by Mike Tuttle
on 17. Aug, 2012
in Feel Good, Good to Know, Trends, We Like
Unreal started with a question from a kid. “Why does the junk food we love have to be so bad for us? Great question right? Well, it gets better from there. You have to check out this company and their story. It’s a big middle finger to all the mega-corporations who think they can sell us foods that cause disease and then sell us drugs to treat the diseases they are creating. Once again, it shows that nature in its purest form always gets it right. Corn syrup? Out. Partially hydrogenated oils? Out. GMOs? Out. Artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives? Out. Reduced sugar by over 40% per serving on average? Replaced with responsibly sourced ingredients, supporting farming communities and preventing destruction of the rain forests. All ingredients are non GMO and dairy comes from pasture raised cows with no antibiotics or added hormones. All ingredients your body recognizes and can put to work. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do.
Aside from the story itself they have products that are designed well, portioned into 200 calorie packages, tastes as good if not better than the competitor and is priced at or below what the junk is selling for. They really have left you no excuses if you are going to eat these types of treats, not to eat theirs. Their mission is simple and beautiful. Unjunk food.
by Mike Tuttle
on 15. Aug, 2012
in Design, Good to Know, Reuse, Trends, Uncategorized, We Like
Ok, I’ll admit it, I am a coffee drinker. I’m a slave to my routine of morning coffee and the day officially starts with the first cup. We have written about our friends from Hammer Coffee and wish they were available nationwide. My reality though is I can hit at least 3 different Starbucks on what amounts to a 12-minute commute to work. Here is a gesture from the company I really appreciate. Where it falls a little flat for me is the fact a wonderful concept like this stops with a single location. This immediately makes you think media play more than a true testing ground for an inexpensive plentiful building resource. It is the true innovators, the guy or gal who initially bought an old shipping container and did something with it that deserve kudos, but, it is a major brand like Starbucks that can make using a resource like this on a large scale reality. For now enjoy the idea and hopefully at a minimum it sparks conversation about how to use the surplus of shipping containers coming into the country.
by Mike Tuttle
on 06. Aug, 2012
in Design, Good to Know, Trends, We Like
With the launch of our Corrulight Sculptural Pendants made of cardboard we found the timing perfect to highlight a project that has been making rounds on the blog circuit. “Impossible is not a word. It’s just a reason not to try.” the song from Kutless says. Izhar Gafni took this to heart and spent three years perfecting his bicycle made from cardboard. Yep, cardboard! At first glance the bicycle looks sleek and modern but underneath the majority of the bike is made of recylced cardboard and can be manufactured for a mere 9 dollars!
Izhar cardboard bike project from Giora Kariv on Vimeo.
For more information about this project visit here.
by Mike Tuttle
on 01. Aug, 2012
in Design, Reuse, Trends, We Like
Taking a cue from well-known co-working spaces like Common, co-founded by Alex Bogusky formerly of Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, Coco in Minneapolis and Grind in New York, eight entrepreneurs from Indianapolis birthed the Speakeasy. A small paid membership gets you access, but certainly does not guarantee you success. It’s the ingredients of the idea that lay the ground work for success. A 5,700 sf warehouse masterfully transformed into a gathering place for entrepreneurs, startups and the creative community. It provides offices, conference rooms, wifi, free beer/coffee and massive opportunity. Transformed by local designers and architects Nikki Sutton, Nick Allman and, Craig McCormick Speakeasy makes smart use of reclaimed materials and space planning to set the backdrop for collaboration
by Mike Tuttle
on 19. Jul, 2012
in Design, Trends, What's New
Texture is sort an obsession around here and we are always looking for ways to introduce it into areas where flat surfaces typically rule. Our latest foray into this is Corrulights. They mix light & shadow through repetitive silhouettes fixed on a central sprocket. The results are beautiful, airy, sculptural forms that take advantage of smart materials in a 75% recycled form. They are made in the USA, all parts UL listed, treated for fire retardancy, ship flat and assemble in minutes.
Corrulights now available here.
by Mike Tuttle
on 18. Jul, 2012
in As Seen In, Design, Product Spotting, Trends
Pattern Magazine is a unique design concept that interweaves the talents and resources of artists for a greater-good. This gives them access to one-another’s talents and a high-profile outlet for pent-up creative energy. We love the way Indianapolis-based photographer, Larry Ladig uses Inhabit’s Braille 3D wall tiles to tie the geometry of the jewelry pieces and the circular wall texture together.
Check out Larry’s photo and film work and definitely give Pattern Magazine a flip-through. Take a cue from Larry and get the Braille Wall Flats for your project.
by Mike Tuttle
on 10. Apr, 2012
in Design, Trends, What's New
I’m excited to share our first line of graphic paper prints. This new line is printed with water-based oderless ink on FSC certified matte paper, made in the USA and available in multiple colorways and fun subject matters.
Get Inhabit’s new Modern Graphic Prints here.
by Mike Tuttle
on 13. Jun, 2011
in Design, Product Spotting, Trends, Uncategorized, What's New
OK, we are pretty excited about a lot of things going on at Inhabit but I have to say we cannot wait for you to see our new rug line. So without further adieu, see below a large sampling of images from the 30+ rugs that will launch this new line for Inhabit. We have been working tirelessly on this and can now say they will be available for sale in August and begin shipping later that month. The Inhabit Collection is made from the highest quality New Zealand wool with the finest construction available by artisans and craftsman. To be notified when available just fill out the “Be the first to know” link at the bottom of the home page or friend us on Facebook.
