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Deconstruction

This column is usually from the perspective of a designer, who visually walks us through the process of building or creating a specific product, whether it be a concept, prototype or the final product.

Sisyphus Industries Breaks Down Their Kinetic Art Tables

Sisyphus Industries Breaks Down Their Kinetic Art Tables

See how these average tables become kinetic art pieces for the home using a layer of sand, a steel ball, and a hand-built robot.

See How Karim Rashid's Heartbeat Gave Nienkämper Quite the Challenge

See How Karim Rashid's Heartbeat Gave Nienkämper Quite the Challenge

Nienkämper shares the complex manufacturing process that's behind bringing the modular Heartbeat seating system to market.

How Allied Maker's Arc Lighting Series Is Made

How Allied Maker's Arc Lighting Series Is Made

A lighting series built around a part, which can be seen in this Deconstruction where Allied Maker walks us through the design process.

Peter Judson Creates Bold Murals for Scape Student Housing in London

Peter Judson Creates Bold Murals for Scape Student Housing in London

Artist and illustrator Peter Judson shares how he created two bold, graphic murals for student housing residence, Scape Bloomsbury.

The Design Process Behind HAYCHE's WW Chair

The Design Process Behind HAYCHE's WW Chair

London-based HAYCHE takes us inside to see how the Windsor-like design came about.

Louis Poulsen Shares the Design Process Behind Øivind Slaatto’s Patera Silver

Louis Poulsen Shares the Design Process Behind Øivind Slaatto’s Patera Silver

In this Deconstruction, Danish brand Louis Poulsen shares the design process behind Øivind Slaatt's Patera Silver pendant.

A Breakdown of Cesto by Khodi Feiz for Studio TK

A Breakdown of Cesto by Khodi Feiz for Studio TK

Khodi Feiz, of Feiz Design Studio, walks us through his design process for a basket-inspired pouf collection for the office.

See How Brooklyn SolarWorks Makes Their Solar Canopy

See How Brooklyn SolarWorks Makes Their Solar Canopy

Brooklyn SolarWorks takes us behind the scenes to learn more about the process of creating the Solar Canopy.

How Bogaerts Label Developed Jacob Nitz's Siren Chair

How Bogaerts Label Developed Jacob Nitz's Siren Chair

We check in with Eindhoven-based Bogaerts Label to hear more about the Siren Chair designed by Jacob Nitz.

See How This Artek + Heath Collaboration Came Together to Reimagine a Classic

See How This Artek + Heath Collaboration Came Together to Reimagine a Classic

Artek and Heath Ceramics are giving us a tour of how a unique collaboration came together.

2018 Year in Review: Deconstruction

2018 Year in Review: Deconstruction

Throughout 2018, we asked designers to share the ins and outs of their creations and we revisit how they're all made.

How Chisel & Mouse Crafts a 3D Model of the Iconic Farnsworth House

How Chisel & Mouse Crafts a 3D Model of the Iconic Farnsworth House

Chisel & Mouse shares how much work is involved in bringing their architectural Farnsworth House model to life. 

Creation of the Bright Abstract Tray Collection by Dawn Sweitzer of Notre Monde

Creation of the Bright Abstract Tray Collection by Dawn Sweitzer of Notre Monde

Notre Monde is taking us behind the scenes to see how artist and owner Dawn Sweitzer's Bright Abstract tray collection came to be.

Dive into the Drawing Process of the Urban Armor Gear x Jason Maloney Limited Art Series iPhone Cases

Dive into the Drawing Process of the Urban Armor Gear x Jason Maloney Limited Art Series iPhone Cases

Artist Jason Maloney takes us along his drawing process for his iPhone collaboration with Urban Armor Gear.

See How Herman Miller's Brand New Cosm Chair Came to Life

See How Herman Miller's Brand New Cosm Chair Came to Life

After many years in development, Herman Miller's Studio 7.5-designed Cosm Chair is released.