WATCH ANATOMY OF A CLOSET Even though you may not think about it much, your closet contains a short history of modern fashion. ANATOMY OF A CLOSET counts down 10 style icons that we find in our closets, drawers and vanities. It explores the history of these icons, including their origins and evolution, the cultural trends and celebrity associations that have made them so popular and enduring, and the pitfalls that go along with wearing some of them.
WATCH DESIGNER PEOPLE Designer People travels the globe to showcase the world's leading designers in architecture, communication, industrial, interior, and fashion. Each episode centers on the creative insight of an acclaimed designer whose work shapes our lives and our surroundings. This episode looks at Fuseproject, the San Francisco design and branding firm founded by Swiss industrial designer Yves Behar, who is best known for designing OLPC's XO laptop and the Jawbone Bluetooth.
WATCH EVERYTHING IS ART, is a an Ovation TV original production, proves that art can be found everywhere we look. We find art in the commonplace items we take for granted as well as the fantastical paintings and sculptures we see in galleries and museums.
About Everything is art This one-hour special covers the following extraordinary designers:
Jason Miller has been inspired by the mismatched and imperfect. He tells a story with every piece he creates. Miller’s “Seconds” series features delicate china with some very unexpected designs adorning each piece. “Beautifully Broken” features a set of vases that have been broken and then restored. The restoration process does not attempt to hide the cracks, but rather celebrates the imperfections.
Smart Design, originator of the Oxo Good Grips products, is a company that designs items we use every day, yet rarely think about. Winner of several prestigious awards, this firm has come up with innovative concepts for a garlic press to a revolutionary interior to a taxicab. What sets this company apart is that it focuses not only on how to improve aesthetic designs, but also functionality.
John Maeda was recently appointed President of the Rhode Island School of Design. Both RISD and MIT, his former home, have influenced his work, which runs the gamut from computer design to a pair of very high-tech sneakers. Maeda’s most famous creation is the Reebok Timetanium - a revolutionary sneaker in Reebok’s line that works as an art piece as well as mere footwear.
The Muji store takes the Ikea prototype to the next level. Already a phenomenon in Europe and Asia, Muji sells high concept housewares and clothing that feature no branding. From collapsible cardboard speakers to sleek school supplies, Muji provides a fresh take on everyday items. Muji creates products that are innovative, minimalist, simple and elegant.
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