Modern Cooperative Moves into Pilsen's Thalia Hall
The vintage furniture shop moves to a hoppin' new venue and launches a line of merchandise that is all made in Chicago.
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Fashion, Architecture, and Product Design Come Together at a New Art Institute Exhibit
See work by fashion designer Issey Miyake, architect Greg Lynn, and product designers Scholten & Baijings—all at the forefronts of their respective fields.
Design Harvest Is Happening in Chicago This Weekend
All day Saturday and Sunday, on Grand Avenue between Damen and Wood, the getting is good for home goods from Beau Hale, Room Service, and more.
Room & Board's New Accessory Line Has Some Surprisingly Cool Art
These blown-up luggage tags (including a ticket to Chicago) come framed as sleek, affordable items.
Dragonfly Is a New Home Shop (With a Familiar Name) in Evanston
After an eight-year hiatus, Amy Boone re-opens Dragonfly with a mix of Asian and other antiques, plus new wares.
Design Events Are Happening All Weekend in Chicago
Your options include: a wacky sale at Rebuilding Exchange, special offers at Unison and Organic Looms, and Highwood's Starving Artists Festival.
Jen Pearson's Match Jar Is a Simple, Brilliant Design
This match holder and striker, made by a local designer from an apothecary jar, is an easy gift that'll fire up your giftee.
Dan Elliott Turns Old Maps Into Art
The design professor and artist adds unique type and pithy quotes to maps—making them worthy of your walls.
Hit This Weekend's Design Events
The fun starts today at 2 p.m. at Fulton Fest, followed later this evening by an Instragram exhibit featuring Chicago architecture at Loft on Lake.
Your Home Needs a Cool Light Fixture by Beau Hale
Check out his wood, steel, acrylic, and wool-felt goods at Design Harvest, coming up September 28 and 29.