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Mexico City Goes Minimalist and Meditative at the Círculo Mexicano

Design Milk

And like its sister Oaxacan hotel, the Círculo Mexicano in Mexico City builds upon a historical architectural framework with just enough contemporary detailing to refreshingly modernize the space without subtracting the inimitable texture and patina only time can impart. Book it: Círculo Mexicano. Photos courtesy of Grupo Habita.

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Ann Weber Elevates Discarded Cardboard Boxes and Staples to New Heights in Billowing Sculptures

Colossal

She then applies layers of strips cut from other boxes and staples them into place in a repetitive, textured pattern. Right: “Almost 16 & 15 and 1/2” (2002), found cardboard, staples, polyurethane, and steel base, 182 x 48 x 49 inches and 177 x 38 x 38 inches. Photo by Sibila Savage. Left: The artist’s studio.

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F5: Alda Ly Revels in Reeded Glass, Icelandic Baths + More

Design Milk

Alda Ly Photo: Christine Han Living in New York City since 2002, Ly has long nurtured a curiosity in the evolution of work and cultural spaces, as well as in leading project teams guided by empathy. The texture of real reeded glass is my favorite, but we’re never too proud to spec a ribbed film for our projects with tighter budgets.

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'It's out there: just go and look for it': Denomination's Margaret Nolan on finding analogue inspiration in a digital world

Creative Boom

Credit: Margaret Nolan Margaret Nolan has led Denomination as co-founder and Global Creative Director since 2002. It has taught me a lot about how something simple can be so powerful: Anish Kapoor 's work, for example, is something you must experience – the textures, the colours.

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Globe + Pantone Limited Edition Box Sets

Abduzeedo

2002 True Red PANTONE 19-1664. Influences also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events that capture worldwide attention. 2009 Mimosa PANTONE 14-0848. 2006 Sand Dollar PANTONE 13-1106. 2000 Cerulean Blue PANTONE 15-4020.

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10 Books for the Design Lover’s Library (Or Coffee Table)

Design Milk

Started in 2002, by Rolf and Mette Hay, the brand has become synonymous with design that’s accessible to all. Its pages continued to impress with texture and content. Their works will leave you inspired, reignited, and ready to blaze a creative trail of your own. Iro: The Essence of Color in Japanese Design.

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39 Must-Have Creative Assets in this Month’s Drop

Creative Market

Skillet Serif Typeface Emil (the designer behind Fenotype ) has created over 200 font families since 2002, and Skillet Serif Typeface is a doozy! This Paris Mood Board creates realistic layouts with natural light, shadows, and textures. Use these 25 elegant Gold Foil, glitter, and metallic glam textures for your projects.