Comments for Modern Design Blog by Gabriel Ross

Comment on Luxury bedding by Signoria di Firenze by Amy

Amy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:41:27 +0000

Someone wise said to me once: “The things you use every day should be really nice” … bed linens definately fit into the top of that list.

Comment on Knock-off n: An unauthorized copy or imitation, Hmmmmmmmmmmm ?? by sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:39:30 +0000

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Comment on Knock-off n: An unauthorized copy or imitation, Hmmmmmmmmmmm ?? by Steve

Steve — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:05:48 +0000

Herman Miller, Cassini, et al. purchased designs now dating back decades. The designs have outlived their designers, whose interviews and biographies demonstrate that they were interested in designing products that would bring art and modern design — and its beauty and function — into the lives of the masses.

Ageless designs like the Eames 670 continue to be in demand, and as such, continue to be profitable. They were and are simple, economical, functional and yet aesthetically pleasing designs made with an eye toward factory mass production and everyday use in homes and businesses.
I believe it is safe to assume that the Eames had no idea their 670 lounge would ultimately be obtainable only by the rich.

Great designs are imitated for many reasons having nothing to do with profit. Moreover, design, however great, should be improved upon (e.g., a lounge that is larger or that reclines) without fear of reproval.

Why should great design be available only to a privileged few? Personally, I’d rather have and enjoy the design for a reasonable price than worry whether a houseguest might notice the absence of a Noguchi signature on an otherwise beautiful and functional table. Homage to or improvement upon the design intent is paramount. A polo shirt is a polo shirt whether it bears a crocodile logo; its design and function are the same. If one wishes to impress others with the logo, they may pay the price for it, but should not attempt to justify the premium by convincing themselve that the logo makes the product inherently superior. Are you buying the design? Or the label? Is the design any less beautiful because it lacks a signature or label? Should those who wish to more economically (sensibly?) incorporate beautiful, functional designs into their daily lives be looked upon as simply trying to telegraph wealth (the fake Rolex analogy).

To this design enthusiast, such an elitist, paternalistic, and pedantic viewpoint places (forgive me) form over substance.

Comment on China and Quality (or lack there of) by Warll

Warll — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:48:44 +0000

This is a fairly predictable event, it happened before and is happening now. First the economy focuses on what it can do well with cheap labor, cheap knock offs, then people start getting training and quality of the knock offs improves. Given enough time those people become highly trained and start producing their own products for the same reason any one else would, because they want to. I personally feel kind of sad knowing that in ten\twenty years cheap products from China will be no more. If you need any proof just look to Japan.

Comment on 1000+ additional Alessi products now available by Miss Anona

Miss Anona — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:02:24 +0000

Speaking of gifts, in the midst of the wedding season… I find the Alessi Girotondo round 40cm tray a fabulous gift for the big day or for a shower … for $68.00 (Red) and $88.00 (Chrome) it’s an inexpensive, iconic, designer find.

Comment on Herman Miller C2 Climate Control by Amy

Amy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:08:32 +0000

I had one of these in my office for a few days, and it was bliss… it’s also really cute – like a little robot – i called him “R2C2″

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Comment on Bare your bulb by Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:36:32 +0000

I remember years ago I had a desk lamp that “bared the bulb”, and I found this bulb with two filaments inside that looked like a flickering flame. It really brought my room to life in the evening.

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Comment on Sitting pretty in a Royal Botania Wave Hammock by Love this hammock!

Love this hammock! — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:31:00 +0000

This guy is gazing off at the small island he just bought for his holiday home… but with a hammock like this, it’s like a holiday within itself!

Comment on Yummmmm………Spiders… by Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:42:04 +0000

I just end up staring at the spider. I love that photo – early photo editing at it’s finest. I wonder what she’s really eating, maybe a cake, or mud possibly.