Category Archives: Design

Three-Storey Ethos: Listen To Comic Book Icon Chris Ware Explain The Mysteries Of “Building Stories”

Born December 28, 1967, Chris Ware is the renowned comic book artist and cartoonist best knonw for his groundbreaking Acme Novelty Library series (20 issues, 1993-present) and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid On Earth (2000) and Building Stories (2012).  Famous for his exploration of … Continue reading

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Diane von Fürstenberg Creative Director Transforms 1800s Paris Circus School Into Surreal Loft

Architectural Digest Russia recently profiled this gorgeous Paris loft apartment owned by Yvan Mispelaere, former Creative Director for the Diane von Fürstenberg fashion house.  I try and maintain a good balance of design stories here on FEELguide, but every now … Continue reading

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From Da Vinci To Vaccines: 60 Minutes & Charlie Rose Profile Bill Gates & How He’s Saving The World

Few people have had more of an impact on our civilization over the past 100 years than Bill Gates.  His invention of the personal computer has completely transformed nearly every single possible dimension of the the human experience — and … Continue reading

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From Gladwell To Godin To Rashid: Read The Most Powerful Observations Of Living In A World Of Brands

In 2013 it is nearly impossible to be engaged in modern life without encountering and interacting with brands.  The presence and implications of brands have not only become interwoven with our national identities and cultures (i.e. Apple = America, NHL … Continue reading

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Houston House Fire Leads To Discovery Of Mysterious Treasure Of Meticulous Airship Illustrations

A Houston house fire in the 1960s led to a remarkable discovery that continues to baffle art experts and aeronautical historians more than 50 years later.  In a fascinating story published last week in The Atlantic, Rebecca J. Rosen tells … Continue reading

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Check Out Foster + Partners’ Stunning Design For The Brand New Queen Alia Airport In Amman, Jordan

Last Thursday March 21st marked the official grand opening of the brand new Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.  Designed by Foster + Partners, the building is a brilliant solution not only to the extreme weather conditions of the … Continue reading

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2 Years From Completion And America’s Tallest Residential Complex At 432 Park Avenue Is 33% Sold Out

First published in The Wall Street Journal (March 19, 2013) by Craig Karmin and Josh Barbanel  ☛  In the latest sign that New York City’s luxury market remains hot, the developer of Manhattan’s tallest residential tower said it has signed contracts to … Continue reading

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Forbes On The Top 10 Reasons Why We Struggle With Creativity, And Tips On How To Unleash It

Forbes recently published a terrific overview of why so many people experience such difficulty in their attempts to be more creative.  Forbes opens their feature with a few quotes of wisdom on the matter, one of which is from Frederick Nietzsche … Continue reading

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