If you plan on making it out to ICFF next week, make sure to visit RS-Barcelona!

Hall 1C, Booth 1004

And don’t forget to make it out to Wanted Design NYC and say hello to the very talented David Trubridge.

It seems too simple that a single purchase can bring prosperity to a troubled and neglected few. Ford&Ching is happy to announce that the enLIGHTen Project seeks to make this a reality. Now through the May 17th,  the charity Kids of Kathmandu’s will be auctioning off lights to raise funds for solar panels, batteries and water purification at our Nepali orphanage. Designs by David Trubridge, Cerno, and Matt Gagnon will be available through the auction and will help provide electricity to those who desperately need it. Your purchase will allow the kids to have lighting, clean water, refrigeration, computers as well as other basic, fundamental sanitary conveniences. The improvement will be profound. And in the long run, measurable, as we see their health and schooling improve. Please click here to participate in this noble event.

This Saturday part design lab, part social experiment DeLab returned to one of Hollywood Hills most eclectic hideouts for Obscura Day (an international “day of expeditions, back-room tours and hidden treasures in your hometown”). The “tile house” as it is known by locals was hand crafted over40 years by former professional wrestler, actor and carpenter for the studios George Ehling . A self-taught mosaic maker, Ehling’s 1927 home has been transformed by discarded wine and beer bottle bottles and surplus tile scraps into a local landmark. Inspired by Roman, Byzantine, Renaissance and Moorish mosaics Ehling’s work covers a range of designs from simple, repetitive motifs to complex portraits (including a self-portrait). Thank you again DeLab and George Ehling for another great Obscura Day.

posted by Intern on May 1st, 2012 in Uncategorized

This edition of Creative Mornings returns to the Kim Sing Theatre! Today’s talk featured the innovative design team of DKNG, the letters representing partners Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman. Their most notable clients include Adam Carolla, Aziz Ansari, The Black Keys, Phish, Portlandia, and Flight of the Conchords. Originally known for their prolific work as the Troubadour’s gig poster designers, they’ve successfully branched out and now work with TV shows, entertainers and companies seeking a fresh perspective. In their 30-minute talk, we had the opportunity to look inside their creative process, how they began as a collaborative team, and how they’ve evolved from novice to highly sought-after professionals.

As with every Creative Mornings, doughnuts, coffee, and Boxed Water were on deck.

This Creative Mornings, we mixed it up with the help of Tommy B Photography. For the first time, guests of Creative Mornings had the chance to experience Tommy B’s photo booth and post pics directly to their Facebook and Twitter accounts. Thanks Tommy B! See more of his work here.

The DKNG duo- Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman.

Packed house. Thank you everyone for coming to the Kim Sing!

DKNG showcased their design portfolio and even sold limited edition prints. See their online store here.

Thank you Jon Setzen, DKNG, and everyone that was a part of Creative Mornings. Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman’s presentation was incredibly insightful and I’m sure a great help for aspiring designers and artists. Make sure to drop by the Kim Sing Theatre May 18 where Creative Mornings will be showcasing the founder of Starry Kitchen! Keep an eye on creativemornings.com for details and RSVP info.