Culture
How to Choose Your Perfume
A Conversation with Sianne Ngai & Anna Kornbluh, for The Paris Review.
Boredom is Good for You
The surprising benefits of stultification, for The Atlantic.
French Tadpoles and Persian Pickles
A cultural history of the paisley pattern, for Slate’s Culturebox.
Colors: Crimson
For Cabinet Magazine.
The Process: David Schutter, DP P 588 PR and DP P 587 PR
In which an artist discusses making a particular work. For The Believer.
Pattern Poetry
For Design Observer.
A History of Wallpaper’s Deception
For centuries, the wall covering has helped people construct new realities inside their homes. An Object Lesson in The Atlantic.
The Big Money Behind Naming a “Color of the Year”
Pantone isn’t the only company to anoint a “color of the year.” Color trend forecasting has become a crucial marketing tool for everything from paint manufacturers to cheerleader uniform makers. For Fast Company.