celebrate people like charles, ray, verner and eero, everyone knows that there’s a fabulous designer lurking just beneath all our surfaces…

3. get to know your neighbors*no matter where you live, there’s local talent all around you just dying to get discovered. if you’re in brooklyn stop by kcdc for the sticker show, or the future perfect for well, anything. if you’re in manhattan, check out the goods at sublime american design and find yourself a great new designer to oggle. if you’re somewhere else? well, check your local arts paper and see who’s doing what around you.

have a great weekend you guys….see you monday!

xoxo,

design*sponge

FOR THE WALLS [amelia*david palmer] sometimes what your apt needs is a great work of art…one that isn’t a piece furniture. if that’s you, then come on down. david palmer is a PHENOMENAL artist who i discovered in london a few years back and have been following ever since. look here for my favorite series of his. enjoy…