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“Make only improvements, not changes.”
That was the mantra of Airstream founder Wally Byam, but in 2000 architect-designer Chris Deam gutted a vintage trailer to create a booth for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Turns out...
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Cuba: Design on the Embargoed Archipelago
It’s common knowledge (among those who know me) that I love Cuba. My wife and I were married there. I may not entirely agree with their politics, but the Cuban people are amazing—perhaps the warmest...
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Mustaches at HOW Design Conference
Having just returned from HOW Design Conference, I have a hundred stories and many photos to share about the last five days in friendly Boston. But before I do that (and to buy me a little bit of time...
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Air Canada: Just a Really Fast Bus
Today I just flew to Boston on Air Canada. I was a little perturbed when my meal wasn’t included, though I seem to remember a recent announcement that in-flight meals were no longer going to be...
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Boston: More Chowdah?
Boston is a picturesque blend of very old (like Paul Revere’s house) and very new (such as “The Big Dig” under the city). The historic buildings, ethnic neighbourhoods, friendly pubs, bright fall...
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New York: Buzzing With Energy
First impressions of New York? Well, frankly not as BIG feeling as I imagined, though by any comparison, it is a huge metropolis. The moment we arrived here though, there was an energy in the air that...
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New York: Conan Eats Subway…alone
Tonight we had VIP tickets (thanks Keith) to a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and was thrilled to get a chance to talk with Jon directly about his role as a political satirist affecting an...
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How Do You Measure a Year in the Life?
I didn’t think I’d be a big fan of Broadway musicals, but when a new friend starring in the hit Rent got us 3 tickets, we figured when in New York… Wow. It was incredible! Our kind host, Merle, plays...
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The Ace of Stays
When we were planning our trip down to Seattle Design Week, the event organizers recommended hotels out near the University District close the conference. I’m not sure what they were thinking exactly....
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The following article by Mark Busse was published in March 2013 on www.designedgecanada.com. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on...
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