a man’s abode
Now for something completely different. To ponder design ideas for this week’s column, I went out cycling and immediately thought about the role that design plays in cycling. Granted this is not abode design, but my bike is a constant fixture in my home office, a sort of design sculpture … Read More
You’ve hired a designer for your dream project. Congratulations: You’re halfway there. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, invite the designer to your space to discuss your project and ask them to bring a portfolio of previous work. Many designers will charge for this initial meeting, but I am of … Read More
Our spring season this year stuck around for about as long as a Leafs playoff run. With summer finally here, most of us are indulging in the precious ritual of soaking up the warm temps in our gardens and backyards. I’m not big on pushing a lawn mower, so my … Read More
Montreal-born Simon Lamarre is Volvo’s Chief Studio Designer in Gothenburg, Sweden. I recently asked him about the future of design in the automobile industry. What is good design? SL: It should convey an emotional connection without you having to explain. The more you have to talk about a design, the … Read More
This being my inaugural blog for DailyXY, I wanted to delve into the concept of dudes as designers and what defines a man’s touch where home design is concerned. When I thought about what defines male-influenced design, I remembered a scene in the movie When Harry Met Sally, where a … Read More
